Chicago-born teens among those who died in New Zealand volcano eruption
Two teen boys originally from Chicago were confirmed to be among the eight victims who died from Monday’s devastating volcanic eruption in New Zealand, school officials said. Matthew and Berend…
Hilarious moment dog becomes confused by his 'cone of shame'
Hilarious moment Burfee the dog becomes confused by his ‘cone of shame’ and thinks he is stuck to a wall Burfee the Samoyed refuses to move after getting his cone…
Volcano tourism in the spotlight after New Zealand
The deadly eruption of a New Zealand volcano has drawn a spotlight on how active volcanoes draw crowds of tourism each year. With so many active volcanoes on the planet,…
Man on mobility scooter falls 30 feet down Canada Line elevator shaft
Technical Safety BC and Metro Vancouver Transit Police are investigating how a middle-aged man on a mobility scooter managed to fall down an elevator shaft at a Canada Line station…
UN says unable to verify Iranian weapons used in Saudi oil attack
Yemen’s Houthi rebels had claimed responsibility for Aramco oil facilities attack, while Iran denied any involvement. The United Nations is “unable to independently corroborate” that missiles and drones used in…
Almost half of all Peel Region homicides to date in 2019 were domestic-related
As Peel Regional Police continue to investigate the alleged murder of 27-year-old Sharanjeet Kaur, officers also confirmed that almost half of the homicides in their jurisdiction were domestic-related. It’s a…
Jersey City shooting: Leah Mindel Ferencz and Moshe Deutsch identified as victims
Three of the victims in the wild Jersey City shootout were identified Wednesday as a grocery store owner and customer — both Brooklyn natives — as well as a shop…
Greta Thunberg wins Time Magazine person of the year 2019 for climate change activism
GRETA Thunberg has been named Time magazine's youngest ever person of the year. The teen climate activist, 16, has become a global icon for leading protests by schoolchildren. In recent…
Lotto winner treats himself to a second-hand car after scooping £105m
Lotto winner, 42, treats himself to a second-hand car after scooping £105m EuroMillions jackpot as he brands flashy motors a ‘waste of money’ Steve Thomson from Selsey says that the…
Over 300 Saudi military aviation students grounded in U.S. after…
Over 300 Saudi military aviation students are grounded in the US in a ‘safety stand-down’ after the Florida Navy base shooting, as Defense Secretary instructs review of security and screenings…