Global NewsIn Scottsdale, Arizona, there are tanks filled with liquid nitrogen are the bodies and heads of 199 humans who opted to be cryopreserved (some along with their pets) with the hopes of being revived in the future.
Many of the patients - as Alcor Life Extension Foundation calls them - are people who were terminally ill with cancer, ALS or other diseases with no cure in the present day.
"So they're not really dead, they're just legally dead... It puts dying on a pause and lets you go into the future where we have greater capabilities to reverse that and bring you back to life," Alcor’s former CEO, Max More said while giving a tour of the facility.
It costs a minimum of $200,000 to freeze a body and $80,000 for the brain alone.
But there are skeptics in the medical world, where the idea of cryonics is far-fetched. "I think this notion of freezing ourselves into the future is pretty science fiction and it's naive," Arthur Caplan, professor of bioethics at NYU said in an interview.
"It's almost like what you'd be thinking about in a college dormitory discussion, if I could just freeze myself and then defrost myself kind of like a bag of peas and wind up way in the future, wouldn't that be cool?"
Inside a cryonics facility preserving terminally-ill people (and pets) to wake up in the futureGlobal News2022-10-12 | In Scottsdale, Arizona, there are tanks filled with liquid nitrogen are the bodies and heads of 199 humans who opted to be cryopreserved (some along with their pets) with the hopes of being revived in the future.
Many of the patients - as Alcor Life Extension Foundation calls them - are people who were terminally ill with cancer, ALS or other diseases with no cure in the present day.
"So they're not really dead, they're just legally dead... It puts dying on a pause and lets you go into the future where we have greater capabilities to reverse that and bring you back to life," Alcor’s former CEO, Max More said while giving a tour of the facility.
It costs a minimum of $200,000 to freeze a body and $80,000 for the brain alone.
But there are skeptics in the medical world, where the idea of cryonics is far-fetched. "I think this notion of freezing ourselves into the future is pretty science fiction and it's naive," Arthur Caplan, professor of bioethics at NYU said in an interview.
"It's almost like what you'd be thinking about in a college dormitory discussion, if I could just freeze myself and then defrost myself kind of like a bag of peas and wind up way in the future, wouldn't that be cool?"
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Since 2009, Canadian parents who were born abroad could not pass down their citizenship, unless the child was born in Canada.
Mackenzie Gray explains the changes, who qualifies, and what it means for Canadian parents who had children outside the country in the past 15 years.
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Critics say the planned changes would have further marginalized Indigenous Kanak people, which make up roughly 40 per cent of the French territory’s population.
As Mike Armstrong explains, Macron vowed to pause the reform during a surprise visit to New Caledonia, as he tries to restore calm to a region overwhelmed by unrest.
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is forecasting an "extraordinary" hurricane season, warning not only will there be more hurricanes than ever, but that they will be unusually intense. Jackson Proskow looks at how people with property along the U.S. and Canadian Atlantic coast may pay the price this season, in more ways than one.
French President Emmanuel Macron says he will not force through controversial electoral reforms that sparked deadly riots in New Caledonia. As Mike Armstrong explains, Macron made the announcement during a surprise visit to the French territory, as he tries to restore calm to a region overwhelmed by unrest.
The federal government is reversing a law on citizenship rights. Since 2009, Canadian parents who were born abroad could not pass down their citizenship, unless their child was born in Canada. Mackenzie Gray explains the changes, who qualifies and what it means for Canadian parents who had children outside the country in the past 15 years.
The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) has officially announced its first expansion franchise in Canada, with Toronto set to join the league in 2026. Mike Drolet looks at the excitement for Canada's newest pro sports team and how other Canadian cities will also get a chance to watch Toronto's games in-person.
Plus, the Edmonton Oilers are the last Canadian team with a shot at winning the Stanley Cup this season, but are they really Canada's team? Heather Yourex-West looks at the state of the Oilers bandwagon in Calgary and Vancouver.
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#Sewage #Beer #Germany“Furiosa” makes Canadian debut in Toronto as 5th installment in Mad Max sagaGlobal News2024-05-23 | Welcome back to the wasteland. 'Furiosa,' the latest instalment in the 'Mad Max' saga, hosted its Canadian premiere in Toronto on Monday with Oscar-winning director George Miller walking the black carpet.
