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US seizes Russian-owned superyacht Amadea in Fiji after legal win

Amadea (Credit: US DOJ) WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - The United States won a legal battle on Tuesday to seize a Russian-owned superyacht in Fiji and wasted no time in taking command of the $325 million vessel and sailing it away from the South Pacific nation.The court ruling represented a significant victory for the U.S. as it encounters obstacles in its attempts to seize the assets of Russian oligarchs around the world.

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Mexican footbridge collapses during inaugural walk by mayor

Mexican flags inside a store with souvenirs at the Terminal 2 of Cancun International Airport.On Monday, 30 April 2022, in Cancun International Airport, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images) MEXICO CITY (AP) - The mayor of the Mexican city of Cuernavaca was proudly inaugurating a footbridge over a scenic stream Tuesday when the span collapsed, sending him and about two dozen other people plunging into a gully.The hanging bridge made of wooden boards and metal chains had recently been remodeled.

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Department of Homeland Security bulletin warns of heightened extremist threat

File: A member of the National Guard patrols the grounds of the US Capitol on March 4, 2021, in Washington, DC. (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images) WASHINGTON - A looming Supreme Court decision on abortion, an increase of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border and the midterm elections are potential triggers for extremist violence over the next six months, the Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday.The U.S.

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Proud Boys leader, other members indicted on multiple charges relating to Capitol riot

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British Prime Minister Johnson survives no-confidence vote

LONDON - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson survived a no-confidence vote on Monday, securing enough support from his Conservative Party to remain in office despite a rebellion that leaves him a weakened leader with an uncertain future.Known for his ability to shrug off scandals, the charismatic leader has struggled to turn the page on revelations that he and his staff repeatedly held boozy parties that flouted the COVID-19 restrictions they imposed on others. Support among his fellow Conservative lawmakers has weakened as some see the leader, renowned for his ability to connect with voters, increasingly as a liability rather than an asset in elections.Johnson won the backing of 211 out of 359 Conservative lawmakers, more than the simple majority needed to remain in power, but still a significant rebellion of 148 MPs.

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Ex-MMA trainer fights kangaroo that attacked his dogs in wild video

Western grey kangaroo (Macropus fuliginosus), looks at a photographer over tall grass. Boolcoomatta Bush Heritage Australia Reserve, northeastern South Australia.

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Karnataka govt to decide on imposing Covid control measures amid uptick in cases

Karnataka chief minister said, "In the wake of Covid cases increasing, our Principal Secretary-Health will hold meetings with officials of all districts to know about the situation there and review the Covid management measures being taken and will submit a report to me." Speaking to reporters, CM Bommai said based on the report in the next couple of days, the government will take several decisions. "There is no need for anyone to have any unnecessary worry about Covid, we have already taken measures to control it, there is no need for anyone to panic," Bommai added. Karnataka on Sunday witnessed 301 new Covid-19 cases and one fatality, the State Health department said. The new cases took the overall virus tally in the state to 39,53,359 while one death pushed the toll to 40,066. The infections include 291 in Bengaluru Urban district, three in Mysuru, and two in Dakshina Kannada.

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Mariah Carey sued for $20M over ‘All I Want for Christmas is You’

NEW ORLEANS - It seems that one of America’s favorite Christmas songs has now landed singer Mariah Carey in a legal battle with a man claiming to be the writer of the lyrics.Carey is being sued by Andy Stone, who claimed to have co-written Carey’s hit "All I Want for Christmas is You" in 1989 and recorded it at the Masterphonics Studio 6 in Nashville, Tennessee.Stone, whose stage name is "Vince Vance," filed a complaint against Carey, Walter Afanasieff and Sony Music Entertainment in the U.S. District Court of Eastern District of Louisiana Friday.According to court documents obtained by FOX Television Stations, Stone said Carey and her team never sought permission to use the song "in creating, reproducing, recording, distributing, selling, or publicly performing."RELATED: 1-on-1 with Mariah Carey on her holiday classic, new Christmas special and more!Stone is suing for copyright infringement, unjust enrichment and misappropriation and violation of the Lanham Act, which governs trademarks.Stone is seeking at least $20 million in damages.Neither representatives for Carey nor Sony responded to a request for comment by FOX Television Stations.Carey first released the song in 1994 as part of her holiday album, but the record didn’t become a number-one hit in the U.S.

