Richard Simmons’ team shares final photo and social media post: ‘We thought you’d want to see’
July 21, 2024
Richard Simmons had one last social media post prepared, shared by his staff following his death last week at the age of 76.
International
British sprinter, 16, slows down well before finish line at European championship to blow first-place lead
July 21, 2024
British sprinter Jake Odey-Jordan was eliminated from the 200m dash at the European Athletics U18 Championships Friday after comitting a major blunder 50 meters out from the finish line.
Campaign crisis: Dems who have called for Biden to drop out or raised concerns about his health
July 21, 2024
President Biden's poor performance at the presidential debate has sparked panic among the party’s hierarchy, with key players said to be mulling ways to abandon his re-election bid.
Sen. Joe Manchin calls on Biden to step aside, pass torch to ‘a new generation’
July 21, 2024
Sen. Joe Manchin, an independent from West Virginia, said Sunday it's time for President Biden to step aside as a presidential candidate and "pass the torch to a new generation."
Philadelphia shooting at big block party leaves 3 dead, 6 injured
July 21, 2024
Nine people were shot, three killed after a mass shooting late Saturday into Sunday in the 1200 block of North Alden Street in west Philadelphia, a local reporter said.
How 9th century flaming rats led to the birth of rock ‘n’ roll
July 21, 2024
The history of rock 'n' roll is so deep that if you pull on enough threads, you'll be led back to wartime barrages of flaming rats. And I do mean actual rats that were on fire.
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson backs Trump: ‘Indomitable spirit’ is ‘exactly what the world needs’
July 21, 2024
Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Donald Trump was exactly what the world and the White House needed in an op-ed for the Daily Mail on Friday.
Trump gunman Thomas Crooks’ high school corrects ‘misconceptions,’ says he wasn’t on rifle team
July 21, 2024
The school district where President Trump's would-be assassin attended high school released a statement Saturday to "clarify any common misconceptions."
Sen. Blackburn blasts Secret Service director for prioritizing party over attempted-assassination probe
July 21, 2024
Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn ripped Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle for prioritizing a reception over a probe into the attempted assassination of former President Trump.
Trump blows past Biden in June fundraising race, with July numbers expected to be worse for Democrats
July 21, 2024
Former President Trump out-fundraised President Biden in June, eclipsing the Democrat's lead that he'd held throughout the 2024 presidential race.
Utah State football player Andre Seldon Jr dead at 22, school says
July 21, 2024
Utah State Aggies football player Andre Seldon Jr. died on Saturday, according to the school. Officials identified him as a man who went missing in Utah earlier in the day.
Break-in suspect fakes medical issue, assaults officer: Winnipeg police
July 21, 2024
The officer was uninjured as a result of the assault, which police allege happened Friday evening.
WNBA All-Star Game lives up to hype as fans praise competitiveness, swipe NBA players
July 21, 2024
Basketball fans appeared to be refreshed over the competitiveness in the WNBA All-Star Game, which featured the top talent from the league against those selected for the Olympics.
Heat warnings, wildfire smoke impact Saskatchewan
July 21, 2024
Environment Canada says the combination between the heat and smoke increases health risks.
‘I totally cried’: Condolences after Calgary polar bear’s sudden death
July 21, 2024
According to the zoo, the incident occurred when two polar bears were seen sparring – which is described as normal behaviour by the zoo – before Baffin went under the water.
Comedian Zarna Garg praises Usha Vance as husband JD’s ‘secret superpower’: ‘You can’t deny’ this about her
July 21, 2024
Indian-American comedian Zarna Garg offered praise for JD Vance's wife Usha and shared her enthusiasm about the larger number of Indian-Americans getting involved.
Artificial intelligence detects cancer with 25% greater accuracy than doctors in UCLA study
July 21, 2024
A new study from UCLA found that an AI tool identified prostate cancer with 84% accuracy — compared to 67% accuracy for cases detected by physicians. Experts weigh in on the findings.
