The United States military launched precision strikes on Wednesday, targeting Houthi-controlled weapons storage facilities in Yemen. These strikes were aimed at sites linked to recent attacks on both civilian and military vessels. According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), the strikes were in response to the growing threat posed by the Iran-backed Houthi militia in…
A Texas man who went viral after he bought a Taylor Swift-themed guitar at auction for US$4,000, only to destroy it with a hammer seconds later, says he pulled off the stunt for a laugh and claims there’s no ill will intended. Gary Estes, 67, garnered the ire of many Swifties over the weekend when…
Donald Trump News: ‘Back home to mommy…’: Trump’s message to hecklers at Coachella rally At a rally in Coachella, California, Donald Trump addressed hecklers in a heated exchange, suggesting that one of them would later “get the hell knocked out of her.” Trump mockingly said, “Back home to mommy, she goes. Was that you, darling?…
While conflict continues to widen in the Middle East, Manitoba communities with close ties to the region say they are holding their breath. “This is very concerning to us for obvious reasons. First of all, there is the potential of a war happening,” said Arian Arianpour, the president of the Iranian Community of Manitoba. Ruth…
Smartphone Sales Surge During Festive Season in India The festive season in India has once again driven a significant increase in smartphone sales. The first major sale event of the season, running from September 26 to October 6, saw leading e-commerce platforms such as Amazon and Flipkart launch their respective Great Indian Festival Sale and…
RECORD AUCTION SALE | A pair of iconic ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz” and stolen from a museum nearly two decades ago sold for a winning bid of $28 million at auction Saturday. https://t.co/zdyLJQCPmB https://t.co/WO97fXdOtV
MONTREAL – When Chris Boucher first played an NBA pre-season game in his home city in 2018, he was a raw talent trying to crack the Toronto Raptors roster. Six years later, the 31-year-old is back in Montreal as the longest-serving Raptor — and the only remaining player from the 2019 championship team. “It’s been…
North Korea has officially declared South Korea a “hostile” state in its revised constitution, acknowledging legal changes introduced by leader Kim Jong Un earlier this year. This constitutional update marks a significant shift in the North’s formal stance toward its southern neighbor, reflecting escalating tensions between the two Koreas. The announcement followed North Korea’s destruction…
Harvard Eyes Short Sellers to Navigate Frothy Markets Harvard University’s $38 billion endowment fund is taking precautions as market conditions become increasingly unstable. The university is looking to hire short sellers—investors who bet on declining stock prices—amid concerns of “frothy” markets, according to Stephen Blyth, Harvard’s Chief Investment Officer. Blyth, who took over the endowment…
As temperatures drop and more Canadians head indoors, the familiar sniffles, aches and pains may soon follow, signaling the arrival of cold and flu season. In Canada, flu season typically runs from November to April, and while anyone can catch the flu, the virus can sometimes lead to severe complications — even death, which is…
