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Alberta review of COVID-19 led by doctors who challenged vaccine policies expected next month -- Doctor heading up task force created a month into Danielle Smith's tenure claimed the government had overblown the COVID-19 crisis, at a time when the fourth wave of the pandemic was crushing Alberta hospitals

Doctor heading up task force created a month into Danielle Smith’s tenure claimed the government had overblown the COVID-19 crisis, at a time when the fourth wave of the pandemic was crushing Alberta hospitals

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 53 minutes ago

Korean man sentenced to 14 months in jail for killing 76 cats

A Korean man has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for killing 76 cats in one of the country's most gruesome cases of animal cruelty in recent years.

Korea Times - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan heads to the Senate for final approval after months of delay -- The Senate is returning to Washington on Tuesday to vote on $95 billion in war aid, taking the final steps in Congress to send the legislation to President Biden's desk after months of delays and contentious internal debate.

The Senate is returning to Washington on Tuesday to vote on $95 billion in war aid, taking the final steps in Congress to send the legislation to President Biden’s desk after months of delays and contentious internal debate.

Boston Globe - Politics - 2 hours ago

Aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan heads to the Senate for final approval after months of delay

The Senate is returning to Washington on Tuesday to vote on $95 billion in war aid, taking the final steps in Congress to send the legislation to President Biden’s desk after months of delays and contentious internal debate.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Senate to take up Ukraine, Israel foreign aid package -- The Senate is expected to approve the foreign aid package this week after months of disagreement in Congress.

The Senate is expected to approve the foreign aid package this week after months of disagreement in Congress.

CBS News - US News - 3 hours ago

COVID-19 Vaccine Protection Among Children Plummets Within Months: CDC Study

Agency says results show why it recommends kids get an updated shot.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan heads to the Senate for final approval after months of delay

The Senate is returning to Washington to vote on $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine and Israel. They are taking the final steps in Congress to send the legislation to President Joe Biden’s desk after months of delays and contentious internal debate over how involved the United States should be abroad

AP News - Politics - 4 hours ago

Grocery price inflation falls for 14th consecutive month

Supermarket prices were 3.2% higher than a year ago in April, according to analysts Kantar.

Evening Standard - Business - 4 hours ago

HR Executive Shares 4 Reasons Why Employees Quit After 6 Months. See Post

A woman in human resources (HR) recently took to social media to share insights on why people often quit their jobs only after months of joining.

NDTV - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Israelis grapple with how to celebrate Passover amid war and months-long hostage crisis -- Sam Mednick -- News

Passover is a celebration of freedom for Jews, commemorating the exodus of ancient Israelites from slavery in Egypt. However, this year the Israel-Hamas war is making the mood more sombre.

CBC News - World - 5 hours ago

Almost six months ago

Since October 7, innocence has become privilege, happiness is privilege, simplicity is privilege; all this is taken from those who wait for their loved ones to come back and those who know that their loved ones will never come back

YNET News - Opinion - 6 hours ago

Georgetown Qatar, US Embassy host jazz appreciation month concert

Doha, Qatar: Georgetown University Qatar (GU Q) partnered with US Embassy Doha to kick off the Spring of Jazz series, celebrating the vibrant jazz h...

Peninsula Qatar - Health - 8 hours ago

Aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan heads to Senate for final approval after months of delay

The Senate is returning to Washington to vote on $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, taking the final steps in Congress to send the legislation to President Joe Biden’s desk after months of delays and contentious internal debate over how involved the United States should be abroad.

Stars and Stripes - US News - 8 hours ago

Foreign currency deposits down for 3rd month in March

Foreign currency deposits declined for the third straight month in March as import settlements increased, central bank data showed Tuesday.

Korea Times - Business - 10 hours ago

Hollys to open 1st overseas outlet in Japan next month

Hollys, the coffee business unit of Korea's KG Group, said Tuesday it will open its first overseas outlet in Japan next month as part of its expansion strategy.

Korea Times - Technology - 11 hours ago

Producer prices up for 4th month in March on high prices of farm, industrial goods

Korea's producer prices rose for the fourth consecutive month in March, driven in part by soaring prices of agricultural goods and industrial goods, central bank data showed Tuesday.