Make camping fun for everyone with unique s’mores, fireside games, water activities and more
July 21, 2024
Sleeping under the stars and cooking over an open fire doesn't always appeal to everyone. Here are ways to add an extra level of fun to camping.
Finally! Hamilton Ticats beat Argos for first win of CFL season
July 21, 2024
After starting the season 0-5 the Hamilton Tiger-Cats won their first game of the year in the CFL by beating the Toronto Argonauts.
Gaza: What human rights mean to displaced youth
July 21, 2024
The voices of young female students sounded out across a makeshift classroom tent in the Al Istiqlal camp at the centre of Deir al-Balah in Gaza, against the backdrop of war in the bombarded and besieged enclave as the head of the UN human rights offic...
UN chief expresses deep concern over Israel strikes on Yemen, and risk of regional escalation
July 21, 2024
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has responded to Israel’s airstrikes on the Yemeni port city of Hudaydah, which reportedly killed at least six people and injured more than 80, by calling for all parties involved in the conflict to “exercise utmos...
Top Wall Street analysts are confident about the potential behind these 3 stocks
July 21, 2024
TipRanks' analyst ranking service pinpoints Wall Street's best-performing stocks, including Costco and Nvidia
China is doubling down on homegrown tech. Goldman Sachs shares its chip plays
July 21, 2024
Goldman Sachs analysts pointed out there are notable catalysts for certain semiconductor and artificial intelligence China stock plays.
Earnings playbook: Your guide to a busy week of earnings, including Alphabet and Tesla
July 21, 2024
Wall Street will get its first glimpse of Big Tech earnings this week.
Meet the American who popularized Latin music, Tito Puente, World War II Navy veteran and kamikaze survivor
July 21, 2024
Tito Puente was born in New York City to parents from Puerto Rico. After serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II, he popularized Latin music in the United States.
Secret Service admits leaning on ‘state and local partners’ after claim it ignored Trump team’s past requests
July 21, 2024
The U.S. Secret Service responded to a damning Washington Post report that claimed top officials would "repeatedly" deny requests to former President Trump's security detail.
‘We must take action’: Ontario storm spurs calls to better equip cities for extreme weather
July 21, 2024
On Tuesday, Toronto and the surrounding area were bombarded by a historic rainstorm that lashed near-record water levels upon the city.
First congressional Democrat calls for Secret Service director to resign over Trump assassination attempt
July 21, 2024
Rep. Brendan Boyle is urging Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle to resign in wake of the assassination attempt against former President Trump.
Senator points to ‘mistake’ Secret Service made in blame game over sweeping building where Trump shooter was
July 21, 2024
Senator James Lankford, R-OK, argued that Secret Service was responsible for sweeping the building, not local law enforcement, prior to former President Trump's Pennsylvania rally.
Eerie photo of Trump shooter’s bike left at rally site as expert questions why ‘flying squad’ wasn’t mobilized
July 21, 2024
A bike reportedly ridden by gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks, who nearly assassinated Donald Trump, and killed a loving father who shielded his family and injured two others
‘Erotica the Drag Queen’: Meet the Biden campaign staffer helping with comms strategy in key state
July 21, 2024
A former communications staffer for Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who was recently hired by the Biden campaign in Pennsylvania to help with communications, works as a "drag queen" on weekends.
‘Ludicrous’: Donors leave call with Kamala Harris frustrated and annoyed
July 21, 2024
The gathering of about 300 donors was meant to calm concerns but instead upset several who said it was badly organized but didn't blame Harris herself.
Dreaded Blue Screen Is Latest Tech Woe for Microsoft
July 21, 2024
The global outage on millions of Windows machines caused by CrowdStrike highlights Microsoft’s security challenges.
Man refuses to ‘financially support’ his sister, a single mother-to-be, as thousands react to the drama
July 21, 2024
A family drama described on Reddit has elicited thousands of reactions as a man in his early 30s says his sister, a single mom-to-be, wants him to help support her during her pregnancy.
Lower Blueberry Creek blaze in Shuswap considered held: B.C. Wildfire
July 21, 2024
The fire was discovered on July 17 and is believed to have been started by lightning.