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Sunak’s plan to tackle sick note culture labelled hostile assault on disabled
The prime minister said it was a ‘moral mission’ to reform the welfare system
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Labrador town declares state of emergency as officials brace for possible explosion
HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY, N.L. — A town in Labrador has declared a state of emergency because a fire has spread to an area containing explosive material. RCMP are warning residents of Happy Valley-Goose Bay and the town's Canadian Forces base of an uncontrolled fire in the area. Police say an explosion is expected. Mayor George Andrews says the fire broke out at several buildings on the north side of town. The town is asking all residents in that area, locally known as the Canadian side, to evacua
- France 24
US agrees to withdraw troops from key drone base in Niger
The United States agreed Friday to withdraw its more than 1,000 troops from Niger, officials said, upending its posture in West Africa where the country was home to a major drone base. The long-expected move effectively marks a new regional gain for Russia, which has ramped up its focus on Africa and backed military regimes in neighboring Mali and Burkina Faso.Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell accepted the call to remove troops in a meeting in Washington with the prime minister of the junt
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Mînî Thnî domestic violence shelter doubling in size, capacity
ÎYÂRHE NAKODA – The Eagle’s Nest Stoney Family Shelter in Mînî Thnî is planning to break ground on a significant expansion of its facility this year, adding 12 new beds. The shelter currently has four rooms to house women and families, in addition to a singles room, for a total of eight beds. The buildout adds five family rooms and a barrier-free room designed for mobility-impaired individuals. Shelter director Laurie Patino said the design will add much-needed space for Indigenous women and fam
- The Independent
F1 Chinese Grand Prix LIVE: Qualifying start time and updates in Shanghai as Max Verstappen wins sprint race
Formula 1 updates from the Shanghai International Circuit as China hosts the first sprint weekend of the season
- KGTV - San Diego Scripps
East County teen's death remains a mystery decades later
It has been nearly 40 years since a 16-year-old girl was found dead inside an El Cajon home. To this day, investigators do not know exactly what happened.
- Local Journalism Initiative
STARS report shows 25 calls to MD of Bighorn area in 2023
MD OF BIGHORN – STARS Air Ambulance flew 25 missions in 2023 in the MD of Bighorn region, with pickups from within or near Canmore to Îyârhe (Stoney) Nakoda First Nation, according to a report presented to MD council. The report highlighted the non-profit flies an average of 22 missions per year in the area, based on data collected from 2019 up to March 31, 2024. Of those, 70 per cent were scene calls and 30 per cent were inter-facility transfers. “As always, it’s really great to understand what
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MD of Bighorn rolls out fee assistance program for locals
MD OF BIGHORN – The MD of Bighorn has approved a fee assistance program to aid eligible residents in accessing educational, recreational and cultural programs at a lower cost. The program offers financial support to MD residents facing financial barriers to partake in leisure and learning opportunities offered within the MD of Bighorn and neighbouring jurisdictions. “I think this was kind of exciting to see come forward,” said Coun. Alice James. “I was kind of wondering about the affordability m
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Kings reflect on ‘mountain-and-valley’ season after play-in loss to New Orleans Pelicans
The Sacramento Kings talked about the highs and lows of their season following a season-ending loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.
- The Canadian Press
Charlotte FC hosts Minnesota United in non-conference action
Minnesota United FC (3-2-2, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Charlotte FC (3-3-2, sixth in the Eastern Conference)Charlotte, North Carolina; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Charlotte FC -103, Minnesota United FC +260, Draw +253; over/under is 2.5 goalsBOTTOM LINE: Charlotte FC faces Minnesota United in non-conference play.Charlotte is 3-0-1 at home. Charlotte ranks 10th in the Eastern Conference drawing 33 corner kicks, averaging 4.1 per game.United is 2-1-0 in road games. Bongokuh
- The Canadian Press
San Jose Earthquakes try to end road losing streak in game against the LA Galaxy
San Jose Earthquakes (1-7-0, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. LA Galaxy (4-1-3, first in the Western Conference)Carson, California; Sunday, 8:15 p.m. EDTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Los Angeles -161, San Jose +356, Draw +336; over/under is 3.5 goalsBOTTOM LINE: The San Jose Earthquakes travel to the LA Galaxy aiming to end a four-game road skid.The Galaxy are 4-1-2 in conference matchups. The Galaxy are seventh in the Western Conference allowing only 11 goals.The Earthquakes are 1-7-0 against West
- BBC
Co-op Live, Manchester's £365m new arena, opens with big capacity and plans
A new £365m venue in Manchester is backed by Harry Styles and aims to tempt major events from London.
- HuffPost
Ken Buck Rips 'Moscow Marjorie' Taylor Greene For Sinking Below 1 Wicked Level
The former Colorado representative knocked Greene for "acting completely irresponsibly" with her talk on Ukraine.
- Evening Standard
How to watch Wolves vs Arsenal: TV channel and live stream for Premier League game today
Gunners under massive pressure to get their season back on track at Molineux
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Rebel Moon is a Star Wars rip-off that dares to break George Lucas’s unwritten rule
COMMENT: Zack Snyder’s Netflix epic often feels like a pale imitation of the iconic sci-fi franchise, writes Louis Chilton. But when it comes to redemption arcs, it dares to go places that Star Wars never has
- KGTV - San Diego Scripps
San Diego District Attorney touts new task force targeting homeless crime
San Diego County's District Attorney praised the formation of a task force targeting repeat criminal offenders within the local homeless population during a press conference Friday afternoon.
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Oxfordshire county flower 'obliterated' by severe weather
Almost 40,000 fewer snake's head fritillaries were counted in Oxford this year compared to 2023.
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Readers hoping to buy Flughafen Zürich AG ( VTX:FHZN ) for its dividend will need to make their move shortly, as the...