Lifestyles

Trump has said abortion is a state issue. His judicial picks could shape it nationally for decades
CHICAGO (AP) — One called abortion a “barbaric practice.” Another referred to himself as a…

Nepal’s LGBTQ+ community holds first Pride rally since US funding cuts
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Members of the Nepal’s LGBTQ+ community and supporters rallied in the…

Taliban investigating death threats against United Nations’ Afghan female staff, report says
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban are investigating explicit death threats against dozens of Afghan women…

‘No safety rules’: Concerns grow as AI-generated videos spread hate online
At first it appears to be a quirky video clip generated by artificial intelligence to…

Indigenous groups question government funding for Métis Nation of Ontario
OTTAWA — First Nations in Ontario and the Manitoba Métis Federation say nearly $1 billion…
Two Japanese boxers die from brain injuries in separate bouts
TOKYO (AP) — Two Japanese boxers have died from brain injuries sustained in separate bouts…

Maritime memorial celebrates life of paddleboarder killed in Maine
ST. GEORGE, Maine (AP) — Friends and family of a Maine woman whose killing on…
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Netanyahu defends new military offensive in Gaza and says it will be wider than announced…

Alberta’s Drew Stuve wins third Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship bout
ENOCH — Local favourite Drew (Wild Boy) Stuve made short work of American Will (The…

Ohtani hits 40th home run of the season in the Dodgers’ game against the Blue Jays
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani hit his 40th home run of the season Saturday…

Stetson Bennett throws 2 TD passes, looks sharp in Rams’ 31-21 preseason victory over Cowboys
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Brian Schottenheimer said he got emotional in the hours before his…

White Sox celebrate showman Bill Veeck with wedding, 50-foot hot dog, petting zoo at ballgame
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox threw a party that would have made Bill…

James Cook warms up but declines to play in Bills preseason opener as contract standoff continues
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Bills coach Sean McDermott was able to convince running back…

Hundreds cheer Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego as Democrats take offensive against Trump’s tax bill
DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — Hundreds of people cheered Sen. Ruben Gallego at a town hall…
A 5.9 magnitude quake strikes off Guatemala’s southwest coast. No major damage is reported
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck off Guatemala’s southwest coast…