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Health Minister Maree Todd accused of expecting abortion clinic staff to 'act like bouncers'

Health Minister Maree Todd has been accused of expecting overworked and overwhelmed healthcare staff to 'act like bouncers'.

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May jobs report: US added 390,000 jobs last month as hiring remained robust

WASHINGTON - U.S. employers added a healthy 390,000 jobs in May, extending a streak of solid hiring that has bolstered an economy under pressure from high inflation and interest rates.Last month’s gain reflects a still-healthy job market despite concerns that the economy will weaken in the coming months as the Federal Reserve steadily raises rates to fight inflation.

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Trudeau calls reports of Chinese fighter jets buzzing Canadian planes ‘extremely troubling’

Justin Trudeau says his government will be addressing reports of Chinese fighter jet pilots “buzzing” Canadian planes over international waters directly with Chinese officials to ensure it is not part of an “escalatory pattern.”Global News first reported citing multiple government sources that Chinese jets have repeatedly flown so close to a Canadian surveillance plane in the Asia-Pacific region that Canadian pilots could make eye contact with Chinese pilots, who have sometimes shown their middle fingers.“We take this situation very seriously,” Trudeau told reporters while speaking at an event in the Siksika First Nation in Alberta on Thursday.“The fact that China would have chosen to do this is extremely troubling, so we will be bringing it up directly with Chinese officials and (government) counterparts and ensuring that this doesn’t continue to be part of an escalatory pattern.” Canada alarmed as Chinese fighter pilots ‘buzz’ Canadian planes over international waters The Canadian CP-140 Aurora plane is currently taking part in Operation Neon, part of United Nations efforts to enforce sanctions against North Korea and prevent the rogue nation’s development of weapons of mass destruction. The plane is flown frequently by multiple, rotating crews.Sources told Global News there have been approximately 60 of these types of intercepts with Chinese fighter jets since Christmas.

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Maharashtra: Facemasks mandate may return if Covid cases rise

Maharashtra, the state government will decide to make masks mandatory. The Government is keeping an eye. Discussions have been held with Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray regarding the Covid-19 situation in the state," Ajit Pawar said.

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No more Turkey: Country in push to be known as 'Türkiye'

Turkish flag waves during hoisting ceremony at Camlica hill within the National Sovereignty and Children's Day in Istanbul, Turkey on April 23, 2021. (Muhammed Enes Yildirim/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has sent a letter to the United Nations formally requesting that his country be referred to as "Türkiye," the state-run news agency reported.

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Canada alarmed as Chinese fighter pilots ‘buzz’ Canadian planes over international waters

Chinese fighter pilots in the skies above the Asia-Pacific region.Multiple sources in the Canadian Forces and the federal government tell Global News that Chinese jets are repeatedly “buzzing” a Canadian intelligence plane that is part of a United Nations mission over international waters.Those jets are frequently flying as close as 20 to 100 feet from the Canadian planes, sources say — so close that Canadian pilots can make eye contact with the Chinese pilots, and sometimes see them raising their middle fingers. The sources spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive information.“(That distance is) scary close at those high speeds, and it could lead to disaster in a crash,” said Charles Burton, a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute in Ottawa.“You do it too much, and eventually, sometime, it’s going to go wrong.” As China pressed over Russia stance, Canada’s MPs revive special committee on ties The Canadian CP-140 Aurora plane is currently taking part in Operation Neon, part of UN efforts to prevent North Korea’s development of weapons of mass destruction.

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NJ residents still waiting for federal funds in Hurricane Ida clean-up, 9 months later

TRENTON, N.J. - In New Jersey, many people are still dealing with last year’s Hurricane Ida damage. Many are calling for federal funding to help rebuild their lives. Hurricane Ida left many families in a desperate situation when it crashed into the Garden State nine months ago."Never did I think it would happen in my home," Shashuna Atwater said.

