Albert Wagner 
A federal judge in Florida on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit against Meghan Markle, the wife of Prince Harry, rejecting claims that the actress had made “disparaging, hurtful and false” claims about her half-sister. Markle’s half-sister Samantha, with whom she shares a father, had alleged that Markle’s statements in a Netflix documentary series and … Read more
Toronto – Canada’s main stock index posted a modest gain on Tuesday, while U.S. markets rose after the latest data on inflation. The Nasdaq notched a 1.5-per-cent increase, with some large tech companies regaining momentum, while the S&P 500 rose 1.1 per cent, helping walk back losses from the past two days. … Read more
If the months of December to February felt warmer than usual to Manitobans, they would be right and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has the data to back it up. December to February is known as the meteorological winter and the 2023-24 version saw some areas of the province set new records … Read more
ANKARA – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday any steps that would exacerbate the war in Ukraine and possibly spread the conflict to NATO must be avoided, adding he would host Russian President Vladimir Putin after elections later this month. NATO member Turkey supports Ukraine’s territorial integrity. But it also maintains … Read more
Purchasing potentially defective products or experiencing unwanted side effects or harm are risks consumers always take. But they can hold companies accountable through class-action lawsuits, legal action undertaken on behalf of a number of complainants. “For consumers, class action is an important way of providing them access to justice because usually in … Read more
(NewsNation) — The National Institute of Health has begun two phase 2 clinical trials to test the “safety and effectiveness” of three possible long COVID treatments for adults, according to a press release. Cases of long COVID are still perplexing medical professionals as they work to figure out what’s causing the prolonged symptoms. About 25% to 35% … Read more
LONDON – The scandal over Kate, Princess of Wales’ family snapshot — dubbed “photogate” — is a new chapter in the thorny relationship between the media and the Royal Family. It’s also a sign of how hard it is for the monarchy to control its own narrative in the social-media era. U.K. … Read more
RAFAH, Gaza Strip – An aid ship loaded with some 200 tons of food set sail for Gaza on Tuesday in a pilot program for the opening of a sea corridor to the territory, where the five-month-old Israel-Hamas war has driven hundreds of thousands of Palestinians to the brink of starvation. The push … Read more
Menopause and weight gain seem to go hand in hand. “I went to sleep and I woke up the next day, and I promise you, I’ve gained 20 pounds.” That’s the complaint Dr. Monica Christmas hears all the time as director of the menopause program at University of Chicago Medicine, where she is … Read more
Canada’s federal government as well as organizations representing some the nation’s beef producers warn a decision south of the border about “Product of USA” labels on meat, poultry and eggs could disrupt supply chains. The United States Department of Agriculture announced Monday a final rule on conditions for when voluntary “Product of USA” … Read more
