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U.S. singer D4vd charged with murder of teen girl found dead in his Tesla
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said the 21-year-old D4vd, whose legal name is David Burke, was charged with first-degree murder in the killing of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who was reported missing by her family in 2024, when she was 13. Authorities say she was 14 when she died. Source link
Kenya's Korir successfully defends Boston Marathon title; Canadian Linkletter posts personal-best time
Defending champion John Korir broke the Boston Marathon course record on Monday, riding a tailwind to a win in two hours one minute 42 seconds, the fifth-fastest marathon of all time. Calgary-born Rory Linkletter ran his best marathon in 2:06:04. Source link
Feds announce 'incremental increase' in direct flights to and from China
Ottawa has announced an increase in the number of direct flights permitted to bring passengers and cargo to and from China. Source link
U.K. prime minister says he didn't know Epstein-linked ambassador failed vetting process
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke today about the fact that Peter Mandelson was appointed ambassador to the U.S. despite a recommendation against him receiving security clearance. Source link
Military enrolment rebounds, but Canadian Forces still thousands short of 2017 target
A surge in military recruiting pushed regular force enrolment to its highest level in decades, with reserves also beating targets. Yet the Canadian Armed Forces are still thousands below 2017 goals. Faster processing and better pay are helping, but training limits and attrition continue to blunt momentum. Source link
Ford says Ontarians spoke, he listened after backtracking on $28.9M private jet
Premier Doug Ford said he listened to the will of Ontarians after announcing, then quickly backtracking on, the province’s decision to buy a $28.9-million private jet for his use. Source link
Electric ferry aims to reduce underwater noise, but deadly threats still remain for humpback whales in B.C.
A new all-electric passenger ferry is moving ahead and while it will reduce underwater noise pollution, marine mammal experts and researchers says it is increasing another risk to humpback whales. Source link
Israel condemns soldier's desecration of crucifix in south Lebanon
Israel’s prime minister, foreign minister and military on Monday condemned the desecration of a crucifix smashed by an Israeli soldier in a southern Lebanese village home to Christians. Source link
Canada's annual inflation rate rose to 2.4% in March
The increase comes after the inflation rate fell in February to 1.8 per cent. Source link
First Nation seeks federal funding to support first on-reserve birthing lodge in Sask.
A new birthing and childrearing lodge is nearly ready to open on Sturgeon Lake First Nation, but leaders say the bigger question is whether it can operate at full capacity. Source link