Israeli forces on Thursday night retrieved the bodies of three hostages from the Gaza Strip, chief military spokesperson Daniel Hagari said on Friday. Hamas ‘skeptical’ of Israel’s claims, says truce only way to bring home hostages alive. Israeli forces on Thursday night retrieved the bodies of three hostages from the …
Read More »Ukraine has U.S. weapons it can’t use in Russian territory. Will that change?
Ukraine is trying to fend off a Russian offensive in the northeastern border region of Kharkiv, but it can only use its U.S.-provided firepower on its own side of the border when trying to thwart attacks. U.S. policy prohibits Ukraine from using U.S.-provided weapons to hit targets in Russia. Ukraine …
Read More »Chaos erupts at US House hearing over ‘fake eyelashes’ comment
Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (Anadolu) WASHINGTON – A US House committee meeting erupted into chaos Thursday night after lawmakers started bickering over fake eyelashes. “I don’t think you know what we’re here for. I think your fake eyelashes are messing up what you’re reading,” Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene told Texas …
Read More »Ontario child under 5 dies of measles, provincial health agency says
In a report published Thursday, Public Health Ontario said the child was not vaccinated against the highly infectious respiratory virus. It did not indicate when or where the child died, or their specific age. 22 cases of measles confirmed in Ontario so far in 2024; 13 in children. A child …
Read More »Minister suggests Canada is considering tariffs on Chinese EVs following U.S. move
Canada’s industry minister says Ottawa is “considering all measures” after the U.S. announced it would be hiking tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and other related goods. U.S. government will be phasing in heavy tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and other goods in coming years. Canada’s industry minister says Ottawa is …
Read More »Alberta RCMP link deaths of four young women in 1970s to serial killer
Alberta RCMP have linked the deaths of four young women, five decades ago, to a now deceased serial sexual offender and killer. Investigators believe there may yet be more unsolved cases. Alberta RCMP have linked the deaths of four young women, five decades ago, to a now deceased serial sexual …
Read More »N.S. increases fine for violating burn orders to $25,000
A year after wildfires swept through parts of Nova Scotia, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake, the province is increasing the fine for violating daily burn restrictions for the duration of the season. Daily restrictions in place until Oct. 15, province says. A year after wildfires swept through …
Read More »Canadian Taylor Swift fans are flying to Europe for cheaper concert tickets
Canadian fans are tallying up the cost of a flight, hotel and ticket, and are finding that travelling to Europe to see Taylor Swift in concert may be better bang for their buck than seeing the show on Canadian soil. Resale seats to shows in Sweden spotted for less than …
Read More »Reigning Miss Universe Philippines Michelle Dee: ‘I am not ready to pass the crown. I will cry’
The Kapuso artist had nuggets of wisdom to dispense to the MUPH 2024 contestants as they prepare for the big day. Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Marquez Dee With only five days to go before the Miss Universe Philippines 2024 grand coronation night, reigning queen Michelle Marquez-Dee gave her advice …
Read More »Extra police, power generators sent to help secure evacuated Fort Nelson, B.C.
B.C.’s emergency management minister has confirmed reports of structural damage caused by an out-of-control wildfire burning near Fort Nelson, B.C., but says there have been no new reports of damage in recent days. Extra police, power generators sent to help secure community as evacuation heads into 2nd week. Poor internet …
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