Korea Times - Business - 13 hours ago

A cluster of earthquakes shakes Taiwan after a strong one killed 13 earlier this month

TAIPEI, Taiwan — A cluster of earthquakes struck Taiwan early on Tuesday, the strongest measuring 6.1 magnitude, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There was no immediate information of any dama

The Columbian - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

Tesla shares hit 15-month low ahead of earnings, as Wall Street frets over price cuts

Tesla's stock dropped for a seventh straight day on Monday, ahead of a highly anticipated earnings report from the electric vehicle company.

CNBC - Technology - 19 hours ago

Aid Approval Brings Ukraine Closer to Replenishing Troops Struggling to Hold Front Lines -- Ukrainian commander Oleksiy Tarasenko witnessed a frightening shift last month in Russia's efforts to punch through Kyiv's...

Ukrainian commander Oleksiy Tarasenko witnessed a frightening shift last month in Russia's efforts to punch through Kyiv’s defense of the industrial region known as the Donbas.

Military.com - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

The hard truth about Rainbow PUSH and why the Rev. Frederick Haynes III quit after 3 months

PUSH is in a financial shambles, and Haynes was in place to succeed a man, Jesse Jackson, whom many don't want succeeded, academic and author Michael Eric Dyson writes.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

Bird rescue results in catch of loud, squawking peacock that spent months on the run

A peacock that had begun making "loud" noises as it searched for a mate in a Kent, U.K. neighborhood has finally been caught — and is now being cared for by an animal rescue group.

Fox News - Weird - 20 hours ago

An educated guess as to how the first round of the NFL Draft will go -- With all of the reports and rumors that have emerged over the past three months, it can be difficult to discern what's real and what's hot air.

With all of the reports and rumors that have emerged over the past three months, it can be difficult to discern what’s real and what’s hot air.

Boston Globe - Sports - 21 hours ago

Celebrity designer sentenced to 18 months in prison for smuggling crocodile handbags

A leading fashion designer whose accessories were used by celebrities from Britney Spears to the cast of the 'Sex and the City' TV series was sentenced Monday to 18 months in prison after pleading guilty in Miami federal court on charges of smuggling crocodile handbags from her native Colombia.

CTV News - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

FTSE 100 hits new record high helped by five-month low for pound

While the FTSE 100's performance has lagged that of most peers for some time, market analysts say there is every reason to believe the index can push on from here barring further economic shocks.

Sky News - Business - 22 hours ago

Ending months of fighting in Gaza, Oct 7 heroes eager to go back

890th Battalion of the Paratrooper Brigade held strong at the border during Hamas attack; amid defense operations in Gaza, they recount heroic moments fighting terrorists in kibbutz houses at war's start

YNET News - Top Stories - 23 hours ago

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has conceded defeat on his push to enact universal school vouchers this year, acknowledging there was "not a pathway for the bill" after months of Republican infighting.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has conceded defeat on his push to enact universal school vouchers this year, acknowledging there was “not a pathway for the bill” after months of Republican infighting.

AP News - Politics - 23 hours ago

London homes add £9,000 to the asking price in one month, Rightmove

More sellers are coming to the rebounding market as people rush to move ahead of the election, reports Rightmove

Evening Standard - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Tesla cuts prices in major markets as sales fall - The move comes after the firm reported a sharp fall in deliveries in the first three months of 2024.

The move comes after the firm reported a sharp fall in deliveries in the first three months of 2024.

BBC News - Business - 1 day ago

Gyeongbok Palace opens for nighttime viewing next month

Nighttime tours of Gyeongbok Palace will begin next month, allowing visitors to feel the serene night mood of the old palace nestled in downtown Seoul, organizers said Monday.

Korea Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

A veteran Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy has died six months after he was seriously hurt when a fire broke out inside a trailer serving as a mobile shooting range.

A veteran Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy has died six months after he was seriously hurt when a fire broke out inside a trailer serving as a mobile shooting range.

AP News - Politics - 1 day ago

U.S. House passes billions in aid for Ukraine and Israel after months of struggle. Next is the Senate

The House swiftly approved US$95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies after months of political turmoil over renewed American support for repelling Russia's invasion.

CTV News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

The House passes billions in aid for Ukraine and Israel after months of struggle. Next is the Senate

The House is pushing swiftly through a series of votes in a rare weekend session toward approving a $95 billion package of foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies.

