Canada claimed bronze at the FIBA women’s 3×3 basketball World Cup with a 21-9 win over Poland on Sunday in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Team veteran Paige Crozon of Humboldt, Sask., led Canada with 13 points and five rebounds at Sükhbaatar Square. Hamilton’s Saicha Grant-Allen added five points and five rebounds for the sixth-seeded Canadians. Cassandra Brown of Vernon, B.C., and Kacie Bosch … Read more
A T-shirt worn by Beyoncé during a Juneteenth performance on her “Cowboy Carter” tour has sparked a discussion over how Americans frame their history and caused a wave of criticism for the Houston-born superstar. The T-shirt worn during a concert in Paris featured images of the Buffalo Soldiers, who belonged to Black U.S. Army units … Read more
A mining machine is seen at the Bayan Obo mine containing rare earth minerals, in Inner Mongolia, China. China Stringer Network | Reuters In April 2025, China imposed new export controls on seven rare earth elements and the permanent magnets derived from them — materials that form the foundation of modern life and modern warfare. … Read more
Two women have been injured after an explosion and a fire at three buildings in a Philadelphia neighborhood early Sunday morning, according to the city’s fire department. The Philadelphia Fire Department responded to the scene at 1900 West Bristol Street at around 4:50 a.m. following a report of an explosion, per the fire department. Three … Read more
For twin sisters Ellie and Lulu Gribbin, their lives would never be the same again after they were set upon by a bloodthirsty shark What should have been a fun mother-daughter trip descended into horror following a savage shark attack. Twin sisters Ellie and Lulu Gribbin, from Mountain Brook, Alabama, had been enjoying themselves at … Read more
The days of baronets and baronetesses would seem a thing of the distant past, far removed from Nova Scotia. But one man in Edinburgh, Scotland, holds the title of the 11th Baronet of Nova Scotia, and he’s not alone. Sir Crispin Agnew, 81, is one of at least 100 people who still hold the title, originally created … Read more
Many of us already know the components of a healthy relationship — things like strong communication, total honesty, and unwavering commitment. But most people don’t actually know what these qualities look like in practice. As a result, couples may find themselves in a miserable situation. Even worse, they don’t recognize it due to unhealthy habits … Read more
The boys of summer have captivated baseball fans for generations with sweet swings, savory hot dogs and a welcome escape during the sweltering months. But what if, for a few weeks of the year in a handful of ballparks across the country, they became the boys under the black lights? Cosmic Baseball offers an electric … Read more
Tens of thousands of Hindu devotees gathered in the Indian coastal town of Puri for the grand Rath Yatra festival – where 15 people had to be rushed to hospital after being crushed in a crowd surge The huge festival draws tens of thousands of devotees each year (Image: AP) Three people were killed and … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday pleaded for progress in ceasefire talks in the war in Gaza, calling for a deal that would halt the fighting in the 20-month-long conflict as Israel and Hamas appeared to be inching closer to an agreement. A top adviser to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Cabinet Minister Ron Dermer, was … Read more