Thames Water bidders ready to clear-out top managers
Sources close to the deal accept that the government needs to be seen to be tough with the company. BBC News
Watch: Captain Scott’s famous polar shipwreck as never seen before
The Terra Nova carried Captain Scott and his men on their doomed expedition to the South Pole. BBC News
Florida Democrat predicts doom for his party in the state for another 70 years
Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., lamented Tuesday that his state looks set for Republican dominance for decades to come, particularly after Democratic missteps amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Once a swing state,…
Extra supports in place for Saskatchewan students this fallPayton Zillich
Saskatchewan teachers are receiving a bit of extra help this year, with the introduction of over 500 complexity teachers to aid students with complex needs.
Pirro tears into Pritzker after deadly weekend in Chicago: ‘He should be ashamed of himself’
Jeanine Pirro, U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, criticized Democratic leaders for opposing the Trump administration’s crime crackdown in Washington, D.C. and for resisting the possibility of expanding similar…
Calgary home sales down 9 per cent in August as high inventory driving price declines: CREBGlobalnews Digital
Both the number of homes sold and the average selling price of a home declined slightly in August, compared to a year earlier, according to the Calgary Real Estate Board.…
Teen prank turns deadly in Dem-run city, homeowner facing murder charge
A Houston, Texas man was charged with murder after allegedly killing an 11-year-old who played a “ding-dong ditch” prank. Officials in Houston said 42-year-old Gonzalo Leon Jr. was charged with…
Yves Veggie Cuisine products being discontinued after more than 40 yearsAmy Judd
Michael von Massow, a professor at the University of Guelph, said there are also a lot of new options in the marketplace, so shares of Yves must have gone down.…
Senate advances defense bill boosting service member pay, Pentagon reforms
The Senate teed up a colossal package to authorize funding for the Pentagon on Tuesday, marking the first legislation to hit the floor since lawmakers returned from August recess. Lawmakers…
Ethan Hawke calls attention during failed Uma Thurman marriage ‘humiliating’
Ethan Hawke is shedding light on the “humiliating” attention he received during his failed marriage to Uma Thurman. Over 20 years after calling it quits with Thurman, Hawke told GQ…
Republican rising star Ashley Hinson announces Senate bid in race to succeed Iowa’s Ernst
Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson on Monday announced her bid for the U.S. Senate, in the race to succeed retiring GOP Sen. Joni Ernst. “I am running for the United States…
Children, journalists among 105 killed in Israeli onslaught in Gaza
At least 105 Palestinians killed, including 32 aid seekers, as Israel pushes ahead with plans to seize Gaza City. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from…
‘We’re going in’: Trump doubles down on sending National Guard to Chicago
Amid rumours about his health, Trump has announced he will widen his troop deployment and move Space Command to Alabama. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video…
ICE director accuses CBS of trying to ‘stop Secretary Noem from telling the truth’
Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) director Todd Lyons said Tuesday it was a “shame” that CBS News allegedly edited Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem’s comments on “Face the…
At least 11 killed in explosion at political rally in Pakistan’s Quetta
At least 22 killed in three separate attacks in Pakistani border provinces of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Popular Dem city put on notice after violent chaos erupts over holiday weekend: ‘Needs help badly’
The Department of Homeland Security is keeping the pressure on Illinois leaders amid a looming National Guard and federal immigration enforcement surge in Chicago, as Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker says…
Watch: Timelapse shows Northern Lights display over North Sea
Monday night’s dazzling sight was filmed from Flamborough in East Yorkshire, over three hours and 40 minutes. BBC News
Trump rejects that China posing challenge to US on world stage
It comes as China’s Xi prepares to host the North Korean and Russian leaders at a “Victory Day” parade in Beijing. BBC News
Threat of strike by Alberta’s teachers looms large over 1st day of schoolKen MacGillivray
As children across Alberta return to the classroom this week, the possibility of a future strike by Alberta’s 51,000 teachers is on everyone’s mind.