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CBCN.W.T. facing another summer of drought and another bad wildfire season
N.W.T. fire officials are predicting a hot, dry summer with a high risk of wildfires in southern parts of the territory.At a wildfire briefing Thursday — the first of the season — officials said much of the territory has seen below-average precipitation levels this year, meaning the territory is going into its third year of drought.On top of that, rainfall is expected to be below average for the spring and summer."In general, we're looking at three or four months of relatively good burning condi
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Taylor Swift releases 'Tortured Poets Department' merch, sneak peek of 'Fortnight' video
Taylor Swift released merch Thursday for her 11th album, "The Tortured Poets Department," just hours before the release.
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Arizona State starting quarterback Jaden Rashada enters transfer portal
Arizona State starting quarterback Jaden Rashada is entering the transfer portal. Rashada announced his decision on the social plaform X on Thursday, thanking coach Kenny Dillingham and his staff. “A special thank you to coach Dilly!” Rashada wrote.
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US deports about 50 Haitians to nation hit with gang violence, ending monthslong pause in flights
The Biden administration sent about 50 Haitians back to their country on Thursday, authorities said, marking the first deportation flight in several months to the Caribbean nation struggling with surging gang violence. Authorities didn't offer details of the flight beyond how many deported Haitians were aboard. Thomas Cartwright of Witness at the Border, an advocacy group that tracks flight data, said a plane left Alexandria, Louisiana, a hub for deportation operations, and arrived in Cap-Haitien, Haiti, after a stop in Miami.
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Trump trial update: Trump rebuked by judge for speaking during jury selection — and 7 jurors are seated
On Tuesday, the second day of former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial, Judge Juan Merchan rebuked defense lawyers after Trump was heard muttering his disapproval of an answer given by a potential juror in the case.
- BBC
US rate setter tells BBC 'no hurry' to cut interest rates
A key member of the US central bank, Raphael Bostic, tells the BBC rates might only ease "at the end of 2024".
- The Weather Network
A very soggy pattern is finally set to break for Eastern Canada
Round after round of heavy rain across the eastern half of the country will finally come to an end as a pattern shift arrives for the end of April
- Sacramento Bee
Sacramento homicide suspect arrested in shooting that killed husband and wounded his wife
The deadly shooting occurred April 7 in a tunnel beneath an Interstate 5 overpass near Miller Regional Park.
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AP Explains: 12 jurors now picked for Donald Trump's hush money trial
A jury of 12 people was seated Thursday in former President Donald Trump’s history-making hush money trial, propelling the proceedings closer to opening statements and the start of weeks of dramatic testimony.
- Investor's Business Daily
Dow Jones Futures: Stock Market About To Break Power Trend; Netflix Chills On Outlook
Stocks again failed to hold early gains, with the market power trend about to end. Netflix subscribers jumped in Q1.
- Miami Herald
Nine Florida restaurants in Miami, Orlando and Tampa win Michelin stars. Here’s a list
More stars for Florida restaurants!
- Yahoo Sports
Jaden Rashada announces transfer from Arizona State, 1 year after landing there in wake of Florida NIL fiasco
Jaden Rashada's college career has been a wild ride so far.
- Miami Herald
Three Miami restaurants just earned Michelin stars — but one local spot got bumped
Take a look at which restaurants got stars in Miami.
- BBC
Columbia University: Ilhan Omar's daughter suspended and 108 arrested for Gaza protest
Democrat politician Ilhan Omar's daughter has also been suspended from college for participating.
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Brazil's president creates two new Indigenous territories, bringing total in his term to 10
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Thursday announced the creation of two new Indigenous territories for Brazil, bringing the total number of new reserves during this term to 10. Speaking at a ceremony in Brasilia, Lula's said Indigenous peoples should be patient as he seeks to fulfill his pledge of creating 14 new territories. Lula's predecessor, Jair Bolsonaro, had encouraged widespread development of the Amazon — both legal and illegal — and made good on his pledge to not demarcate a single centimeter of additional Indigenous land.
- Reuters
Agilitas Sports acquires exclusive rights for Lotto in India, Australia
Indian sports and athleisure company Agilitas Sports said on Friday it had acquired exclusive rights to design, manufacture, and distribute products of popular Italian sports brand Lotto across India and Australia, with plans to expand to South Africa soon. Agilitas, headed by former Puma India Managing Director Abhishek Ganguly, will buy the brand license from New York investment firm WHP Global and aim to launch the Lotto products in India by early 2025.
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Mother of Aisha Fraser calls for domestic violence protections in rare interview
Lawmakers have once again introduced 'Aisha's Law,' legislation to provide more protections for victims and survivors of domestic violence.
- Local Journalism Initiative
Crowd fills Ritchot council chambers over livestock expansion proposal
Ritchot’s council chambers were filled to capacity, with overflow into the foyer, at their public meeting held on April 17. The majority of the approximately 60 attendees were there to speak either in favour or objection to the conditional use and variation applications made by Pierre-Andre and Veronique Mivelaz of 1659 Sood Road near St. Adolphe. The family sought to expand their existing dairy operation from 400 to 900 cows, and accommodating the extra livestock will require an expansion of th
- The Independent
A teacher, a software engineer and a banker: These are the New Yorkers who hold Trump’s fate in their hands
Five women and seven men have been tasked with hearing the first-ever criminal case against a US president
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Ahead of NBA playoffs, Cavs unveil 16th refurbished Cleveland Rec Center court
Ahead of the start of the NBA Playoffs Cavs unveil 16th refurbished Cleveland Rec Center court as the Cavs open their NBA playoff run Saturday at 1 p.m.