Berlin, Germany – Swiss Eurovision fans were getting ready Sunday to give a hero’s welcome to singer Nemo, who won the 68th Eurovision Song Contest with “The Code,” an operatic pop-rap ode to the singer’s journey toward embracing a nongender identity. The singer, who is Swiss but currently lives in Berlin, was to … Read more
PADANG, Indonesia – Heavy rains and torrents of cold lava and mud flowing down a volcano’s slopes on Indonesia’s Sumatra island triggered flash floods that killed at least 37 people and more than a dozen others were missing, officials said Sunday Monsoon rains and a major mudslide from a cold lava flow on … Read more
When it comes to mastering trivia, it seems reading and a natural curiosity is key. English, history, entertainment, math and geography: high school trivia teams could be quizzed on any of it when they compete at the Reach for the Top Nationals in Ottawa in June. “I take in a lot of … Read more
A powerful solar storm put on an amazing skyward light show around the globe overnight but has caused what appeared to be only minor disruptions to the electric power grid, communications and satellite positioning systems. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said extreme geomagnetic storm conditions continued Saturday, and there were preliminary reports of … Read more
CHICAGO – The Atlanta Hawks won the NBA draft lottery on Sunday, landing the No. 1 pick and a potential cornerstone player in a year where there’s no clear-cut choice. The Hawks hit the jackpot despite just three per cent odds after finishing 10th in the Eastern Conference at 36-46. They dropped their … Read more
Health Canada announced various product recalls this week, including electric adapters, armchairs, cannabis edibles and vehicle components. Here are five recalls from the week. Electric risk for adapters According to a recall alert, Health Canada determined the Power-7 USB Wall Charger Model US2018 poses a risk of electric shock. The … Read more
Carlos Santana’s three-run homer in the seventh inning broke open a scoreless tie as the Minnesota Twins beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 on Sunday. Max Kepler had a two-run double in the eighth as Minnesota (24-16) won the rubber match of the three-game series. Bailey Ober (4-1) pitched one-hit ball over … Read more
It’s been a year since Nathan Wise went missing and his family is no closer to finding out what happened to him. “We just want answers for Nathan,” his cousin Jason Babcock said Saturday. “We need to put ourselves to rest, basically, and feel good knowing that we could have him home and have that … Read more
YES Theatre Young Company opened its acclaimed kids’ show, ‘One Small Step,’ at Sudbury Theatre Centre on Saturday. The Canadian-born show, all about astronaut Chris Hadfield, has been in rehearsals since February. YES Theatre’s Young Company enjoyed a very special visit with astronaut Chris Hafield, the inspiration for their new musical ‘One Small Step.’ May … Read more
WASHINGTON – The Biden administration plans to impose major new tariffs on electric vehicles, semiconductors, solar equipment and medical supplies imported from China, according to a U.S. official and another person familiar with the plan. Tariffs on electric vehicles, in particular, could quadruple — from the existing 25 per cent to 100 per … Read more