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Attempted Reagan assassin John Hinckley to get full freedom 41 years after shooting

John Hinckley, Jr. mugshot in on March 30, 1981. (Photo courtesy Bureau of Prisons/Getty Images) John Hinckley, who shot President Ronald Reagan in 1981, is "no longer a danger to himself or others" and will be freed from all restrictions this month, a federal judge said Wednesday, capping Hinckley’s four-decade journey through the legal and mental health systems.U.S.

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Penn's Lia Thomas plans to keep swimming - with an eye on Olympics

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 8: Lia Thomas of the Pennsylvania Quakers is congratulated by a fellow competitor after winning the 200 meter freestyle event during a tri-meet against the Yale Bulldogs and the Dartmouth Big Green at Sheerr Pool on the cam PHILADELPHIA - Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas said she intends to keep competing, with the ultimate goal of reaching the Olympics.In an interview that aired Tuesday on ABC's "Good Morning America," Thomas also disputed those who say she has an unfair biological edge that ruins the integrity of women's athletics."Trans women are not a threat to women’s sports," she said.Thomas became a leading symbol of transgender athletes — stirring both opposition and support — when she joined the Penn women's swim team after competing for three years on the men's squad at the Ivy League school.In March, Thomas won the women's 500-yard freestyle at the NCAA championships in Atlanta, becoming the first transgender woman to claim a national title in swimming. She has since graduated from Penn and plans to attend law school, in addition to pursuing her goal of qualifying for the 2024 U.S.

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Italy lifts all Covid entry requirements for holidaymakers from today

Italy has dropped all Covid entry requirements for holidaymakers from today.

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Canadian PM Trudeau announces legislation to ‘freeze’ handgun ownership, buy back ‘assault-style weapons’

Justin Trudeau, Canada's prime minister, speaks during a press conference at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on Monday, May 30, 2022. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday that his government is introducing legislation to "implement national freeze on handgun ownership" throughout the country. "What this means is that it will no longer be possible to buy, sell, transfer, or import handguns anywhere in Canada," Trudeau said at a press conference. "We recognize that the vast majority of gun owners use them safely and in accordance with the law, but other than using firearms for sport shooting and hunting, there is no reason anyone in Canada should need guns in their everyday lives."Canadian Minister of Public Safety Marco Mendicino also said that a mandatory buyback program for "assault-style weapons" will go into effect later this year if the bill passes, calling it Canada's "most significant action on gun violence in a generation." BIDEN CALLS 9MM ‘HIGH-CALIBER WEAPONS,’ SUGGESTS BANNING THEM"The first AR-15s and other assault style firearms will start to be bought back by the end of this year," Mendicino said.

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Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain arrested by ED in hawala case

ANI. Jain is the minister of health, power, home, PWD, industries, urban development, flood, irrigation and water, in the Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government. In April this year, the ED had attached properties worth ₹4.81 crore of the family and companies "beneficially owned and controlled" by Delhi minister Satyendar Jain in connection with a money-laundering probe. The ED had earlier, issued a provisional order under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) for the attachment of the assets.

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Memorial Day 2022: Here's a look at what's open and closed

Memorial Day 2022 in the United States, a time for Americans to celebrate and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the armed forces.The long weekend has also come to serve as an unofficial start to summer with vacations, cookouts and pools opening. But the U.S.

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Modi Government’s popularity at highest since start of Covid pandemic

Modi’s government has met or exceed expectations in the second term, according to 67% of 64,000 people polled by LocalCircles. That’s a jump from 51% last year when a brutal second wave of Covid-19 infections overwhelmed hospitals and crematoriums and 62% in 2020 when the pandemic started. The people surveyed said the government was better prepared to handle a third wave of Covid-19 infections and had effectively managed the economy.

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The health of adolescent girls is a vital aspect of our growth story

Inter-generational cycle of poverty: At 16, a school drop-out girl with chronic anaemia gets married to a much older man, becomes a teen mother, most likely with an infant with higher morbidity. It is worse if she delivers a girl child. Existing patriarchal family structures render her with no agency, leaving her at the mercy of her husband and in-laws to take care of her and her child.

