A pastor shot and killed a rhesus macaque in Mississippi this week, one of three research monkeys that escaped from a truck crash last week. Source link
Category: Current News
At least 66 dead after Typhoon Kalmaegi floods Philippines, engulfing entire communities
Typhoon Kalmaegi has left at least 66 people dead with 26 others missing in the central Philippines, many in widespread flooding that trapped people on their roofs and swept away cars in a…
Carney's budget includes $150M boost for CBC and plan to 'explore participation' in Eurovision
The federal budget announced Tuesday proposed a plan that would boost funding for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, and its French-language counterpart, Radio-Canada — and included in that plan was the possibility that…
Moore plows ahead with redistricting push to eliminate Maryland's only Republican in Congress
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore launched an effort to redraw congressional maps Tuesday with the hope of squeezing out the state’s lone Republican representative before next year’s midterms. Source link
New Yorkers will elect a new mayor today. Here’s what you need to know
New York City voters have already made it clear that interest and engagement are high for Tuesday’s mayoral election. More than 735,000 votes were cast during the city’s nine days of early,…
B.C. woman who stabbed social media foe in courtroom losses appeal of attempted murder sentence
A B.C. woman who tried to kill her long-time social media enemy in a Vancouver courtroom four years ago will have to stay in prison, the province’s court of appeal has ruled….
Ciattarelli gets surprise visit on campaign trail from Army-stationed son
New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli, who hopes to end eight years of Democratic control, he received a special November surprise Monday from his son. Source link
Fire that grew to become part of Nova Scotia’s largest wildfire started on this man’s property
Mervyn Perry recalls turning off the TV and going to bed one night in May 2023 with no idea that a tire was being lit on fire on his land in Barrington,…
Calgary gets the dynamic mayor it needs
Calgarians like their mayors young and trail-blazing. Jeromy Farkas, 39, was officially sworn in as Calgary’s 38th mayor this week, alongside 14 city councillors, 10 of whom are rookies. Former mayor Dave…
Red Cross has received remains of 3 hostages in Gaza and they will be handed to Israel's military
Israel said the Red Cross has received the remains of three hostages in Gaza and they will be handed over to Israel’s military. Source link