By Michael Lee/CTVNews.ca Writer Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV Network) — A Canadian digital currency, effectively a virtual version of cash, could bring a number of benefits for the country – as well as potential issues that governments and citizens need to watch for – one expert says. The Bank
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Alejandra Ramos (CNN Español) — Los magistrados de la Corte de Constitucionalidad de Guatemala ordenaron que siga suspendida la candidatura a la presidencia de Carlos Pineda, por el partido Prosperidad Ciudadana, que lo deja fuera de la contienda. Pineda junto a un grupo de seguidores se concentró afuera de la Corte de Constitucionalidad. “Ganó la
Continue ReadingBy Noushin Ziafati/CTVNews.ca Writer Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV Network) — The planning of Canada Day festivities in a few major Canadian cities has sparked controversy — and one professor says it’s not surprising given the country’s complicated history. Matthew Hayday, a professor and chair in the department of history
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By JIM HOEHN Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames was placed on the seven-day concussion list Saturday after getting hit in the head by a foul ball in the dugout the previous night during Milwaukee’s game against the San Francisco Giants. Adames was taken to the hospital after being hit a
Continue ReadingBy Matias Grez (CNN) — Luton Town completed one of the most remarkable rises in English football history on Saturday, beating Coventry City on penalties in the Championship play-off final to secure a place in the Premier League next season. The game got off to a worrying start for Luton as talisman defender Tom Lockyer
Continue ReadingBy Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — The White House and House GOP negotiators are rushing to finalize a deal to raise the country’s debt limit. On Friday, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned the department will not have enough funds to pay all of the nation’s obligations in full and on time if a
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MoneyGeek analyzed data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Wide-ranging Online Data for Epidemiologic Research (CDC WONDER) to find which states have the highest drowning rates to help bring awareness to the importance of swimming safety there and across the country.
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Incredible Health compiled a list of notable nurses who responded in conflicts throughout history using various news and historical sources.
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In the event a recession does hit, Bankrate compiled a list of investments you may want to consider avoiding.
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By Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — A special, four-legged friend was among the thousands of graduates receiving a diploma at the commencement ceremony for New Jersey’s Seton Hall University. Justin, a 6-year-old service dog for graduating student Grace Mariani, wagged his tail as he walked across the stage at the Prudential Center in Newark
Continue ReadingBy James Felton, Hannah Mose Click here for updates on this story MID-MICHIGAN (WNEM) — The Michigan Attorney General claimed the former owner of the Edenville Dam knew that it could fail if water levels in Wixom Lake were too high back in 2010, claiming the owner put profits over people. “Just frustration,” said flood
Continue ReadingBy Miles Montgomery Click here for updates on this story DEKALB COUNTY, Georgia (WGCL) — UPDATED: Police are investigating after a hostage situation escalated to a shooting involving an officer early on Saturday morning. Around 3:30 a.m., police received a call about a resident being held against their will. Upon arrival, officers tried to negotiate
Continue ReadingBy Rob Polansky, Ayah Galal Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, Connecticut (WFSB) — A young bear found its way into a part of downtown Hartford on Friday afternoon. The bear was spotted on Albany Avenue around 1 p.m. Shortly afterward, it entered the backyard of a home on Chestnut Street. That is
Continue Reading DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Taylor Gindlesperge had three hits, Dani Hayes drove in two runs and Alana Vawter picked up her 20th win as ninth-seeded Stanford defeated eighth-seeded Duke 7-2 on Saturday for a sweep of the Durham Super Regional and the Cardinal’s third berth in the Women’s College World Series. The game was moved
Continue Reading By Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — A man from Corbin, Kentucky, ran into some bad luck after his car became critically low on gas but his misfortune was short-lived, thanks to a winning purchase at a gas station. Michael Schlemmer won a $1,000,000 Luck Kentucky Lottery scratch-off game from a ticket he bought May
Continue Reading By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — Your driver’s license is not the right place for a spicy selfie, according to Georgia officials. The Georgia Department of Drivers’ Services took to Facebook Tuesday to remind drivers to keep their clothes on while taking photos for a digital driver’s license or ID. “Please take pictures with your
Continue ReadingBy Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — As the buzz for the “Barbie” movie continues to grow, moviegoers will be surprised to learn that one of the earliest casting choices for the titular role of the iconic doll didn’t pan out. Margot Robbie, star and co-producer of the film, told Vogue in an interview published this
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By ACACIA CORONADO, JIM VERTUNO and JAKE BLEIBERG Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas’ GOP-led House of Representatives launched historic impeachment proceedings against Attorney General Ken Paxton on Saturday as the scandal-plagued Republican called on supporters to protest a vote that could lead to his ouster and Donald Trump came to his defense. The
Continue Reading By Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — The undated “burn after reading” letter from Brian Laundrie’s mother could provide what one legal analyst called the “proverbial smoking gun” in the civil case brought by Gabby Petito’s family against his parents. But the note, recovered from Laundrie’s backpack after his remains were found in October 2021, is
Continue Reading By NATACHA PISARENKO and DÉBORA REY Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Anastasia Domini and wife Anna are part of an increasing number of Russians from the LGBTQ+ community who have decided to leave their homeland to escape discrimination and settle in Argentina, where same-sex marriage has been legal for more than a decade.
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