Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV News) — As Texas remains in a frigid chill after an unprecedented snowstorm, Canadian expats are among those who are embracing the winter weather. The icy disaster has been a crisis for millions of Americans and even deadly for some, while many people in the
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The acquittal of Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial speaks volumes about the moral fiber of the Republican senators who refused to abandon him. Even more, it shows how the former President, despite his political toxicity, still has a stranglehold on the Republican Party. This should be an electoral bonanza for Democrats in the
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Prince Philip has spent a second night in hospital after being admitted earlier this week as a “precautionary measure” following complaints that he was feeling unwell. Buckingham Palace did not issue an update on the Duke of Edinburgh’s health when contacted by CNN on Thursday. The 99-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth was admitted to King
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When World Health Organization investigators wrapped up their work examining the origins of the coronavirus in Wuhan this month, Chinese officials were clear where they felt the WHO should look next. “(We hope) that following China’s example, the US side will act in a positive, science-based and cooperative manner on the origin-tracing issue (and) invite WHO experts
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The US health care system has been strained near capacity by the Covid outbreak. The US education system has been unmasked as unfair and incapable of educating all American children. The US political system was pushed to the brink by a truth-denying would-be dictator. Why should the electrical grid be any different? As an American
Continue Reading Gil Scott-Heron (1949-2011) was a New York City poet, activist, musician, social critic and spoken-word performer whose songs in the ‘70s helped lay the foundation for rap music. Whether you realize it or not, you’ve probably come across one of his poetic turns of phrase. Some have called Scott-Heron the “godfather of rap,” though he
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The federal agency responsible for protecting workers did little to hold nursing homes accountable for dangerous conditions during the coronavirus pandemic until it was too late, its own records show. A CNN analysis of violation data reveals that by the end of 2020, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and state worker safety programs
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In January 2019, Simisola Oke traveled with a friend to Flachau, one of Austria’s busiest ski areas. Following their arrival, they were greeted with many hellos and waves from fellow skiers. Initially, “we just assumed people were being kind and friendly, or maybe they thought we were famous,” Oke recalls. This all changed during apres-ski
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Facebook and Google are taking vastly different approaches to an escalating battle in Australia that could reset the relationship between tech and media. In the face of a proposed media code that would force Big Tech to pay publishers for news shared on their platforms, Facebook has decided that it would rather just stop people
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The mania that drove the recent GameStop stock rally should remind all investors of the need to stay diversified. It’s simply not wise to put all your eggs in one basket, whether what’s in that basket is filled with ultra-safe municipal bonds or high volatility cryptocurrency. Shares of GameStop are still up nearly 150% this
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Dozens of people across the United States have died from a spate of winter storms — and now the weather is threatening to pummel the mid-Atlantic and Northeast with snow and ice. More than 100 million people stretching from Texas to Massachusetts are under a winter storm warning or winter weather advisory, and more days
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Maersk says it will launch the world’s first carbon neutral cargo ship in 2023, as efforts to clean up one of the planet’s worst polluting industries gain momentum. The world’s largest container shipping company said in a statement on Wednesday that the vessel will operate on methanol produced from renewable sources or sustainable biomass. It
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More than 800 professional footballers in Germany have backed a campaign offering support to LGBTQ players. The campaign has been launched by the magazine 11Freunde (11 Friends) and includes statements from several Bundesliga stars, including Hertha Berlin’s Dedryck Boyata, Borussia Mönchengladbach’s Christoph Kramer and FC Köln’s Jonas Hector. The latest issue of the magazine features
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According to the state profile report, Missouri is now reporting 86 new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people.
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The misery for millions caused by brutally cold weather and widespread power outages in Texas is far from over, with freezing temperatures forecast again for Thursday. But officials with the agency responsible for most of the state’s power system said the outlook was improving — and the number of outages Thursday morning dropped by more
Continue Reading Hundreds of people worked for nearly a decade to develop NASA’s most advanced robotic explorer yet. Her name is Perseverance, and she’s set to land herself on Mars today. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. (You can also get “5 Things You Need to Know
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The first day in a new school or job is never easy, especially trying to navigate those awkward meet and greets as you get to know potential new friends. It’s even trickier when you’re an Olympic gold medal medalist. For snowboarder Chloe Kim, it made starting life at Princeton a very different challenge from the
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Fire and emergency services. Domestic violence charities. State health agencies. Facebook’s sudden and dramatic decision to block people from sharing news in Australia has had unexpected consequences for a wide range of government organizations and service groups, who woke up Thursday to find that their pages had been inexplicably swept up in the company’s far-reaching
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In a region where respect, or the lack of it, is as powerful as a physical punch, President Joe Biden’s press secretary just landed a sharp jab on the jaw of Saudi Arabia’s heir apparent. When answering a question Tuesday about when Biden would talk to the desert kingdom’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, known
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Shortages of coronavirus vaccine doses continue, prompting some people to drive hundreds of miles to get the shot.
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