Say cheese: U.S. airports plan to scan your face at security, bag check and boarding
If you’re travelling by plane in the United States any time soon, you may come across facial recognition technology to check in, drop off a bag, go through security and board your flight. Continue reading
ISIS took 700 hostages, including U.S. citizens, in Syria: Putin
Several U.S. and European citizens were taken hostage by the Islamic State in Syria earlier this week, according to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Continue reading
Canada legalized weed. Does that mean other countries will follow suit?
As Canadians flock to stores and online sellers to buy legal weed, many other countries across the world are keeping a close eye on the nation, wondering how the pot business will play out. Continue reading
5 warnings from U.S. border agents after weed legalization
In the wake of marijuana legalization in Canada, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection have a main message for people crossing into the country: don’t bring any pot into the U.S. Continue reading
Weed is legal in Canada — but a majority of pot users still want to keep it ‘hush hush’: Ipsos poll
Recreational marijuana is officially legal across the country. But despite it being allowed, half of Canadian pot users still would not tell people they get high. Continue reading
Timeline of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s disappearance
Jamal Khashoggi, 59, vanished after entering the Saudi consulate in Turkey to get marriage documents earlier this month, sparking international outrage over his disappearance. Continue reading
Slavery is still a legal punishment in Colorado — and voters may have a chance to abolish it
Colorado voters are heading to the polls next month to decide whether to remove or keep slavery in the state’s constitution. Continue reading
Young Canadian drivers at increased risk of car crash, even hours after getting high
In the wake of Canada’s looming pot legalization on Wednesday, a new study says young drivers are at increased risk of a car crash five hours after getting high. Continue reading
Trump sends Pompeo for meeting on missing journalist after speaking to Saudi king
U.S. President Donald Trump said he spoke with Saudi Arabia’s king about missing journalist Jamal Khashoggi who has denied “any knowledge of whatever happened” to him. Continue reading
Canada still selling armoured vehicles to Saudis despite ‘concern’ of missing journalist: Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada will still sell armoured vehicles to Saudi Arabia, despite reports of a journalist being killed at the Saudi consulate in Turkey’s capital. Continue reading
India may use Calvin Klein cologne to lure a man-eating tiger — here’s why
Wildlife officials in India are desperately trying to catch a tiger that is thought to have killed more than a dozen people — and may use a popular cologne to help stop the bloodshed. Continue reading
Melania Trump: ‘I’m the most bullied person in the world’
First lady Melania Trump says she is one of “the most bullied’ people in the world, which is the reason she created her anti-bullying campaign. Continue reading
Astronauts aboard ISS stuck in space ‘indefinitely’ after Russian rocket failure: Chris Hadfield
Three astronauts living on the International Space Station (ISS) were set to welcome two new crew members Thursday, but the Russian Soyuz spacecraft heading there had to make an emergency landing just minutes after takeoff. Continue reading
Petition to ban conversion therapy across Canada gains steam, survivor says it’s ‘long overdue’
An online petition is calling on the Trudeau government to implement a nation-wide ban on conversion therapy. Continue reading
ALS drug approved by Health Canada could slow down progression of fatal disease
Health Canada has approved a drug to help patients living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a debilitating disease that causes death within a few years of diagnoses. Continue reading
