Author: MAK Gojar

The Kennedy Center’s board is set to meet to discuss future plans after a federal judge blocked a two-year closure for renovations ​The Kennedy Center’s board is set to meet to discuss future plans after a federal judge blocked a two-year closure for renovations  US The Kennedy Center’s board is set to meet to discuss future plans after a federal judge blocked a two-year closure for renovations 

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A Virginia woman said an ICE agent pointed a firearm at her head and falsely claimed she tried to run over agents during an encounter in Falls Church. ​A Virginia woman said an ICE agent pointed a firearm at her head and falsely claimed she tried to run over agents during an encounter in Falls Church.  US A Virginia woman said an ICE agent pointed a firearm at her head and falsely claimed she tried to run over agents during an encounter in Falls Church. 

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A U.S. Army Apache attack helicopter has crashed in a field near Fort Hood according to two sources familiar with the incident. ​A U.S. Army Apache attack helicopter has crashed in a field near Fort Hood according to two sources familiar with the incident.  US A U.S. Army Apache attack helicopter has crashed in a field near Fort Hood according to two sources familiar with the incident. 

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Cases of cyclosporiasis have topped 24,000 in 47 states, according to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). ​Cases of cyclosporiasis have topped 24,000 in 47 states, according to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  Health Cases of cyclosporiasis have topped 24,000 in 47 states, according to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

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The indictment alleges he murdered his parents, renowned director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Reiner, by means of lying in wait, prosecutors announced Wednesday. ​The indictment alleges he murdered his parents, renowned director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Reiner, by means of lying in wait, prosecutors announced Wednesday.  US The indictment alleges he murdered his parents, renowned director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Reiner, by means of lying in wait, prosecutors announced Wednesday. 

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People are lining up to witness the first total solar eclipse visible from Europe in over 20 years. ​People are lining up to witness the first total solar eclipse visible from Europe in over 20 years.  International People are lining up to witness the first total solar eclipse visible from Europe in over 20 years. 

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An 8-year-old boy’s unexpected catch at a lake in Pennsylvania has drawn attention to the issue of exotic pets being released into local waterways. ​An 8-year-old boy’s unexpected catch at a lake in Pennsylvania has drawn attention to the issue of exotic pets being released into local waterways.  US An 8-year-old boy’s unexpected catch at a lake in Pennsylvania has drawn attention to the issue of exotic pets being released into local waterways. 

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A federal district court has issued a temporary order blocking the U.S. Postal Service from implementing President Donald Trump’s 2026 executive order on mail-in voting. ​A federal district court has issued a temporary order blocking the U.S. Postal Service from implementing President Donald Trump’s 2026 executive order on mail-in voting.  Politics A federal district court has issued a temporary order blocking the U.S. Postal Service from implementing President Donald Trump’s 2026 executive order on mail-in voting. 

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Tuesday’s primaries offered fresh tests of the Democratic Party’s direction, the influence of President Donald Trump’s endorsements and the Republican Party’s future. ​Tuesday’s primaries offered fresh tests of the Democratic Party’s direction, the influence of President Donald Trump’s endorsements and the Republican Party’s future.  Politics Tuesday’s primaries offered fresh tests of the Democratic Party’s direction, the influence of President Donald Trump’s endorsements and the Republican Party’s future. 

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened retaliation against Western seizures of Russian commercial vessels, calling them “piracy.” ​Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened retaliation against Western seizures of Russian commercial vessels, calling them “piracy.”  International Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened retaliation against Western seizures of Russian commercial vessels, calling them “piracy.” 

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Andy Green, the only person to break the sound barrier in a car, has earned another world record in a show of force for hydrogen power. ​Andy Green, the only person to break the sound barrier in a car, has earned another world record in a show of force for hydrogen power.  US Andy Green, the only person to break the sound barrier in a car, has earned another world record in a show of force for hydrogen power. 

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OTTAWA — The Canadian Armed Forces is holding an event today with Canadian drone manufacturers to test their platforms in real-world scenarios. The event, called the RED COBALT Uncrewed Systems Accelerator, is being held at a NATO test centre in the Ottawa Valley set up for testing cutting-edge technologies. The federal government is looking to quickly adopt more drones as the technology develops rapidly and becomes more important in modern warfare. Lt.-Gen. Darcy Molstad, commander of the Canadian Joint Forces Command, says this is an example of how the military must do business with industry to innovate swiftly. He says…

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OTTAWA — Some in Canada’s aid sector say they’re growing more and more concerned by how closely the Carney government is tying foreign aid to its efforts to boost domestic economic growth. Here’s a look at why Ottawa wants more domestic spinoffs from aid, whether that will work — and why the idea faces pushback. What is the point of foreign aid? Development assistance seeks to alleviate poverty and address the issues that drive conflict, disease and migration, according to Results Canada, a poverty research and advocacy organization. “Canada must invest in international development because it fosters global stability, economic…

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A total of 96 stabbing incidents has been reported to Ottawa police so far this year, marking a decrease in stabbing-related injuries compared to the same period in recent years. Read MoreWhile stabbing reports are below average so far in 2026, zooming out at the longer-term trends may paint a different picture  News, Local News, Ottawa Sun, Realtime, Registered A total of 96 stabbing incidents has been reported to Ottawa police so far this year, marking a decrease in stabbing-related injuries compared to the same period in recent years. Read More 

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Two west-end councillors who toured the LRT’s Moodie Station said they were shocked by the extent of the damage caused by flooding on July 1. Read MoreSevere damage to key equipment resulted from the surge of water resulting from downpours on Canada Day.  News, Local News, moodie station, Ottawa LRT, Ottawa Sun, Realtime Two west-end councillors who toured the LRT’s Moodie Station said they were shocked by the extent of the damage caused by flooding on July 1. Read More 

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Re: Conservative MP Larry Brock to resign next month, triggering eighth federal byelection, online, Aug. 7 Read MoreWednesday, Aug. 12: Here are today’s Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.  Letters, Opinion, letters, opinion, Ottawa Sun Re: Conservative MP Larry Brock to resign next month, triggering eighth federal byelection, online, Aug. 7 Read More 

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