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Scientists find new bite-resistant wetsuits can reduce shark bite injuries
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Australian scientists tested the strength of bite-resistant wetsuits by allowing sharks…
Braves claim Alek Manoah, transfer Ozzie Albies to 60-day injured list
TORONTO (AP) — The Atlanta Braves claimed and optioned pitcher Alek Manoah on Friday, three…
Foraging revival: How wild food enthusiasts are reconnecting with nature
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — Standing barefoot in a grassy patch of dandelions, Iris Phoebe Weaver…
Laila Lockhart Kraner carries ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’ positivity to DreamWorks’ live-action hybrid film
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Laila Lockhart Kraner first slipped on the headband and cat…
Hard pass. Cold brew. Dad bod. Merriam-Webster adds over 5,000 words to ‘Collegiate’ dictionary
NEW YORK (AP) — Word nerd alert: Merriam-Webster announced Thursday it has taken the rare…
A centuries-old map is returned to Mexico after it was recovered in Santa Fe
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A map drafted centuries ago as Spanish settlers solidified their presence…
Scientists find marine life thriving on World War II explosives in the Baltic Sea
NEW YORK (AP) — An undersea submersible has spotted crabs, worms and fish thriving on…
Australia’s iconic beach boxes lack the comforts of home but can cost more than a house
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The iconic, brightly painted coastal sheds in and around Melbourne, Australia,…
One path to kick-starting a healthier lifestyle: Start small
NEW YORK (AP) — Wellness advice seems to be everywhere these days, but change can…
Rome’s airport opens luxurious dog hotel with pampering services
FIUMICINO, Italy (AP) — Dog owners often face a dilemma before traveling: leave your beloved…
Judge delays verdict on Kamloops mayor’s defamation claim
Lawyers will have to wait for a decision after finally getting into a courtroom for the long-awaited hearing this week.
Jury convicts Michigan veterinarian of theft for refusing to return dog to homeless man
A veterinarian who refused to return a dog to a homeless man after finding the…
Supreme Court keeps in place Trump funding freeze that threatens billions of dollars in foreign aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday extended an order that allows President Donald…
Striking Canada Post union urges Ottawa to walk back sweeping mandate changes
OTTAWA — The union representing Canada Post workers is urging Ottawa to walk back sweeping…
Carney’s globe-spanning travel schedule draws both criticism and praise
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is back in London this week — his second…
Trump escalates retribution campaign with charges against Comey and threats against liberal groups
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump’s unprecedented retribution campaign against his perceived political enemies…
Man found guilty of murder in 2020 killing of 8-year-old Secoriea Turner in Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) — A jury in Atlanta on Friday found a man guilty of murder…
Audit of Saskatchewan First Nations group questions millions of dollars in spending
OTTAWA — First Nations chiefs in Saskatchewan say they want answers after a forensic audit…
Municipal politicians may face suspensions as province floats new conduct rules
"There needs to be a template that deals with dysfunction. If that means you need a third-party investigator or integrity commissioner, that's fine, but it needs to have some teeth."
iN PHOTOS: September silhouettes captured in Kamloops, Okanagan
The best time for capturing silhouettes is at sunrise and sunset.
Carney looks to strengthen trade, security ties in U.K. visit
LONDON — Prime Minister Mark Carney is urging “like-minded” countries to work together in the…
49ers look to improve to 4-0 when they host the Jaguars without Nick Bosa
Jacksonville (2-1) at San Francisco (3-0) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EDT, Fox. BetMGM NFL Odds: 49ers…
Stay of ostrich cull in southeast B.C. an ongoing potential health risk, CFIA says
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the “ongoing delay” in carrying out the cull of…
BC ‘sugar daddy’ to pay $4,000 a month to ex-wife 54 years his junior
She had wanted $12,000 a month.