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Biden tells Delaware grads to step up, 'now it's your hour' in commencement speech

NEWARK, Del. - President Joe Biden told graduates Saturday at his alma mater, the University of Delaware, that "now it's your hour," as he encouraged young people in the United States to help the country live up to its ideals.Speaking to more than 6,000 graduates, and with the nation mourning victims of two mass shootings in as many weeks. Biden lamented the division and hatred in the country he governs. He bemoaned a "crisis of faith" in U.S.

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FBI records on search for fabled gold in Pennsylvania raise more questions

ELKS COUNTY, Pa. - A scientific analysis commissioned by the FBI shortly before agents went digging for buried treasure suggested that a huge quantity of gold was below the surface, according to newly released government documents and photos that deepen the mystery of the 2018 excavation in remote western Pennsylvania.The report, by a geophysicist who performed microgravity testing at the site, hinted at an underground object with a mass of up to 9 tons and a density consistent with gold. The FBI used the consultant's work to obtain a warrant to seize the gold — if there was any to be found.The government has long claimed its dig was a bust.

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Memorial Day: The origin of America's commemoration of fallen troops

the armed forces.It’s a tradition that has evolved over the years. From Decoration Day to the Memorial Day we know today, here’s a look at its origins:Macon, Georgia; Richmond, Virginia; and Boalsburg, Pennsylvania are among the many cities claiming to be the birthplace of Memorial Day.

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Churchill tour operators call for clarity around border rules amid industry struggles

Churchill Beluga Whale Tour Operators Association says confusion over COVID-19 border restrictions continues to impact international tourism to the area.CBWTOA president Wally Daudrich told Global News that international visitors to the northern Manitoba town, known as the polar bear capital of the world, make up more than 90 per cent of annual tourists, and without them, the industry continues to struggle.“Internationally, other countries are opening wide open, so their tourism industry is starting to flourish — and being one of the largest countries, geographically, in the world, our borders are largely still just closed,” Daudrich said.“Other countries, like the United States, places in Europe and such, they announced very clearly that their borders were open and there was no interim fuzzy or grey stage they had to go through.“Our clients are calling us and asking us a lot of questions.”The association, in a statement earlier this month, said the situation has resulted in fewer tours and hotel rooms booked, as well as less work for many across the usually busy sector.

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Who is Salvador Romas? What we know about Texas elementary school shooting suspect

UVALDE, Texas - Fourteen children and one teacher were killed in a shooting at a Texas elementary school Tuesday. Gov. Greg Abbott said an 18-year-old man opened fire at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, about 85 miles west of San Antonio.Abbott identified the suspect as Salvador Romas, a Uvalde resident and was likely killed by responding officers but that the events were still being investigated.Two police officers were shot and wounded but were expected to survive, Abbott said. "Texans across the state are grieving for the victims of this senseless crime and for the community of Uvalde.

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Who is Salvador Ramas? What we know about Texas elementary school shooting suspect

UVALDE, Texas - Fourteen children and one teacher were killed in a shooting at a Texas elementary school Tuesday. Gov. Greg Abbott said an 18-year-old man opened fire at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, about 85 miles west of San Antonio.Abbott identified the suspect as Salvador Ramas, a Uvalde resident and was likely killed by responding officers but that the events were still being investigated.READ MORE: Texas school shooting: 14 students and teacher dead, suspected gunman killedUvalde is home to about 16,000 people and is the seat of government for Uvalde County.

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Advocates call for health-care improvements ahead of Ontario election

Hospital and SickKids, has released a list of demands for Ontario’s next government to commit to within its first 100 days in office.“Now that we know that kids are really suffering on these wait lists and wait times that are clinically unsafe for them, we’ve come together and we’ve made a plan called ‘Make Kids Count,'” said Julia Hanigsberg, President and CEO of Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital.The Children’s Health Coalition wants the next government to commit to a $1 billion investment over four years in the Make Kids Count Action Plan, a cross-sectoral children’s health summit with government, children’s health-care organizations and health-care providers to agree on principles for a long-term provincial strategy, and to develop and release Ontario’s first-ever Children’s Health Strategy.

