Former Turnstile guitarist is accused of hitting an ex-bandmate’s dad with his car
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — A former guitarist for Grammy-winning Baltimore hardcore band Turnstile has been charged with attempted murder after authorities say he chased down and struck a former bandmate’s father with his car, badly injuring him. Montgomery County...
California raw dairy farm recalls some cheese products as FDA investigates E. coli outbreak
WASHINGTON (AP) — A California dairy producer that health authorities have been investigating amid an ongoing outbreak of E. coli is recalling some of its raw cheese products, after initially refusing to do so. Raw Farm of Fresno, California, said...
Blake Lively’s sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni tossed out but robust case remains
NEW YORK (AP) — Blake Lively’s sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni over the movie “It Ends With Us” were dismissed Thursday by a federal judge who left intact three claims, including retaliation, that will let a jury hear many...
Rubio accuses China of ‘bullying’ for holding up Panama-flagged ships after canal clash
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday accused China of “bullying” by detaining or holding up dozens of Panama-flagged ships — though for a short period of time — after the Central American country seized control...
Special weather statement issued for Toronto with heavy rain expected Saturday
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Toronto and parts of the GTA, with heavy rain expected on Saturday. “A Colorado low will bring heavy rain to the area,” the statement reads. “The heaviest rain is expected to...
Amazon to slap a 3.5% surcharge on third-party sellers as Iran war drives up fuel...
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is slapping a 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge on third-party sellers using its platform starting later this month amid a spike in fuel prices since the war in Iran started. The temporary charge is effective...
UN set to vote on a watered-down proposal to open Strait of Hormuz
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council is scheduled to vote Friday on a proposal to secure the Strait of Hormuz after it was significantly watered down in the face of opposition from China and Russia about allowing force...
Rapper Pooh Shiesty charged with kidnapping over alleged dispute involving rapper Gucci Mane’s label
DALLAS (AP) — Federal prosecutors on Thursday accused rapper Pooh Shiesty and eight others of robbing three men at gunpoint and kidnapping them earlier this year in Texas following a contract dispute involving rapper Gucci Mane ‘s record label. The...
Shen Yun shows cancelled in Toronto after ‘unfounded’ threats
TORONTO — The presenter of Shen Yun’s run in Toronto says the venue hosting the dance troupe’s shows has cancelled the performances after receiving bomb threats. The Falun Dafa Association of Toronto says the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing...
Antisemitic sign at North York demonstration leads to incitement of hatred charge: Toronto police
A Toronto man has been charged with public incitement of hatred after he allegedly brought an antisemitic sign to a demonstration in North York. Officers attended the intersection of Bathurst Street and Sheppard Avenue West on Sunday, March 15, at...