The film is the fifth in the post-apocalyptic franchise that began with Miller and a fresh-faced Mel Gibson in 1979.
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Diane Lebouthillier says the closure was necessary because an endangered North Atlantic right whale was spotted Friday in shallow waters about four kilometres off the coast, east of Miscou Island.
Lebouthillier says her department immediately instituted a 15-day temporary fishing closure in the lobster fishing area known as LFA 23C.
The closure is to run until May 31, and if the animal isn’t detected again the area would then reopen.
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“Many people are now facing layoffs, and cuts to their contracts as companies are not able to keep people on-staff because they are also struggling with higher costs of doing business,” Ahmed-Haq says.
Households’ bottom lines are under pressure from years of soaring inflation, rapidly rising borrowing costs designed to slow spending, plus international factors making life more expensive like rising oil expenses.
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The agency expects 17 to 25 named storms, eight to 13 hurricanes and four to seven which are expected to form into major storms of Category 3 or higher.
As Sean Previl reports, while no named storms have yet been announced, officials say now is the time to get prepared.
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#DogAirline #PetTravel #PlaneLiberals, Conservatives trade allegations of corruption: “Lining her own pockets”Global News2024-05-23 | Allegations of illegal behaviour flew around the House of Commons during question period on Thursday between the Conservatives and Liberals.
“At his billion dollar green slush fund, the prime minister’s hand-picked chair is being investigated for lining her own pockets and resigned in disgrace. But another NDP-Liberal appointed director has been caught funneling $42 million she has stakes in. The Liberals knew it but then they promoted her to the infrastructure bank anyway,” Conservative MP Michael Barrett said.
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne responded saying “the moment we heard about the allegation we launched an investigation — the chair has resigned — we are investigating, we are going to make sure every dollar, Mr. Speaker, that is spent is going to be well spent, we are going to restore governance.”
Government House Leader Steve MacKinnon then questioned the Conservatives about allegations of corruption in their own party saying “I want to know why there is a woman in Aurora named Sabrina Maddeaux and another one — and they’re both women by the way — her name is Rachel Gilliland alleging ‘things don’t seem quite kosher in conservative nomination land.’ And that is after the allegations by Ms. Maddeaux of illegality in the Conservative nomination.”
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Among the dozens injured and one dead, 41 passengers were still receiving treatment at Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital on Thursday, according to Adinun Kittiratanapaibool, the institution’s director. He also revealed 22 patients had sustained spinal injuries and 20 remain in intensive care.
The oldest patient at the hospital is 83-years-old and the youngest, a two-year-old child who suffered a concussion, Kittiratanapaibool later told reporters.
Aside from the injuries sustained by dozens of others, a 73-year-old British man with an alleged heart condition died aboard the flight.
Despite issuing an apology on Wednesday, some passengers have expressed anger at Singapore Airlines’ lack of action, while others consider themselves lucky to still be walking.
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Eight passengers and crew were killed when the helicopter crashed in mountainous terrain near the Azerbaijan border. They included foreign minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, who was buried on Thursday in the city of Rey, south of the capital Tehran.
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Though no fatalities or life-threatening injuries were reported, city officials have asked residents to stay home if they can as road conditions are either dangerous, closed, or impassible at this time.
“It was so scary,” a Temple local said as she recorded the aftermath of the tornado’s trail of destruction.
Similarly, residents of Greenfield, Iowa are cleaning up after a tornado left at least five people dead and dozens more injured.
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The Louisville Metro Police Department said at a news conference Thursday morning that video footage from two different cameras – a pole camera and a police car dash cam – will be released shortly.
However, Police Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel said Det. Bryan Gillis, the arresting officer, did not have his body camera activated when directing traffic outside the golf course, meaning there is no footage of the “initial interaction” between the officer and Scheffler.
Scheffler, a Masters champion and the world’s No. 1 golfer, was arrested last Friday while on the way to the PGA Championship in Maryland, after he failed to follow police orders during an investigation into a pedestrian fatality.
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Kilmer Sports Ventures was awarded the team by WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert during a press conference with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow and MLSE Chairman Larry Tanenbaum.
“As a Montrealer, it does pain me to say that Toronto is such an incredible sports city,” Trudeau joked. “For too long, women’s sports have been underreported, underfunded and underappreciated. But that era is over,” he added.