AP News - Politics - 2 days ago

The House passes billions in aid for Ukraine and Israel after months of struggle

With overwhelming support, the House approved the Ukraine portion, a $61 billion aid package, in a strong showing of American backing.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 2 days ago

One sector of Ireland endures housing as a crippling monthly cost while another enjoys it as an appreciating asset

When it comes to housing, the world of Bertie Ahern compared with that of Simon Harris are radically different

Irish Times - Opinion - 3 days ago

Sunak pledges to remove benefits for people not taking jobs after 12 months

The prime minister announces a raft of reforms to the welfare system as he insists it "must change". But Labour lays the blame at the government's handling of the NHS, leaving people "locked out" of work.

Sky News - Business - 4 days ago

Tunisian journalist gets 6 months in prison for insulting official as government cracks down on critical media

A well-known Tunisian journalist was sentenced to six months in prison after being arrested for insulting an official. The government has increasingly silenced dissent.

Fox News - World - 4 days ago

Prince William returns to royal duty nearly 1 month after Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis announcement

On Thursday, the Prince of Wales visited a food redistribution charity called Surplus to Supper. It is William's first official royal outing since Kate Middleton revealed her cancer diagnosis.

Fox News - Entertainment - 4 days ago

Ex-Citi VP in Chicago ripped by judge for bilking elderly clients of $1.5 million, gets 30 months in prison

Before sentencing Helen G. Caldwell, U.S. District Judge Matthew Kennelly said: “The only difference between Ms. Caldwell and a bank robber is that she didn’t have a mask and a gun. And actually, in some ways, it was worse because they trusted her — and she knew they trusted her.”

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 4 days ago

New leader of Jesse Jackson's Rainbow PUSH Coalition steps down after less than 3 months on the job

The Rev. Frederick Haynes III, pastor of Friendship-West Baptist Church in Dallas, took over as president and CEO of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition in February and had planned to run the organization from Texas.

Chicago Sun-Times - US News - 5 days ago

'Rust' movie armorer sentenced to 18 months in prison for involuntary manslaughter

Hannah Gutierrez Reed, the armorer of the film “Rust” who was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter last month for the 2021 on-set fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, was sentenced by a New Mexico judge to 18 months in prison Monday, the maximum possible punishment.

CNN - Entertainment - 6 days ago

Fallout Is the Biggest Hit in Months. The Secret to Its Success? It Started With a Lousy Story. -- Jared Downing

Video game stories tend to suck by design. That’s what makes Amazon’s adaptation work so well.

Slate - Entertainment - 6 days ago

Russian seaborne oil shipments hit 11-month high – Bloomberg

Seaborne exports of Russian crude surged to an 11-month high in the second week of April, Bloomberg has reported

Russia Today - Business - 7 days ago

Months After Chelsea From "Love Is Blind" Reached Out And Apologized To Megan Fox For Making That Viral Comparison To Her, Megan Has Finally Broken Her Silence On The Whole Thing

"I hope she still has that sparkle in her eye. I hope the world didn't steal it from her. Mine died long ago from being bullied for 20 years," Megan said of Chelsea, who was sadly ridiculed online after her viral comments on <i>Love Is Blind</i>.

BuzzFeed News - Entertainment - 7 days ago

Adobe releases Acrobat AI assistant starting at $4.99 per month

Adobe's new Acrobat AI Assistant will be generally available to users of Acrobat and Reader starting on Tuesday for an add-on subscription of $4.99 per month as an early access rate.

Fox News - Business - 7 days ago

Home prices expected to climb 4.9% in 2024 as sales rise last month: CREA

The Canadian Real Estate Association says it's now expecting the national average home price to climb 4.9 per cent on an annual basis to $710,468, more than double the hike it had predicted at the start of 2024.

CTV News - Business - 10 days ago

London 12-hour A&E waits rise 11% in a month

Nearly a fifth of 12-hour waits took place in London hospitals

Evening Standard - Health - 11 days ago

Former Trump executive Allen Weisselberg sentenced to 5 months in jail for lying

Retired Trump Organization executive Allen Weisselberg has received a five-month jail sentence for lying under oath during testimony in a lawsuit brought against Donald Trump by New York’s attorney general

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Politics - 12 days ago

Union accuses Kaiser of violations months after state fine on mental health care

Months after Kaiser Permanente reached a sweeping agreement with state regulators to improve its mental health services, the healthcare giant is facing union allegations that patients could be improperly losing such care.

Los Angeles Times - Health - 13 days ago

Missing dog turns up nine months later - and 2,000 miles from home

A veterinarian has her suspicions about how three-year-old family dog managed to journey from California to Michigan.

