California files lawsuit against DOJ over transgender athlete demand
California filed a lawsuit against the Justice Department on Monday after officials demanded that the state’s public high schools confirm they will bar transgender athletes from competing in girls’ sports.…
Safety groups to improve coordination, says Winnipeg mayorIris Dyck
Winnipeg’s mayor is promising to improve inner-city safety by improving communication and coordination among the numerous safety groups already working in the area.
10-year-old victim of fatal B.C. speedboat collision identifiedSimon Little
In an online fundraiser, family friends identified the victim of a fatal boating incident in North Vancouver on Saturday as a 10-year-old boy who would have turned 11 next month.…
B.C. ER doctor sues Fraser Health, claims bullying, retaliationSimon Little
A lawsuit claims Fraser Healthy singled out and threatened an ER doctor after a group of staff posted a notice warning patients of Eagle Ridge hospital about of capacity issues.…
Police swiftly remove anti-ICE protesters who invaded Trump Tower as nationwide demonstrations intensify
Police in New York City arrested 24 anti-ICE protesters on Monday afternoon after they refused to leave Trump Tower in Manhattan during a demonstration inside. The demonstrators chanted “Bring Them…
Out of despair come $1m: Lost Rodin ‘copy’ turns out to be authentic
A marble sculpture thought to be a copy of an Auguste Rodin work turned out to be the real thing. BBC News
Heat warning issued after days of 30-degree temperatures in the OkanaganVictoria Femia
Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the Okanagan after four straight days of temperatures above 30 C.
Democratic lawmaker looks forward to Elon Musk ‘turning his fire against MAGA Republicans’ in 2026 midterms
Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., was optimistic on Friday that former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) leader Elon Musk would be targeting Republicans instead of Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections…
We quit our jobs, sold our home twice and spent 10 years fighting for the truth
A NHS trust and hospital manager have been found guilty of health and safety failings over the death of Alice Figueiredo. BBC News
North Carolina great Rashad McCants dishes on the NBA Finals, Michael Jordan, Bill Belichick and more
Rashad McCants is a former McDonald’s All-American who continued his basketball career at the University of North Carolina, where he established himself as one of the Tar Heels’ all-time greats,…
Musk signals potential softening of feud with simple one emoji response to clip of Trump wishing him well
President Trump’s relationship with Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, which appeared to publicly blow up last week as the two feuded in public, took a softer tone on Monday…
Power players or baseball players? The history behind the Congressional Baseball Game
Washington is stocked with power players. The president. White House officials. Cabinet secretaries. U.S. Representatives. Senators. Powerful aides. Lobbyists. Journalists. But how about baseball players? Democrats and Republicans convene Wednesday…
B.C. working to reverse changes to travel accomodation program for sick kidsSimon Little
The B.C. Family Residence Program helps families who live outside the Lower Mainland who need to travel to the region for their children’s medical needs. At least, it used to.…
RFK Jr scraps vaccine committee members in effort to restore ‘public trust’
The Department of Health and Human Services dismissed all the members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) on Monday. The committee’s job was to decide and “make recommendations”…
Sizewell C nuclear plant gets £14bn go-ahead from government
The chancellor calls it a “landmark decision” but critics say the government will regret the move. BBC News
113 House Dems vote against bill to condemn Boulder attack on pro-Israel activists
More than 100 Democrats voted against a House GOP-led resolution to condemn the accused terror attack in Boulder, Colorado. It passed 280 – 113, with 75 Democrats joining Republicans to…
UN Ocean Conference gets underway, advocates hope to turn promises into protectionGlobalnews Digital
The conference will feature 10 panels on topics such as blue finance, sustainable fisheries and plastic pollution.
China’s electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper – but is there a deeper cost?
The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets – and what of the questions around national security? BBC News
From festivals to weddings: Why drone shows are booming
Light shows involving hundreds and even thousands of drones are becoming big attractions. BBC News