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Federal ICE agents patrolling some U.S. airports amid security staff shortages
More U.S. federal immigration officers are making their way to U.S. airports after President Donald Trump said he’d deploy them to supplement the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) during a government shutdown that has caused long lines at security checkpoints across the country. Source link
Warmer ocean is driving the Antarctic sea ice 'regime shift'
Since 2016, Antarctic sea ice extent has been declining sharply – now scientists are piecing together how strong winds and warm deep water have played a part in this abrupt transition Source link
Turns out these sharks can make friends and have social lives, new study finds
New research is suggesting that not all sharks are the lone, cold, ruthless predators as many films so often depict them. Some species, it turns out, can even be friendly — at least among their own kind. Source link
Colombian military cargo plane crashes near Peru-Ecuador border, unknown number of casualties
A military cargo plane crashed shortly after taking off Monday in southwestern Colombia, causing an undetermined number of casualties, the country’s defence minister said. Source link
How war in the Middle East is upending the global economy
Stuck ships, wrong ports, and higher costs: war in the Middle East is causing headaches for worldwide supply chains. New York Times reporter Peter S. Goodman explores the mounting impacts on supply chains that remain highly integrated. Source link
When it comes to sports betting, does everyone lose?
With the legalization of sports betting in Canada, and much of the United States, watching your favourite team has changed. If you don’t partake, you’re bombarded with ads, and if you do, it’s likely changed the way you view and cheer on your team. But it’s changed the game for players, officials, and sports journalists […]
As Italy pursues World Cup berth, 'nervous' coach releases standout player Chiesa in apparent rift
Italy head coach Gennaro Gattuso acknowledged only “someone without blood running through their veins” wouldn’t feel nervous as the Azzurri attempt to avoid failing to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup. Source link
Kendra Duggar, wife of 19 Kids and Counting's Joseph Duggar, arrested
Two days after the arrest of former 19 Kids and Counting star Joseph Duggar, an arrest warrant for his wife Kendra Duggar was also issued and served. Source link
Arborist rescues cat from 8-storey-tall tree in east Ottawa
Arborist Tyler Sirrs saw social media posts about a cat stuck for days in a tall tree in Orléans and decided to help. He described the rescue to CBC Ottawa Morning host Rebecca Zandbergen. Source link
WNBA players vote to ratify 7-year collective bargaining agreement through 2032
WNBA players unanimously approved the new collective bargaining agreement on Monday with more than 90 per cent participating in voting over the weekend. Source link