Iran’s top diplomat warned Thursday that his country would take “special measures in defense of our nuclear facilities” if Israel continues to threaten Tehran’s atomic sites, raising the stakes further ahead of a new round of talks with the United States. The comments by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi offered no specifics on what Tehran would do, but already, international inspectors have seen their access limited to Iran’s program. That’s even as Tehran enriches uranium to 60% purity, a short, technical step away from weapons-grade levels of 90%. “I have called on the international community to take effective preventive measures against…
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Follow our live coverage here. Follow our live coverage here. Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti has conceded immediate help for Lancelin residents fearing the rampant erosion of the town’s coastline would be “difficult”. Confronting photos of erosion of coast near the Lancelin pub went viral earlier this month. In question time on Thursday, Nationals leader Shane Love asked whether the government would commit to supporting the Shire of Lancelin in its fight against erosion and what immediate support it could provide. Saffioti said immediate action was difficult. “I’m going to say, in relation to immediate action, it is difficult. It is…
The change will require state approval and is expected to take several years. An exterior view of Santa Clara Valley Medical Center on Feb. 9, 2024, in San Jose, Calif. (Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group) The change will require state approval and is expected to take several years. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To log in, click here. Originally Published: May 22, 2025 at 4:30 AM PDT Report an error Policies and Standards Contact Us RevContent Feed Most Popular Most Popular Miss Manners: I want to tell these parents that their children are at risk Miss Manners:…
The Pentagon announced Wednesday it has accepted a $400 million jet from Qatar, a week after the Gulf state was reported to be providing the plane as a gift to President Donald Trump for use as Air Force One. “The Secretary of Defense has accepted a Boeing 747-8 from Qatar in accordance with all federal rules and regulations. The Department of Defense will work to ensure proper security measures and functional-mission requirements are considered for an aircraft used to transport the President of the United States,” Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell wrote in a statement Wednesday. The Air Force said it…
There are many who think Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek doesn’t have a snowball’s chance in Hell of being re-elected this October. Read More ’I wouldn’t be running if I didn’t think I could win,’ says Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek, when asked if she really thinks she has a shot to be re-elected in October ‘I wouldn’t be running if I didn’t think I could win,’ says Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek, when asked if she really thinks she has a shot to be re-elected in October Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek at an announcement on Monday, May 12, 2025. Gavin Young/Postmedia Article…
WASHINGTON — Two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington were shot and killed Wednesday evening while leaving an event at a Jewish museum, and the suspect yelled, “Free, free Palestine” after he was arrested, police said. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar identified the victims as Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim. Lischinsky was a research assistant, and Milgrim organized visits and missions to Israel. They were leaving an event at the Capital Jewish Museum when the suspect approached a group of four people and opened fire, Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela Smith said at a news conference. The suspect, identified…
Some Granite School District elementary schools could shut down for the 2026-27 school year as officials consider consolidating campuses because of declining enrollment. Some Granite School District elementary schools could shut down for the 2026-27 school year as officials consider consolidating campuses because of declining enrollment. Some Granite School District elementary schools could shut down for the 2026-27 school year as officials consider consolidating campuses because of declining enrollment. The district, which serves much of northern Salt Lake County, currently is studying the populations of its 10 easternmost elementary schools, looking at that enrollment drop and other shifting demographics. All…
Edmonton property owners are reminded to pay their 2025 property taxes by June 30 and to avoid mailing in payments if a potential Canada Post strike goes ahead as early as Friday at midnight. Read More How Edmontonians can receive notices and pay their 2025 property taxes should a Canada Post strike interrupt regular mail service. How Edmontonians can receive notices and pay their 2025 property taxes should a Canada Post strike interrupt regular mail service. Published May 21, 2025 • Last updated 13 hours ago • 3 minute read Join the conversation Stephen Leroux, the City of Edmonton’s director of taxation, speaks…
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne and Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem were set to emerge later Thursday to take questions from reporters. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne and Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem were set to emerge later Thursday to take questions from reporters. Canada By Matt Scace The Canadian Press 1:28 G7 finance ministers meet in Banff ahead of leader’s summit RELATED: G7 finance ministers meet in Banff ahead of leader’s summit Share this item on Facebook Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Twitter Send this page to someone via email Finance ministers from the G7…
Bruce Springsteen released digital downloads of his live anti-Trump rants on Wednesday in the latest escalation of his feud against the sitting president. Highlights from the singer-songwriter’s Manchester, England show from last week were made available on streaming services that morning, which included four songs and two attacks against President Donald Trump. “The mighty E Street Band is here tonight to call upon the righteous power of art, of music, of rock ‘n’ roll, in dangerous times,” Springsteen said. “In my home, the America I love, the America I’ve written about, and has been a beacon of hope and liberty…
