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Society · UA.NEWSPakistan’s PM orders detention of visa fraud suspect — Dawn
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Society · Global NewsPolice watchdog to investigate after alleged hit and run in Halifax
The force says police followed a pickup truck that did not have a licence plate after it fled a parking lot in Dartmouth at a high speed.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsCanada advises no travel to Riyadh airport after Houthi attacks
Ambassador Jean-Philippe Linteau says in a video posted on Sunday that anyone in Riyadh who encounters military debris should walk away and contact authorities.Read original ↗
Society · Nikkei AsiaInvestors bet on Japan, Australia rental housing as rates, home prices rise
TOKYO -- Young homebuyers in Japan face a stark choice: Purchase at high borrowing costs before prices rise further, or avoid the financial commitmentRead original ↗
Society · Global NewsFirst butterfly tagged in Winnipeg makes it to Mexico, expert says
Tracking the butterfly migration also allows researchers to identify what pathways they take so they can focus on conservation efforts in those areas.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsToronto food charity says 7 trucks vandalized over Thanksgiving weekend
Canada’s largest food rescue organization said it is “deeply disappointed and outraged” after a case of vandalism rendered seven of its trucks out of service.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsPassenger terminal at Riyadh airport is struck again, a day after 12 were killed
A projectile struck a passenger terminal at the international airport in Riyadh on Sunday, a day after a missile hit the same terminal and killed 12 people.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsPedestrian dead following early morning collision near Moncton, N.B.
Investigators said they believe a vehicle, which was travelling eastbound on Route 15 near Moncton, N.B. at the time, struck A pedestrian.Read original ↗
Society · Goal.comAC Milan Player Ratings vs Sassuolo: Modric magic off the bench not enough as Amorim's men stumble
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Society · ESPNSenne Lammens: Man United must get 'sour' taste of late Tottenham woe out of mouth
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Society · The GuardianRiyadh airport hit again after deadly Houthi missile attack, Saudi-led coalition says
Unidentified projectile strikes King Khalid airport as escalating attacks threaten to draw more countries into Yemen conflict Middle East crisis live – latest updates Analysis:…Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsHere’s how the U.K. manages to produce so much innovation in music
Why is the U.K. just an incubator of new styles and sounds in music? It's all about geography.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsCall of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens rely on a perfect Jacob Fowler to shutout the Detroit Red Wings
The Montreal Canadiens won 1-0 in a shootout behind six-shot perfection from Jacob Fowler. Brian Wilde breaks down the game and what's next for the team.Read original ↗
Society · NPRPope Leo XIV to undergo lung surgery this week
Pope Leo XIV said he would undergo surgery after doctors found a "localized nodule" in his lung.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsSaskatoon woman transforming discarded saris, giving new purpose
Satya Muktinutalapati works from her house in Saskatoon turning discarded saris into beautiful new clothes. She says she's saved up to 6 thousand garments from the landfill.Read original ↗
Society · Formula 1‘I don’t feel like it’s driveable’ – Hadjar assesses ‘very poor performance’ in Singapore Sprint Qualifying
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Society · Global NewsSask. man among 6 identified in air ambulance crash off Massachusetts coast
Thomas (Tommy) Henry Farquhar was serving as the first officer on an air ambulance that crashed with six people on board while travelling from Bermuda to Boston.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsSask. trans rights supporters rally across province against Bill 137
Those attending the rallies in Saskatoon and Regina say the law has created unsafe spaces for many youth since it was passed three years ago.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsEnvoy says France admires Carney’s U.S. stance
France's new ambassador to Canada says her country admires the Carney government's response to "extremely radical" American demands.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsWhat Albertans can expect when they go to vote
Advance voting locations are open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. On referendum day — Oct. 19 — just over 1,400 polling stations will open.Read original ↗
Society · NPRHurricane Simon nears Mexico with 155 mph winds and flooding fears
The eye of Hurricane Simon was just off the Pacific coast of Mexico early Sunday and was expected to move inland later in the day as an extremely powerful storm.Read original ↗
Society · NPRJustice Department investigates TV networks, citing possible anti-trust violations
The move escalates Trump's fight with the press amid court battle over barring CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House.Read original ↗
Society · NPRDon't be scared: Being afraid is outright fun, and maybe useful
Listeners of NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday may already know that host Ayesha Rascoe loves horror. But why do scream queens (and kings) like her like what's frightening?…Read original ↗
Society · Formula 1'We'll try find an answer to unlocking upgrades' – Antonelli
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Society · BBCVerstappen building major momentum as 'no-one very happy' at McLaren
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Society · NPRShe was a global star: Teen bikes 700 miles carrying injured dad. Where is she now?
