OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Google says it will remove links to Canadian news on its platforms across Canada after a new law that forces digital giants to compensate media outlets for content they share or otherwise repurpose comes into force. Google has informed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government of its decision. It did not
Continue ReadingBy Maggi Marshall Click here for updates on this story CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Virginia (WTVR) — When Dan Rucker went into Swift Creek Reservoir Sunday afternoon and never resurfaced, his family went out on the water, alongside first responders, to search for their 71-year-old loved one. Rucker’s daughter, Meghan Williams, said her dad and stepmom were
Continue ReadingTORONTO (AP) — Catcher Alejandro Kirk was activated from the 10-day injured list by the Toronto Blue Jays, who optioned catcher Tyler Heineman to Triple-A Buffalo. An All-Star last year, Kirk is batting .253 with three home runs and 21 RBIs in 59 games. He hadn’t played since June 18 because of a cut on
Continue ReadingBy Brendan King Click here for updates on this story HANOVER COUNTY, Virginia (WTVR) — A spa owner is teaming up with a trans-owned tattoo and artist collective to gift gender-affirming services during Pride Month. The medical team at Sage and Vine Aesthetics is partnering with Miche Reeve of Xenith, located on East Broad Street,
Continue ReadingDETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Red Wings added much-needed scoring depth, acquiring 24-year-old forwards Kailer Yamamoto and Klim Kostin in a trade with Edmonton on Thursday for future considerations. The move clears salary cap space for Oilers general manager Ken Holland, who stepped aside when the Red Wings hired general manager Steve Yzerman four years
Continue ReadingAlejandra Ramos (CNN Español) — Varios elementos de la Guardia Nacional de México resultaron heridos este miércoles luego de que un auto explotó en una comunidad del municipio de Celaya, informó este jueves el gobernador de Guanajuato, Diego Sinhue Rodríguez Vallejo. El mandatario estatal dijo a medios que cuatro efectivos están “más delicados” (que los
Continue ReadingCHICAGO (AP) — Gregg Berhalter’s first matches in his return as United States men’s national soccer coach will be exhibitions against Uzbekistan on Sept. 9 at St. Louis and Oman three days later at St. Paul, Minnesota. Oman is ranked 73rd and Uzbekistan 74th, while the U.S. is No. 13. Many nations are unavailable for
Continue ReadingBy JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — From a block party in New York City to a movie screening outside of Denver, groups across the U.S. have found ways to merge Pride month and Juneteenth celebrations. Such gatherings help highlight the struggles against discrimination Black and LGBTQ+ people have faced while celebrating those whose
Continue ReadingBy Marshall Cohen (CNN) — Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, has settled his child support case in Arkansas, reaching an agreement with the mother of one of his children and resolving a dispute that became a legal headache for him in recent months. The settlement was announced in a court filing Thursday
Continue ReadingBy Samantha Delouya, CNN New York (CNN) — A fire near Tiffany & Co.’s newly renovated flagship store in New York City sent smoke pouring out of the building on Thursday. Firefighters responded to a transformer fire that began in an electrical vault next to the jewelry store’s 5th Avenue location in Manhattan. The New
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A new queer- and indigenous-owned coffee shop has opened up in downtown Bend. In their first week, the business says they have had their pride flag stolen multiple times.
Continue Readingby Brian Fung, CNN New York (CNN) — A looming deadline for airlines to retrofit their planes with updated technology could potentially disrupt some flights during one of the heaviest travel weekends of the year. On July 1, wireless carriers such as AT&T and Verizon are set to begin running their 5G cellular networks at
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — La decisión histórica de la Corte Suprema de prohibir que las universidades tengan en cuenta la raza como criterio específico para la admisión de estudiantes dificultará aún más que las escuelas consigan una población estudiantil diversa, afirman líderes de los derechos civiles y los defensores de la educación. El presidente Joe
Continue ReadingBy Jocelyn Serembus Click here for updates on this story PINELLAS COUNTY, Florida (WFTS) — The Pinellas County School Board voted unanimously on Tuesday to move forward with plans to join a national lawsuit against social media giants, taking steps to hold social media companies accountable. The list includes Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram,
Continue ReadingBy DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals hope to settle on the location for a new ballpark by the end of the summer, and owner John Sherman said Thursday that he envisions the club playing in a new stadium by the 2027 or 2028 season. The long-preferred
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Naomi Campbell has welcomed baby No. 2. The British supermodel wrote Thursday on Instagram that her son is a true gift from God. At 53, Campbell added: “It’s never too late to become a mother.” She didn’t offer further details. In 2021, the host of the reality competition series “The Face”
Continue ReadingBy MARK STEVENSON Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — What appears to have been a booby trap or car bomb has exploded in a cartel-dominated Mexican city, wounding several officers of Mexico’s National Guard who approached the vehicle to inspect it. The National Guard said Thursday that explosion occurred late Wednesday in the city of
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Todd Tichenor will be the home plate umpire and crew chief for the All-Star Game at Seattle’s T-Mobile Park on July 11. Tichenor, 46, will be working the All-Star Game for the second time after umpiring in left field for the 2014 game in Minneapolis. Tichenor umpired his first big league
Continue ReadingBy JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press CINCINNATI (AP) — Former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder has been sentenced to 20 years in prison, plus one year of probation, for his role in the largest corruption scandal in state history. The 64-year-old Republican is expected to appeal U.S. District Judge Timothy Black’s Thursday ruling. A jury
Continue ReadingCNN By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — A group of American fashion influencers and creators has received online backlash after they visited a model factory in China as part of a tour sponsored by Shein, an internet shopping giant, and posted glowing reviews. Shein – which is known for selling trendy clothing at
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