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Animal therapy for Gaza’s displaced children
After rescuing abandoned pets from the streets of Gaza, Rashid Anbar gave the animals a second chance at life and a new purpose: providing support and joy to displaced Palestinian children in the war-torn territory. Source link
Utah woman handed life sentence for fentanyl-laced-cocktail murder of husband
A Utah mother who published a children’s book about grief after the death of her husband will serve a life sentence without the possibility of parole for his murder, a judge ruled Wednesday. Source link
FAA adding transponders to its all airport vehicles after Air Canada plane's deadly LaGuardia runway crash
The agency in charge of aviation safety in the U.S. says all of its airport vehicles will be equipped with technology to help air-traffic controllers track their movements, a move expedited by the deadly crash in March involving an Air Canada jet at New York’s LaGuardia Airport. Source link
U.S. Senate votes to approves Trump's pick for Federal Reserve chair
The U.S. Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, bringing new leadership to the world’s most powerful central bank at a fraught moment for the global economy. Source link
Retrial set for lawyer Alex Murdaugh after convictions overturned in deaths of wife, son
The murder convictions and life sentence of Alex Murdaugh were overturned Wednesday by the South Carolina Supreme Court because the court clerk at his trial suggested he was guilty, but the disgraced lawyer won’t be leaving prison any time soon. Source link
Russia launches missiles, drones at Kyiv overnight, Ukrainian officials say
Russia attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv with drones and missiles early on Thursday, officials said, damaging several buildings, including one which partially collapsed with residents likely trapped under rubble. Source link
Will Canada compete in Eurovision? We want to know
Eurovision director Martin Green says Canada’s entry is possible but no request or decision has been made. Any participation would need European Broadcasting Union (EBU) approval. CBC/Radio‑Canada is an associate EBU member and not currently eligible to compete. However, the public broadcaster is sending observers to this year’s Eurovision Song Contest while talks continue. Source […]
Gunshots in Philippine Senate as politician wanted by ICC urges people to mobilize
Gunshots broke out at the Philippine Senate on Wednesday and people ran for cover after a top politician wanted by the International Criminal Court said his arrest was imminent and security forces entered the building. Source link
Trump's dismissal of Americans' inflation concerns fuels Democrats' midterm campaigns
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he isn’t thinking about the financial situation of Americans as he tries to navigate a path toward a ceasefire with Iran, as the economic impacts of the conflict that began in late February start to become more apparent in the U.S. Source link
Why a song contest has emerged as Europe’s most controversial election
The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest has devolved into its worst crisis in history, marked by a historic five-country boycott and audience protests over Israel’s participation amid the war in Gaza. Source link