Allison Hanes: Axing commuter train lines would be a monumental error

The dire effects on traffic, the climate and a possible “transit death spiral” wouldn’t justify the ARTM’s negligible savings. Exo service isn’t ideal, but for those who rely on commuter trains to get to work or school in the Montreal area, it is vital, Allison Hanes writes.Photo by John Mahoney /Montreal Gazette files There’s a … Read more

Huw Edwards pulls suitcase as he arrives at court to be sentenced

Huw Edwards was seen arriving at London’s Westminster Magistrates’ Court (Picture: Reuters/Mina Kim) Huw Edwards has arrived at court for sentencing after pleading guilty to three charges of making indecent images of children. The disgraced BBC presenter, 62, was seen pulling a suitcase as he entered Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday morning flanked by his legal … Read more

Shedeur Sanders refuses to shake rival QB’s hand after Colorado’s win over Colorado State

The Colorado-Colorado State college football rivalry is alive and well.  After the Buffaloes defeated the Rams, 28-9, on Saturday, Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders refused to shake the hand of his Colorado State counterpart Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi at the 50-yard line.  Instead, Sanders called Fowler-Nicolosi out for previous comments.  “You were talking s–t on Instagram,” Sanders could … Read more

Poison control centers report shocking 20% hike in calls for kids chugging energy drinks

Calls to the U.S. poison centers concerning children consuming energy drinks spiked to about 20% in 2023, according to newly released data from America’s Poison Centers. The steep increase in the volume of calls is even more shocking as the number has remained relatively steady in recent years. The America’s Poison Centers said that there … Read more

Trump says he’ll suspend green card applications amid coronavirus outbreak

President Trump, citing the economic impact of the coronavirus shutdown, on Tuesday ordered a 60-day ban on new immigrants seeking permanent status in the United States. The ban will cover people seeking green cards that provide permanent status, not temporary visitors. It would also not affect foreign agricultural laborers, Trump said. Although he cited the … Read more

Feinstein Tries to Craft a Censure to End Trial

The Senate is taking a break, rising from stiff brown chairs for a leg stretch, heading for bathrooms, raiding the gum machine. A welcome respite for a group mired in an unsavory task. A perfect opportunity for the lone figure in a forest-green suit who starts traversing the room, sidling up to a liberal here, … Read more

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