Sky News - Weird - 18 days ago

Gypsy Rose Blanchard says she and her husband separated after 3 months

Gypsy Rose Blanchard, known for her involvement in the murder of her mother, Clauddine “Dee Dee” Blanchard, has recently announced her separation from h

Albawaba - Entertainment - 24 days ago

Smelly plant forces idyllic picnic area to shut for a month

Stinknet may have pretty yellow blossoms - but smells like turpentine and can cause serious breathing problems as well as severe skin rashes.

Sky News - Weird - 26 days ago

Air Force Ospreys in Japan Remain Grounded After Deadly Crash, Even as Marines Return to the Air -- The Air Force is still not flying Osprey aircraft in Japan despite getting the green light to lift a monthslong flight hold...

The Air Force is still not flying Osprey aircraft in Japan despite getting the green light to lift a monthslong flight hold following a deadly crash off the country's southern coast, but the Marine Corps has put its aircraft based there back in the skies.

Military.com - Technology - 27 days ago

Hottest February marks ninth new monthly record

It's the ninth month of global temperature records in a row, driven by climate change and El Niño.

BBC News - Science - 1 month ago

Ikea to open new Irish store next month as part of nationwide expansion plan

Swedish furniture giant Ikea is set to open another Irish ‘plan and order point’ store next month.

Independent.ie - Business - 1 month ago

Four astronauts from four countries return to Earth after six months in orbit

Four astronauts from four countries are back on Earth after catching a ride from the International Space Station with SpaceX.

AP News - Science - 1 month ago

Supermarket announces second pay rise for staff in six months

The latest rise increased investment in pay so far this year to £79m

Independent UK - Business - 1 month ago

Rosa Parks, Jackie Robinson, MLK Jr. and other famous figures to remember during Black History Month

Every February is Black History Month, which honors Black Americans who have made impactful differences in society. Here are a group of historic figures to celebrate.

Fox News - Top Stories - 1 month ago

World Heart Month: 5 awesome features of the Apple watch that have saved numerous lives

Apple's has reported some really interesting findings in the latest edition of the Apple Heart and Movement Study. For example, people with higher cardio fitness tended to prioritise morning workouts, accounting for an average of 36 per cent of their exercise sessions

First Post - Technology - 2 months ago

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: Expert Explains The Importance Of HPV Vaccine Against Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer develops in a woman's cervix. According to the World Health Organisation, cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women. In this video, Dr. Peush Bajpai, HOD & Consultant - Medical Hemato Oncologist at Manipal Hospital, Dwarka explains the signs and symptoms of cervical cancer and the importance of vaccination.

NDTV - Health - 2 months ago

Nearly 10,000 COVID deaths reported globally last month, fueled by holiday gatherings and new variant

The World Health Organization says holiday gatherings and the reigning coronavirus variant globally led to increased infections and deaths last month.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 3 months ago

It's the time for Dry January: Why giving up alcohol for a month is a good idea

Dry January is here and many people are cutting out alcohol for one month. Doctors state that this practice has several health benefits – making people feel fitter and happier. Here’s how

First Post - Health - 3 months ago

Scottish runner gets 12 month ban for using vehicle in ultra-marathon

Long distance runner Joasia Zakrzewski was banned for 12 months by a UK athletics disciplinary body on Wednesday for riding a car during a 50-mile race in April and accepting third place.

Reuters - Weird - 5 months ago

The Marines Are Marching into the Metaverse. Here's What That Could Look Like. -- Last month, Marines with the Marine Corps Platform Integration Center, or MCPIC, successfully fielded a "real-time pilot set...

Last month, Marines with the Marine Corps Platform Integration Center, or MCPIC, successfully fielded a "real-time pilot set in a planetary-scale metaverse environment."

Military.com - Technology - 5 months ago

No goal of month winner for Basel after horror-show October

Swiss club Basel's season has gone from bad to worse since it began in July, and with no goals scored in October, they were unable to announce a goal of the month winner on Tuesday.

Reuters - Weird - 5 months ago

These Volunteers Will Stay in Bed for Two Straight Months for Space Travel Experiment

The research will hopefully help scientists find better ways to prevent muscle loss in astronauts.

Gizmodo - Science - 10 months ago

Google Allowed a Sanctioned Russian Ad Company to Harvest User Data for Months

The internet giant may have provided Sberbank-owned RuTarget with unique mobile phone IDs, IP addresses, location information and details about users’ interests and online activity.

ProPublica - Technology - 1 year ago