Skydiver Felix Baumgartner dies in paragliding crash at 56
Felix Baumgartner, the Austrian skydiver known for his 2012 supersonic jump from the stratosphere, died in a paragliding crash in Italy. He was 56. Local reports say he lost control…
Bassitt lifts Blue Jays to 4-0 win over GiantsGlobalnews Digital
Bolstered by a four-run second, Chris Bassitt pitched 6 1/3 shutout innings to lift the Toronto Blue Jays to a series-opening 4-0 win against the San Francisco Giants on Friday.…
Witness to B.C. hit-and-run involving baby shocked at suspect driver’s releaseKristen Robinson
The suspect, who is out on bail, has since been charged with imparied driving in another incident a year after the original hit-and-run.
Justice Department moves to unseal Epstein, Maxwell grand jury transcripts amid calls for transparency
At Attorney General Pam Bondi’s direction, the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday formally moved to unseal long-secret grand jury transcripts from the Jeffrey Epstein case, citing what it called…
Phillies get into the Coldplay ‘Magic’ with CEO romance controversy in jumbotron bit
The Philadelphia Phillies appeared to reference the sudden controversy involving Astronomer CEO Andy Byron during Friday night’s game against the Los Angeles Angels. The Citizens Bank Park jumbotron was seen…
Three killed in explosion at Los Angeles police training facility
Federal agents are investigating, but authorities describe it as “an isolated incident” with no further threat to the public. BBC News
Security guard’s ‘swift move’ stops determined anti-Israel agitator at Tour de France finish
A protester opposing Israel’s involvement in the Tour de France was swiftly apprehended after attempting to disrupt the prestigious cycling race. The man jumped a barricade near the finish line…
Charlamagne accuses Trump of trying to ‘make America North Korea’ by engaging in ‘authoritarian rule’ on media
Radio host Charlamagne tha God ranted on Friday about CBS canceling “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” arguing it was part of President Donald Trump’s authoritarian playbook. Colbert announced to…
Surrey police transition could drag out yet another yearSimon Little
Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke says the city has learned the full transition to the Surrey Police Service will now take an additional year longer than the planned 2026 completion date.…
Trump says 10 hostages will be returning from Gaza ‘very shortly’ during White House dinner with allies
During a celebratory dinner at the White House with a number of Donald Trump’s GOP allies, including several Republican lawmakers from Congress, the president signaled that 10 more hostages in…
Province responds to New Westminster drug, crime complaintsCatherine Urquhart
Provincial leaders are responding to concerns about open drug use and drug dealing in downtown New Westminster. It follows earlier comments from local business owners.
Former UK police officer found guilty in brutal killing of wife who uncovered his double life
An ex-police officer from England has been found guilty of murdering his wife in Georgia after she discovered his affair, an exposure that reportedly threatened to reveal his fraudulent immigration…
EPA announces 23% workforce reduction and closure of research office as part of federal streamlining
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said Friday it plans to reduce its workforce by 23% and close its research and development office. The loss of more than 3,000 employees…
NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe’s sexual assault lawsuit settled, victim’s lawyer says
An attorney representing a woman who sued NFL Hall of Famer and ESPN star Shannon Sharpe for alleged sexual assault announced Friday the lawsuit has been settled. The attorney, Tony…
Top policeman shakes South Africa with explosive allegations about his boss
Mkhwanazi’s explosive claims have resulted in a suspension and the launch of two inquiries. BBC News
Belgian man crushed after driving nearly 500 miles to meet French model he believed was his ‘future wife’
A Belgian man who drove nearly 500 miles to meet his future wife was stunned to find out the French model, and her husband, had no idea who he was.…
The Papers: Taliban ‘revenge’ and Labour’s ‘case for power’
The fallout from the Afghan data leak features on Saturday’s front pages. BBC News
Woman dead man arrested in Richmond, B.C. homicide: RCMPSimon Little
Richmond RCMP said officers were called to a “serious incident” at a home on Capstan Way near Sexsmith Road around 10:40 a.m. on Friday.
WATCH: Socialist NYC mayoral candidate Mamdani on abolishing prisons: ‘What purpose do they serve?’
New York City’s leading mayoral candidate, Zohran Mamdani, a self-proclaimed socialist, is raising eyebrows once again for appearing to suggest prisons are not important in a recently resurfaced video. Mamdani,…