Her epic ride — carrying her injured dad on her $20 hot pink bicycle — made headlines. Promises were made — financial help, training for a cycling career, even a movie deal.…Read original ↗
Society · NPRSweating the details: Sauna's potential health benefits draw scientists' interest
A group of international researchers is pushing to rigorously study the potential health benefits of sauna and other heat therapies.…Read original ↗
Society · NPRReshaped civil rights mission at Justice Department transforms its work, workforce
Harmeet Dhillon has pushed out hundreds of longtime attorneys, replaced many with inexperienced ideological allies, and used the division's enforcement powers to pursue the…Read original ↗
Society · NPRIt's taking longer to find a new job after losing one
People who lose their jobs in this economy are taking longer to find new work. Nearly four in ten people exhaust their unemployment benefits before they land a new job.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsSenators ‘attitude adjustment’ paying off
The Ottawa Senators have only played five games but there's already a different vibe to the group.Read original ↗
Society · Formula 1Verstappen beats Leclerc to pole position for the Singapore GP
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Society · MLB.comRamírez digs out pitch practically on the ground for stadium-shaking homer
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Society · NPRAttack on Riyadh airport killed 12 people and wounded over 300 more, Saudi authorities say
Saudi authorities say the latest attack on the international airport in the capital, Riyadh, has killed 12 people and injured over 300.…Read original ↗
Society · NPRChrista Pike discharged from the hospital and back in prison
Pike's attorneys say she is grateful for the care of first responders and her medical team.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsAlberta Premier Smith calls out federal interference in Edmonton housing rules
Smith said the province reversed zoning bylaw changes this week that Edmonton made in 2024 because Ottawa influenced the city's rules.Read original ↗
Society · NPRTrump weighs joining the fight against Houthis after Riyadh airport attack
The surge in attacks, including against other Saudi airports, military facilities and oil infrastructure, has come in the week since a Saudi-led coalition launched a major…Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsThe scaffolding will be removed from the facade of Notre-Dame Basilica in Montreal
While the restoration of the facade is complete, the basilica still has several years of work ahead of it.Read original ↗
Society · Global News2 dead after plane crash, fire near Fergus, Ont.
Two people are dead after a small plane crashed into a field and caught fire near Fergus, Ont., Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said.Read original ↗
Society · NPRThe Kennedy Center names new artistic director, amid concerns
The center's executive director has named an agent who has worked with ZZ Top and Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee as the head of programming for the arts institution.Read original ↗
Society · NPRAt least 2 deaths attributed to Isaias after hurricane bashes Florida and Alabama
Hurricane Isaias is blamed for at least two deaths, after the storm made landfall on the Florida coast and ran through Alabama.…Read original ↗
Society · Global News9 dead after shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania: police
Nine people were killed Friday in a shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania, Gov. Josh Shapiro said Saturday. Police said the suspected shooter was also dead.Read original ↗
Society · 365ScoresAlineación confirmada del Barcelona vs Getafe: Gabriel Jesús debuta como titular
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Society · Global NewsLotto Max jackpot set for $85M, largest prize in history of Canadian lotto
With no ticket matching all seven numbers on Friday night’s Lotto Max draw, players now have the chance to win $85 million, the largest jackpot in the history of Canadian lotto.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsPope Leo declares death penalty ‘inadmissible’ as his native US plans to livestream execution
In a post on X, the American pope quoted the revised Catholic teaching on capital punishment that the death penalty attacks the inherent dignity of a human beingRead original ↗
Society · ESPN SingaporeMichael Carrick: No timeline for Benjamin Sesko's Man United return
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Society · Formula 1McLaren drivers give verdict on crash in Singapore Sprint
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Society · Global NewsSuspect sought in early morning break-in, sexual assault: Toronto police
Through the investigation, police determined the victim was asleep in their residence when they were awoken by an unknown suspect.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsTommy Time taking over in Saskatchewan
Short yardage specialist and Roughriders quarterback Tommy Stevens has grown in popularity this season and currently leads the team in touchdowns with 15.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsFriendship Inn seeing increase in demand ahead of Thanksgiving Weekend
The Friendship Inn has seen an increase in numbers in the past few months, they say this Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner is expected to be their most attended.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsSimon strengthens into a Category 4 hurricane as it approaches Mexico’s coast
The National Hurricane Center in Miami said early Saturday Simon's maximum sustained winds increased to 145 mph (230 kph). A storm of that strength is considered a major hurricane.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsIsaias weakens but flash flooding threat persist as hundred of thousands grapple with power outages
Isaias weakened overnight and was no longer considered a hurricane but flash flooding threats and the potential for tornadoes persisted Saturday as the storm moved inland.Read original ↗
Society · NPROpinion: Can I keep the baseball I caught?
