Ontario’s Attorney General Doug Downey attends question period at the Ontario legislature in Toronto on Nov. 28, 2023. The Canadian Press/Chris Young Ontario’s recently implemented mandatory cash bail rules will be temporarily suspended while a Superior Court justice examines their compatibility with Canada’s constitution. Justice William Chalmers granted the injunction sought by the Canadian Civil … Read more
A man rides a bicycle past burning tires during an operation targeting drug trafficking at Cidade Alta favela, part of the Israel Complex, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on June 10, 2025. Mauro Pimentel/AFP via Getty Images A renewed U.S. travel advisory for Brazil highlights ongoing crime risks and recommends that visitors avoid favelas and … Read more
A two-word reply can become a full investigation. “Okay” means something. The missing emoji means something else. Why did they reply in three minutes today when they usually take twenty? Was that smile actually different? When someone has a crush, even a completely ordinary interaction can get replayed later. They may wonder whether they sounded … Read more
Conservative MP Cathay Wagantall rises during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on June 6, 2025. The Canadian Press/Spencer Colby Saskatchewan Conservative MP Cathay Wagantall has officially resigned from the House of Commons, making her the 10th MP to step down this year. Wagantall announced in June that she … Read more
John Arnett lost his wedding ring in his Ohio yard decades ago. Before his death in 2013, he asked his son Jeff to search for it with a metal detector. After years of unsuccessful searches, Jeff finally found the ring in August 2026, buried eight inches underground. (AI Generated Image) His father, John Arnett, had … Read more
Indian woman in Japan steps out at 11 pm, says ‘This is a very big deal’ An 11 pm walk might seem like a small, everyday moment. But for one Indian woman living in Japan, it brought up a much bigger thought about freedom, safety, and how differently women can experience something as simple as … Read more
Optical illusion personality tests are interesting images with several objects layered into one another that trick the mind into believing what a person sees first based on a person’s perspective. That’s the magic behind optical illusion personality tests, and this one is no exception. At first glance, it looks like a simple image, but hidden … Read more
For most medical aspirants, the NEET-PG exam is the culmination of months, sometimes years, of preparation. For Tanvi, however, the three-hour test on August 30 came with something far heavier on her mind.Her parents were missing in Nepal.Tanvi’s parents, Venkatram Annamdevara and Anagha Annamdevara, were travelling with a 67-member group on the Kailash Yatra when … Read more
Choosing a baby name can be a meaningful way to celebrate the qualities parents hope their daughter will carry through life. Names associated with strength, bravery and courage can offer a powerful connection to resilience and confidence. Some have meanings directly linked to strength, while others are connected with battle, bravery, nobility or power. Here … Read more
A bathroom floor goes through more daily wear and tear than almost any other surface in the house, constantly exposed to water, soap, shampoo, hair, and the everyday grime tracked in on bare feet. Over time, this combination leaves behind a stubborn layer of soap scum, mineral deposits, and dullness that regular sweeping or a … Read more