WASHINGTON — President Biden said “this is a very good afternoon” Thursday as he appeared at the White House with the families of three Americans and one green-card holder who were released in a prisoner swap with Russia. The swap included US citizens Paul Whelan, Evan Gershkovich and Alsu Kurmasheva and permanent resident Vladimir Kara-Murza. … Read more
Defense lawyers have requested Mohammed and his accomplices receive life sentences in exchange for the guilty pleas, according to letters from the federal government Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged 9/11 mastermind, is seen shortly after his capture during a raid in Pakistan on March 1, 2003. He has agreed to plead guilty, The Defense Department … Read more
Craig Shakespeare worked at several English football clubs (Picture: Getty) Former Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare has died at the age of 60, his family has announced. Shakespeare, who also worked for West Brom, Hull, Everton, Watford, Aston Villa and Norwich, was Claudio Ranieri’s assistant when Leicester won the Premier League at odds of 5000-1. … Read more
U.S. teammates Simone Biles, left, and Suni Lee hold up an American flag and wave after Biles won gold and Lee won bronze in the gymnastics individual all-around competition Thursday at the Paris Olympics. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times) 1 PARIS — Simone Biles walked off the floor with both arms extended over her head extending … Read more
They’re shining almost as bright as he medals. Olympians Suni Lee and Simone Biles looked like stars in bedazzled leotards featuring thousands of Swarovski crystals at the 2024 Olympics Women’s All-Around Final. The USA gymnasts took the mat wearing the USA Elegance Leotard custom-made by GK Elite as they competed against the world’s top … Read more
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. said about 20 of its remaining planned 2024 natural gas wells will be drilled this year, but the company will curtail production from them until prices improve. An aerial view of Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL) oilsands mining operation near Fort McKay, Alta.Photo by Ryan Jackson /Postmedia file Canada’s largest oil … Read more
Iga Swiatek was overcome with emotions after a surprising loss to China’s Qinwen Zheng in the Paris Olympics semifinals Thursday. The 23-year-old Polish pro, who is the No, 1-ranked woman in the world, walked off during a post-match interview when she seemingly couldn’t stop crying. Swiatek — who was beat by the No. 7-ranked Zheng in … Read more
A new report from XPOZ found that anti-Israel protests at McGill University were boosted by a social media influence campaign with potential ties to Iran “Since Hamas’s October 7 attack on Israel, McGill and its students have been the target of a coordinated, inauthentic and foreign narrative attack,” XPOZ wrote in a report. The McGill encampment … Read more
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer rolled out legislation Thursday aimed at effectively nixing the Supreme Court’s landmark decision last month that granted presidents absolute immunity for official acts. Titled the “No Kings Act,” Schumer’s bill declares that presidents and vice presidents do not enjoy immunity if they infringe upon federal criminal law. “This bill would … Read more
Saskatoon property developers will no longer be forced to build a set number of parking stalls for most projects. Saskatoon city council seen at its regular business meeting on July 31, 2024. Council at its Wednesday night public hearing voted unanimously to remove minimum parking requirements from new developments.Photo by Heywood Yu /Saskatoon StarPhoenix Property … Read more
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