What would you do if you caught a baseball during the MLB playoffs? Give it to a kid nearby or keep it?…Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsUniversity of Alberta researchers find evidence raptor may have fed on apex predator
University of Alberta researchers say bite marks on an Albertosaurus found near Drumheller could be the first evidence of a small raptor feeding on a tyrannosaur.Read original ↗
Society · NPROngoing lawsuits allege GLP-1s can cause serious harm. But we don't know how often
Scant data about serious adverse effects makes it harder to answer scientific and legal questions about how often the drugs might cause serious harm like blindness or pancreatitis.Read original ↗
Society · Sky SportsSingapore GP: Kimi Antonelli casts further doubt over performance of Mercedes upgrades after disappointing Sprint Qualifying
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Society · Blaze MediaFlorida mom goes to pick up her 2 young children from their father to find his door ajar — and horrific sight inside
The mayor of Cocoa in Florida is asking for prayers and support for a mother in his community who suffered a horrific loss on Wednesday.…Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsLegal group seeks to force Quebec MNAs to swear oath to King
Lawyers seeking to temporarily suspend the Quebec law are facing a tight timeline, with the national assembly's 44th legislature slated to begin Nov. 17.Read original ↗
Society · NPRThe Met puts a modern artist front and center (and there's some Jackson Pollock, too)
In a blockbuster show, The Metropolitan Museum of Art places the work of two major 20th century artists side by side: the married couple Lee Krasner and Jackson Pollock.Read original ↗
Society · NPRAfter losing ground with Latino voters, Democrats are turning to influencers for help
Democrats are hoping to win back Latino voters who have soured on both parties. They hope Latino content creators will bridge the gap.Read original ↗
Society · NPR16 cozy activities to add to your fall bucket list
Carve a pumpkin? You can do better than that. Fun and unusual ways to celebrate the season, from writing a gratitude letter to making an ancestral altar.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsLions clinch playoff spot with win over Redblacks
Clinching a playoff spot seemed a distant dream for the B.C. Lions early this season.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsWinnipeg Jets suffer first regulation loss of season, falling 5-1 to Anaheim
Kyle Connor scored his sixth of the season but it came after Anaheim opened up a 3-0 lead and was not enough to spark a big comeback.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsElks score fourth-quarter TDs to down Ticats 27-12
Cody Fajardo and the Edmonton Elks are bringing playoff football back to Commonwealth Stadium.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsWhat’s next for Edmonton infill housing after province orders rule reversal?
Tensions have ramped up between Edmonton and Alberta government, after the province ordered the city to roll back zoning rules allowing higher-density infill housing.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsBaby Jose returns to Alberta nearly 30 years after life-saving surgery
In the late 1990s, Inclusion Alberta helped a baby named Jose Robles get from Panama to Edmonton for life-saving heart surgery and now, the family has returned to say thank you.Read original ↗
Society · The Free PressAnne Carson and the Beauty of the Unsaid
Anne Carson, who won the Nobel Prize in Literature on Thursday, understands that sometimes the most powerful thing a poet can say is nothing at all, writes Spencer Klavan.Read original ↗
Society · The Free PressTwo Drinks with . . . the Gay Christian Who’s Running ‘Playboy’
Phillip Pacardi edits a magazine famous for naked women, is publishing a book called 'Is Jesus Kinda Hot?,’ and enjoyed Vesper Martinis in Midtown with River Page.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsAnother Marineland whale dies at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago
It's the sixth animal from the closed Niagara Falls, Ont., theme park to die after a massive relocation of whales and dolphins over the summer.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsBayside Lounge to close after 47 years as costs rise in Vancouver
The Bayside Lounge has been a West End staple, supporting local musicians and artists and welcoming visitors from around the world.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsJudge rejects NDP court challenge on Alberta’s ‘temporary’ voter list changes
The Court of King's Bench judge said the province was acting within its authority, particularly in 'preventing unauthorized use and disclosure of personal information of electors.'Read original ↗
Society · NPRKalshi taps former FBI agent to fight against money laundering
The prediction market company says it wants to prevent its platform from being abused by criminals.…Read original ↗
Society · The Free PressWhy ‘The Social Reckoning’ Fails
In ’The Social Reckoning,’ the characters rage about the ‘velocity, the size of distribution, and the anonymity’ of the algorithm, writes Suzy Weiss.…Read original ↗
Society · Global News7 Alberta referendum signs vandalized in Fort McMurray
More than half of the signs encouraging Albertans to vote to have a second, binding referendum to leave Canada were vandalized in Fort McMurray over the past week.Read original ↗
Society · NPRTrump says U.S. to get diesel from Russia, relaxing pressure on Moscow to ease prices before midterms
Trump says the U.S. will obtain diesel from Russia, relaxing years of U.S. pressure on Moscow, to combat prices before midterms.…Read original ↗
Society · The Free PressElisha Wiesel: The Death of the Nobel Peace Prize
