Two Manhattan buddies are going viral for clearing nearly 30 local businesses’ and residences' sidewalks the day after Jan. 25’s monster snow storm – free of charge.
The rapid changes sweeping northeastern Syria have produced a troubling result: the escape of hardened Islamic State (ISIS) fighters from detention facilities previously secured by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). This development, unfolding amid a fragile ceasefire, poses a serious security threat, including to Canada. Read More
There's been a fascinating shift in the political landscape in British Columbia, and the BC Conservative Party leadership race comes at a pivotal moment. The campaign of Caroline Elliot has recruited some Canadian political heavy-hitters and drawn a considerable amount of national interest, as well. In this interview with Rob Breakenridge, Elliott talks about her candidacy, the emergence and future of the B.C. Conservative Party, and the "critical juncture" B.C. faces after years of NDP rule. Elliot also explains her philosophy of conservatism and why conservatives should be willing to tackle cultural issues as well as fiscal and economic issues. Watch the full interview directly below.Read More
As the iron door of reality slams onto the toe of even the most fervent advocates of climate change action, the Carney government has walked back its electric vehicle (EV) mandate, which would have banned the sale of new conventionally powered vehicles in Canada by 2035. Read More
Even the most ardent Hamas-haters would find it hard to debate that the suffering in Gaza has been extreme during Israel’s two-year war to dismantle the murderous terror organization. But the conflict’s impact on the American people is far more difficult to determine. Read More
"We are the only city in the world with so-called metro schools. Those are underground schools. We have modified seven underground metro stations to allow our kids to study beneath the ground."
A top Meta researcher warned executives that there could be as many as 500,000 cases of online sexual exploitation per day on Facebook and Instagram, according to unsealed documents that surfaced on the eve of a landmark jury trial in New Mexico state court.
MILAN - From the streets of Milan to the mountain peaks of Cortina d’Ampezzo, everyone seemed to be talking about one Olympian. The International Olympic Committee took the rare step of shifting its morning news briefing ahead a half-hour just so everyone could watch her race; Snoop Dogg was at the course so he could see her in person. Read More
No injuries were reported, but “commemorative objects were damaged by the flames,” officials said. A remembrance book containing condolence messages survived.
Anthropic takes aim at OpenAI with a Super Bowl ad mocking ChatGPT’s move into advertising, sparking a high-stakes "AI war" for the hearts and minds of millions.
President Trump’s allies are offering presidential access to those who give at least $1 million to a group planning events for the nation’s 250th birthday.
The sentence for the media mogul, along with long prison terms for his editors, shows how Hong Kong enforces Xi Jinping’s red lines with a new severity.
A couple near the frozen waters of the Hudson River in New York on Sunday. Forecasters said Sunday was likely to be the last very cold night for some time.
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