Seven jurors were empanelled by the second day of Donald Trump’s trial Tuesday, leaving only five slots plus several backups unfilled. It was faster than most had predicted for the historic and unusual criminal trial. 7 jurors appointed after grilling that weeds out dozens Seven jurors were empanelled by the …
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Alberta firefighters battle out-of-control wildfire after natural gas line rupture
A natural gas pipeline rupture Tuesday morning in west-central Alberta has sparked a wildfire. TC Energy says the affected section of the pipeline has been isolated and shut down A natural gas pipeline rupture Tuesday morning in west-central Alberta has sparked a wildfire. TC Energy activated its emergency response procedures …
Read More »‘Wangwang’ abuse must stop
You would think President Marcos Jr. is too preoccupied with foreign policy issues and frequent trips abroad that he has forgotten to keep his ears close to the ground and address issues that matter to ordinary Filipinos. But no, the Chief Executive does respond to street-level issues. Ample evidence is …
Read More »Uniform or costume? Athletes sound off on revealing U.S. women’s Olympic track kit
U.S. sportswear brand Nike later clarified that the high-cut bodysuit for women track and field athletes is just one of the options available those competing in this summer's Olympic Games, but the backlash has reignited longstanding criticisms of sexism in athletic uniforms. If high-cut Nike bodysuit truly benefitted performance 'men …
Read More »Marcos orders DOE to fix outages
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. 19 Luzon power plants still operating under capacity President Ferdinand Marcos ordered the Department of Energy (DOE) to closely monitor the country’s power supply following the forced outage of 19 power plants in Luzon. In a post on his X account on Tuesday evening, the President …
Read More »Comelec abused authority — SC
The Commission on Elections committed grave abuse of discretion when it disqualified Smartmatic even before it submitted any bid for the 2025 elections, the Supreme Court said. In an en banc decision penned by Associate Justice Jose Midas Marquez, the High Court ruled in favor of Smartmatic, but said its …
Read More »High court junks Quiboloy appeal to stop arrest order
Apollo Quiboloy The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday said it has required the Senate to comment on the petition filed by Kingdom of Jesus Christ leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy seeking to stop the Upper Chamber from implementing its warrant of arrest against him. In resolution, SC spokesperson Camille Ting said …
Read More »Are you renting with no plans to buy? Here’s what the federal budget has for you
The federal government tabled its annual budget on Tuesday with a promise to open the door to homeownership for millennial and Gen Z renters. You’ll have to read the fine print to find measures for young renters who can’t buy a home — or just don’t want to. Budget emphasizes …
Read More »Liberals pledge $9B in new money for Indigenous communities in 2024 budget
The Trudeau government is promising $9 billion in new cash for Indigenous communities over the next five years, a smaller spend than some past budgets but one the government says builds on past investments and maintains an upward trend. $5B in Indigenous loan guarantees for resource and energy projects also …
Read More »Niagara Falls is rich with Indigenous history — a legacy these Haudenosaunee people want recognized
Indigenous history is rooted in the Niagara Region on both sides of the border, a legacy that these Haudenosaunee people are making sure is recognized. Indigenous history is rooted in the Niagara Region on both sides of the border Unreserved50:56Unmapped: Niagara Falls This week we’re taking you to Niagara Falls …
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