4 h. ago Wife of detained Columbia activist says her husband was denied release for his son’s birth

NEW YORK — The wife of detained Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil accused federal immigration officials of purposely denying a request for her husband to attend the birth of their first child in order to make the family suffer. Noor Abdalla said in a statement that she had to give birth to a baby […]

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7 h. ago Man, 46, found dead after limo catches fire in Whitby: Police

The province’s fire marshal is investigating after a man was found dead in a limousine that caught fire last week in Whitby. Durham Regional Police say officers responded to the scene near Consumers Dr. and Brock St. just before 9 a.m. on Thursday to assist with a fire call. They say firefighters were on scene […]

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7 h. ago New York teen accused of stabbing grandma to death as mom played dead: Police

The mother of a 15-year-old Long Island boy played dead while he allegedly stabbed his grandmother to death, according to authorities via the New York Post. The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office said the youngster, who faces second-degree murder and second-degree attempted murder charges, was allegedly livid over his computer being taken away, so he […]

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8 h. ago Puerto Rico government demands answers from Luma after island

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s governor on Monday urged people to moderate their energy consumption as she warned that the island has no additional generation to fall back on days after a massive blackout hit the U.S. territory. Gov. Jenniffer Gonzalez said officials are waiting for an explanation from Luma Energy, a […]

Politics

8 h. ago Puerto Rico’s government demands answers from energy company after island

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s governor on Monday urged people to moderate their energy consumption as she warned that the island has no additional power generation capability to fall back on days after a massive blackout hit the U.S. territory. Gov. Jenniffer Gonzalez said officials are waiting for an explanation from Luma […]

Politics

8 h. ago Bronx girl survived on chocolate for 2 weeks after family died in apartment

A four-year-girl named Promise survived by eating chocolate for at least two weeks while she was trapped inside a Bronx apartment with the bodies of her mom and brother, reported the New York Post. Neighbours said both the Administration for Children’s Services and police dropped the ball after relatives found the corpses of Lisa Cotton, […]

Society

8 h. ago Man, 46, found dead after limo catches on fire in Whitby, Ont.: police

Durham Region police say officers responded to the scene near Consumers Drive and Brock Street just before 9 a.m. on Thursday to assist with a fire call.

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9 h. ago Resmed Names Salli Schwartz as Chief Investor Relations Officer

Former Illumina, MSCI, and Moody’s executive brings extensive experience leading engagement with the global investment community SAN DIEGO, April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Resmed (NYSE: RMD, ASX: RMD), the global leader in health technology focused on sleep, breathing, and care delivered in the home, today announced the appointment of Salli Schwartz as Chief Investor Relations Officer, […]

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10 h. ago Edmonton Oilers name Stuart Skinner starting goalie to begin 2025 playoff run

Stuart Skinner was the Oilers starter through much of the regular season, but missed eight games late in the campaign after taking a knee to the head.

Culture

12 h. ago Israel’s domestic security chief accuses Netanyahu of making improper demands

TEL AVIV, Israel — The head of Israel’s internal security service on Monday accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of trying to exploit the power of the agency for political and personal gain through a litany of improper demands. His comments deepened a showdown between the two men that has divided the nation. In a submission […]

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13 h. ago Vince Vaughn and Donald Trump ‘White House Crashers’ spoof draws mixed reviews

Hollywood A-listers generally aren’t known to be fans of U.S. President Donald Trump. But Vince Vaughn, 55, has reaffirmed he’s not anti-Trump, recently visiting the Oval Office. And the White House had some fun with with the actor’s visit, spoofing his 2005 film Wedding Crashers. On Friday, the official White House Instagram account posted a […]

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14 h. ago US May Meet Wednesday With Ukraine, Europe Allies on Peace Plan

The US is likely to hold talks in London on Wednesday with Ukrainian and European officials as President Donald Trump pushes for a deal to halt Russia’s full-scale invasion, according to people familiar with the matter.

Economics

15 h. ago Officials turn to public for cash to save more endangered baby turtles

London-area conservation officials are eyeing an expansion of its incubation lab for endangered baby turtles and seeking donor funds to make it happen this spring.

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15 h. ago Toronto Kids Fashion Week Launches in Winnipeg for the First Time – Model Casting Happening April 27 at Hotel Fort Garry

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Toronto Kids Fashion Week (TKFW), North America’s premier children’s fashion showcase, is thrilled to announce its official launch in Winnipeg this season. Known for celebrating creativity, diversity, and self-expression, TKFW is expanding its reach to bring this inspiring platform to families and aspiring young models across Manitoba. […]

Society

15 h. ago Japanese Insurer MS&AD Plans to Invest as Much as $5 Billion to Double US Profits

MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings Inc. plans to invest as much as about ¥700 billion ($5 billion) to expand in the North American market, to meet its goal of doubling operating profits in the region, according to its chief executive officer.

Economics

15 h. ago Cyber A.I. Group Names Dr. Peter J. Morales as Chief Technology Officer

Highly Credentialed Tech Executive to Drive the Launch of CyberAI Sentinel 2.0 Cybersecurity Initiatives MIAMI and NEW YORK and LONDON, April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cyber A.I. Group, Inc. (“CyberAI” or the “Company”), an emerging growth Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and IT services company engaged in the development of next-generation Cybersecurity technology, announced today the […]

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18 h. ago First Acceptance Corporation to Present at the OTCQX Best 50 Virtual Investor Conference on April 24th

The Company invites individual and institutional investors, as well as advisors and analysts, to attend online at VirtualInvestorConferences.com NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Acceptance Corporation (OTCX: FACO), based in Nashville, TN, focused on non-standard personal automobile insurance, today announced that Company leadership will present live at the OTCQX Best 50 Virtual Investor […]

Culture

18 h. ago Pierre Poilievre wants to sell Ontario on his housing plan but will it help you?

Canadians will head to the polls to elect their Prime Minister on April 28, and undecided voters in Ontario have just a few days to make their choice before the 2025 federal election.Housing is one of the most significant issues facing Ontario and B.C. residents amid the rising cost of living in the provinces, and the candidate with the best housing policy might just win over a fair share of undecided voters who are looking to purchase a home.Federal Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre's campaign has largely focused on taxation when it comes to easing the cost-of-living burden, but blogTO's parent company, ZoomerMedia, recently had the chance to ask the candidate himself how his party would make homes cheaper for Ontario and B.C. residents, if elected."I really relate with young people, because I see them every day telling me that they work non-stop and it barely covers the rent they'd have to save for 29 or 30 years to get a down payment on the average ...

Economics

19 h. ago Canadians remember Pope Francis for historic apology for residential schools

Pope Francis will be remembered by Canadian Catholics as a progressive leader whose approach to the papacy helped usher in a new era of Indigenous relations and make the church more responsive to its rank and file. The Vatican says the pontiff died Monday at age 88. Francis was the global leader of Canada’s most […]

Society

19 h. ago Civil lawsuit woes mount for driver in fiery Old East crash, explosion

The driver involved in a fiery Old East Village crash and explosion has been slapped with thousands of dollars in costs by the court for refusing to be interviewed first as the lawsuits related to the August 2019 incident unfold.

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