Passenger terminal of port of Calapan, Oriental Mindoro (File photo) MANILA – Over 1.4 million passengers are expected to flock to ports under the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) this year, with PPA ordering a “no leave policy” to ensure that facilities are ready to cater to the needs of the public. The …
Read More »Israel bombards Gaza as world leaders call for pause in conflict to let aid in
The UN agency for Palestinian refugees warned Wednesday that without immediate deliveries of fuel it will soon have to sharply cut back relief operations across the Gaza Strip, which has been blockaded and hit by devastating Israeli airstrikes since Hamas militants launched an attack on Israel more than two weeks …
Read More »33 U.S. states sue Facebook and Instagram owner for making social media addictive to kids
Thirty-three states, including California and New York, are suing Meta Platforms Inc. for harming young people’s mental health and contributing to the youth mental health crisis by knowingly designing features on Instagram and Facebook that cause children to be addicted to its platforms. Lawsuit alleges Meta has features aimed at …
Read More »Prison officials intervened to stop Paul Bernardo from making public statement
Newly released documents show that Correctional Service Canada stopped Paul Bernardo from having his lawyer make a statement to the media as controversy swirled around the notorious killer’s transfer to a medium-security prison. Bernardo’s transfer last spring to medium-security prison set off a political firestorm for the Liberals. Newly released …
Read More »Republicans nominate Mike Johnson for U.S. Speaker — their 2nd pick in 1 day
U.S. House Republicans chose Rep. Mike Johnson as their latest nominee for House speaker, hours after an earlier pick, Rep. Tom Emmer, abruptly withdrew in the face of opposition from former president Donald Trump and hardline Republican lawmakers. Rep. Tom Emmer withdrew candidacy earlier Tuesday in face of Trump opposition. …
Read More »As cost of living soars, millions of Canadians are turning to food banks
A new report from Food Banks Canada released Wednesday says the number of people using food banks this spring reached its highest point since it began collecting data in 1989 — and about 17 per cent of them were employed. New report from Food Banks Canada shows highest numbers since …
Read More »Richard Roundtree, iconic Shaft actor, dead at 81
Richard Roundtree, the trailblazing actor who starred as the ultra-smooth private detective in several Shaft films beginning in the early 1970s, has died after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 81. Roundtree, who also starred in landmark series Roots, played detective John Shaft in 5 films, TV series. Richard …
Read More »Toronto family worries their son aging out of pediatric care will be like ‘falling off a cliff’
At 21, Jacob Trossman is no longer benefitting from SickKids’ complex care program. His mom Marcy White is fighting for him to remain where he is. Listen now. After turning 21, Jacob Trossman can no longer receive care from SickKids for his ultra-rare condition. For the past 21 years, Marcy …
Read More »She ended up in hospital after her life-sustaining formula coverage was slashed
Elizabeth Stagg relies on formula fed through a feeding tube. Under Sun Life, 80 per cent of the cost of the formula and tubing was covered. Since the switch to Canada Life, her coverage has dropped significantly. After the switch to Canada Life, Elizabeth Stagg has had to pay hundreds …
Read More »Jokic dominates with triple-double as Nuggets edge Lakers in NBA season opener
Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets and Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers greet each other before the NBA opening night game at the Ball Arena on October 24, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. (Justin Tafoya/Getty Images/AFP) LOS ANGELES – Nikola Jokic delivered a dominant triple-double performance as the Denver …
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