A U.S. government shutdown may come before election as GOP pushes voting rule – National
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson vowed Tuesday to press ahead with requiring proof of citizenship…
Walter provides bright spot for slumping Raptors
TORONTO – Ja’Kobe Walter didn’t hesitate. After making three early triples to begin Sunday’s game against the Houston Rockets, the Toronto Raptors’ rookie suddenly found big man Alperen Sengun defending him. Sengun was forced to make a decision: play up against the red-hot shooter and risk a drive with little rim protection, or back off…
Nestle takes on weight-loss industry with hunger-curbing protein shots – National
Nestle is launching protein shots in the United States, which it says help suppress appetite for people looking to shed pounds, the latest effort by the world’s biggest packaged food maker to tap the booming market for weight-loss products. The manufacturer of Kit Kat chocolate bars and Nesquik shakes says its drink sparks a natural…
Second mudslide victim’s body found as more high winds strike B.C. coast
Descrease article font size Increase article font size High winds are again hitting the coast of British Columbia, as gusts surpassing 100 km/h have been reported at several outlying islands. The continuing stormy weather comes as police say emergency crews have recovered the body of a second victim killed in a mudslide in the Sea…
Israeli expert urges justice for both Israeli, Palestinian victims of sexual violence – National
The Israeli expert leading a civilian commission into sexual violence by Hamas and Israeli soldiers is calling for global bodies to recognize “a new crime against humanity,” involving violence targeted at families. Cochav Elkayam-Levy said the world should take a stance against the destruction of families as a specific, identifiable weapon of conflict, aimed at…
Donald Trump threatens to try and take back the Panama Canal – National
Donald Trump suggested Sunday that his new administration could try to regain control of the Panama Canal that the United States “foolishly” ceded to its Central American ally, contending that shippers are charged “ridiculous” fees to pass through the vital transportation channel linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Panama’s conservative president José Raúl Mulino, who…
At least 10 are killed as a small plane crashes into a Brazilian town popular with tourists – National
By Staff The Associated Press Posted December 22, 2024 3:51 pm Updated December 22, 2024 5:13 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A small plane crashed into a Brazilian town that’s popular with tourists on Sunday, killing all 10 passengers on board and injuring more than a dozen people…
Thousands stream into Belgrade square to protest against populist Serbian president – National
Tens of thousands streamed into a central square in Serbia’s capital on Sunday for a big rally against populist President Aleksandar Vucic and his government, whose tight grip on power has been challenged by weeks of street protests led by university students. The rally at Belgrade’s Slavija Square, one of the largest in recent years, was called by…
Top-ranking NYPD officer abruptly resigns amid sexual misconduct allegations – National
The top uniformed police officer in the New York Police Department has resigned amid allegations he demanded sex from a subordinate in exchange for opportunities to earn extra pay. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch accepted the resignation of Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey Friday night, effective immediately, according to an emailed statement from the department Saturday. John Chell,…
Bulls hold off late Raptors charge for 122-121 win
TORONTO – Nikola Vucevic had 24 points and five rebounds as the Chicago Bulls held off the Toronto Raptors 122-121 on Monday. Cody White scored 19 points and added five assists for Chicago (12-15). Josh Giddey had 11 points, nine rebounds and eight assists before leaving the game in the third quarter after he hurt…
Oysters recalled in 3 Canadian provinces over norovirus concerns
Certain oysters have been recalled in three Canadian provinces following a suspected outbreak of norovirus in British Columbia that left dozens of people sick. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued the recall on Saturday for several lots of Fanny Bay, Sunseeker and Cloudy Bay oysters sold by Taylor Shellfish Canada ULC. The recall covers Alberta,…