Israel’s Netanyahu appears to downplay hopes for a ceasefire as deadly strikes continue in Lebanon
TEL AVIV, Israel — The Israeli prime minister on Thursday appeared to downplay hopes of an imminent truce with Hezbollah after the United States and its allies called for an…
Snow Patrol frontman concern at few NI bands breaking international market
The lead singer of Snow Patrol has expressed his concern that no band from Northern Ireland has broken the international market this century. Gary Lightbody was speaking after attending a…
Helene is upgraded to Category 2 hurricane as it barrels toward Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Fast-moving Hurricane Helene was advancing Thursday across the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida, threatening an “unsurvivable” storm surge in northwestern parts of the state as well as…
Review of 17,000 cervical screenings come back as normal
In October 2023, the Southern Health Trust launched a precautionary cervical screening review for 17,543 women. The review was carried out in partnership with the Public Health Agency (PHA) to…
Homeowners won’t face mortgage stress test if renewing with new lender: OSFI
Canada’s banking regulator is easing the burden on homeowners trying to switch their lender when renewing their mortgage by dropping the need to reapply the stress test. The Office of…
BATTLEGROUND USA: Jamestown loves Lucy, but jury still out on Trump, Harris
“Nothing but the dead and dying back in my little town.”— Simon and Garfunkle, My Little Town. JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — Lucille Ball has been dead for more than 30 years…
Pervert jailed after exposing himself to 5-year-old girl, leaving her with ‘psychological damage’
A serial flasher who admitted exposing his private parts to a five-year-old girl has been given a six month jail sentence.
FBI seizes NYC mayor’s phone ahead of expected unsealing of indictment
NEW YORK — FBI agents entered the official residence of New York City Mayor Eric Adams and seized his phone early Thursday morning, hours before an indictment detailing criminal charges…
Will world leaders gathering in New York act on mass atrocities?
The cascade of crises around the globe, from Ukraine and Sudan to Gaza and Haiti, demand leaders to muster the political will to meaningfully come together and act. A view…
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle execute ‘professional separation’ after failure as a couple
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have executed a professional separation after their projects as a couple have failed, according to a source. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped down…