A deadly crash has shaken people in the small southwestern Manitoba community the victims called home. Here's what we know so far about the deadly collision — and what could happen next. Investigation into crash near Carberry — and answers — could take months, RCMP say They'd left earlier that …
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Calgary man faces 4 terrorism-related charges after federal policing investigation
RCMP say a Calgary man is facing four terrorism-related charges following a national investigation. RCMP say 20-year-old city resident remains in police custody RCMP say a Calgary man is facing four terrorism-related charges following a national investigation. In a release issued late Friday afternoon, authorities announced the RCMP Federal Policing …
Read More »A rock slide threatened to crush this Swiss village. It missed by a just few metres
The residents of Brienz, Switzerland, breathed a sigh of relief this week as a massive rock slide they feared would destroy their village missed it by just a few metres. 'We were all very, very happy,' says municipal spokesperson The residents of Brienz, Switzerland, breathed a sigh of relief this …
Read More »Daniel Ellsberg, who leaked Pentagon Papers exposing Vietnam War secrets, dead at 92
Daniel Ellsberg, the history-making whistleblower who, by leaking the Pentagon Papers, revealed longtime government doubts and deceit about the Vietnam War and inspired acts of retaliation by then President Richard Nixon that helped lead to his resignation, has died of pancreatic cancer. Whistleblower leaked U.S. government's assessment on war to …
Read More »Phosphates discovered on moon of Saturn suggests the possibility of life
Phosphorus, in the form of phosphates, is generally considered the ultimate limiting nutrient in Earth oceans that's necessary for life The Cassini spacecraft discovered phosphates in Enceladus at least 100 times more concentrated than on Earth Another piece of evidence suggests life may be thriving beneath the icy surface of …
Read More »Don’t buy, use glow-in-the-dark ‘lato-lato’—FDA
The Food and Drug Administration has warned the public against buying and using “unnotified” lato-lato or clacker toys, particularly the one with lights and the glow-in-the-dark varieties, as these can contain harmful materials. “Potential hazards may come from ingredients that are not allowed to be part of a toy and …
Read More »Fatherhood in the age of digital technology
What does being a father mean? Society perceives a father’s role into three parts: the protector, the provider, and the disciplinarian. But as the world entered the modern age where technology and new ideas reign, the image of a father changed. Today, we see fathers who embrace their emotions and …
Read More »Scents to suit dad on Father’s Day
Fragrance is always a great gift for Father’s Day, but these days, generic cologne just doesn’t cut it. Here we’ve rounded up the best gents’ scents so you can find one to suit your dad’s personality. For the high-net-worth dad If your dad is a more mature gent who’s reached …
Read More »Manila to stage first fashion show
THE city government of Manila announced on Friday its first-ever fashion show dubbed “Rampa Manila” on June 20. Renowned fashion icons Albert Andrada, Michael Leyva, Marlon Tuazon, Puey Quinones and Jo Rubio will be showcasing their modern Filipiniana collections. Rampa Manila Media Conference at the Bulwagang Eulogio Rodriguez. Photo screengrab …
Read More »Drag and science unite as LGBTQ researchers bring their work to the stage — for inclusion
Science is a Drag is a performance meant to challenge stereotypes about who belongs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, where scientists present their work in a novel way and perform in drag. At Science is a Drag, researchers share their work and then perform in drag In front of …
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