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US envoy arrives in Israel to monitor Gaza food distribution as humanitarian crisis worsens
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived…
MK-ULTRA mind control class action authorized by Quebec Superior Court
MONTREAL — Quebec’s Superior Court has authorized a class-action lawsuit over infamous CIA-linked brainwashing experiments…
Police chief disappointed at alleged drug deals from chair outside consumption site
VICTORIA — Victoria’s police chief says undercover operatives didn’t have to look far to find…
Toxic drug deaths in B.C. down in May and June, 40 per cent below peak
VICTORIA — Deaths due to toxic drugs in British Columbia are down about 40 per…
Michael Whatley, RNC chairman endorsed by Trump, launches Senate bid in North Carolina
GASTONIA, N.C. (AP) — Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley launched his campaign for North…
Trump revives the Presidential Fitness Test, a rite of passage for schoolchildren for decades
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday reestablished the Presidential Fitness Test for American…
2026 race for California governor goes into new gear and directions with Kamala Harris out
LOS ANGELES (AP) — After months of uncertainty, the race to become California’s next governor…
Scientists in South Africa are making rhino horns radioactive to fight poaching
MOKOPANE, South Africa (AP) — A South African university launched an anti-poaching campaign Thursday to…
Massachusetts lawmakers pass bill that includes pay raise for public defenders amid legal crisis
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts lawmakers on Thursday passed a funding bill that includes a pay…
First human case of West Nile virus acquired in Canada this year confirmed
TORONTO — The Public Health Agency of Canada says this year’s first human case of…
Hulk Hogan’s cause of death was a heart attack, medical examiner says
Professional wrestler Hulk Hogan ‘s death last week was caused by a heart attack, according…
Justin Timberlake says he’s been diagnosed with Lyme disease
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Justin Timberlake has been diagnosed with Lyme disease, the former NSYNC…
The Latest: Trump envoy arrives in Israel for talks with Netanyahu
U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Israel on Thursday to discuss…
Gunman shot by officers after killing 3 people outside a Reno casino has died, police say
RENO, Nev. (AP) — The suspected gunman who killed three people outside the largest casino…
Fireflies are lighting up summer skies. But the glowing bugs are still on the decline
NEW YORK (AP) — Fireflies are lighting up summer evenings across the U.S. Northeast, putting…
Léon Marchand might be French but he led a Texas-flavored moment at the swim worlds
SINGAPORE (AP) — Léon Marchand of France won gold in the 200-meter individual medley at…
Rebels halt decommissioning of forces after accusing Philippines of reneging on peace deal
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The largest Muslim rebel group in the southern Philippines has suspended…
Birmingham gives an emotional farewell to Ozzy Osbourne as tearful family lead tributes
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Ozzy Osbourne returned to the “home of metal” for the last…
The Latest: Trump administration to launch new private health tracking system with Big Tech’s help
The Trump administration is launching a new private health tracking system that asks Americans to…
Victims of Reno casino shooting include 2 men visiting for a bachelor party, police say
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Two of the three people killed this week in a shooting…
NYC gunman bought his rifle from his boss in Las Vegas
NEW YORK (AP) — A man who killed four people at a Manhattan office building…
Radar satellite launched by India and NASA will track minuscule changes to Earth’s land and ice
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA and India paired up to launch an Earth-mapping satellite…
The Latest: Trump administration to launch new private health tracking system with Big Tech’s help
The Trump administration is launching a new private health tracking system that asks Americans to…
Migrant worker calls proposed spike in housing cost payroll deduction ‘wickedness’
OTTAWA — An Ontario migrant farm worker says there is “wickedness” in a federal government…