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Black rain is falling in Iran after strikes on oil facilities. Scientists warn of long-term consequences
The World Health Organization issued a warning Tuesday about toxic pollutants in the air after U.S.-Israeli strikes on oil depots in and around Tehran raised thick, dark clouds that produced black, oily rain. Scientists tell CBC News the strikes have raised serious health and environmental concerns that could impact water and food sources long after […]
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano sends fiery lava 400 metres into the air
The latest lava fountaining episode of an erupting Hawaii volcano shot 400 metres high Tuesday, prompting temporary closures at a national park and part of an important highway because of falling volcanic fragments, including ash. Source link
Woman charged with attemped murder after weekend shooting at Rihanna's L.A. home
A Florida woman accused of firing gunshots at Rihanna’s home in Los Angeles was charged Tuesday with one count of attempted murder and other felony offences, including 10 counts of assault on a person with a semi-automatic firearm. Source link
Alphonso Davies nursing strained right thigh muscle, says Bayern Munich medical staff
Alphonso Davies covered his face with his shirt as he left the field with an injury in Bayern Munich’s 6-1 win over Atalanta in the Champions League on Tuesday. Team medical staff said Wednesday he strained a right thigh muscle. Source link
Distraught Alphonso Davies helped off field after injury during Champions League match
Alphonso Davies covered his face with his shirt as he left the field with an injury in Bayern Munich’s game against Atalanta in the Champions League on Tuesday in Bergamo, Italy, raising questions about the Canadian star’s availability for the World Cup. Source link
How high will the U.S.-Israel war with Iran push gas prices? | About That
Oil and gas prices are rapidly rising around the world amid the U.S.-Israel war with Iran. Andrew Chang explains what’s driving the surge and why predicting the next moves in the oil market is so difficult. Images provided by The Canadian Press, Reuters and Getty Images Source link
Australia extends asylum to 2 more Iranian women’s soccer team members
Two more members of the Iranian women’s soccer team were granted asylum in Australia before their teammates departed, the country’s Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said Wednesday. Source link
Auger-Aliassime suffers upset loss to Frenchman Fils in Round of 16 at Indian Wells
Canadian tennis star Félix Auger-Aliassime was eliminated from singles play at the Indian Wells BNP Paribas Open after dropping a 6-3, 7-6 (9) decision to France’s Arthur Fils in fourth-round action Tuesday. Source link
Early detection after E. coli outbreak at Calgary daycares prevented worse outcomes: study
A standardized public health response to an E. coli outbreak at several Calgary daycare centres three years ago resulted in fewer children developing serious health complications, a new study suggests. Source link
Paralympic viewing guide: Natalie Wilkie goes for 4th medal in 4 events
CBC Sports’ daily newsletter recaps Day 4 of the Paralympic Winter Games and looks at the top Canadians to watch on Wednesday. Source link