11 h. ago Woman drowns dog in airport bathroom after it wasn’t allowed on international flight

A janitor found the dog’s body in a trash bag in a bathroom stall

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11 h. ago Woman allegedly drowns dog in airport bathroom after it wasn’t allowed on international flight

A janitor found the dog’s body in a trash bag in a bathroom stall

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14 h. ago Florida woman drowned her dog in Orlando airport bathroom, police say

The investigation started when a janitor found the miniature schnauzer in a garbage bag in a bathroom stall at Orlando International Airport.

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16 h. ago Woman drowned her dog in airport bathroom after being denied boarding, police say

ORLANDO, Fla. — A woman drowned her dog in a Florida airport bathroom and then boarded her international flight after she was prevented from bringing the white miniature schnauzer with her because of a paperwork issue, authorities said. Alison Agatha Lawrence was arrested in Lake County on Wednesday on a charge of aggravated animal abuse, a […]

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69 h. ago Canada changing work permit rules for international students

Canada is changing rules surrounding work permit eligibility for international students once again.A new update allows more international students in Canada to meet the eligibility criteria for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP).Previously, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that the eligibility criteria for PGWPs were being changed. These changes, effective Nov. 1, 2024, meant that graduating students applying for a work permit would only be eligible if they graduated from a list of approved programs.Now, IRCC has changed those requirements.In a recent update, the IRCC stated that graduates from university bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs no longer have to meet the field-of-study requirement. Removing these restrictions makes it easier for students to apply for a work permit upon graduating.These changes significantly impact graduates applying for a work permit after Nov. 1, 2024.In an email statement, an IRCC representative stated, "...

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3 d. ago Hamilton cops use spike belt, tracking dogs to arrest motorist

Officers patrolling St. Patrick’s Day celebration hotspots in Hamilton this week ended up using dogs to track down a woman who allegedly fled from them after they used a spike belt to stop her vehicle, according to police. Hamilton Police said officers deployed a spike belt in the Mount Albion-Highland Rds. area to bring a […]

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4 d. ago Video captures woman’s reaction as firefighters rescue stepson allegedly held captive for 20 years

Newly released bodycam footage shows the reaction of a Connecticut woman as her stepson, who she allegedly kept locked up for more than two decades, is rescued by firefighters. Kimberly Sullivan, 56, is seen outside her burning house on Feb. 17 calling out for her stepson as a Waterbury firefighter approaches her, urging her to […]

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9 d. ago Harvey Weinstein in court as judge weighs key rulings for looming #MeToo retrial

NEW YORK — Harvey Weinstein’s #MeToo retrial next month will largely be an abridged version of the original, with one big addition: a charge based on an allegation from a woman who wasn’t a part of the first case. Just how the reprise of the disgraced movie mogul’s prosecution plays out is coming into focus […]

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1 week ago Israeli woman and her Indian host gang raped in southern India, police say

NEW DELHI — Police in southern India said Saturday that they arrested two men in connection with allegations of gang rape of an Israeli and a local woman. The Israeli and her homestay operator were stargazing along with three male travelers, an American and two Indian, in Koppal town in southern Karnataka state on Thursday […]

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2 w. ago Woman asks B.C. court to reveal names of TikTok posters who alleged she was having affair with trainer

Names sought to file suit against four posters who allege woman cheated with past personal trainer, according to petition filed in B.C. Supreme Court

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2 w. ago Woman details alleged sexual assault involving eight former OHL players

'They never closed the bathroom door fully ... then next thing I know, more players start coming in.'

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3 w. ago Woman charged with fraud after SIM swap gave control of victim’s phone: Cops

A fraud that police say began with the victim’s cellphone number being taken over has led to charges for two people. Durham Regional Police say that on March 1, 2024, a woman went to three TD Banks in Mississauga impersonating the victim, who is a resident of Durham Region. Cops allege the woman took control […]

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3 w. ago WARMINGTON: Not every day cops accuse someone of assault with a stuffed animal

But at a counter protest against a vigil for Israeli hostages in Gaza a man was handcuffed after allegedly assaulting a woman

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3 w. ago An American woman in custody after a newborn is thrown from Paris hotel window

A young American woman on a European trip was taken into custody after she allegedly threw a newborn out of a hotel window in Paris, killing the baby, authorities said Tuesday. The baby was reportedly thrown from a second-floor window of a hotel on Monday morning, according to the Paris prosecutor. Emergency responders rushed the […]

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3 w. ago Selkirk woman charged with arson to her own home: Manitoba RCMP

A Selkirk woman is facing arson and animal endangerment charges after Manitoba RCMP allege she set fire to her own home with five pets inside.

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4 w. ago ‘I felt trapped’: Woman tells court Toronto city councillor forced himself on her

Michael Thompson's sexual assault trial resumed Friday and heard from a third woman who alleged Thompson woke her in the middle of the night and sexually assaulted her.

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4 w. ago New report ranks providers with the fastest internet speed in Canada

If you're unhappy with your current provider's internet speed and want to switch, a new report can help you make your next choice.Ookla released its latest report on the performance of Canadian telecom giants' mobile and fixed networks. The results are based on data from Speedtest, a site created by Ookla that allows users to test their internet speed."Our reports are informed by millions of daily consumer-initiated tests taken on Speedtest, along with quality of experience (QoE) metrics that offer insight into the daily connected activities that matter most to end-users," reads the report.The findings are based on data collected from July to December 2024 and the fastest carrier is chosen based on each provider’s download and upload speed.Here's what the company found in its latest report.Fastest fixed internet speedYou shouldn’t have to compete for fast internet access at home. Whether you're taking work video calls at home or streaming Netflix to unwind...

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