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- The Canadian Press
One person dead, one missing after going through ice in northern Ontario: OPP
TEMISKAMING SHORES, Ont. — Search efforts continued Thursday for one of two people seen going through the ice in the northern Ontario community of Temiskaming Shores over the weekend, police said.
- The Canadian Press
B.C. research suggests road salt linked to death and deformities in salmon
Researchers at the University of British Columbia say they've found evidence suggesting high levels of road salt in B.C. streams can cause death and deformities in young salmon.
- Reuters
FBI says no definitive link between Tesla explosion and New Orleans attack
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) -The FBI on Thursday said it had so far found no definitive link between the New Year's Day New Orleans truck attack that killed 15 people and a Tesla Cybertruck that exploded in Las Vegas, which killed the driver who officials have reportedly identified as an active-duty U.S. Army soldier. The Las Vegas explosion outside of the Trump International Hotel left the sole occupant of the truck dead and seven people with minor injuries, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said in a statement. Law enforcement officials identified the man inside the Tesla Cybertruck as Matthew Livelsberger, an active-duty U.S. Army soldier, the Associated Press and other media reported Thursday.
- The Telegraph
Brompton boss says bike industry ‘in turmoil’ as profits slump by £10m
The boss of Brompton Bicycles has warned the cycling industry is in “turmoil” after the bike maker saw its profits almost entirely wiped out amid heavy discounting by rivals.
- Yahoo News
New Orleans truck attack: What we know as details emerge about the suspect, the victims and the ‘ISIS-inspired’ plot
At least 14 people have died after the attack on Bourbon Street early on Wednesday, the FBI said on Thursday.
- The Independent
Cybertruck’s specs prevented a bigger explosion and more damage to Trump hotel, sheriff says
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Sheriff Kevin MacMahill said the blast had been directed ‘up through the truck’, limiting damage to the surroundings
- Yahoo Sports
NFL Week 18 betting: 7 best lines, props and more, including the Vikings-Lions clash
Here's a look at Week 18 from a betting perspective.
- People
Taylor Frankie Paul Calls 2024 the 'Worst Year of My Life' After Spending Holidays Without Dakota Mortensen
Taylor Frankie Paul opened up about the many challenges she faced throughout 2024 on TikTok
- The Canadian Press
Pistons guard Jaden Ivey broke his leg in collision vs. Magic, according to report
DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey broke his left leg in a collision during a win over the Orlando Magic, according to an ESPN report.
- Reuters
Cobalt miner Jervois in rescue deal to better compete with China
(Reuters) -Cobalt miner Jervois Global said on Thursday that one of its lenders will take the company private as part of a pre-packaged bankruptcy, the latest Western miner scrambling to survive as competition from China intensifies. U.S. fund manager Millstreet Capital Management will take control of Jervois as part of the pre-packaged Chapter 11 filing, inject $145 million into the company and convert more than $100 million of loans into equity. The deal will wipe out all existing shareholders in Jervois, which has not turned a profit in seven years.
- The Canadian Press
Man arrested after New Year's Day break-in at NYC mayor's residence
NEW YORK (AP) — A 20-year-old man was arrested after breaking into Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York City Mayor Eric Adams, in the early morning hours of New Year's Day, officials said.
- USA TODAY
10 injured in mass shooting outside Queens nightclub on New Year's Day, NYPD says
Ten people were injured in a mass shooting when a group of men fired on a crowd of people standing outside a nightclub in Queens, police say.
- MMA Junkie
Michael Bisping, Paul Felder suggest Donald Cerrone's UFC return opponent
Michael Bisping and Paul Felder would like to see Donald Cerrone rematch a former UFC foe in his return. Cerrone (36-17 MMA, 23-14 UFC), 41, announced that he has re-entered the drug testing pool and plans to come back from retirement for two more UFC fights. His a
- Yahoo Life Shopping
The best New Year's sales: Save up to 75% at Amazon, Target, Walmart and more
Ring in 2025 on a high note, courtesy of low prices on Apple, Dyson, Kate Spade, KitchenAid and more.
- Yahoo Life Shopping
The best New Year's Amazon deals: Save big on Apple, KitchenAid, iRobot and more
End 2024 on a high note by scoring low prices on brands like KitchenAid, Adidas and iRobot.
- People
Man Suffers Collapsed Lung, Develops Sepsis from Black Mold in His Apartment: 'It Was Attacking My Body'
Matthew Langsworth says he breathed in fungal spores for a decade, alleging that his landlord painted over mold instead of removing it
- The Canadian Press
Nearly 200 ballots went uncounted in Wisconsin and officials want to know why
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Nearly 200 absentee ballots somehow went uncounted in Wisconsin's liberal capital after the Nov. 5 election, prompting state election officials to launch an investigation Thursday into whether the city clerk broke the law.
- The Weather Network
Look up! Tonight, the Quadrantid meteor shower lights up the sky
If you have clear skies, don't miss out on seeing the strongest meteor shower of winter!
- USA TODAY Opinion
Trump's response to New Orleans terror attack was a predictable, self-serving lie | Opinion
As Americans reckoned with the New Orleans terrorist attack, we were reminded what it's like to have a narcissist like Donald Trump as president.
- The Canadian Press
Operation delayed to unload cargo from ship stuck in St. Lawrence River near Montreal
MONTREAL — An operation to off-load thousands of tonnes of corn from a ship that ran aground in the St. Lawrence River northeast of Montreal has been postponed to the weekend.