Alleged bitcoin torturer walks free on $1M bond after two-month Rikers Island detention
One of two suspects accused of torturing an Italian millionaire in a New York City apartment over his refusal to disclose his bitcoin password, reportedly worth $100 million, was sprung…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,254
Here are the key events on day 1,254 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Toronto Blue Jays acquire pitchers Bieber, VarlandGlobalnews Digital
The fit was worth the risk for Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins.
MLB teams shake up their rosters for postseason push before the trade deadline
The MLB trade deadline was full of surprises this year. The 6 p.m. ET deadline Thursday brought plenty of unexpected moves, including high-leverage relievers going to contenders and a reunion…
North Vancouver councillor wants fees for over-budget sewage plant spread more evenlySimon Little
North Shore homeowners will be forced to pay about $590 extra per year for the next 30 years to cover the cost of the sewage treatment plan.
Commanders’ Terry McLaurin requests as contract dispute takes shocking twist
Things just got interesting for the Washington Commanders, as star wide receiver Terry McLaurin, who has been holding in at training camp, reportedly requested a trade. The Commanders and McLaurin…
Olympic great Michael Phelps lends swimming expertise to hometown Ravens after players ask for assistance
While many of the Baltimore Ravens players have certainly excelled on the football gridiron, some of the NFL athletes apparently struggle in the swimming pool. After defensive back Marlon Humphrey…
Colts’ Braden Smith says OCD battle nearly derailed NFL career, but faith journey helped reclaim football joy
Braden Smith is happy to be back at Indianapolis Colts training camp. The offensive lineman’s 2024 NFL campaign ended prematurely due to Smith’s struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder. More specifically, Smith…
‘What a beautiful view’: Blind B.C. woman sees after doctors implant tooth in her eyeSimon Little
A blind B.C. woman who received a rare surgery that implanted her own tooth in her eye has recovered some of her sight, and says what she’s seen is beautiful.…
Older driver rules ‘could have saved mum’s life’
Claire Eady is calling for new regulations after losing her elderly mother in a crash. BBC News
Three major broadcast networks didn’t report on heinous Cincinnati brawl, review finds
Three major broadcast networks still have not covered the horrific viral brawl in Cincinnatti that left a woman unconscious on their main morning and evening news programs as of Thursday.…
Heathrow Airport’s expansion plans to cost £49bn
Heathrow says expansion is “urgent” for UK growth, but plans are heavily criticised over environmental concerns. BBC News
Tennessee authorities hunt for 29-year-old suspect in quadruple murder linked to abandoned baby
A manhunt is underway in Tennessee after law enforcement named a suspect in the murder of four people connected to a baby abandoned on someone’s front lawn. The Dyer County…
Person seriously injured by falling tree at Vancouver Island campgroundSimon Little
The incident happened on Thursday afternoon at the Comox Lake Park Campground, just outside of Cumberland.
Globetrotting European family’s adventure reaches — and ends — in AlbertaJustin Sibbet
The Belgians dropped everything to live on the road — going 60,000 km from Europe to Asia, ferrying to Central America and driving to Canada, where there they aim to…
Viral video shows allegedly drunk man take airport golf cart on walkway joy ride
A bizarre scene unfolded at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport in New York on Monday morning when a man, who appeared intoxicated, drove a stolen golf cart onto a moving…
‘Some nerves’: Dylan Samberg’s new contract with Winnipeg Jets came down to 11th hourRuss Hobson
The Winnipeg Jets and defenceman Dylan Samberg came to terms on a new contract right before a deadline to go into an arbitration hearing.
Rays player traded to Yankees during game between rivals, gets emotional send-off
The Tampa Bay Rays traded infielder Jose Caballero to the New York Yankees during a game between the two teams Thursday. It was one of the more shocking and dramatic…
The teenage caffeine pouch trend troubling US experts
Some social media influencers are pushing products to young gym-goers and students, health experts warn. BBC News