Israel retrieves body of Thai man, latest hostage recovered from 2023 Hamas attack
Israel’s defence minister says the military has retrieved the body of a Thai hostage held in Gaza since the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks by Hamas. The news comes the same…
Body of Thai hostage recovered from Gaza, Israel says
Nattapong Pinta was captured alive and was likely killed during the first months of captivity, the Israeli military says. BBC News
Boat explodes on the river and a peaceful vacation walk turns into a desperate rescue
A brave couple saved the lives of six people after a boat exploded on the River Thames. Josh Hobbs, 35, and Hannah Lloyd-Hobbs, 34, both jumped into the river to…
Second boy dies after M4 slip road minibus crash
Othniel Adoma, 11, has died more than three weeks after a minibus overturned on the M4 near Reading. BBC News
Democrat-controlled budget office wrongly analyzed Trump’s big bill, missed record savings, White House says
The White House is challenging the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office’s assessment that President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending package will raise the federal deficit by trillions of dollars throughout…
Medical professionals say schools have gotten too political, citing ‘unscientific modes of thinking’
Two medical professionals argued in a new report that “medical school has gotten too political,” citing “unscientific modes of thinking.” “Medical students are now immersed in the notion that undertaking…
Heartfelt gifts to show your dad love on Father’s Day
Father’s Day is a time to honor the incredible fathers and father figures in our lives. While extravagant gifts can be impressive, heartfelt and homemade presents often hold deeper meaning…
Mother sensed ‘strong danger’ from son-in-law weeks before daughter’s murder during camping trip
Joseph Ferlazzo had abruptly returned without his wife from what was supposed to be a Vermont camping trip to mark their first wedding anniversary. The 41-year-old told his in-laws that…
Massive DMV phishing scam tricks drivers with fake texts
If you’ve received a text message claiming to be from your state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and threatening you with fines or penalties unless you pay up, you’re not…
Hamas and the media
Another tortured round of Gaza ceasefire negotiations, another set of headlines laying the blame solely on Hamas. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Macron to visit Greenland to boost ‘European unity’ amid Trump threats
French leader’s visit to Greenland comes after US President Donald Trump’s threats to annex the Arctic territory. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Call with China’s Xi, and Trump, Musk exchange fueled barbs during 20th week in office
President Donald Trump and SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk engaged in a public feud Thursday (—) less than a week after the White House held a farewell press conference…
Trump’s conservative allies warn Congress faces critical ‘test’ with $9.4B spending cut proposal
Some of the White House’s conservative House allies say they’re interpreting the upcoming vote on President Donald Trump’s $9.4 billion spending cut proposal as a “test” of what Congress can…
Building your adventure: CIA veteran shares an inspiring story about courage with graduates
One of the greatest joys about being retired from CIA is the opportunity I now enjoy to immerse myself in our local community, especially the schools where my kids and…
The best grad gifts for every type of graduateAdriana Monachino
What grads really want (and need).
What that citizenship contest reality show gets right
It’s not clear that “The American,” the proposed reality TV show in which immigrants would compete to become naturalized U.S. citizens on the steps of the Capitol, will gain the…
Wigan thrash Saints to win first Women’s Challenge Cup
Wigan Warriors thrash St Helens to end their rivals’ Women’s Challenge Cup reign and win the competition for the first time. BBC News
TIMELINE: Inside the evolving relationship between Trump and Musk from first term to this week’s fallout
The fallout between Elon Musk and President Donald Trump is an evolving situation marked by a public blowup on Thursday, but their relationship ties back to Trump’s first term and…
Bank of Canada’s head says rate pause a result of ‘shock-prone’ worldGlobalnews Digital
Governor Tiff Macklem of the Bank of Canada was interviewed after the central bank held its overnight lending rate at 2.75 per cent for the second straight meeting.