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World 18 days ago

Violence in Haiti Escalates

At least 47 people were killed and more than 50 others kidnapped in a violent gang raid on a neighbourhood in Kenscoff, Haiti, near the capital city of Port-au-Prince. The attack occurred late Sunday, August 23, and is believed to be one…

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Politics 19 days ago

Israeli Response to Kite Incidents

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz have warned Hamas that they will take military action if Palestinians do not stop sending kites into Israeli territory. The warning came after a joint statement was…

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Entertainment 23 days ago

Army Reenlistment Incentives

A U.S. Army unit based at Fort Stewart, Ga., led by Lt. Col. Ryan Hodgson and career counselor Lt. Col. Angel Tomko, is offering 130 soldiers four days off to play Grand Theft Auto VI as a way to encourage reenlistments. The offer is tied…

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World 24 days ago

Central African Mine Collapse

More than 100 people have died after a goldmine collapsed in western Central African Republic, with over 100 bodies recovered from the site. The landslide that caused the collapse occurred on Tuesday afternoon in the village of Zamboye…

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Politics 26 days ago

Zambia Presidential Election Results

Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has been re-elected for a second five-year term with 60% of the vote, according to the electoral commission. He defeated his closest challenger, Brian Mundubile, who secured nearly 38% of the votes…

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Crime & Law 26 days ago

Luigi Mangione Plea Deal

Luigi Mangione, 28, has pleaded guilty to two federal charges of stalking with the intent to kill Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, who was fatally shot on a Manhattan street in December 2024. The plea deal comes after reports…

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World 28 days ago

Israeli Strikes on Lebanon

On Saturday, Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon killed at least 11 people, including three children, in what is considered one of the deadliest attacks since a truce between Israel and Hezbollah went into effect in June. The strikes…

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Politics 5 days ago

Elon Musk's Influence and Power

Documentarian Alex Gibney has made a new film, "Musk", which premiered at the Venice Film Festival. The film explores the life and power of Elon Musk, including his childhood trauma, his rise in Silicon Valley, and his involvement in…

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Sports 7 days ago

Mets vs Giants Baseball

The New York Mets won two consecutive games against the San Francisco Giants, first winning 10-6 on Friday night with five home runs, including two from catcher Francisco Alvarez, and then rallying to win 4-2 on Sunday in a game where Bo…

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Politics 23 days ago

Ontario Bike Lane Ruling

The Ontario Court of Appeal has overturned a lower court's decision that had blocked the removal of bike lanes in Toronto. The original decision, made by Superior Court Justice Paul Schabas, found that the removal of the bike lanes would…

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Politics 2 days ago

Canadian Military Reorganization

The Canadian Army has undergone a major reorganization aimed at preparing for potential future conflicts. The changes, which took effect on Thursday, see the Army divided into three main divisions: one focused on foreign combat (the 1st…

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Sports 6 days ago

Apple Cup Football Game

The No. 17 Washington Huskies defeated the Washington State Cougars 24-10 in the Apple Cup on Sunday at Husky Stadium (Seattle, Washington). Despite struggling on offense for most of the game, the Huskies' defense held strong and…

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Sports 6 days ago

CFL Labour Day Game

On Sunday, the Saskatchewan Roughriders hosted the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in a crucial Labour Day Classic game. The game was important because it took place during a tight race in the CFL's West Division standings, with all five teams…

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Politics 7 days ago

Canadian Manufacturing Investment

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that the federal government will spend $4.7 billion to build and maintain over 300 new passenger rail cars for Via Rail, using facilities in Quebec and Thunder Bay. The move marks a shift away from…

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Sports 7 days ago

Giants Sign Player Extensions

The New York Giants have signed two key players to two-year contract extensions: backup quarterback Jameis Winston and starting left guard Jon Runyan Jr.. Winston's extension is worth $13 million, while Runyan's is valued at $22 million…

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Sports 7 days ago

Trent Grisham Injury Concerns

Trent Grisham, a center fielder for the New York Yankees, left a game against the San Diego Padres on Friday night due to discomfort in his right hamstring. The injury is a concern because it's not the first time Grisham has struggled with…

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Politics 7 days ago

B.C. Political Party Realignment

Five ex-B.C. Conservative legislature members, including Rosalyn Bird, Bruce Banman, and A'a:liya Warbus, have joined a newly formed party, which aims to offer an alternative to the governing NDP in British Columbia. The party is being led…

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Sports 7 days ago

Kawhi Leonard Trade Impact

The National Basketball Association (NBA) has completed an investigation into Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers for salary cap circumvention, resulting in severe punishments. The Clippers have been stripped of five first-round…

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Sports 7 days ago

Pakistan Cricket Team Struggles

Mike Hesson, the interim red-ball cricket coach of Pakistan, has taken over as test coach for the third and final Test against England in Birmingham. The change is part of a major overhaul of the team by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)…

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Sports 9 days ago

Real Madrid Defeat in La Liga

Real Madrid, managed by Jose Mourinho, suffered its first defeat of the season in La Liga with a 1-0 loss to Real Betis on Friday. The winning goal was scored by Troy Parrott for Betis, who had been struggling to break through Madrid's…

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Health 1 day ago

Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Ends

The CDC declared on Friday that the cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting 21 states in the U.S. is officially over. Between May 1 and Tuesday, there were 12,883 laboratory-confirmed cases, leading to 570 hospitalizations and 2 deaths. The…

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Politics 2 days ago

Assisted Dying Bill Controversy

British lawmakers will vote again on Friday on whether to allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales to choose to end their lives through assisted dying legislation, also known as the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. The…

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Entertainment 2 days ago

Nicolas Cage's Malibu Mansion

A massive sinkhole has opened outside Nicolas Cage's Malibu mansion, swallowing the driveway and triggering a gas leak. The collapse occurred on Tuesday morning, just before 6 a.m., after coastal erosion linked to Hurricane Marie caused by…

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