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Biden: US would intervene militarily if China were to invade Taiwan

TOKYO, JAPAN - MAY 23: U.S. President Joe Biden attends a joint press conference with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida following their bilateral summit at the Akasaka State Guest House on May 23, 2022, in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Nicolas Datiche TOKYO - President Joe Biden said Monday that the U.S.

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New program offers free internet service to 48 million households; see if you qualify

WASHINGTON - A new program launched by the Biden administration offers free internet service to some 48 million households in America.President Biden announced last week that 20 internet companies have agreed to provide discounted service — $30 a month — to people with low incomes. Under the Affordable Connectivity Program, eligible Americans can receive $30 monthly subsidies, making internet service fully paid for with government assistance if they sign up with one of the participating providers.The 20 internet companies that have agreed to lower their rates provide service in areas where 80% of the U.S.

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Now, government to issue health IDs to newborns

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Canada to ban imports of Russian alcohol, names 14 oligarchs in new sanctions

Ukraine.The federal government also said it is slapping sanctions on 14 more individuals including Russian oligarchs, their family members and close associates of President Vladimir Putin.Ottawa has now imposed sanctions on more than 1,000 individuals and entities from Russia, Ukraine and Belarus since the war began on Feb. 24.

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Nicola Sturgeon tests positive for Covid as First Minister says she is suffering 'mild symptoms'

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has tested positive for Covid.

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Friday's headlines: Putin's failing health and Scots islanders stranded

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China will see Canada’s Huawei, ZTE bans as ‘a slap in the face,’ experts warn

Huawei and ZTE from the country’s 5G telecommunications network will be a blow to an already tense relationship with China, experts warn.Although it’s not yet clear if China will retaliate beyond strong condemnation of Canada’s decision, experts say the possibility exists that the risk has increased for Canadian travellers and businesses in China.“This will be seen as a slap in the face to the Chinese government,” said Christopher Parsons, a global security and cybersecurity researcher with the University of Toronto’s Citizen Lab.“If I were a Canadian company and had a lot of business in China right now, I’d be calling my accountants and figuring out what my exposure was, with some concern that there might be the prospect … of a retrospective ban on one of our companies as well.” Canada formally bans China’s Huawei, ZTE from 5G networks The decision was also largely expected, even though it took years for the government to act.

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Biden begins Asia trip with focus on computer chip shortage

PYEONGTAEK, South Korea - President Joe Biden is opening his trip to Asia with a focus on the computer chip shortage that has bedeviled the world economy, touring a Samsung computer chip plant that will serve as model for a $17 billion semiconductor factory that the Korean electronics company plans to open in Texas.The visit Friday is a nod to one of Biden's key domestic priorities of increasing the supply of computer chips. A semiconductor shortage last year hurt the availability of autos, kitchen appliances and other goods, causing higher inflation worldwide and crippling Biden's public approval among U.S.

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George W. Bush makes unfortunate Iraq gaffe when condemning Putin's Ukraine invasion

George W. Bush made an eye-catching gaffe regarding Iraq while condemning Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.Bush delivered remarks regarding the importance of democracy and threats to democracy in the U.S. and abroad.RELATED: Finland, Sweden apply to join NATO amid Russia's war on Ukraine"In contrast, Russian elections are rigged," he said.

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As Canada eyes response to Supreme Court extreme intoxication ruling, here’s what to know

Supreme Court of Canada ruled defendants in violent criminal cases can use a defence known as extreme intoxication to the point of automatism.During question period on Monday, Lametti had said the government is “studying” its options to respond following the court’s ruling that a law prohibiting that defence from being used in case of self-induced extreme intoxication was unconstitutional.But there remain questions about what the availability of the defence will mean for victims of violent crimes, and how the law defines extreme intoxication to the point of automatism.Here’s what we know.In a decision issued May 13, the court declared unconstitutional a federal law prohibiting the use of the defence known as non-insane automatism, which refers to a state of self-induced extreme intoxication, by those accused of violent crimes such as sexual assault and homicide.Automatism in Canadian law is defined as “a state of unconsciousness that renders a person incapable of consciously controlling their behaviour while in that state.”The same definition is used to support the defence of “insane automatism,” which is what is used in criminal cases where the accused is found to be not criminally responsible.

