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NATO member Romania says Russian drone hit apartment building, injuring 2
NATO member Romania said on Friday that a drone injured two people in a southeastern city during an overnight Russian attack on neighbouring Ukraine, the first time in the war that a drone had hit a densely populated area in Romania and caused injuries. Source link
Not just bad for your lungs; air pollution also impacts your brain, say McMaster researchers
A study out of Hamilton’s McMaster University looked at how exposure to common air pollutants affected the performance of about 7,000 Canadians on tests of brain health. Source link
Generic Ozempic is now about $100 a month across the country. Canadians are taking note
Highly anticipated generic versions — which arrived at some pharmacies, including select Rexall and Shoppers Drug Mart locations across Canada last week — are being hailed as a gamer-changer. According to pharmacies, generics have slashed the price to roughly $100 a month, which they expect will quickly drive up demand. Source link
Former U.S. attorney general Bondi to testify about Epstein files in closed hearing. Survivors will be waiting
Former U.S. attorney general Pam Bondi will appear in a closed congressional hearing Friday about how the Epstein files have been handled by the Department of Justice. Roughly half a dozen Epstein survivors — including Sharlene Rochard, the lone Canadian to come forward — made the trip to Capitol Hill to wait outside, hoping for […]
Got a World Cup ticket? Canadian officials warn: 'It's not a ticket into the country'
In just a few short weeks, Canada expects several thousand fervent soccer fans will arrive at our border. But the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has a warning for fans. A coveted ticket may get you into the soccer stadium, but you have to get into Canada first. Source link
14-year-old Californian wins Scripps National Spelling Bee in lightning-round tiebreaker
Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old from California, won a tense tiebreaker to take the title at this year’s Scripps National Spelling Bee, becoming the best young speller in the English language. Source link
Plastic surgeon ordered to pay $22.5M for filming patients with cameras inside Toronto clinic
A plastic surgeon has been ordered to pay $22.5 million to former patients after filming them without their consent using surveillance cameras installed at his clinic in Toronto. Source link
8 grey whales have been found dead in B.C. this year
Researchers believe the whales are starving to death as they migrate back north to their northern feeding grounds. Source link
Israeli and Russian forces added to UN's annual blacklist documenting sexual violence in conflict
An annual United Nations report documenting sexual violence in conflicts worldwide has included Israeli forces for the first time since the review began more than 15 years ago for their treatment of Palestinian detainees. Israel denies the accusations. Source link
Crews recover bodies of 6 workers in wake of Washington state chemical-tank rupture
Crews have recovered six of nine workers missing and presumed to be dead after a chemical tank rupture in Washington state, officials said Thursday. Source link