Historic Hawaii floods leave 2,000 people without power
HONOLULU (AP) — More than 2,000 people remained without power Sunday afternoon after Hawaii suffered its worst flooding in more than 20 years when heavy rains fell across the islands. Heavy rains fell on soil already saturated by downpours from...
Trump places statue of Christopher Columbus near the White House
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A statue of Christopher Columbus has been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House, the latest effort by President Donald Trump’s administration to recognize the controversial explorer. The...
3 suspects wanted in North York shooting, 1 man sent to hospital
Toronto police are on the hunt for three male suspects who are wanted in connection with a shooting that took place in North York Sunday evening. Emergency crews were called to the area of Jane Street and Sheppard Avenue West...
Welcome to allergy season. Here’s how to protect yourself
Allergy season can be miserable for tens of millions of people when trees, grass, and other pollens cause runny noses, itchy eyes, coughing and sneezing. Where you live, what you’re allergic to, and your lifestyle can make a big difference when it comes...
Public servant ‘scared’ to retire due to problems with Phoenix pay system
OTTAWA — A federal public servant says she’s “scared” to take up the government’s early retirement offer after being told that she owes the government about $10,500 because of a mistake in her pay file. Jennifer MacDougall got the letter...
Family appeals to Arizona community for clues in ongoing disappearance of Nancy Guthrie
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Savannah Guthrie is renewing pleas to neighbors, friends and residents of Tucson, Arizona, to jog their memories in the hopes of sparking new leads in the disappearance of her mother Nancy. The “Today Show” co-host posted...
Chappell Roan pushes back after soccer star Jorginho alleges his daughter was mistreated
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Grammy-winning singer Chappell Roan responded on Sunday to accusations made by Brazilian-Italian soccer star Jorginho that a security guard mistreated his 11-year-old stepdaughter after she recognized the singer. Jorginho Frello, a player for Flamengo widely...
Quebec’s Bill 21 lands in the Supreme Court, with notwithstanding clause in spotlight
MONTREAL — A legal challenge to Quebec’s secularism law, known as Bill 21, will be heard at the Supreme Court of Canada beginning Monday, and legal experts say whatever the eventual ruling, it will have a profound effect on constitutional...
People ‘bathe’ in nature to get respite from chaotic news cycle
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — For two hours, Claire Jefferies wanted to get away from the war in Iran and the rising gas prices and just commune with nature. And, so, she treated herself to a little forest bathing. “When I’m...
‘No regrets’: Toronto councillor violated code of conduct, Integrity Commissioner says
Toronto’s Integrity Commissioner has found that comments made by a city councillor during a dispute with a constituent last year violated council’s code of conduct. The city watchdog investigated two complaints that stem from a town hall meeting that took...