Starting May 2026, the as-yet-unnamed team will play out of Coca-Cola Coliseum, an arena in downtown Toronto at Exhibition Place, which also serves as the home for the American Hockey League’s Toronto Marlies.
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The victims were eight adults and one child, the governor said.
Jorge Alvarez Maynez, the presidential candidate for the centrist Citizens' Movement party, said a gust of wind caused the stage to collapse at the event in the city of San Pedro Garza Garcia.
"A gale came, a sudden wind, and unfortunately, it collapsed the stage, resulting in a fatal accident," he said.
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The cyberattack prompted the company to close all of its 79 stores for several days and while they are back open now, the crisis is not over.
Heather Yourex-West explains what this could mean for London Drugs' staff and customers.
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As the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza drags on, Ireland, Norway and Spain are all planning to formally recognize a Palestinian state. Mike Armstrong explains why those countries chose to make the historic but mostly-symbolic step and how the move has angered Israel.
Rescuers are searching for survivors after a deadly tornado struck Iowa, ripping through homes, tossing cars aside, and tearing through trees. As Jackson Proskow reports, it is just the start of an already-devastating tornado season in that state.
London Drugs says it is "unwilling and unable" to pay the $25 million ransom demanded by cybercriminals who breached the Western Canadian pharmacy and retailer's computer systems in April, which prompted the company to close all of its 79 stores for several days. Heather Yourex-West explains what this could mean for London Drugs' staff and customers.
The Canadian government, which spent billions on COVID-19 rapid tests during the height of the pandemic, says it will stop supplying provinces and territories with those tests. Heidi Petracek explains the federal government's move and the reaction from some provinces and doctors.
Plus, while diehard sports fans always want to be close to the action, it can sometimes have unintended consequences. Eric Sorensen has the story of Liz McGuire, who got hit in the face by a vicious foul ball from Toronto Blue Jay Bo Bichette, how she handled her sudden injury and how the team made it up to her.
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Tony Hammond told Global News that he's seen the same boat involved in the crash speeding multiple times before.
Three young people were killed, and five people were injured in the crash.
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Billions of the buzzing insects are expected thanks to a 'double brood,' a rare occurrence not seen in centuries, where the 13-year cicadas and the 17-year cicadas will pop up at the same time.
“They’re your new neighbours, and you can’t pound on their wall and tell them to shut up, but, it’s okay," Dennis Higgins said, who is a cicada enthusiast and granddad out enjoying the sights and sounds of the insects in Western Springs, Ill.
Parts of Illinois will serve as a cross-section for the two broods of periodical cicadas that have spent years living underground before emerging together to briefly mate and die.
"It's part of life, but it's a fun thing," Higgins said. "It comes once every 17 years, so, I hope I'll be here for the next one."
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“This year’s the worst. The other years were okay,” Cheryl Decaire said about her seasonal allergies. “Sinus and my throat — that’s why I sound all stuffy,” she added.
The typical seasonal allergy symptoms — sneezing, coughing and generally feeling more miserable than usual – are being felt my many.
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Experts say turbulence can be caused by various factors like storms or flying over mountain ranges, but one of the most dangerous is known as "clear-air turbulence" because there's no way to know if you are going to fly into it.
As Sean Previl explains, there are ways air travellers can stay safe and it takes one simple step, even if it may seem obvious.
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Following the recent release of data about food bank usage in Canada, Poilievre asked Trudeau: “Why is it that Canadians who can't feed themselves have to keep feeding his morbidly obese government?”
Trudeau said social programs like the senior dental care plan and school lunch programs will help Canadians. However, Poilievre criticized the school lunch program, claiming zero meals have been served.
“If government programs were really going to solve the problem he caused, then why are Canadians so hungry?” Poilievre asked.
Poilievre also took aim at carbon pricing, reiterating his claims that it contributes to rising costs of living. He asked, “If it [carbon tax] gets that high and people are all starving in the streets, will that stop the forest fires?” Trudeau defended the policy, claiming rebates help Canadians while fighting climate change.
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#Barbie #Mattel #WomenInSports #FemaleAthletes #CanadaUS accuses Russia of launching space weapon into orbitGlobal News2024-05-22 | The United States has accused Russia of deploying a space weapon into low-Earth orbit, sparking international concern over the militarization of space.
