Cubs’ aggressiveness pays off in 4-1 win over JaysGlobalnews Digital
The Chicago Cubs had a clear game plan against Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman on Wednesday night.
How New Delhi’s garbage mountains become heat bombs for waste pickers
Informal waste pickers face temperatures as high as 70C (158F) in landfill sites and ‘breathe poison’, activists say. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al…
More than 100 groups blast Israel’s ‘weaponisation of aid’ as Gaza starves
Mass outcry from aid groups as Israel continues to block millions of dollars in aid supplies to starving Palestinians. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from…
B.C. couple living in co-op housing facing $920 a month rent increaseAmy Judd
At the start of July, the couple was told their household was being reclassified to low-end market rent, based on Amelia Cooper’s income.
Cincinnati viral beating suspect hit with federal gun charge
CINCINNATI – A previous felon and suspect in the viral downtown Cincinnati beating that reverberated nationwide is facing a new federal gun charge. “A federal grand jury today indicted Montanez…
Night skies glitter with Perseids meteor shower
The astronomical event was captured on camera at North York Moors National Park on 13 August. BBC News
Cubs hit two solo homers in 4-1 win over JaysGlobalnews Digital
Michael Busch and Matt Shaw hit solo homers and Chicago starter Cade Horton was dominant as the Cubs defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 on Wednesday night at Rogers Centre.…
Müller-mania grips YVR as Whitecaps’ new German superstar touches downSimon Little
The 35-year-old is slated to officially ink his contract with the MLS Vancouver Whitecaps on Thursday, in one of the city’s largest-ever professional sports signings.
‘I Wanted You Dead’: Woman’s New Age Encounter with Demon Was Terrifying – but Then Jesus Showed Up
A woman who escaped the dark world of New Age spirituality is sharing about how Jesus set her free from a life of oppressive encounters with evil forces. CBNNews.com
Beto O’Rourke compares 2025 America to 1933 Germany and ‘can only imagine the history books’
Former Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke remarked how he “can only imagine the history books” that will be written about the people of 2025, and likened it to 1933 Germany on…
Multiple deputies shot in incident near Virginia, North Carolina border
Multiple deputies were shot in Pittsylvania County, Virginia on Wednesday evening. The shooting was confirmed by Rep. John McGuire, R-Va., on social media. 2 PENNSYLVANIA STATE TROOPERS SHOT IN ‘ACTIVE’…
National Guard troops appear in Washington DC as mayor rejects Trump’s ‘authoritarian push’
Armoured vehicles were spotted at urban centres and tourist sites around the US capital on Tuesday evening. BBC News
Kelowna cyclists urged to take protective measures amid rising bike theftsKlaudia Van Emmerik
According to police, the jump in thefts is attributed to the prevalence of more valuable bicycles.
Bizarre tunneling burglary targets Washington Starbucks, deputies say
Burglars in Kingston, Washington didn’t bother with the front door. Instead, they tunneled through the bathroom wall of a Starbucks after breaking in next door — a burglary of which…
UK cases of mosquito-borne virus more than double
More than 70 cases of the chikungunya virus were reported in the UK in the first six months of this year. BBC News
Preparedness, weather conditions helping initial wildfire attack success in B.C.Victoria Femia
“About 90 per cent of fires are being captured while they’re still in what we would consider initial attack capabilities — around four hectares,” said BC Wildfire Service.
Former Kroger CEO must explain reason for resignation to court in pop star Jewel’s ongoing lawsuit
Kroger’s former CEO has been ordered by a judge in Ohio to explain his abrupt resignation from the grocery store chain earlier this year in an unrelated lawsuit that involves…
Denver Broncos legendary wide receiver Lionel Taylor dies at 89
Legendary Denver Broncos wide receiver Lionel Taylor died at age 89 Aug. 6, the team announced Wednesday. “An original Bronco and one of the most dominant players of his era,…
Rebel or traitor? Trial of Hong Kong’s rebel mogul Jimmy Lai resumes
Lai is accused of colluding with foreign forces under a Beijing-imposed national security law. BBC News