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Despite ceasefire with Iran, Israel's aggressive new attacks on Beirut signal no relief for Lebanon
The announcement of a ceasefire between Iran and the United States was met in Lebanon with the war’s bloodiest day, as Israel launched a massive air campaign that its media termed “Operation Eternal Darkness.” The Israeli strikes killed and wounded hundreds, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signalled his intent to pursue Hezbollah regardless of international […]
Judge gives 15-year sentence to woman who admitted selling Friends star Matthew Perry ketamine
A federal judge on Wednesday handed down a sentence of 15 years in prison to a woman who pleaded guilty to selling Friends star Matthew Perry the ketamine that killed him in 2023. Source link
Two excellent new sci-fi novels tackle robots in very different ways
Luminous by Silvia Park and Ode to the Half-Broken by Suzanne Palmer are both thoughtful and well-written science fiction novels, featuring robots in richly realised worlds. But there the similarities end, says Emily H. Wilson Source link
Stunning photographs show the dynamic patterns of the natural world
A new book from photographer Jon McCormack collects his shots of patterns in nature from around the world, from flamingoes to icebergs Source link
Auger-Aliassime beats Cilic, advances to Monte-Carlo Masters 3rd round against Ruud
Canadian tennis star Félix Auger-Aliassime opened his clay-court season Wednesday with a 7-6 (4), 6-3 win over Croatia’s Marin Cilic in the second round of the Monte-Carlo Masters. Source link
Medical expert defends doctor's assessment of Heather Winterstein before she died in St. Catharines hospital
Heather Winterstein didn’t show hallmark warning signs of potentially life-threatening sepsis when she went through triage screening the day before she died at the hospital in St. Catharines, Ont., an emergency medical expert told the coroner’s inquest for the 24-year-old. Source link
Disappearing megafauna may have prompted a stone tool revolution
Massive herbivores became scarce in the Middle East about 200,000 years ago, and this coincided with a shift towards smaller, lighter toolkits in the archaeological record Source link
How northern Ontario researchers are using bacteria-powered tech to extract critical minerals from mine waste
A new research facility in Sudbury, Ont., is testing whether bacteria could help solve two major challenges in mining: How to source critical minerals and what to do with the waste left behind. CBC recently toured the 10,000-square-foot pilot facility to speak to researchers and get a first-hand look at how bioleaching works. Source link
Aubrey Plaza reportedly expecting her 1st child with Girls alum Chris Abbott
The two actors appeared alongside each other in the 2020 film Black Bear and shared the stage in 2023 in the off-Broadway revival of Danny and the Deep Blue Sea. Source link
Canada Soccer eyes surplus after years of deficits ahead of World Cup
Canada Soccer is projecting a $6.55 million surplus in 2026, marking a turnaround after years of deficits as it prepares to co-host the FIFA World Cup. Source link