With Aquaman sequel’s release, one DC movie era ends and another begins
December 21, 2023
"Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" opens this weekend, and it's expected to gross less than its surprise-hit predecessor.
International
Tesla hiring Nordic policy expert as ‘WWE-like standoff’ with unions intensifies
December 21, 2023
Tesla is hiring a Nordic public policy expert as the U.S. electric vehicle giant's bitter dispute with labor unions across the region shows no sign of reaching a resolution.
Is the U.S. in a ‘silent depression?’ Economists weigh in on the viral TikTok theory
December 20, 2023
TikTok’s viral “silent depression” trend aims to explain why Americans feel bad about their own financial standing, even when the country is in good shape.
Barely a drop of safe water to drink in Gaza, UN aid agency warns
December 20, 2023
As the UN Security Council was slated to meet for a third consecutive day on Wednesday in a new push for consensus to pause the fighting in Gaza, the head of the UN Children’s Fund UNICEF warned that without safe water, “many more children” will soon d...
COVID-19: WHO designates JN.1 ‘variant of interest’ amid sharp rise in global spread
December 20, 2023
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) has said it is continuously monitoring the global spread of JN.1, a COVID-19 variant of interest, adding that current vaccines continue to offer protection against severe disease and death from this and other vari...
INTERVIEW: Destruction, displacement, and grief. Senior UNRWA official reflects on ‘unprecedented’ conflict in Gaza
December 20, 2023
The scale of the conflict in Gaza is having an “unprecedented” effect on UNRWA, with staff operating under fierce bombardments, whilst grieving for colleagues killed in the fighting. Juliette Touma, Director of Communications at UNRWA, tells UN News th...
UN’s Grandi welcomes EU deal overhauling regional migration system
December 20, 2023
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees on Wednesday welcomed a key deal by members of the European Union (EU) to overhaul their joint migration system which promises a fresh and unified approach to deal with asylum claims.
Afghanistan: Taliban’s return to ‘international norms’ is non-negotiable says UN mission chief
December 20, 2023
Lack of progress in resolving human rights issues is a key factor behind the current impasse between Afghanistan and the international community, the UN Special Representative for the country said on Wednesday in a briefing to the Security Council in N...
World News in Brief: WFP forced to halt some food aid in Sudan, DR Congo elections, peacekeeping chief visits CAR
December 20, 2023
The World Food Programme (WFP) announced on Wednesday that it has temporarily suspended assistance in some parts of Al Jazirah State in Sudan as conflict has spread south and east of the capital, Khartoum.
INTERVIEW: Ukrainian children express ‘innocent hope for peace’
December 20, 2023
The ‘innocent hope for peace’ demonstrated by Ukrainian children and the determination of all citizens there to look to the future, is helping the country survive into a second winter of Russia’s full-blown invasion, according to the senior UNICEF repr...
He Stole Hundreds of iPhones and Looted People’s Life Savings. He Told Us How.
December 20, 2023
A convicted iPhone thief explains how a vulnerability in Apple’s software got him fast cash—and then a stint in a high-security prison.
How to plan a home renovation from picking an architect to managing the build
December 20, 2023
It's worth carefully planning the design and build to manage the risks involved, according to specialists who spoke to CNBC.
Toyota’s Daihatsu to halt all vehicle shipments as safety scandal widens
December 20, 2023
The latest revelations suggest that the scope of the scandal is now far greater and could potentially tarnish the automakers' reputation for quality and safety.
A Phone That Lasts a Decade? Sounds Too Good to Be True
December 20, 2023
The latest release from Fairphone promises software updates through 2031 and features modular components you can replace yourself, so you needn’t buy an entire phone if something breaks. We put it to the test.
Comcast Breach Compromises 36 Million Accounts
December 20, 2023
Hackers took advantage of a vulnerability in Citrix cloud-computing software and accessed names and Social-Security details, among others.
Google to Pay $700 Million in Play Store Settlement
December 19, 2023
The agreement with a coalition of states resolves antitrust litigation related to the app store.
Security Council continues negotiations on Gaza resolution calling for ‘urgent suspension of hostilities’
December 19, 2023
Tuesday marked another intense day of diplomacy in the Security Council in New York, where negotiations continued to try and reach consensus on further unified action in response to the crisis in Gaza, more than ten weeks after terror attacks by Hamas ...
Ukraine: Türk calls on Russia to silence the guns in appeal for ‘a just peace’
December 19, 2023
The UN Human Rights Council in Geneva was briefed by High Commissioner Volker Türk on Tuesday who described “a litany of continuous suffering” in Ukraine in the wake of Russia’s continuing invasion.
