Viral ‘Seagull Boy’ judges screeching competition
Cooper, 11, found viral fame after a video of his uncanny impression was shared around the world. BBC News
Kohberger’s lawyers didn’t want him called ‘psychopath,’ but he searched the term regularly
Bryan Kohberger’s lawyers didn’t want prosecutors to describe him as a “psychopath” or in other specific terms if his case went to trial – but the criminology Ph.D. student turned…
Democratic state representative calls prayers after mass shootings ‘theological malpractice’
A Tennessee Democratic state representative on Saturday condemned the customary expression of “thoughts and prayers” after a mass shooting, calling it “theological malpractice,” and likened America’s relationship with gun manufacturers…
Pakistan’s Punjab province battered by its biggest flood with 2 million people at riskGlobalnews Digital
Pakistan’s Punjab province faces its worst flood ever, affecting 2 million people as three rivers hit record levels. Officials blame climate change and India’s dam water release.
Spacedust from asteroid Bennu provides glimpse into celestial pastJustin Sibbet
New research on a sample collected from the asteroid Bennu — a small portion of which should arrive in Canada soon — is offering a glimpse into how it came…
Foreign travelers soon to pay ‘visa integrity fee’ to visit the U.S. costing $250
The Trump administration continues to take a harder stance on foreign visitors with a “visa integrity fee” to be implemented on Oct. 1. The fee would charge non-immigrant travelers visiting…
‘I fear for my sons’: Mother awaits DNA results on remains linked to Kenya’s starvation cult
Carolyne Odour’s two young sons went missing with their father – a follower of self-proclaimed pastor Paul Mackenzie. BBC News
Recipe: Bone marrow omelette with braised chuck and coconut beef gravyAmy Judd
Open daily for brunch, lunch and coffee to go or stay in a cozy, welcoming space, Loam Bistro is a labour of love for Honoka Saito and Chef Rahul Negi.…
Two million impacted as Pakistan’s Punjab faces worst floods in its history
While South Asia’s seasonal monsoon brings rainfall that farmers depend on, climate change is making it deadly. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Experts warn AI stuffed animals could ‘fundamentally change’ human brain wiring in kids
Do AI chatbots packaged inside plush animals really help children, or do they threaten vital developmental milestones? Companies market them as “screen-free playmates” for toddlers, but pediatric experts warn these…
Ukraine planning new strikes deep inside Russia, says Zelenskyy
The announcement came hours after overnight Russian strikes on energy sites left 60,000 Ukrainians without electricity. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Pope demands end to the ‘pandemic of arms’ as he prays for victims of Minnesota school shootingGlobalnews Digital
Pope Leo XIV called for an end to the “pandemic of arms” after a deadly school Mass shooting in Minnesota, urging peace and condemning global reliance on weapons.
Could Western leaders be legally complicit in the Gaza genocide?
US and Western support have been vital in Israel’s war. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Two arrested over ‘racial assault’ in park after video circulates online
Police are investigating claims a woman and child were subjected to racial abuse in a Halifax park. BBC News
Suspect in explosion at Winnipeg home and fire at office turns himself in: policeJustin Sibbet
A suspect in a fire and explosion at a Winnipeg home and a subsequent fire at an office has surrendered to police. The man faces charges of arson and disregard…
Nova Scotia officials ask people not to use drones around crew fighting wildfiresGlobalnews Digital
Nova Scotia’s largest wildfire in Annapolis Valley remains out of control, now measured at nearly 85 sq. km. Crews continue efforts, aided by good weather.
Yemen’s Houthi leader condemns Israel’s ‘record of terror’ after killings
Israel has repeatedly targeted the Houthis in recent months as tensions with the group increase over the war in Gaza. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video…
NYT reporter: The closest Zohran Mamdani gets to socialism is his belief in ‘treating people more equitably’
New York Times reporter Jeffery C. Mays claimed that the closest New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani gets to socialism is his “belief in treating people more equitably”…
‘Seagull provides more entertainment than teams in Old Firm derby’
BBC Scotland’s chief sportswriter Tom English dissects a dreadful Old Firm derby at Ibrox. BBC News