Neurosurgeon shortage delaying surgery for vulnerable spinal patients
A Perth man’s wait for surgery to treat painful pressure sores has exposed delays and specialist shortages in Western Australia’s spinal care system. Source link
Calgary skip Brad Jacobs and his rink win Pan Continental curling gold medal
Canada’s Brad Jacobs won the men’s Pan Continental Curling Championship with a 7-3 victory over John Shuster of the United States on Sunday in Virginia, Minn. Source link
Finucane wins keirin silver after sprint disappointment
Great Britain’s Emma Finucane bounces back from sprint disappointment to win keirin silver at the Track Cycling World Championships in Chile. Source link
Can Katy Perry’s stardom reshape Justin Trudeau’s political voice?
The reported romance between Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry highlights the intersection of celebrity and political branding. Trudeau’s social media savvy and Perry’s activism demonstrate how public figures can shape political narratives and influence public discourse, potentially amplifying progressive messages to younger demographics. Source link
Woman raped in racially aggravated attack, say police
Police say the woman was attacked on Saturday night in Walsall and have appealed for information. Source link
Why Gen Z is getting fed up of big corporate jobs – Oxford grad answers
A 27-year-old Oxford graduate, Simon van Teutem, is questioning why bright young minds flock to prestigious but unfulfilling corporate jobs. His research, including over 200 interviews, reveals how status and perceived safety trap graduates in high-pressure roles. Van Teutem argues this ‘insecure overachiever’ mindset leads to immense opportunity cost, diverting talent from solving societal issues. […]
Diplomat's memoir gives an insider's look at Solomon Islands-China deal
Former diplomat Lachlan Strahan used his memoir to criticise parts of the Coalition government’s response to Solomon Islands’ 2022 deal with China, while revealing some Australian officials pushed to impose “punitive” measures on Solomon Islands if it deepened security cooperation with China. Source link
Freddie Freeman's Wife Chelsea Celebrates Dodgers' World Series Game 2 Win
Chelsea Freeman is proudly celebrating her husband, Los Angeles Dodgers first basement Freddie Freeman, and his team’s World Series run. Chelsea, 34, shared a series of Dodgers-related posts on Saturday, October 25, including a celebratory Instagram Story after the team beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1. Chelsea captioned a video with an emphatic “Yayayayyyyyy!!!!”. The […]
Canadians ditch once-popular Trump Halloween costumes this year amid trade war
Demand for Trump Halloween costumes was high when the U.S. president was first campaigning against Democrat Hillary Clinton in 2016, Canadian costume shop owners say, but it has since fallen in recent years. Source link