DPR Korea urged to ‘embrace diplomacy’ after latest ballistic missile launch
December 19, 2023
Repeated long-range ballistic missile launches by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) represent a serious threat to international air and sea transportation, a senior UN official told the Security Council on Tuesday.
‘Ten weeks of hell’ for children in Gaza: UNICEF
December 19, 2023
Gaza is by far the most dangerous place in the world to be a child and deaths of youngsters from disease will likely surpass those from bombardment in the absence of a ceasefire, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned on Tuesday.
World News in Brief: DR Congo mission extended, Sudan displacement deepens, warzone death toll for journalists spikes
December 19, 2023
The UN Security Council on Tuesday unanimously voted to renew the mandate of the UN Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) for another year.
Vehicle stop leads to fentanyl and cash seizure: Lake Country police
December 19, 2023
It was around 3 a.m., Saturday when a suspicious vehicle was seen pulling into a gas station in the 9700 block of Highway 97, police said.
Stock futures are flat on Monday evening: Live updates
December 19, 2023
Stocks are coming off a winning session, with the S&P 500 1.2% away from its all-time closing high reached in January 2022.
‘My way of giving back’: Officer on Alberta First Nation force proud of community
December 19, 2023
Const. Kenny Big Plume knows the snow-covered roads running through the Tsuut'ina First Nation reserve like the back of his hand.
Fox News Poll: TikTok ban favored by half of voters
December 19, 2023
Fox News Polling found voters of all ages are concerned about TikTok's ties to China posing a national security threat, and favor banning the platform.
Fox News Poll: Only 14% say they have been helped by Biden’s economic policies
December 19, 2023
Fox News Polling reveals the majority of registered voters, Democrat and Republican, are unhappy with economic conditions under President Joe Biden.
‘Golden Bachelor’ stars Gerry Turner, Theresa Nist recreate viral Beckhams’ dancing scene from documentary
December 19, 2023
"Golden Bachelor" star Gerry Turner and his fiancée, Theresa Nist, are the latest couple to mimic David and Victoria's intimate dance. The Beckhams danced to "Islands in the Stream" in Netflix doc.
1 in 4 fear their income won’t cover their basic needs, Salvation Army poll
December 19, 2023
A report by the Sally Ann said the top three concerns for Canadians included inflation, housing security and food security, with one in four fearing their income wouldn't cover it.
Albanian lawmakers look to strip embattled ex-PM Berisha of prosecutorial immunity
December 19, 2023
Albania's Parliament was swarmed by protesters Monday as the nation's Socialist government weighed stripping center-right opposition politician Sali Berisha of legal immunity.
B.C. farm’s ‘Ugly Potato Day’ feeds thousands as police called for traffic control
December 19, 2023
For the past 13 years, they have been hosting Ugly Potato Day for anyone who wants to come down and receive a few potatoes and squash that they cannot sell to the stores.
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin to resume abortions in Sheboygan before year’s end
December 19, 2023
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin announced Monday that it will resume abortion services at its Sheboygan location come Dec. 28, following a ruling by a Dane County judge.
B.C. gang unit announces bust of major trans-Canada drug operation
December 19, 2023
Police also seized 1.1 kilograms of fentanyl, 3.6 kilograms of methamphetamine, 2.5 kilograms of cocaine, one kilogram of MDMA, and various quantities of other drugs.
An airstrike likely carried out by Jordan’s air force targets drug dealers in Syria, reports say
December 19, 2023
Drug smugglers have recently been transporting the highly addictive amphetamine Captagon to Arab Gulf nations, via Jordan, prompting military action.
Philadelphia cyclist linked to knife attacks on popular park trail, police say
December 19, 2023
A Philadelphia cyclist allegedly attacked at least three people on a popular Philadelphia trail in recent weeks, police said Monday following an arrest.
Gazans flock to aid trucks as US, Israel discuss future of Hamas war
December 19, 2023
Thousands of Gazans swarmed aid convoys as they entered the embattled region on Monday, as Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin visited Israel to discuss the future of Israel's war against Hamas. President Biden's administration has been increasingly critical of Israel's tactics, although they continue to respect the country's sovereignty.
Fox News Digital crushes CNN, New York Times in key metrics during jam-packed November
December 19, 2023
Fox News Digital finished November as the top news brand in both multiplatform views and minutes, beating organizations including CNN and The New York Times.
Lethbridge police investigating ‘hate-motivated’ vandalism
December 19, 2023
Lethbridge Police is investigating what is being called “hate-motivated destruction” of a property for a north Lethbridge business over the weekend.
‘There’s going to be more deaths’: Halifax tent community reeling after man dies
December 19, 2023
The community living at the tent encampment at Halifax's Grand Parade is reeling after a recent death, and advocates say the situation will only worsen.