The soccer coach of 12 boys who were famously trapped in a cave in northern Thailand in 2018 became stuck again this week, this time forced to spend a night perched on a rooftop during flash floods in the country. Ekkapol Chantawong told Agence France-Presse that Typhoon Yagi forced him, his family, his girlfriend and … Read more
A silhouetted figure stands in stark contrast against the bright blue of planet Earth, his torso emerging from a space capsule hundreds of kilometres above the atmosphere. The man is Jared Isaacman, a tech billionaire who became the first civilian in history to perform a commercial spacewalk. Before today, the only people who could attempt … Read more
Elon Musk doesn’t appear to be taking Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris for president very well. After the presidential debate Tuesday evening between Harris and Donald Trump, Swift took to social media to explicitly state that she would be supporting the Harris/Walz ticket in the fall’s election. “I will be casting my vote for … Read more
Despite bombing at the 2024 Olympics (and almost breaking the internet in the process), Australian breakdancer B-Girl Raygun is having the last laugh after being named the number one female breakdancer in the world. Raygun, a 37-year-old academic whose real name is Rachel Gunn, was placed in the top spot of the women’s rankings by … Read more
The son of the late Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington has criticized the band’s decision to tap singer Emily Armstrong for their latest album and upcoming arena tour. Jaime Bennington posted to Instagram on Sunday, slamming the returning Linkin Park members, in particular one of the original founders Mike Shinoda, for choosing Armstrong as the band’s singer. … Read more
There’s no doubt that flying has become worse in recent years. Less space, more fees, disruptive delays… the list goes on. But one Edmonton woman sparked online debate about airplane etiquette after she was the victim of an annoying case where her two male seatmates refused to stick to their own personal space — in … Read more
The former boyfriend of Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who was accused of setting her on fire, has died from burns sustained during the attack. Cheptegei, 33, died last week after suffering burns to about 80 per cent of her body. Her ex-partner, Dickson Ndiema Marangach, allegedly doused her in gasoline and set her ablaze … Read more
Police in Australia are working with international law enforcement agencies to track down a man suspected of pouring hot coffee on a nine-month-old baby and then fleeing the country. The boy, named Luka, was left with severe burns from the attack and has undergone multiple surgeries, according to a GoFundMe page set up by a … Read more
The Chinese government announced the end of its international adoption program, leaving some Canadians who may have already been in the process of foreign adoption in the lurch. During a daily briefing in the country on Thursday, Mao Ning, a spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry, said the inter-country program will come to an immediate … Read more
Kate Middleton announced Monday that she has completed chemotherapy for her cancer, sharing a rare update in her ongoing health situation since she was diagnosed earlier this year. The Princess of Wales, 42, shared the news on social media, calling this year “incredibly tough” and saying that she still has a long road to go. … Read more