"Russia launched a satellite into low Earth orbit that we assess is likely a counter space weapon, presumably capable of attacking other satellites in low Earth orbit," Pentagon spokesperson Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said. He added that the weapon was launched into the "same orbit" as a U.S. government satellite.
Russian officials, however, dismissed the assertion. The Kremlin emphasized that Russia's actions in space conformed to international law, and Russia has repeatedly proposed a ban on space weapons, but the U.S. has reportedly dismissed these suggestions.
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#Canada #Inflation #FoodPrize for terrorism: Israel condemns recognition of a Palestinian state by European nationsGlobal News2024-05-22 | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denounced the announcement made by Ireland, Norway and Spain that they will soon recognize a Palestinian state, calling it a "prize for terrorism."
"Rewarding terrorism will not bring peace and neither will it stop us from defeating Hamas," Netanyahu said on Wednesday.
Ireland, Spain and Norway say they hoped other Western countries would follow suit, prompting Israel to recall its ambassadors.
Meanwhile, Palestinian leadership welcomed the announcement and hoped that others would follow suit, saying a two-state solution will help achieve peace in the Middle East.
All three European countries painted the decision as a move aimed at accelerating efforts to secure a ceasefire in Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza.
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Sunak made the announcement outside 10 Downing Street after holding a meeting of his cabinet where he informed them of his plans to dissolve Parliament and send Britons to the polls.
“Now is the moment for Britain to choose its future,” Sunak said on Wednesday afternoon, reminding citizens the choice is between him or Labour Party leader Keir Starmer — who he suggested did not have a plan of action for the U.K.
Under British law, a general election needed to be held by January 2025, and Sunak had repeatedly said it will be in the back end of 2024. Britain’s Conservative Party has been in power since 2010, the longest reign for a U.K. party in modern times.
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She also said there are now close to 10,000 oral health care providers offering services under the Canadian Dental Care Plan.
"This includes dentists and dental-care specialists, independent dental care hygienists and denturists," Freeland added.
The first phase of the Canadian Dental Care Plan was officially launched across the country on May 1.
Freeland was joined by federal health minister Mark Holland for the announcement in Toronto.
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“On behalf of Singapore Airlines, I would like to express my deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased,” Phong said in a video message. “We are very sorry for the traumatic experience that everyone on board [Flight] SQ321 went through.”
Recovering from their own injuries, passengers recounted their personal experiences aboard the fatal flight. “I saw people from across the aisle just going completely horizontal, hitting the ceiling and landing back down in really awkward positions,” 28-year-old passenger Dzafran Azmir told reporters. “People getting massive gashes in the head,” he added.
“Every single cabin crew I saw was injured. I didn't see anybody who worked for Singapore Airlines that was not injured,” 54-year-old Andrew Davis said, adding that he comforted the wife of the deceased passenger – who was also injured – for a while.
“I think this incident will prompt airlines, whether it's an official mandate or not. But airlines saying we recommend you keep your seatbelt fastened while seated. They should be saying it is mandatory,” Airlineratings Editor-in-Chief Geoffrey Thomas said.
Thomas says the incident was simply weather-related and that the pilots responded as professionally as they could, adding that it will not impact their ratings. An investigation into the incident is ongoing, and Singapore Airlines is cooperating, according to the CEO.
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"we must keep alive the only thing that can provide a safe home for both Israelis and Palestinians: two states that can live in peace with each other, Israel and Palestine," the Norwegian prime minister said.
The announcements came as the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his defence minister and the International Court of Justice is considering allegations of genocide that Israel has strenuously denied.
The storm resulted in multiple fatalities and at least a dozen injuries, with homes reduced to splinters and debris scattered throughout the area.
"We can confirm there have been multiple fatalities with this tornado," said Sgt. Alex Dinkla, a spokesperson with the Iowa State Patrol, during a conference.
Due to damage sustained by the local hospital, the injured had to be transferred to facilities in nearby towns. Authorities are still assessing the extent of the damage and the full impact of the disaster.
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Twenty-two-year-old Amandeep Singh appeared via video link for his first appearance in a Surrey, B.C., court last week, and the matter has been put forward to today.
Singh was charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder earlier this month while he was already in the custody of Peel Regional Police in Ontario for unrelated firearms charges.
#GlobalNews #hardeepsinghnijjar #crime #sikhSounds like Her: Scarlett Johansson claims OpenAI copied her voiceGlobal News2024-05-22 | Actor Scarlett Johansson says she is "shocked, angered and in disbelief" over the newest version of OpenAI's ChatGPT.
