International

• France records around 1,000 additional deaths amid extreme heat wave leading to European records

  France saw around 1,000 additional deaths last week at the height of its record-smashing heat wave, the country's public health agency said Sunday.

  Environment

  Jun 28
  
• Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it’s a bad idea

  WASHINGTON (AP) — You've likely heard it since childhood: Don't scratch that bug bite or rash, you'll make it worse. But why would something that feels so good be bad?

  Health

  Jun 27
  
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• Thousands of Vespas swarm Rome’s historic centre to mark iconic scooter’s 80th anniversary

  ROME (AP) — More than 10,000 Vespas putt-putt-putted around the Colosseum and past the Roman Forum on Saturday, marking the 80th anniversary of the iconic scooter.

  Lifestyle

  Jun 27
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• Iranian drones attack Bahrain and a ship is struck in the strait after US airstrikes on Iran

  Iran launched a drone assault targeting Bahrain while a ship in the Strait of Hormuz separately came under attack Saturday in response to overnight airstrikes by the United States.

  Jun 27
• Communities mark Indigenous Peoples’ Day

  Events are being held across the country to mark the 30th National Indigenous Peoples' Day — meant to honour the culture and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people.

  Entertainment

  Jun 21
• Hurricanes fans jam into downtown Raleigh for team’s Stanley Cup parade, celebration

  RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes brought their Stanley Cup celebration to downtown Raleigh on Saturday, with thousands of fans arriving hours early.

  Sports

  Jun 20
• Trump orders Iran blockade as peace talks falter

  The United States and Iran ended face-to-face talks on Sunday without an agreement, leaving a fragile two-week ceasefire in doubt.

  World

  Apr 12
• Trump says he’ll charge 8 European countries a 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland

  Trump says the U.S. will impose a 10% tariff on goods from eight European countries after they opposed American control of Greenland, escalating tensions with key allies.digi

  Economy

  Jan 17
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• Calisthenics are making a comeback. Is body weight enough to get a good workout?

  You won't find dumbbells or weight machines in the gym Sean Keogh runs. At Calisthenics Club Houston, it's all about training with body weight.

  Health

  Nov 10, 2025
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• States face uncertainty as Trump administration tries to reverse SNAP food payments

  States administering a federal food aid program serving about 42 million Americans faced uncertainty Monday over whether they can — and should — provide full monthly benefits during an ongoing legal battle involving the U.S. government shutdown.

  Health

  Nov 10, 2025