Terrell Anderson, the former head of a unit charged with assessing candidates, has been transferred. He has been praised as an innovative officer. Terrell Anderson, the former head of a unit charged with assessing candidates, has been transferred. He has been praised as an innovative officer. Terrell Anderson, the former head of a unit charged with assessing candidates, has been transferred. He has been praised as an innovative officer. A New York police inspector was transferred after allowing dozens of prospective officers to continue in the hiring process even though they failed to meet mental health standards set by the…
Decades before transgender became a household word and “RuPaul’s Drag Race” became a worldwide hit — before visibility brought rights and recognition — there was Bambi, the Parisian icon who danced for Hollywood. The moment that changed queer history occurred on a sweltering summer day in early 1950s Algeria. An effeminate teenage boy named Jean-Pierre Pruvot stood mesmerized as traffic halted and crowds swarmed around a scandalous spectacle unfolding in the conservative Algiers streets. All had stopped to look at Coccinelle, the flamboyant “transvestite” star of Paris’ legendary cabaret, the Carrousel de Paris, who strutted defiantly down the boulevard, impeccably…
WAtoday understands up to 27 students were suspended after two students were involved in a fight on school grounds. WAtoday understands up to 27 students were suspended after two students were involved in a fight on school grounds. Perth high school mass suspends students over filming, watching brawl We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. By Holly Thompson May 22, 2025 — 9.26am A high school in Perth’s southern suburbs has mass suspended a group of students who gathered to watch and film a brawl that unfolded on school grounds. On…
Fire Station 94 in downtown Brentwood, which was denied by the city’s planning commission, will be discussed in the city council’s meeting next month after a councilmember filed an appeal to discuss the item. Donald Hester (L) and Daniel Duran, board members of the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building, looking at the construction site of Fire Station 94. The veterans are concerned that the fire station is constructed on land designated for veterans’ use in Brentwood, Calif., on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. (Hema Sivanandam/Bay Area News Group) Fire Station 94 in downtown Brentwood, which was denied by the city’s planning commission,…
The Calgary Flames, like any NHL organization, relish the opportunity to evaluate their prospects in pressure-packed moments. Read More After returning to help the Medicine Hat Tigers hoist the WHL’s championship trophy, Flames draftee Andrew Basha is off to the Memorial Cup After returning to help the Medicine Hat Tigers hoist the WHL’s championship trophy, Flames draftee Andrew Basha is off to the Memorial Cup Calgary Flames prospect Andrew Basha returned to the lineup to help propel the Medicine Hat Tigers to a Western Hockey League’s title. Basha, after a lengthy layoff due to ankle surgery, recorded a point in…
WASHINGTON — House Republicans stayed up all night to pass their multitrillion-dollar tax breaks package, with Speaker Mike Johnson defying the skeptics and unifying his ranks to muscle President Donald Trump’s priority bill to approval Thursday. With last-minute concessions and stark warnings from Trump, the Republican holdouts largely dropped their opposition to salvage the “One Big Beautiful Bill” that’s central to the GOP agenda. The House launched debate before midnight and by sunrise the vote was called, 215-214, with Democrats staunchly opposed. It next goes to the Senate. “To put it simply, this bill gets Americans back to winning again,”…
The University of Utah says it has had to shutter its popular health clinic for LGBTQ youth — pointing to a drop in patients after the Legislature’s 2023 ban on doctors providing gender-affirming care for transgender minors. The University of Utah has shuttered its popular health clinic for LGBTQ youth — fallout from the Legislature’s 2023 ban on doctors providing gender-affirming care for transgender minors. The University of Utah says it has had to shutter its popular health clinic for LGBTQ youth — pointing to a drop in patients after the Legislature’s 2023 ban on doctors providing gender-affirming care for…
The Army’s newest air defense platform recently conducted its first live fire in the Arctic alongside NATO allies while another air defense unit deployed the Avenger Air Defense System in Africa for the first time. The Sgt. STOUT vehicle, formerly known as Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense, or M-SHORAD, consists of a Stryker vehicle with mounted Stinger missiles, onboard radar and a 30mm cannon. Soldiers with the 5th Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, joined NATO allies for Exercise Formidable Shield 2025 in the Arctic Circle near Andoya, Norway, according to an Army release. Air defenders engaged target drones simulating low-altitude…
The two staff members were leaving an event at the Capital Jewish Museum when the suspect approached a group of four people and opened fire, police said. The two staff members were leaving an event at the Capital Jewish Museum when the suspect approached a group of four people and opened fire, police said. Two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington were shot and killed Wednesday evening while leaving an event at a Jewish museum, and the suspect yelled, “Free, free Palestine” after he was arrested, police said. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar identified the victims as Yaron…
Reservations about selling the names on community centres got lively on Wednesday at an Edmonton city council meeting. Read More A projected $21 million that facility sponsors might bring in over 10 years is dwarfed by the city’s fiscal gap between revenue and expenses. A projected $21 million that facility sponsors might bring in over 10 years is dwarfed by the city’s fiscal gap between revenue and expenses. Published May 21, 2025 • 5 minute read Join the conversation Mayor Amarjeet Sohi. Photo by David Bloom /Postmedia, file Reservations about selling the names on community centres got lively on Wednesday…