3 d. ago After surviving the Oklahoma City bombing, she vowed to start living: ‘Living on borrowed time’

Stuck under 10 feet of rubble from a destroyed federal building, Amy Downs was sure she was going to die. As her throat burned and she heard screams, Downs reflected on her regrets: ignoring her health, never having children and dropping out of college. “In that moment, I’m realizing I’ve never lived,” Downs said. But […]

Events

4 d. ago Sharon Lokedi breaks Boston Marathon course record, John Korir joins brother as winner

Sharon Lokedi broke the Boston Marathon course record, and fellow Kenyan John Korir joined his brother as a race champion on Monday as the city celebrated the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War. Lokedi outran two-time defending champion Hellen Obiri over the final mile a year after losing a sprint down Boylston […]

Sport

4 d. ago Chipotle Mexican Grill heads to Mexico to open its 1st location south of the border

Chipotle Mexican Grill is coming to Mexico. The California-based chain said Monday it’s planning to open a restaurant in Mexico early next year, its first location south of the border in its 30-year history. Chipotle is partnering with Alsea in Mexico City, a company that operates Domino’s, Starbucks, Burger King, Chili’s and other brands in […]

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4 d. ago What are church’s rites after death of pope and election of new one?

VATICAN CITY — The death of a pope starts a centuries-old ritual involving sacred oaths by the cardinals electing a successor, the piercing of ballots with a needle and thread after they’re counted, and then burning them to produce either the white or black smoke to signal if there’s a new leader for the world’s […]

Politics

7 d. ago Orlando Takes Over Florida’s Food Scene in Latest Michelin Rankings

The Magic Kingdom-adjacent city has a shiny new two-star restaurant.

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3 w. ago Axi launches ‘Four Years’ campaign with Manchester City stars

Manchester City stars reflect on their four years of partnership with the broker SYDNEY, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leading online FX and CFD broker Axi has unveiled their new campaign, Four Years. Featuring Manchester City stars, Ruben Dias, Bernardo Silva, and John Stones, the campaign celebrates four years of partnership and shared success. […]

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3 w. ago A Jesuit priest prefers prison over a fine to draw attention to climate change

BERLIN (AP) — A Jesuit priest says he will rather go to prison than pay a 500-euro ($541) fine for participating in a climate activists’ street blockade in the southern German city of Nuremberg. The Rev. Jörg Alt was supposed to start serving his nearly monthlong prison sentence on Tuesday in Nuremberg. “Today, I am […]

Society

3 w. ago Next major Gardiner Expressway disruption starting soon and will last over a year

Commuters can expect more Gardiner Expressway construction in Toronto starting in April, and it will be 13 months before the lane closures are cleared.The City of Toronto announced on Monday that it will begin the next stage of the Gardiner Expressway Strategic Rehabilitation Plan this month, carrying out "critical repair work" on five bridges along the artery.Construction crews will descend on a stretch of the westbound Gardiner Expressway between Park Lawn Road and Grand Avenue for the repair work starting next week, which will involve lane reductions lasting for approximately 13 months.Starting on Monday, April 7, westbound traffic on the Gardiner will be reduced from four lanes down to three.Work will temporarily pause from May to July 2026 as part of the City's traffic management strategy for the FIFA World Cup, and resume with an expected November 2026 completion date.Funding from the provincial government will cover the replacement of overpasses at Park Lawn Road and Mimico C...

Politics

3 w. ago City of Edmonton to remove payment machines, change parking limits

Edmonton drivers will now have one less option to pay for parking, as the city starts to remove physical parking pay stations.

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4 w. ago City of Calgary to offer rain barrel rebate starting April 1

Rebate program is part of the city’s initiative to build resilience against droughts

Culture