2 h. ago ‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ opens to $70M, biggest anime debut to claim top box

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba _ Infinity Castle” carved out a place in box-office history this weekend as the Japanese anime film sliced straight to No. 1 _ outpacing the horror sequel “The Conjuring: Last Rites.” The Sony-owned Crunchyroll release shattered expectations with a mighty $70 million debut in North America, […]

Economics

4 h. ago MCCAUGHEY: Zohran Mamdani a red flag of what a brainwashed electorate will choose

Get ready for more Zohran Mamdani-like candidates — avowed socialists — to soar to popularity across New York state and the rest of the U.S. We the public have ceded control of education to the far left. The result is a curriculum that never mentions the brutal consequences of socialist experiments in Eastern Europe, Latin […]

Technology

4 h. ago ‘Demon Slayer’ tops North American box office with record anime opening

Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) — The latest entry in Crunchyroll’s “Demon Slayer” anime film series took first place in the North American box office this weekend with a genre-record $70 million debut, industry estimates showed Sunday. “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba — Infinity Castle: Part 1,” the first title in a new trilogy based […]

Sport

8 h. ago Crawford shocks Alvarez for historic undisputed super middleweight world title

Las Vegas (AFP) — Terence Crawford stunned Mexican superstar Saul “Canelo” Alvarez to claim the undisputed super middleweight world boxing crown on Saturday, becoming the first man to win undisputed titles in three weight divisions. In a fight of razor-thin margins, Crawford poured it on in the closing rounds to earn a unanimous decision victory, […]

Sport

9 h. ago She lived in fear of Jews. Now, she is one of Israel’s biggest advocates

Syrian-born Rawan Osman was bombarded by antisemitic propaganda as a child; her unique 'journey' began with a kind Jewish shopkeeper in France

Other

11 h. ago ‘My worst nightmare’: How horrific child sex crime drew hundreds to protest

'It should disturb people. It should make decision-makers feel uncomfortable and guilty,' says Jackie Heximber, a mother of two who attended the protest

Events

32 h. ago CRIME HUNTER: White trash serial killer Henry Lee Lucas’s vile lies

When notorious serial killer Henry Lee Lucas was captured, he started blabbing. And he never really stopped. Following Lucas’s 1983 arrest in Texas for unlawful possession of a firearm, the one-eyed drifter told Williamson County Sheriff Jim Boutwell and members of the Texas Rangers that he killed two women: a young woman believed to be […]

Events

51 h. ago People are losing jobs, minds for celebrating of Charlie Kirk slaying

Immediately after Charlie Kirk’s assassination, social media was ripped in two — with one side mourning and the other celebrating. Reaction to the murder of the conservative commentator was almost as brutal as the shooting itself, with many ecstatic over the news that Kirk died in hospital from a single gunshot to the neck while […]

Culture

51 h. ago Georgia judge won’t award attorneys fees to governments in lawsuit over Rivian vehicle plant

ATLANTA (AP) — A judge has rejected an attempt by the state of Georgia and a local development agency to force people who unsuccessfully sued to block an electric vehicle plant to pay the government’s legal fees. State government and the development authority demanded that six Morgan County property owners who challenged the zoning for […]

Politics

53 h. ago Opinion: Edmonton police overstepped by intervening on plea deal

On Sept. 8, the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) sent a letter to the Crown expressing shock at a proposed plea bargain. The deal would see the accused plead guilty to manslaughter rather than first-degree murder, with a recommended eight-year sentence. The letter, signed by Megan Hankewich, executive director of EPS’s legal and regulatory services division, […]

Events

60 h. ago Brzustewicz? Suniev? Which young Flames prospects could make the team's NHL roster?

'I think it’s everyone’s goal I see myself making the team,' said Flames prospect Hunter Brzustewicz

Other

68 h. ago Israel’s strike on Qatar infuriates Arab leaders, which bodes ill for Trump’s priorities

DOHA, Qatar — Just a few months ago, the rulers of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump to their palaces with camel parades and pomp. Now, those same leaders are united in anger after Israel’s strike targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar’s capital, Doha. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin […]

Politics

3 d. ago Alberta families search for child care ahead of potential teachers’ strike

In the event a strike happens, groups around Calgary are preparing to ramp up operations to provide child care options for families in need.

Transport

3 d. ago Ontario plans to ban parking outside child care centres after tragic death of toddler

Paul Calandra said in a statement released Thursday afternoon he wanted to stop people from parking immediately in front of or beside child care centres and playgrounds.

Events

3 d. ago ‘We need to acknowledge that there is a problem’: PQ leader reflects on Charlie Kirk slaying in Alberta

Plamondon moderated dozens of robust discussions on college campuses and other youth-filled venues across Quebec

Politics

3 d. ago ‘We need to acknowledge that there is a problem’: PQ leader reflects on Charlie Kirk slaying during Alberta visit

Paul St-Pierre Plamondon has moderated dozens of robust discussions on college campuses and other youth-filled venues across Quebec

Politics

3 d. ago Has Kawhi Leonard scandal turned Los Angeles Clippers into most hated NBA franchise?

Plenty of people can't stand the Lakers, Celtics and Warriors, but L.A.'s other team might take the crown for a while.

Other

3 d. ago Florida firefighter and wife burned in twisted animal sex investigation

For a Florida firefighter and his wife, their lives and careers have officially become a ‘three-alarm blaze.’ Cops say that smokeater Jordan Hoffman, 33, and his alleged partner in slime, Harliegh Hoffman, 27, were arrested in Lake City on charges of possession of child pornography and bestiality. Local cops received a cyber tip from the […]

Events

4 d. ago 6 children hurt after vehicle crashes into Richmond Hill daycare

Six children have been injured, including one seriously, after a vehicle crashed into a Richmond Hill daycare on Wednesday afternoon. York Regional Police said the crash happened in the Yonge St.-Notthingham Dr. area shortly after 3 p.m. Cops said the child who suffered serious injuries was transported to hospital with their parent. There was no […]

Transport

4 d. ago 10 children hurt after vehicle crashes into Richmond Hill daycare

Ten children have been injured, including one seriously and another critically, after a vehicle crashed into a Richmond Hill daycare on Wednesday afternoon. York Regional Police said the crash happened in the Yonge St.-Notthingham Dr. area shortly after 3 p.m. Cops said the child who suffered serious injuries was transported to a hospital with their […]

Transport