PARIS, France – A surprise bronze medal in women’s trampoline Friday extended Canada’s podium streak to seven days at the Paris Olympics. Competing on the eve of her 26th birthday, Sophiane Méthot of Varennes, Que., flipped and twisted her way to the podium with a score of 55.650 in the single-exercise final. … Read more
When Giuseppe Morisani first suggested it, Skyler Mapes thought she must have misread his message. She’d met Giuseppe just over a week before, in a bar in Rome. The two strangers connected instantly: an evening drinking and dancing – communicating mostly via Google Translate – culminating in 4 a.m. bowls of pasta pomodoro eaten standing … Read more
The chief of Williams Lake First Nation says a landslide of debris that has dammed the Chilcotin River in British Columbia’s central Interior has nearly doubled in size since Wednesday. Chief Willie Sellars, who toured the slide site by helicopter Wednesday and Thursday, says the water is continuing to build on one side … Read more
DHAKA, Bangladesh – More protests were taking place in Bangladesh on Friday against Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her government to demand justice for more than 200 people killed in last month’s violent demonstrations despite reforms announced in the job quota system which prompted weeks of protests. Over 2,000 protesters gathered in … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – The 1975 is being sued after Matty Healy’s kiss of a bandmate in an on-stage protest shut down a music festival last year in Malaysia. Healy used profanities as he criticized Malaysia’s stance against homosexuality before kissing bassist Ross MacDonald during the band’s headline performance at the Good Vibes … Read more
In India and China, torrential rains have killed more than 250 people in the past week. Three others died in Pakistan. Widespread flooding has been reported in North Korea near the border with China with no word on whether anyone died. This time of year is monsoon and typhoon season in Asia, and … Read more
Warning: This article contains graphic content that may be disturbing to readers. Discretion is advised. LONDON — Several suspects arrested in violent protests that erupted after the fatal stabbing of three children in northwest England were due in court Friday as officials braced for more clashes that Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned and … Read more
Other than being a symbol for love and romance, roses are commonly known for their sharp spikes — prickles that protrude from the stems to ward off animals looking to munch on the buds. They’re not the only plant to have this defense mechanism: Other flowers such as spider flowers or brambles, the flowering shrub responsible for raspberries … Read more
A Montreal man is launching a class-action lawsuit against the parent companies of several social media platforms, alleging they are too addictive and cause harm. The defendants named in the lawsuit include Facebook and Instagram owner Meta Platforms, as well as the owners of TikTok, YouTube and Reddit. The Montreal law firm Lambert Avocats is … Read more
Sunset cruises in Clear Lake have been forced to dock due to the continued presence of zebra mussels. Earlier this year, the federal government banned personal watercraft, including canoes and stand-up paddleboards, from Clear Lake in an attempt to stop the spread of zebra mussels, which were detected in the lake in 2023. … Read more
