US judge blocks Trump effort to cut Planned Parenthood funding
A federal judge in Boston on Monday blocked the Trump administration from ending federal Medicaid reimbursements for Planned Parenthood clinics nationwide, ruling that the effort is likely unconstitutional and in…
Potential Alberta separation referendum question referred to judge for approvalKaren Bartko
Alberta’s chief electoral officer says the law require possible referendum questions to respect over 30 parts of the Constitution, including the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Halifax optometrist’s murder leaves co-workers shaken as killer gets life sentenceRebecca Lau
Cymon Cormier was found guilty of first-degree murder in June, after a judge rejected his defence that he was not criminally responsible on account of a mental disorder (NCRMD). …
Florida state senator laments visit to Alligator Alcatraz, ’32 men to a cage’
A Florida state senator is lamenting his recent visit to Alligator Alcatraz, a holding facility for illegal immigrants in Florida. “We saw men sweating, head wraps around their heads, individuals…
Air Canada flight attendants begin strike vote amid contract talksUday Rana
The union said the key issues on the bargaining table are what it calls ‘poverty-level wages for junior flight attendants,’ and ‘hours and hours of mandatory unpaid work.’
Othello Tunnels closed after fatal fall into Coquihalla RiverSimon Little
An RCMP dive team has attended the site to help with planning, but a recovery operation won’t happen until a later date due to the steep terrain and fast-flowing water.…
Aid arrives in Syria’s Suwayda as UN says humanitarian situation critical
Syrian Red Crescent convoy enters Suwayda province, state media reports, as UN warns humanitarian access ‘constrained’. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Phillies’ Bryce Harper had profane clash with MLB commissioner over salary cap: reports
Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper and MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred butted heads during a question-and-answer meeting between the commissioner and the team, according to multiple reports. Manfred was in Philadelphia…
Gas station spin on classic Italian dessert goes viral: ‘Road trip luxury’
A budget-friendly recipe is going viral for channeling an Italian delicacy with just two ingredients that can be found at most roadside rest stops: coffee and an ice-cream sandwich. “It’s…
Iran more than doubles state executions in first half of 2025
Iran more than doubled the number of state executions it has carried out this year compared to data from the first half of 2024, confirmed the United Nations on Monday.…
OpenAI unleashes ChatGPT agent for truly autonomous AI tasks
OpenAI just took a big leap forward with artificial intelligence. ChatGPT agent acts as more than just a chatbot; it serves as a real assistant that takes action on your…
UN chief calls for ‘viable two-state solution’ to Israel-Palestine conflict
Antonio Guterres calls for ‘a decisive turning point’ at international conference boycotted by the US and Israel. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Do dogs really watch TV? Science says yes
Ever catch your dog staring at the screen during movie night and wonder if they’re actually watching? Turns out, they might be. A new scientific study from Auburn University found…
The one thing that could protect your parents from scammers
In Greek mythology, the Sirens were creatures whose irresistible song lured sailors to their doom. Odysseus, the hero of “The Odyssey,” wanted to hear that famous song. But he knew…
Southwestern Ontario blasted by summer heat wavesSawyer Bogdan
Parts of Ontario have been feeling the heat this summer, with the southwestern part of the province experiencing its fourth heat wave of the summer.
Wildfires scorch large swaths of southeast Europe and the Balkans
Firefighters battled on Monday to put out wildfires in three separate provinces of Turkey, in Greece and near a tourist resort in Albania, stoked by strong winds after days of…
Wildfires scorch large swaths of southeast Europe and the Balkans
Firefighters battled on Monday to put out wildfires in three separate provinces of Turkey, in Greece and near a tourist resort in Albania, stoked by strong winds after days of…
Wildfires scorch large swaths of southeast Europe and the Balkans
Firefighters battled on Monday to put out wildfires in three separate provinces of Turkey, in Greece and near a tourist resort in Albania, stoked by strong winds after days of…
Winnipeg selects developers for 5 new housing initiativesSam Thompson
The projects are expected to create almost 700 new housing units. Of those units, 270 will be considered affordable housing.