My father, Elie Wiesel, received the Nobel Peace Prize for ensuring the Holocaust wouldn’t be forgotten.…Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsOntario’s top court paves way to reopen challenge of Hamilton’s anti-encampment law
The Ontario Court of Appeal left the constitutionality of the bylaw and the city’s enforcement practices for a new trial judge to decide.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsSIU clears Toronto police officer who shot suspected killer of Const. Marc Pinizzotto
Ontario’s police watchdog says Toronto police had “no alternative” but to shoot a man accused of killing Const. Marc Pinizzotto during a raid at a North York apartment.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsInternational child sex abuse investigation prompts charges for Winnipeg man
A 50-year-old man is facing numerous charges for allegedly accessing, importing and distributing child sexual abuse and exploitation material, according to the Winnipeg police.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsPoilievre to campaign for Canadian unity in Alberta next week ahead of referendum
Pierre Poilievre is scheduled to deliver his speech during the Canada Strong and Free Network conference in Calgary on Oct. 16, followed by an address from Premier Danielle Smith.Read original ↗
Society · Blaze MediaTexas mother accused of stabbing her 2 young children, husband was going through postpartum depression, husband says: Affidavit
The husband of a Texas mother accused of stabbing her young children — ages 3 years and 10 months — and him early Tuesday morning told police she was going through postpartum…Read original ↗
Society · The Free PressThe Great Feminization Comes to Cornell
A male prosecutor declined to bring charges, citing the accuser’s statement. New York’s governor replaced him with a woman saying, ‘Two women perhaps are looking at this…Read original ↗
Society · The Free PressElon Musk’s Enemies Make His Best Case
Alex Gibney’s new four-hour documentary is so determined to expose the billionaire’s failings that it inadvertently showcases the achievements that made him a titan, writes Liel…Read original ↗
Society · The Free PressIntroducing: The Free Press, For You
The Free Press For You feed is built around you, and it lives only in the app.Read original ↗
Society · NPRThe U.S. last held a public execution in the 1930s. The Pentagon wants to change that
The Pentagon says it will livestream the firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan at Fort Hood, the site of his 2009 mass shooting. That would be the first public execution in the U.…Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsFake threat call to Halifax high school came from outside Canada: Police
In an update Friday, police said they had determined the call originated outside of Canada and were working with Florida law enforcement.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsMan arrested at Miami airport after allegedly smuggling birds in underwear
Officers performed a pat-down on the man and discovered six plastic tubes that were sewn into his underwear with live birds inside.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsWinnipeg Jets fan tracks Hellebuyck’s lost salary with ‘funny, informative’ site
A new website is tracking exactly how much money Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has lost since the season opened without him in net.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsWoman arrested in connection with killing of 73-year-old in Winnipeg: police
A woman was arrested Wednesday and is facing a second-degree murder charge in connection to the killing of a 73-year-old woman, Winnipeg police said.Read original ↗
Society · NPRDid Russia play by the rules in reporting lab worker's death?
A global treaty signed by 197 countries — including Russia — requires reporting any death that could be a sign of an outbreak to come.Read original ↗
Society · Sky NewsFlydubai co-pilot planned to crash aircraft into Ben Gurion airport, UAE says
The UAE attorney general has said the alleged hijacker of a flydubai plane planned to crash into Israel's Ben Gurion airport.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsFamily of Quebec teen shot dead by police to learn name of officers involved
Quebec Superior Court approved a deal that will see more information turned over to Nooran Rezayi's family and a handful of others, under the condition that it remain confidential.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsPolice investigate small plane crash in field near Fergus, Ont.
Police say emergency crews responded at 10:15 a.m. to the crash near the intersection of Beatty Line and Wellington Road 17, north of Guelph.Read original ↗
Society · NPRHow the oil industry is preparing for Hurricane Isaias
Hurricane Isaias is this season's first Atlantic hurricane, and is on a path to hit the northern Gulf Coast. How is the oil industry preparing?Read original ↗
Society · Global News14-year-old among teens arrested for jewelry store robbery: Montreal police
Two teens are facing charges after crashing into a vehicle while fleeing from the scene of an armed robbery in Place Versailles, Montreal police say.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsMissing man, 86, dies after being hit by vehicle: Regina police
A man who died after being hit by a vehicle has been identified as Qili Dong, an 86-year-old who was reported missing to Regina police.Read original ↗
Society · The Free PressWhy Millennials Ruin Everything. Plus. . .
In today’s Front Page: What happened to millennials? Maya Sulkin gets the scoop on ‘The New York Times’. Joe Nocera talks to Garry Kasparov.…Read original ↗
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