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Alberta Premier Jason Kenney intends to step down as UCP leader after narrow leadership win

Jason Kenney has stepped down as leader of the United Conservative Party after narrowly winning the party’s leadership vote.Kenney received 51.4 per cent support in voting results released tonight in Calgary.He told supporters that the number is not what he hoped for and is not enough for him to continue on as leader.If Kenney had received less than 50 per cent plus one, he would have had to quit as per party rules and a leadership contest would have been called.Normally, leaders consider 75 to 80 per cent — or higher — the minimum credible mandate to continue leading their party.Kenney had earlier said he would accept a slim majority, because the voting pool was skewed by last-minute members interested only in scuttling his big-tent conservative party.“While 51 per cent of the vote passes the constitutional threshold of a majority, it clearly is not adequate support to continue on as leader,” Kenney said.“I’ve informed the president of the party of my intention to step down as leader of the United Conservative Party,” he said to gasps in the audience.“We need to move forward united. We need to put the past behind us.

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US Soccer reaches milestone agreements to pay men's and women's teams equally

FILE IMAGE - A detailed view of a US Soccer Federation logo is seen on a scarf during a CONCACAF World Cup qualifying match between the United States and Jamaica on Oct. 7, 2021, at Q2 Stadium in Austin, TX. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via G CHICAGO - The U.S.

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"Another level of evil": Scammers targeting parents desperate to find baby formula

PHILADELPHIA - As the national baby formula shortage continues, officials say parents desperate to feed their children have fallen victim to formula scams. FOX 29's Kelly Rule spoke with a New Jersey mother who said she connected with a woman on Facebook who offered to ship five containers from Iowa for $135. Kelsey Oczaowski, the mother of a 5-month-old, said she sent the money but a tracking label and the formula never came. She later received a message from someone else who told her the woman was running a scam. "It’s honestly like another level of evil that somebody would think it’s OK to steal money, but ultimately they are potentially harming these babies," Oczaowski said.She isn't the only person who has fallen victim of formula scams.

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Canada moves to ban sanctioned Russian nationals from entering country

Russian nationals sanctioned over the invasion of Ukraine from entering the country.Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino announced the move on Tuesday, 82 days after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched an invasion of Ukraine, leading to a bloody and prolonged conflict.Over the course of the conflict, the Canadian government has joined western allies in sanctioning more than 1,000 individuals from Russia, Belarus and Ukraine alleged to be “responsible” in some manner for the Kremlin’s aggression. Canada sanctions more than 200 loyal to Russia in Ukraine’s east The government’s representative in the Senate, Sen.

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UFO hearing: Pentagon shows declassified photos and video, clip of unexplainable floating object

U.S. Deputy Director of Naval Intelligence Scott Bray explains a video of an unidentified aerial phenomena, as he testifies before a House Intelligence Committee subcommittee hearing at the U.S.

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Music promoters “shocked at the inability” of US government, have “no choice” but to sue over rejected COVID relief

COVID-19 relief program for shuttered music venues, The US Small Business Administration is facing more than 60 lawsuits from business owners.With litigation pending and venues still dealing with show cancellations, health risks, and revenue loss due to the ongoing pandemic, NME spoke to concert promoters, the SBA, and the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) about issues with the program’s aid rollout.The $16.25billion Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program was signed into law in December of 2020 and applications for the funding opened in April of 2021. The funds were to be dispersed to independent venues, promoters, talent agencies, movie theatres and other cultural centres who could prove they lost 90 per cent of their revenue due to the pandemic.Venue owners who have taken their cases to court, however, said that although they met eligibility requirements their requests for aid were denied by the agency without explanation.

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End of war, covid will set stage for private investments: Sanjiv Bajaj

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3rd round of free COVID tests available to order now in US

In this photo illustration, free iHealth COVID-19 antigen rapid tests from the federal government sit on a U.S. Postal Service envelope after being delivered on February 04, 2022 in San Anselmo, California.

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