Popular vacation spot bans ‘gigantic holes’ in sand after near-tragedy
As families flock to the coasts this summer, at least one beach may be putting a damper on children’s plans to dig in the sand. The City of Holmes Beach…
Call for speeding truck leads Ontario police to $4.4M tobacco bustKevin Nielsen
A truck driver’s lead foot led officers to the discovery of a truckload contraband smokes worth millions of dollars, according to Ontario Provincial Police in Frontenac.
Barack, Michelle Obama jokingly dispel divorce rumors on former first lady’s podcast
Barack and Michelle Obama made light of the viral divorce rumors about them on Michelle’s podcast on Wednesday, with the former president quipping that his wife took him back. “She…
Manitoba Ride for Dad licence plate joins list of options available for driversSam Thompson
The new plates join a wide range of specialty plates that let Manitoba drivers show their support for everything from local sports teams to charities.
Athletics’ Brent Rooker shuts down fan after being called out for feeding baby during MLB Home Run Derby
Athletics’ slugger Brent Rooker took aim at a fan on social media after the heckler called him out for giving his child a bottle during Monday night’s All-Star Home Run…
Golf champion Xander Schauffele admits he has ‘no idea’ where Olympic gold medal is, doesn’t keep trophies
Xander Schauffele has become one of the top golfers in the world in recent years, but no one would ever know it if they took a tour of his house.…
What we know about Afghan data breach – and the questions that remain
The revelation of a major data leak and subsequent relocation of thousands of Afghans to the UK has raised serious questions. BBC News
RFK Jr. fires 2 top aides at HHS in staff shakeup
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has fired two of his top aides. The biographies of Heather Flick Melanson, his chief of staff, and Hannah Anderson,…
Dem Disorder: DNC squabbles play out in NYC mayoral race for all to see
Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani’s stunning Democratic Party primary victory in the nation’s most populous city appears to be the gift that keeps on giving for Republicans aiming to paint Democrats…
Georgetown professor removed as department chair after publicly hoping for symbolic Iranian strike on US
A professor at Georgetown University has been removed as chair of his department and is on leave after he publicly hoped Iran would launch a “symbolic strike” on a U.S.…
Mystery shrouds case as American tourist still presumed missing in popular tourist paradise
An American man who vanished weeks ago in Turks and Caicos is still presumed missing, despite the fact that a decomposing male body was found in the island paradise 10…
Can Donald Trump cancel his opponents’ US citizenship?
US President Donald Trump has threatened to revoke citizenship of three high-profile Americans Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
US senators exempt HIV/Aids funding from planned spending cuts
While advancing a bill to claw back $9bn in federal spending, lawmakers spare the Pepfar programme from cuts. BBC News
RFK Jr.’s embrace of psychedelic therapy sparks mixed feelings from field expertsGlobalnews Digital
United States Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently told members of Congress that clinical psychedelic therapy treatments could be approved within 12 months.
Why a weak U.S. dollar could help American multinational corporationsGlobalnews Digital
A weaker U.S. currency makes it cheaper for multinational companies to convert foreign profits into dollars, while also boosting the competitiveness of exporters’ products.
Westwood, Lanz headline Manitoba Sports Hall’s 2025 inductee classSam Thompson
The Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame has announced its 2025 class, and it includes athletes and builders across football, soccer, volleyball and beyond.
Could axing two national holidays save France from its mountain of debt?
Prime Minister François Bayrou has angered MPs with a bid to cut two public holidays to rescue the country’s finances. BBC News
Boss of Guinness-owner Diageo suddenly steps down
Diageo boss Debra Crew steps down after board decision for her to go. BBC News
Starmer suspends three Labour MPs for breaching party discipline
Neil Duncan-Jordan, Brian Leishman and Chris Hinchliff have had the whip removed, meaning they will sit as independents in the Commons. BBC News