Migrant farmworkers want feds to act on better employer-provided housing: report
Click here for updates on this story SASKATOON, Saskatchewan (CTV Network) — Migrant farmworkers say there’s a lack…
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Surprise! Earth just gained a 5th ocean thanks to National Geographic. Here’s why
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — National Geographic has announced they are…
Continue ReadingChina releases new images of Mars taken by its Zhurong rover
China unveiled new photos of its Mars rover exploring the surface of the red planet on Friday, with state media hailing it as a sign of the…
Continue ReadingHere’s what we know about the bipartisan infrastructure deal
A bipartisan group of 10 senators announced Thursday they have reached a deal on a $1.2 trillion infrastructure package, the most significant…
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Brisbane set to host 2032 Olympics after IOC endorsement
Brisbane, Australia is set to host the 2032 Olympics after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) endorsed its unopposed bid for the future Games.…
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel to visit White House on July 15
President Joe Biden will welcome German Chancellor Angela Merkel to the White House next month, the White House says. It will be her first visit to…
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Climate, taxes and China: Investors are watching the G7
As leaders of most of the world’s largest economies gather in Cornwall, England, expect political fanfare and lots of attention on US President…
Continue Reading‘Blindspotting’ adds another shot to what’s feeling like a ‘Hamilton’ summer
“Blindspotting” adds to what is starting to feel like another very “Hamilton” summer, as veterans of Lin-Manuel…
Continue ReadingJill Biden will meet with the Duchess of Cambridge in England this week
First lady Jill Biden will meet with Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge this week while she is in England, Kensington Palace told CNN on Thursday,…
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States are scaling back on reporting Covid-19 data, but some experts say it’s too soon
Only about half of US states still provide daily updates on key Covid-19 metrics — such as new cases, deaths, hospitalizations and vaccinations…
Continue ReadingAlcohol beverage companies made an estimated $17.5 billion on underage drinking in 2016, study says
An estimated $17.5 billion of beer and liquor sales in the United States in 2016 was consumed by minors, with the products of three companies —…
Continue Reading Jordan Clarkson: NBA star helps food truck graffitied with anti-Asian slur, says there’s ‘no room’ for racist incidents
Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson says there is “just no room” for racist incidents days after helping a food truck which had been…
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5 things to know for June 11: Biden, Covid-19, Capitol riot, Ethiopia, US drought
It’s here! It’s finally here! “In the Heights,” the film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway musical of the…
Continue ReadingChinese ride-hailing giant Didi files for US IPO
Didi, China’s giant ride-hailing company, filed paperwork for an initial public offering in the United States with the Securities and Exchange…
Continue Reading Biden is at the G7 meeting of world leaders. Here’s what to know about it
President Joe Biden’s first trip abroad since taking office includes a G7 summit where he’ll look to reestablish US leadership on the…
Continue ReadingJill Biden will meet with Kate Middleton in England this week
First lady Jill Biden will meet with Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, this week while she is in England, Kensington Palace told CNN on…
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Vaccinations remain our best fight against Covid-19, which could surge again in the winter, expert warns
With declining rates of Covid-19 infections and deaths across the US, more cities and states have lifted safety restrictions in anticipation of a…
Continue ReadingSeveral Philadelphia-area homes were severely damaged after an explosion inside of a residence, police say
Several Philadelphia-area homes were severely damaged in a fire ignited by an explosion inside a residence on Thursday, officials said. Shortly…
Continue ReadingCalifornia jury awards $15 million to victims after a storage tank malfunction destroyed embryos
In a historic verdict, five victims were awarded nearly $15 million by a jury after a storage tank malfunction at a fertility clinic in San Francisco…
Continue ReadingCarrie Johnson steps onto global stage with G7 role
Carrie Johnson, the new wife of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, has taken her first step onto the global stage as she welcomed United States…
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