It now includes an assistant named Sky, whose voice sounds eerily similar to Johannsson's.
Mike Drolet explains what the star says OpenAI had asked her, how the company is responding and how artificial intelligence is moving faster than any human or government can react.
#GlobalNews #ScarlettJohansson #HerSerial killer Robert Pickton in critical condition after prison assaultGlobal News2024-05-22 | Convicted serial killer Robert Pickton is in critical condition after he was assaulted in Quebec's maximum-security Port Cartier Institution.
Pickton was convicted in 2007 of six second-degree murder charges. The remains or DNA of 33 women, many of whom were taken from Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, were found on his farm in Port Coquitlam, B.C.
Neetu Garcha reports on the investigation into the assault, and how the families of Pickton's victims are reacting.
#GlobalNews #RobertPickton #CrimeCanadian politicians renew calls for House Speaker Fergus to resignGlobal News2024-05-22 | The Conservatives and Bloc Québécois are calling for House of Commons Speaker Greg Fergus to resign.
He was elected as a Liberal MP, but is supposed to be neutral in his current role. The resignation calls mean Fergus could soon face his second non-confidence vote, despite being on the job for just seven months.
David Akin explains what Fergus is being accused of and how the Liberals and NDP are reacting.
#GlobalNews #GregFergus #CanadaTrudeau visits US to promote Team Canada strategyGlobal News2024-05-22 | Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Philadelphia to promote his government's renewed "Team Canada" strategy on U.S. relations.
It is Trudeau’s first trip south of the border since launching that charm offensive, which is based on direct outreach to state governments and organized labour.
As Jackson Proskow explains, Trudeau is looking to shore up cross-border cooperation, no matter who wins America's upcoming presidential election.
#GlobalNews #Trudeau #USGlobal National: May 21, 2024 | 1 dead, dozens injured after turbulence on Singapore Airlines flightGlobal News2024-05-22 | A Singapore Airlines flight heading from London to Singapore made an emergency landing in Bangkok after hitting severe turbulence. One passenger, a 73-year-old man suspected of having a heart condition, died. Redmond Shannon reports on what the terrified passengers and crew endured during the mid-air scare, while Dawna Friesen explains what causes clear-air turbulence and why it's expected to increase.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Philadelphia to promote his government's renewed "Team Canada" strategy on U.S. relations. As Jackson Proskow explains, Trudeau is looking to shore up cross-border cooperation, no matter who wins America's upcoming presidential election.
The Conservatives and Bloc Québécois are calling for Canadian House of Commons Speaker Greg Fergus to resign. He was elected as a Liberal MP, but is supposed to be neutral in his current role. David Akin explains what Fergus is being accused of and how the Liberals and NDP are reacting.
Canada's annual inflation rate slowed to 2.7 per cent in April, as cooling grocery price pressures offset higher fuel costs. Anne Gaviola has more on why this bolsters expectations for a Bank of Canada rate cut in June.
Convicted serial killer Robert Pickton is in critical condition after he was assaulted in Quebec's maximum-security Port Cartier Institution. Neetu Garcha reports on the investigation into the assault and how the families of Pickton's victims are reacting.
Actor Scarlett Johansson says she is "shocked, angered and in disbelief" over the newest version of OpenAI's ChatGPT, which includes an assistant named Sky, whose voice sounds eerily similar to Johannsson's. Mike Drolet explains what the star says OpenAI had asked her, how the company is responding and how artificial intelligence is moving faster than any human or government can react.
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Alex Hanes' fondness for feathers was fostered as a boy by his mother, which is why he rescues birds from families who can no longer care for them — some outliving their owners.
"They need somebody and I am their somebody. If they did not have me, who would they have?" Hanes asks.
Global’s Shelley Steeves has more of the touching story.
#GlobalNews #NovaScotia #animalsDUI downgrade: Why does the Ontario government allow judges to lower impaired driving charges?Global News2024-05-22 | During the height of the pandemic, as COVID-19 restrictions created backlogs in the Ontario court system, the Ford government issued a new directive aimed at relieving the caseload. Prosecutors could downgrade drunk driving charges, and instead offer a plea deal to careless driving.
Sparing the driver a criminal record while diverting the case away from the overloaded courts, the plea bargain could only be used in cases with non-aggravating factors.
