US seeks one-day prison for officer convicted in Breonna Taylor shooting
The former officer was convicted for violating Taylor’s civil rights by using excessive force – a charge that carries a sentence of life in prison. BBC News
Baseball Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg provides devastating update on cancer battle
Baseball Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg shared an update about his battle with prostate cancer on Wednesday. Sandberg, 65, was initially diagnosed in January 2024. He announced several months later…
Meta investors settle $8bn lawsuit with Zuckerberg over Facebook privacy
Shareholders accused Meta leaders of damaging the company by allowing repeat violations of Facebook users’ privacy. BBC News
‘Irrelevant’: Senators push back against Vought’s call for more partisan spending process
Senators are not thrilled with a top White House official’s comments that the government funding process should become more partisan, and fear that doing so could erode Congress’ power of…
8 babies born using 3-parent IVF method to prevent fatal genetic diseaseRachel Goodman
The procedure is currently illegal in Canada and the U.S., along with most other countries.
Brazil’s Lula slams Trump, says there is no ‘logic’ to US tariff threat
Brazilian president says that Donald Trump was elected to lead the US, not to be ‘the emperor of the world’. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video…
Opening Eglinton Crosstown LRT by September will be ‘a reach,’ outgoing TTC boss saysIsaac Callan
At a Toronto Transit Commission meeting Thursday, outgoing interim CEO Greg Percy said it would be ‘a reach’ to open the new transit line by September.
Biden-era policy indirectly paying for unaccompanied minors’ abortions rescinded by Trump DOJ
The Trump administration reversed a Biden-era legal opinion from the Department of Justice on Thursday that permitted taxpayer dollars to be used for ancillary services associated with helping someone obtain…
Video: US Attorney General tours Alcatraz prison with eye toward reopening
US Attorney General Pam Bondi visited the infamous Alcatraz prison in San Francisco Bay. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Asllani punishes England error to give Sweden early lead
Captain Kosovare Asllani puts Sweden ahead against England inside two minutes after an error from Jess Carter in their Euro 2025 quarter-final clash at Stadion Letzigrund in Zurich. BBC…
Feds charge 3 more men in Maryland MS-13 racketeering conspiracy involving murder: ‘Reign of terror’
As suspected Maryland MS-13 gang member Kilmar Abrego Garcia stands trial in a high-profile criminal case, three more alleged MS-13 members in the state are being charged with racketeering conspiracy,…
White House says Trump diagnosed with vein condition after questions about bruises
The White House says bruising on his hands is consistent with damage from too many handshakes while taking aspirin. BBC News
Jane’s Addiction frontman Perry Farrell fires back after Dave Navarro sued him over violent onstage attack
Jane’s Addiction is taking their feud to court. On Wednesday, guitarist Dave Navarro, along with bandmates Eric Avery and Stephen Perkins, filed a $10 million lawsuit against frontman Perry Farrell,…
Epstein uproar is stealing the spotlight from Trump’s achievements and MAGA needs to show some grace
Editor’s note: The following essay first appeared on the author’s X account. Many Americans think President Donald Trump is being dismissive of the Jeffrey Epstein controversy. That he’s simply being…
Is Google Drive safe for backup? Pros and cons
Google Drive is one of the world’s most popular cloud storage services, trusted by millions for its convenience and integration with other Google products. However, when considering it as a…
Denise Richards accuses estranged husband of domestic violenceKatie Scott
Denise Richards filed a temporary restraining order against Aaron Phypers, claiming that he ‘regularly threatened to ‘break my jaw’ and would cry, beg me to stay.’
Met Police to close half its front desks following budget cuts
The move would reduce police front desks across London from 37 to 19, and reduce the number open 24/7. BBC News
Suspect charged with hijacking in YVR incident used to be a pilotAmy Judd
Shaheer Cassim, 39, has been charged with hijacking after being accused of stealing a small plane from the Victoria Flying Club and eventually landing it at YVR.
Connie Francis: Pretty Little Baby singer dies at 87
The singer had recently enjoyed a career resurgence after her 1960s song Pretty Baby went viral. BBC News