Albert Wagner 
UNITED NATIONS – The UN envoy focusing on sexual violence in conflict warned Israel on Monday that the finding of “clear and convincing information” that some hostages taken by Hamas during its Oct. 7 attack in southern Israel were subjected to sexual violence “does not in any way legitimize further hostilities.” “In fact, … Read more
BUCHAREST, Romania – Online influencer Andrew Tate was detained in Romania and handed an arrest warrant issued by British authorities, his spokesperson said Tuesday. Tate, 37, and his brother Tristan Tate were detained Monday evening for 24 hours on allegations of sexual aggression in a U.K. case dating back to 2012-15, spokesperson Mateea … Read more
Is it time for you to get a new vehicle? About one-third of Canadians purchased their vehicle outright in 2021, according to a report from Insurance Insight. The other two-thirds of car buyers financed or leased their vehicles. Both leasing and financing are programs that make owning a safe, modern vehicle more … Read more
NORTH POWDER, Ore. – An avalanche forecaster died in a snowslide he triggered while skiing in eastern Oregon last week, officials said. Nick Burks, 37, and a friend — both experienced and carrying avalanche air bags and beacons — were backcountry skiing the chute on Gunsight Mountain on Wednesday, near Anthony Lakes Mountain … Read more
Big changes could be coming to Canada’s banking system, creating new opportunities for Canadians to control and streamline how they manage their money, but also giving rise to new cybersecurity needs. Here’s a look at what open banking, a set of financial policies adopted abroad and proposed for as soon as next year … Read more
New York – Reddit on Monday said it expects to price shares between US$31 and US$34 each when it makes its long-anticipated initial public offering, which will make it the first social media company to go public in years. The announcement gives potential investors — including some Reddit users — additional information to … Read more
Los Angeles, Calif. – “Barbenheimer” brought a bump not a boom to Oscars ratings. An estimated 19.5 million people watched Sunday night’s 96th Academy Awards ceremony on ABC. That’s the biggest number drawn by the telecast in four years. But that upward trend comes from an all-time low during the pandemic, and … Read more
OTTAWA – The federal fisheries minister says the lucrative elver fishery will stay closed for the 2024 season. Diane Lebouthillier says confrontations and incidents of violence have created an “immediate threat” to public safety and management of the fishery. She also cites the need to conserve the American eel. Elvers are … Read more
With Boeing facing multiple government investigations, the company needs to make “a serious transformation” around its safety and manufacturing quality, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Monday. The comments came one day after Buttigieg said the aircraft builder is under “enormous” scrutiny by his department since a panel blew off a Boeing 737 … Read more
As sharks go, LeeBeth is something like a long-haul trucker with gills and giant teeth. Swimmers at the beach might not be excited to see the 14-foot (4.3-metre) white shark, but scientists following LeeBeth’s movements are thrilled that the big fish’s epic journey could provide valuable clues to help the species. And they’re … Read more
