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'Heartbreaking': Iran says skier deeply disappointed at missing Paralympics because of war
Iran’s National Paralympic Committee has called it “heartbreaking” that cross-country skier Aboulfazl Khatibi had to withdraw from the Winter Paralympics because of the intensifying conflict in the Middle East. Source link
Mystery 'whippet' space explosion is the brightest of its kind
A rapidly brightening burst of light called AT 2024wpp, or “the Whippet”, is baffling astronomers. One explanation is that it is the result of an exotic star falling into a black hole Source link
'We got it wrong': N.S. government reverses course on some budget cuts after outcry
Supports and programming for people with disabilities, seniors and African Nova Scotian and Indigenous students will be maintained, reversing the cuts that were previously announced. Source link
Emma Maltais still processing Olympic defeat, but Sceptres playoff push is the goal now
Diving into a playoff race immediately post-Olympics is something new for Emma Maltais and her PWHL teammates, but she said it has been positive despite being tough on her body. Source link
Canada's Natalie Wilkie skis to 3rd medal of Milano Cortina, earning sprint classic bronze
Canadian Para nordic skiing star Natalie Wilkie has now won a medal of every colour at the Milano-Cortina Paralympics, adding bronze in the women’s standing sprint classic on Tuesday in Val di Fiemme. Source link
Markets steady, crude oil prices ease on Tuesday after volatile start to week
Trading steadied early Tuesday and crude prices eased after wild swings this week with investors trying to figure out how long the war with Iran will continue. Source link
Dozens of Haitian civilians killed by police, security company drones in past year, Human Rights Watch says
Drones operated by Haitian security forces and private contractors have killed at least 1,243 people and injured 738 others in less than a year, Human Rights Watch said Tuesday. Source link
Investigators search Epstein's former New Mexico ranch
The search follows New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez’s decision last month to reopen the investigation into the late sex offender’s alleged criminal activities at the ranch 48 kilometres south of the state’s capital of Santa Fe. Source link
Manitobans denied assisted dying at 5 times national average, federal report shows
A Steinbach woman and her family don’t understand why she doesn’t qualify for MAID in a province that denies access far more than anywhere else in Canada. Source link
Canadian Coast Guard captain fired for 'willfully' ignoring distress call: labour board
The Canadian Coast Guard fired one of its captains arguing he “willfully” ignored a distress call about a sinking boat in cold and choppy P.E.I. waters, according to a recently posted federal labour board decision. Source link