As the Ontario government is cracking down on impaired drivers with new license suspension measures, it appears the government directive issued during the pandemic may still be helping some people avoid a criminal record.
#GlobalNews #Ontario #DUI3 victims of fatal boat collision near Kingston, Ont., identifiedGlobal News2024-05-22 | A fatal boating over the Victoria Day long weekend on a lake north of Kingston, Ont., is under investigation by the OPP, after three people were killed and five injured.
Officials say a speed boat collided with a fishing boat around 9:30 p.m. local time on May 18, in the Bucks Bay area of Bobs Lake. Three people, between the ages of 21 and 23, died.
All three had graduated from high schools in the Limestone School District. Their names were Riley Orr, Juliette Cote and Kaila Bearman.
#GlobalNews #Kingston #BoatWorld leaders react to ICC warrant against Israeli, Hamas officials: Just plain wrongGlobal News2024-05-21 | Following the chief prosecutor of the world’s top war crimes court seeking arrest warrants for leaders of Israel and Hamas on Monday, world leaders reacted to the International Criminal Court's (ICC) decision on Tuesday.
The warrants include Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leaders for actions taken during their seven-month conflict.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called for a ceasefire in Gaza but said equating democratically-elected officials to Hamas, which Canada has deemed a terrorist group, is "troubling."
Other officials echoed this sentiment, including Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who called the comparison "unacceptable."
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According to analysts, the government has already launched a “Team Canada” charm offensive as Americans prepare for a pivotal fall election that could see former U.S. president Donald Trump return to the White House. Trudeau said in his remarks that his government knows how to make the case for a strong bilateral relationship.
"The links between the Canadian and the American economy are so deep and indeed getting deeper over the past year our trade numbers have reached higher levels than any time before,” Trudeau said. “It is to the benefit of Americans and Canadians to continue to work well together regardless of who's in the White House.”
“We don't have to be hypothetical about it. We can just cast our mind back to six, seven years ago when President Trump brought in two, three, two tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum,” Trudeau added. “We will be there to defend effectively against unfair or punitive tariffs on Canadians because we know it'll be a lose-lose on both sides of the border.”
#GlobalNews #Trudeau #TrumpTrump hush money trial: Defence rests without former president testifyingGlobal News2024-05-21 | Donald Trump‘s defence team rested its case in the criminal hush money trial on Tuesday without calling the former U.S. president to testify.
Trump’s lawyers called two witnesses in his defence. Justice Juan Merchan said jurors would return next Tuesday to hear closing arguments, with deliberations likely beginning the following day.
Trump’s lawyers had asked Merchan to dismiss the case before it reaches the jury, arguing that it rests on the testimony of a witness, the estranged former Trump fixer Michael Cohen, who has a well-documented history of lying.
Such dismissal motions are rarely successful, and Merchan indicated on Monday that he was inclined to let jurors assess Cohen’s credibility for themselves. Prosecutors say his testimony is buttressed by other evidence.
#GlobalNews #Trump #US4 in 10 Canadians think a public inquiry can get to the bottom of foreign interference: pollGlobal News2024-05-21 | The public inquiry into foreign interference has highlighted “troubling events” in the last two federal elections in Canada, but many Canadians doubt the commission will fully uncover how far hostile actors – primarily China – have tried to meddle in Canadian democratic institutions, a new poll suggests.
Polling by Ipsos done exclusively for Global News found four in 10 Canadians say they trust that the inquiry will “get to the bottom of what has really been going on.”
“Canadians are skeptical that the steps that we’re taking now will lead to better outcomes, meaning less interference or no interference by foreign governments,” senior vice-president with Ipsos Public Affairs Sean Simpson said. “I think part of the skepticism is just a lack of credibility that the federal Liberals have overall right now. They’ve lost a lot of their political capital.”
#GlobalNews #Canada #ForeignInterferenceCanada’s inflation slowed in April. Could rate cuts happen in June?Global News2024-05-21 | This is now the fourth inflation read that’s come within the Bank of Canada’s upper target of three per cent of inflation as April’s inflation rate clocked in at 2.7 per cent, decelerating from 2.9 per cent in March.
Price declines were the story for people shopping for household furnishings, clothing and footwear, and food inflation also cooled as the price of food purchased at the grocery store slowed to 1.4 per cent annually.
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