Police deny driving counter-protesters to asylum hotel demonstration
Essex Police says it is not “collaborating” with people supporting asylum seekers in Epping. BBC News
M&S ad banned over ‘unhealthily thin’ model
The advertising watchdog said the model’s pose and pointy shoes made her appear too slim. BBC News
Colbert’s manager knew of show’s cancellation weeks before host, show axed for financial reasons: Report
Stephen Colbert’s manager knew that “The Late Show” would be canceled at CBS more than two weeks before his client did, and the decision to cancel the show was “truly…
What can we expect as fire season ramps up in California?
Officials and scientists say the state has had a mild season thus far, but fires are expected to surge in drier months. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News…
‘Culture of shame’: NYC council member sounds alarm over Mamdani voters falling for ‘pipe dream’
EXCLUSIVE – BROOKLYN, NY: NYC Republican Councilwoman Inna Vernikov revealed the popularity of socialist mayoral candidate Zohan Mamdani is driven by his supporters falling for the “pipe dream” that socialism…
Maryland football coach admits he ‘lost my locker room’ due to paying players: ‘Valuable lesson’
The landscape of college sports is vastly different from what it was just a few years ago amid paying athletes. With NIL deals running rampant, athletes are now picking and…
Dawson removes Jaiswal in second over of England Test return
England’s Liam Dawson takes a wicket in the second over of his Test match return as he removes Yashasvi Jaiswal for 58. BBC News
Delta plane aborts takeoff in Mexico City after plane nearly lands on top of aircraft
A Delta Air Lines passenger jet aborted takeoff this week in Mexico City after its flight crew observed another plane landing in front of it on the same runway. The…
New Facebook scam starts with messages from a friend
Ever get a Facebook message from an old friend, only to find out it wasn’t really that friend? That’s exactly how a recent Facebook impersonation scam almost cost someone $2,500.…
‘Getting pretty bleak’: Drought conditions lead to agricultural disaster for Interlake RMsSam Thompson
Rural municipalities in Manitoba’s Interlake region are raising alarm bells about drought conditions and the effect they’re having on local producers.
Prince William and Prince Harry’s cousin Rosie Roche dead at 20
Rosie Roche, a cousin of Prince William and Prince Harry, has died at the age of 20. The granddaughter of the late Princess Diana’s uncle was “found deceased by close…
Alaska hiker mauled by bear rescued with help of advanced drone technology on remote trail
A hiker in Alaska was rescued with the assistance of a drone after being mauled by a bear. Anchorage Police Department spokesman Christopher Barraza said the female hiker was attacked…
British surgeon who had his legs removed accused of fraud
Neil Hopper, 49, is also accused of encouraging the commission of grievous bodily harm. BBC News
Gatineau police make largest cocaine seizure in service’s historyGlobalnews Digital
Gatineau police made the largest seizure in their history: nearly 40 kilos of cocaine worth approximately $4 million on the black market.
Could falling rent prices be your stepping stone to home ownership?Uday Rana
Combined with a soft housing market, falling rents across the country could offer opportunities for renters looking to become homeowners.
Why were City traders’ convictions quashed and what happens next?
Convictions for rate-rigging by Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo have been quashed, so what happens now? BBC News
Jersey inflation rises to 2.6%, figures show
The Retail Prices Index for June says leisure goods and services made the largest contribution. BBC News
Doctor who supplied Matthew Perry ketamine set to enter guilty pleaGlobalnews Digital
According to a co-defendant, Dr. Salvador Plasencia in a text message called the actor a “moron” who could be exploited for money.
Parks Canada pulls plug on controversial MAGA musician’s concert in HalifaxRebecca Lau
A controversial concert that was scheduled for a national historic site in Halifax has been cancelled by Parks Canada, but the singer has found a new venue in the province.…