Forever chemicals are everywhere. These burnt wood chips could help change that

Forever chemicals are everywhere. These burnt wood chips could help change that

Forever chemicals are everywhere, from cookware to cosmetics to clothes to carpets. For decades, they’ve been building up in the environment and our water – and in our bodies.  Now Canadian researchers say they have developed a practical way to remove the toxic compounds from our drinking water.  “There’s no natural way for this thing … Read more

Israel raids Al Jazeera offices in West Bank – POLITICO

Israel raids Al Jazeera offices in West Bank – POLITICO

“Targeting journalists this way always aims to erase the truth and prevent people from hearing the truth,” al-Omari said, Al Jazeera reported. Israel’s Minister of Communications Shlomo Karhi posted about the raid on social media, calling Al Jazeera “the mouthpiece of Hamas and Hezbollah.” “We will continue to fight enemy channels and ensure the safety … Read more

General Motors recalls nearly 450,000 vehicles over issues with low brake fluid warning

General Motors recalls nearly 450,000 vehicles over issues with low brake fluid warning

General Motors is recalling more than 449,000 of its SUVs and pickup trucks because the electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid takes place. There are 38,382 Canadian vehicles affected by the recall. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Friday that the recall … Read more

Bank of Canada shelves idea for digital Loonie

Bank of Canada shelves idea for digital Loonie

After several years of exploring the possibility of introducing a digital currency in Canada, the central bank is shelving the idea. The Bank of Canada confirmed to CBC News it has shifted its focus away from the idea of introducing a digital Canadian dollar, which could be used for online purchases and money transfers. The … Read more

Sean (Diddy) Combs loses bail appeal in sex trafficking, racketeering case

Sean (Diddy) Combs loses bail appeal in sex trafficking, racketeering case

WARNING: This story contains details of intimate partner violence. A second judge refused to grant bail to Sean (Diddy) Combs on Wednesday, saying the government had proved “by clear and convincing evidence” that no amount of bail could guarantee the hip-hop mogul won’t tamper with witnesses. U.S. District Judge Andrew L. Carter handed down the ruling … Read more

Act now to ensure health policies address the burgeoning demands of Myopia – POLITICO

Act now to ensure health policies address the burgeoning demands of Myopia – POLITICO

By 2050, the direct cost of myopia is projected to be $870 billion globally The WHO has spotlighted the urgency of global policy review to ensure the needs of children with myopia are met with the launch of the SPECS 2030 initiative, aiming to tackle the main causes of vision impairment through developing advocacy, raising … Read more

On-site work is now underway on tower offering bird’s-eye view of Point Pelee

On-site work is now underway on tower offering bird’s-eye view of Point Pelee

If you’re missing that bird’s-eye view of Point Pelee, you’re not the only one. But Parks Canada is now working on the issue that closed the tower more than two years ago.  Parks Canada is working on the Tip Tower observation deck, after it was first closed in 2022 for problems with the safety rail.  … Read more

A key employee who called the Titan unsafe testifies the company only wanted to make money

A key employee who called the Titan unsafe testifies the company only wanted to make money

Wreckage from the Titan is hoisted from the ship that brought it back to St. John’s harbour on June 28, 2023. (Patrick Butler/Radio-Canada) A key employee who labeled a doomed experimental submersible unsafe prior to its last, fatal voyage testified Tuesday that he frequently clashed with the company’s co-founder and felt the company was committed … Read more

Lib Dem activist arrested on suspicion of sexual assault at Glee Club event – POLITICO

Lib Dem activist arrested on suspicion of sexual assault at Glee Club event – POLITICO

A Sussex Police spokesperson said: “We have arrested a 57-year-old man from Bristol on suspicion of sexual assault by touching in relation to an incident which took place at The Grand Hotel, Kings Road, Brighton at around midnight on Tuesday.” A spokesperson for the Liberal Democrats said: “We are horrified this has happened, we assisted … Read more