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The Canadian PressAlberta premier 'glad' Gaza protest in Calgary ended as encampments escalate
Premier Danielle Smith says she's pleased the University of Calgary moved to have police dismantle an on-campus pro-Palestinian protest and hopes the University of Alberta will take note. Smith’s comment comes as the head of the University of Calgary said the dismantling of the encampment Thursday night derailed into a clash with police because of counter-protesters. Also Friday, a similar protest that began with one tent at the University of Alberta campus in Edmonton mushroomed to about 35. Sm
- USA TODAY Sports
Sean Burroughs, former MLB player, Olympic champ and two-time LLWS winner, dies at 43
Sean Burroughs, a former MLB player who won two Little League World Series titles and Olympic gold, collapsed and died on Thursday. He was 43.
- USA TODAY
Guinness World Records tracks about 65,000 superlatives. Here's why some are so bizarre.
It started off as an offshoot of Guinness beer to settle pub bets. Now it tracks 65,000 records — and some are oddly specific. Here's why.
- Associated Press
NYC policy on how long migrant families can stay in shelters was 'haphazard,' audit finds
A New York City policy imposing 60-day limits on shelter stays for migrant families was rolled out haphazardly over the past six months — with issues such as the city failing to notify pregnant women they may be exempt, a new audit by the city's comptroller has found. The city began evicting migrant families in early January in order to ease pressure on its strained shelter system.
- Simply Wall St.
HRnetGroup Limited (SGX:CHZ) Pays A S$0.0213 Dividend In Just Four Days
Regular readers will know that we love our dividends at Simply Wall St, which is why it's exciting to see HRnetGroup...
- Investor's Business Daily
Dow Jones Near Highs As Inflation Reports Loom; Taiwan Semi In Buy Zone
The stock market is near record highs, but two big inflation reports are on deck. Taiwan Semi leads stocks near buy points. Tesla erased recent gains.
- Reuters
UPDATE 1-US judge blocks rule capping credit card late fees at $8
A federal judge in Texas on Friday blocked the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's new rule for an $8 cap on credit card late fees, a victory for business and banking groups that said the regulator exceeded its authority. U.S. District Judge Mark Pittman in Fort Worth issued a preliminary injunction against the rule, which was scheduled to take effect on May 14. The injunction was urged by groups including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the American Bankers Association.
- USA TODAY
Apple says, 'We're sorry' for 'Crush' iPad Pro ad that seems to demolish creativity
Apple's recent video ad posted on YouTube and social media promoting its new iPad Pro struck some in the creative community as insensitive.
- Associated Press
Louisiana court may reopen window for lawsuits by adult victims of childhood sex abuse
Louisiana’s Supreme Court agreed Friday to reconsider its recent ruling that wiped out a state law giving adult victims of childhood sexual abuse a renewed opportunity to file damage lawsuits. The law was passed by the Louisiana Legislature in 2021 and amended in 2022. At the time, its chief sponsor, Rep. Jason Hughes, a New Orleans Democrat, cited research that showed the average age for child sex abuse victims to report the crimes is 52.
- The Daily Beast
Israeli Envoy’s Paper Shredder Stunt Falls Flat at U.N. Vote
AFP via Getty ImagesIsraeli Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan pulled out a paper shredder at the podium of the General Assembly on Friday and shredded a copy of the U.N. Charter to protest a resolution in support of Palestinian membership. “Today I will hold up a mirror for you,” he said, shortly before the general assembly overwhelmingly voted to back Palestinian membership. “This is your mirror. So that you can see exactly what you are inflicting upon the U.N. Charter with this dest
- Simply Wall St.
Here's What's Concerning About Southern Acids (M) Berhad's (KLSE:SAB) Returns On Capital
To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? Typically, we'll want to...
- MMA Junkie
Jared Cannonier says UFC initially offered Paulo Costa in Rio, Nassourdine Imavov not what he wanted
Jared Cannonier would have loved to fight Paulo Costa, but the fight offer came too soon.
- Associated Press
US dedicates $60 million to saving water along the Rio Grande as flows shrink and demands grow
The U.S. government is dedicating $60 million over the next few years to projects along the Rio Grande in southern New Mexico and West Texas to make the river more resilient in the face of climate change and growing demands. The funding announced Friday by U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland marks the first disbursement from the Inflation Reduction Act for a basin outside of the Colorado River system. While pressures on the Colorado River have dominated headlines, Haaland and others acknowledged that other communities in the West — from Native American reservations to growing cities and agricultural strongholds — are experiencing the effects of unprecedented drought.
- WKBW - Buffalo Scripps
'Nursing is truly the heartbeat of the hospital': Honoring Sisters Hospital nurses in Buffalo
If you've ever spent time in a hospital, you probably experienced the many nurses who provided important care.
- WMUR - Manchester
Video: Sun, clouds, spotty showers this weekend
Meteorologist Mike Haddad says it will be a mix of sun, clouds and spotty showers this weekend.
- The Canadian Press
One way to decrease temporary residents is to make them permanent, ministers suggest
MONTREAL — A key method of restricting the population of temporary residents is to offer them permanent resident status, the immigration minister said Friday, but that doesn't mean everyone who wants to stay will be able to. Marc Miller met with his provincial and territorial counterparts for the first time since since he announced an unprecedented plan to set limits on the number of new temporary residents. The aim is to rein in runaway growth, which has put pressure on the housing market and o
- KOCO - Oklahoma City Videos
May 20,2024: Storms move in this weekend
Chief Meteorologist Damon Lane shows the timeline for storms moving in this weekend
- Miami Herald
Coast Guard offloads $185 million in cocaine and marijuana on return from deployment
One group of smugglers in the Atlantic used a submarine to ship the contraband.
- WPTV- West Palm Beach Scripps
Sheriff calls out Stuart detox facility applicant ahead of meeting
The controversy over a proposed detox facility in Stuart continues as new questions emerged over claims the project's applicant made in a Local Planning Agency meeting.
- WCVB - Boston
How Mass. volunteers help exploited women stuck in human trafficking cycle
"The sex trade in general does deep, deep soul damage. You don't come out of the sex trade unscathed."