Two dead in New Jersey as soaked US northeast braces for more rain
Authorities have warned residents to avoid unnecessary travel as waters inundate transportation infrastructure. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
NJ flash flooding kills at least 2 after surging waters sweep up vehicle
At least two people were killed in New Jersey after flash flooding swept away their vehicle during a storm that pounded the Northeast with heavy rains, authorities said Tuesday. The…
Over 14M children estimated not to have received single vaccine in 2024: UNGlobalnews Digital
Officials acknowledged that the collapse of international aid this year will make it more difficult to reduce the number of unprotected children.
First Nations groups file legal challenge to Ontario’s Bill 5, feds’ Bill C-5Isaac Callan
The First Nation groups announced they are bringing urgent litigation to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to try to kill Ontario’s Bill 5 and Ottawa’s Bill C-5.
John Torode sacked as MasterChef host after racist language allegation upheld
It plunges the BBC cooking show into a deeper crisis after co-host Gregg Wallace was also sacked. BBC News
Fox News lands licensing deal with popular ‘Ruthless’ podcast as part of expansion into new media
FOX News Media announced Tuesday it has landed a licensing deal with the popular “Ruthless” podcast as part of the company’s expansion into new media. “The FOX News Media ecosystem…
Men who felled Sycamore Gap tree in act of ‘sheer bravado’ jailed
One of the men’s lawyers says felling the Sycamore Gap tree was an act of “drunken stupidity”. BBC News
Vegas visitors shocked by resort prices, plus restaurant surcharge stirs controversy
JACKPOT JEOPARDY: Las Vegas tourism faces criticism as visitors complain about “absurdly priced” accommodations and food. MARITIME FIND: An 18th-century wooden boat was unearthed beneath a seabed in a locale…
Scottie Scheffler says being the No 1 golfer in the world is ‘not a fulfilling life’
Scottie Scheffler is one of the best golfers on the planet and, dating back to last year, has been on a historic run. Yet, success from winning golf tournaments is…
Colbert slams Paramount for settling with Trump, accuses his parent company of offering a ‘big fat bribe’
Late-night host Stephen Colbert unleashed on Paramount, his employer, for settling with President Donald Trump in his election interference lawsuit against the company over a “60 Minutes” interview. Both that…
US inflation from tariffs that economists feared begins to emerge
US consumer prices increased by the most in five months in June amid higher costs for some goods. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al…
Canadian home prices hold steady. How Trump’s tariffs could affect recoveryUday Rana
Experts say the long-anticipated recovery of Canada’s real estate market may be marred by U.S. President Donald Trump threatening new tariffs.
Would Ekitike partner Isak at Newcastle or be his replacement?
Newcastle are exploring a move for Hugo Ekitike – but will the French striker play with Alexander Isak or replace him? BBC News
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts ‘excited’ about Atlanta All-Star Game after previously considering 2021 boycott
The MLB All-Star Game was relocated from Atlanta to Denver in 2021 in response to voting laws in the state of Georgia that then-President Joe Biden described as “Jim Crow…
Controversial Automated Ball-Strike system is a ‘good addition,’ but needs development, MLB All-Star says
Minor league baseball players have had the opportunity to get familiar with the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) system. Major league players were introduced to it in spring training, but once the…
Immigration status of benefit claimants published for first time
In June, nearly eight million received universal credit, 83.6% of whom were British and Irish nationals. BBC News
Republican lawmaker challenges Democrats’ characterization of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ after touring facility
Florida Rep. Maria Salazar said the Sunshine State’s new “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center meets the “highest of standards” while working to debunk Democrats’ claims that its conditions are “cruel.” The…
New Brunswick declares measles outbreak in south-central region, two cases confirmedGlobalnews Digital
The province recently confirmed that measles vaccination rates among children were not at 95 per cent — the minimal threshold scientists say stops the disease from spreading.
Senate GOP braces for test vote on Trump’s $9.4B clawback package
Senate Republicans are gearing up to advance a multibillion-dollar clawback package from President Donald Trump, but dissent among the ranks threatens to stymie the process. Senate Majority Leader John Thune,…