U.S. to pay Larry Nassar abuse survivors $138M to settle lawsuits against FBI
When combined with other settlements, US$1 billion now has been set aside by various organizations to compensate hundreds of women.
U.S. News
Apr 23
Ex-FBI informant’s false Biden allegations came from Russian sources: prosecutors
Prosecutors revealed the alleged contact with officials affiliated with Russian intelligence as they urged a judge to keep Alexander Smirnov behind bars while he awaits trial.
U.S. News
Feb 20
FBI informant charged with falsely accusing Bidens of corrupt business dealings
Prosecutors said Alexander Smirnov falsely told FBI agents in June 2020 that executives associated with the Ukrainian energy company Burisma gave money to Hunter and Joe Biden.
U.S. News
Feb 15
Alex Murdaugh gets another 40 years in prison for financial crimes
The judge sentenced Alex Murdaugh to a harsher punishment than suggested because Murdaugh stole from “the most needy, vulnerable people.”
U.S. News
Apr 1
Thieves steal over $40 million from L.A. cash vault, vanish without a trace
Authorities are unsure how exactly the burglars got away with the cash without detection, or even setting off any security alarms in the building.
Trending
Apr 4
Paris skies closed for business during Olympics opening ceremony
Augustin de Romanet, chairman of Aéroports de Paris, said airlines are being warned in advance about the closure and told they will have to fly around the restricted airspace.
Sports
Apr 24
Ford government wins battle to keep health-care staffing shortage figures secret
Ontario's privacy watchdog has sided with the Ford government, finding that releasing estimates of the health-care staffing crisis could harm the province's economic outlook.
Health
Apr 24
Is flying safe? What to know amid all the news of plane problems
It has been 15 years since the last fatal crash of a U.S. airliner, but you would never know that by reading about a torrent of flight problems in the last three months.
Canada
Mar 23
What are midges and why are they swarming Toronto’s lakeside region
Many who live by the lake or frequent the boardwalk in Toronto see hundreds of the tiny little flies flying around. But what are they, and how long are they around for?
Environment
Apr 18
Is it safe to fly during a solar eclipse? How airlines are preparing
Canadian airlines say travellers won't see their flight times affected by Monday's total solar eclipse, though passengers should protect their eyes during the astronomical event.
Canada
Apr 4
Angelina Jolie says Brad Pitt’s abuse began ‘well before’ 2016 flight
Angelina Jolie claimed in a legal filing that Brad Pitt physically abused her before the now-infamous 2016 plane incident that occurred days before she filed for divorce.
Entertainment
Apr 5
B.C. man admits he was reaching for fried chicken prior to crashing his car
A driver in Rossland, B.C., crashed into a concrete barrier while reaching for a piece of chicken, local RCMP said, adding that distracted driving is a major cause of accidents.
Canada
Apr 13
3-year-old Elijah Vue still missing: Man pleads not guilty to child neglect
Jesse Vang, the boyfriend of Elijah Vue's mother, reported the 3-year-old missing in February, while the boy was in his care.
Crime
Apr 18
Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years for FTX fraud worth over US$8B
Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison by a judge on Thursday for stealing US$8 billion from customers of the now-bankrupt FTX cryptocurrency exchange he founded.
U.S. News
Mar 28
Trudeau tight-lipped on potential U.S. TikTok ban as key bill passes
The United States Senate passed legislation Tuesday that would force TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban.
Canada
Apr 24
Sci-fi to cli-fi: How climate fiction is driving change
We've all heard of science fiction, but what about climate fiction? Cli-fi for young adults, in particular, is some of the most ambitious and exciting fiction that's out there.
Environment
Mar 27
Poilievre says ahead of carbon price hike: ‘Eby’s constituents can’t even afford baloney’
B.C. Premier David Eby called Poilievre's plea to halt the upcoming federal carbon price increase a "baloney factory" campaign tactic. It didn't please the Conservative leader.
Politics
Mar 17
Tactical helicopter fly past in Edmonton marks 100th anniversary of Royal Canadian Air Force
Monday marks 100 years of service for the Royal Canadian Air Force and the occasion was celebrated in Edmonton with a special fly past.
Canada
Apr 1
WestJet announces service to Calgary from Fredericton starting June 20
People in Fredericton will be able to fly directly to Calgary starting June 20. WestJet announced it's returning to Fredericton after leaving in 2022.
Canada
Apr 9
‘There is much more to do’: B.C. marks eight years of toxic-drug health emergency
Eight years after B.C. declared a public health emergency, Premier David Eby says the toxic drug crisis has had a "catastrophic impact" on communities.
Health
Apr 14