Liz Cheney, a former Republican congresswoman and longtime opponent of abortion rights, on Monday condemned Republican-imposed bans on the procedure and urged conservatives to support Kamala Harris for US president. Cheney was speaking at the first of three joint events with the vice-president in the suburbs of three swing states aimed at prising moderate Republican […]
Liberal, Bloc MPs vote against questioning Canada Soccer officials over drone scandal
A parliamentary committee will not question the coaches of the national women’s soccer team about the Paris Olympics cheating scandal, after Liberal and Bloc Quebecois MPs voted against launching a study on Monday. The team was penalized during the Olympics this summer for cheating by taking drone footage of an opponent’s practice. NDP MP Niki […]
Israeli strike near Beirut hospital kills 4, including child, and wounds 24, Lebanese officials say
A child and three adults were killed and 24 others were wounded on Monday in an Israeli strike near Rafik Hariri University Hospital, the main public hospital in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, the national Health Ministry said in a statement. It was unclear what the exact target of the strike was and there were few […]
David Domoney warns of 3 common plants that can destroy your garden
If you see a new beautiful flower in your garden that you did not plant yourself then be weary, as it could be an invasive species. Invasive species grow rapidly and can outcompete native plants for resources which can destroy local ecosystems and impact local wildlife. David Domoney, a master gardener known for being one […]
Celebrated musician Janusz Olejniczak, who played piano parts in The Pianist film, dies at 72 | The Pianist
Polish musician and teacher Janusz Olejniczak, who played the piano parts in the 2002 Oscar-winning movie The Pianist, has died at the age of 72, his family said on Monday. The family’s statement to the media said Olejniczak died on Sunday of a heart attack. The statement said that his “extraordinary musical sensitivity, especially in […]
Yankees, Dodgers meet in World Series for 12th time in matchup of Broadway, Hollywood
Broadway vs. Hollywood. Subway vs. Freeway. Judge vs. Ohtani. New York neighbours who became cross-country rivals, the Yankees and Dodgers renew their starry struggle in the World Series for the first time in 43 years. “I’ve always had that sense being here that there’s that underlying, craving for that,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Monday. […]
U.S. says North Korea sending troops to Ukraine would be ‘dangerous’
It would be a “dangerous and highly concerning development” if North Korea was sending troops to help Russia in Ukraine, the United States said on Monday as South Korea and Britain warned of the high price Moscow would likely have to pay Pyongyang. “We are consulting with our allies and partners on the implications of […]
Antioxidant in everyday food could be key to halting breast cancer spread
An ingredient in Brazil nuts could hold the key to halting the spread of hard-to-treat breast cancer, research suggests. A study found that starving triple negative breast cancer cells of the antioxidant selenium could kill them. Selenium performs crucial functions in the body and helps to stave off chronic conditions, so cutting it out of our diets […]
Archbishop of Canterbury reveals ancestral links to slavery | Slavery
Justin Welby, the archbishop of Canterbury, has revealed that his ancestor owned enslaved people on a plantation in Jamaica and was compensated by the British government when slavery was abolished. Welby disclosed his ancestral links in a personal statement that reiterated his commitment to addressing the enduring and damaging legacies of transatlantic slavery. The archbishop, […]
Michael Schumacher’s ex-manager blasts F1 legend’s daughter for changing her surname | F1 | Sport
Michael Schumacher’s daughter has been blasted by the ex-Formula One star’s manager for changing her surname after getting married. Schumacher enjoyed a stellar career in the sport, winning a record seven Drivers’ Championship titles – an achievement that stood alone until Lewis Hamilton matched it in 2020. The German’s motorsport legacy has been kept alive […]