Outcry after German zoo culled baboons due to overcrowding
The zoo in Nuremberg said it knew many people would be “upset” or “infuriated” by the decision. BBC News
Wounded vet confirmed to Veterans Affairs role as GOP slams Dems for slow-walking Trump picks
The Senate confirmed yet another of President Donald Trump’s nominees on Tuesday, this time for a position that maintains veterans’ cemeteries and oversees burials. Sam Brown, an Army veteran and…
Monkeys ‘running a scam’ at sacred temple, frustrated tourists say after phone thefts
Monkeys have been stealing tourists’ valuables — including their phones and wallets — in exchange for food rewards at a popular, cliff-side temple in Bali, Indonesia. The mischievous, long-tailed macaques…
Rape crisis centre to launch single sex-only meetings after trans row
The new group will run alongside an existing service which allows trans and non-binary people to take part BBC News
Ozzy Osbourne’s home city set to say final goodbye
Thousands are expected to watch his funeral procession make its way through Birmingham on Wednesday. BBC News
Cory Booker slams Dem colleagues for ‘complicity’ with Trump in angry ‘wake-up call’ floor speech
Democrat New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker blasted his fellow Democrats for being complicit with President Donald Trump’s actions during a testy objection to a package of new police legislation voted…
Hulk Hogan’s ex-wife speaks out on wrestling star’s death for first time
Hulk Hogan’s ex-wife, Linda Hogan, addressed the late WWE star’s death for the first time in a social media post Monday. Linda made the statement in the comment section of…
Southern Alberta Medical Program at U of L now accepting applications from future doctorsJustin Sibbet
The three-year medical school program launches next July with a class of about 20 undergrads and there’s excitement in Lethbridge about it alleviating the family doctor shortage.
Picnic-raiding bear forces closure of White Pine BeachSimon Little
Metro Vancouver closed White Pine Beach in Belcarra Regional Park on Saturday, thanks to a “nuisance bear” that began raiding people’s picnics.
Jon Stewart argues Netanyahu would have to ‘bomb himself’ for endangering Jewish people
Jon Stewart blasted Israel’s current policy towards Gaza on “The Daily Show” Monday, calling its actions “self-evidently inhumane and horrific.” With “Jewish Currents” editor-at-large Peter Beinart, Stewart reflected on how…
Brooke Hogan shares emotional tribute to father Hulk Hogan following his death, addresses their estrangement
Hulk Hogan’s daughter Brooke Hogan has spoken out for the first time following her father’s unexpected death. On July 24, the WWE icon, born Terry Gene Bollea, passed away at…
Nurses hope new pediatric psych unit at Vernon hospital addresses their safety concernsKlaudia Van Emmerik
According to the BCNU, concerns have repeatedly been expressed to Interior Health (IH) but have been falling on deaf ears, even prompting nurses to refuse to work there.
US accuses Venezuelan regime of narco-terrorism over alliances with Tren de Aragua, Sinaloa Cartel
The U.S. government has named the Cartel de los Soles, a Venezuela-based criminal group led by President Nicolás Maduro, a global terrorist organization. Cartel de los Soles, or Cartel of…
NFL tells New York City employees to work from home after shooting
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has informed all New York City-based employees to work from home through next week following the tragic mass shooting that occurred at their headquarters on Monday…
Two arrested in brutal Cincinnati mob attack; one was freed on bail despite serious charges
Cincinnati Chief of Police Teresa Theetge announced during a public safety meeting on Tuesday that two people have been arrested in connection with a downtown attack that left two people…
New poll shows plunging US public support for Israel’s war on Gaza
Only 32 percent of survey respondents said they approve of Israel’s conduct in Gaza, down 10 points from last year. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video…
Number of active extortion investigations in Surrey jumps to 26Simon Little
In June, when the SPS launched its own counter-extortion team, it had 10 extortion files on the docket from this year; since then, the number has climbed to 26. …
Trump says Epstein ‘stole’ young women staff from his Mar-a-Lago resort
Trump says he cut off his relationship with Epstein because the sex offender poached workers from his Florida resort. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from…
UK gets first female Astronomer Royal in 350 years
Prof Michele Dougherty is the first woman to be appointed to the influential post. BBC News