PAVILION TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Severe storms tore through the central and southeast U.S. late Tuesday and Wednesday, spawning damaging tornadoes, producing massive hail, and killing one person in Tennessee and another in North Carolina when trees toppled onto their vehicles. The storm that rumbled across northeastern Tennessee brought high winds that knocked down … Read more
Two unlicensed cannabis stores in Cambridge, Ont. are causing concern, but for now, both remain open. Sovereign Toke and Grand River Medicinal both have signs posted outside reading: “this store is operated by sovereign people on sovereign land. We are exercising our constitutional and inherent rights.” “These stores, they don’t have to follow any of … Read more
Over a decade after viewers said goodbye to beloved NBC series “The Office,” a new comedy set in the same universe as everyone’s favorite paper company Dunder Mifflin is coming to Peacock. “Ex Machina” star Domhnall Gleeson and Sabrina Impacciatore from Season 2 of HBO’s “The White Lotus” will lead the ensemble cast … Read more
SKOPJE, North Macedonia – North Macedonia elected its first woman president Wednesday as the governing Social Democrats suffered historic losses in twin presidential and parliamentary elections. Conservative-backed Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, a 70-year-old law professor, was declared the winner after receiving nearly 65 per cent support with more than two-thirds of the vote counted in … Read more
LOS ANGELES – The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani pleaded guilty to bank and tax fraud Wednesday in a sports betting case where prosecutors allege he stole US$16 million from the Japanese baseball player to pay off debts. The scandal surrounding Ippei Mizuhara shocked baseball fans from the U.S. … Read more
Public service unions say they’ll launch further legal challenges and grievances over new rules that federal employees must work from the office at least three days a week. The unions are promising a “summer of discontent” over the policy, which was announced by the federal government earlier this month. Public Service Alliance … Read more
Washington – Leaders of three large public school systems strongly denied allegations that they let antisemitism run rampant in their schools, telling a congressional panel Wednesday that they are fighting it with education and, when necessary, discipline As part of a series of hearings on antisemitism, a House Education and Workforce subcommittee sought … Read more
Washington – The Biden administration paused a shipment of bombs to Israel last week over concerns that the country was approaching a decision on launching a full-scale assault on the southern Gaza city of Rafah against the wishes of the United States, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Wednesday. The shipment was supposed to … Read more
Looking for a new little friend to curl up in your lap and purr contentedly? Before you head to the shelter, take heed – not all cat breeds are in it for the long haul. While domestic cats regularly live to 18 years old, the hairless Sphynx breed has an average life expectancy … Read more
Air Canada ranks below most other major North American airlines on customer satisfaction, with airfares a particular sore point, according to a new survey. The country’s largest carrier placed last in both business class and premium economy, the poll by consumer analytics firm J.D. Power found. In economy class, Air Canada placed … Read more
