Trio of towers next to Commercial-Broadway station approvedSimon Little
The approval comes after nearly a decade of proposals, pushback and debate for the site adjacent to the Commercial-Broadway SkyTrain station.
Hegseth authorizes voluntary departure of military dependents from across Middle East amid rising tensions
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has authorized the voluntary departure of U.S. military dependents from locations across the Middle East, a major move as tensions spike across the region. A…
Did Donald Trump deliberately provoke the LA protests?
Will protests spread to more American cities? BBC News
Leavitt balks at reporters’ LA riot coverage, ‘disingenuous attack’ in briefing: ‘What a stupid question’
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt balked at a handful of questions posed by the media during Wednesday’s press briefing regarding the anti-ICE riots that have spiraled in Los Angeles,…
Justin Bieber Shares Cryptic Posts as Wife Hailey Bieber Celebrates Billion Dollar DealJeunesse Montgomery-Spencer
Justin Bieber shares cryptic posts on love and faith, sparking rumors about issues with wife, Hailey Bieber. Meanwhile, Hailey celebrates big wins and a $1B Rhode deal.
Harvey Weinstein guilty of sexual assault after New York retrial
The jury found him not guilty of an additional sexual assault charge, and have yet to return a verdict on a charge of rape. BBC News
Hundreds arrested as calm returns to Los Angeles
Police in the city say they have made mass arrests, as a war of words between the president and California’s governor ramps up. BBC News
‘Completely unacceptable’: Mary Lou Retton apologizes after DUI chargeGlobalnews Digital
Police stopped Retton on May 17 following a report about a person in a Porsche driving erratically, who smelled of alcohol and was slurring her words.
Kansas substitute teacher, 39, had sex with 2 students during boozy mid-week encounters, prosecutors say
A Kansas substitute teacher appeared in court Monday to face charges she allegedly had sex with two students during an alcohol-fueled incident earlier this year. Whitney Shull, 39, a former…
AOC downplays LA riots as mere ‘teens throwing rocks,’ pins blame on Trump
“Squad” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., downplayed the recent riots in Los Angeles, attributing the chaos to unruly teens – not violent anarchists – and blaming former President Donald Trump’s immigration…
Players to get ranking protection after freezing eggs
Female tennis players who wish to freeze eggs or embryos, so they can start a family at a later date, will have their ranking protected by the WTA Tour. …
Faisal Islam: This is not a quick fix, but that’s the point
The measures announced in the Spending Review will not instantly transform the economy. BBC News
Carney and Trump ‘negotiating’ towards possible ‘positive’ deal: U.S. envoySean Boynton
‘All the indications are that we could move toward a very positive agreement,’ Ambassador Pete Hoekstra told Global News’ Mercedes Stephenson at an event in Ottawa.
Bomb attack plans found at Austria gunman’s home
Police say they also found a non-functional pipe bomb and a “farewell letter” during a search. BBC News
Senator launches investigation into Democratic org over potential support for LA rioters
Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., launched an investigation into a left-wing group in California that he says may be financially supporting violent protests in Los Angeles. Hawley wrote a letter to…
UK soldier accused of raping British woman in Kenya
The alleged rape is the latest allegation of misconduct made against soldiers at a controversial base in Kenya. BBC News
Schools, buses, the NHS: How much did they get and what does it mean?
BBC correspondents analyse how departments have fared and the impact decisions could have on you. BBC News
Winnipeg cops looking for suspects in downtown rock assaultSam Thompson
Police are looking to identify two men after a man was attacked last month with a rock in downtown Winnipeg.
Colorado’s Deion Sanders assures fans he’s OK amid health concerns
Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders addressed concerns about his health after reports indicated he was hospitalized over an unspecified issue. Sanders posted on social media he appreciated the thoughts…