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Read More »Fears mount that Trump administration could meddle in U.S. elections
Concern is mounting among political observers and critics of U.S. President Donald Trump that his administration is laying the groundwork to meddle in crucial midterm elections that will determine which party controls Congress. The fears peaked this week with Trump saying in an interview that Republicans in Washington should “take …
Read More »Trump cuts tariffs on beef, coffee and other foods as inflation concerns mount
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday rolled back tariffs on dozens of food products, including such staples as beef, tomatoes and bananas, in the face of growing angst among American consumers about the high cost of groceries. The new exemptions — which take effect retroactively at midnight on Thursday — mark a …
Read More »Mount Everest hikers rescued after severe snowstorm
About 900 hikers, guides and other staff who were stranded by a weekend snowstorm on the Chinese side of Mount Everest have reached safety, state media said late Tuesday. A severe storm struck the area Saturday night, cutting off access to where the hikers were staying in tents at an …
Read More »About 200 hikers await rescue as blizzard hits Mount Everest
Hundreds of hikers stranded by a blizzard near the eastern face of Mount Everest in Tibet have been guided to safety by rescuers, Chinese state media is reporting, as unusually heavy snow and rainfall pummelled the Himalayas. About 350 trekkers had reached a small township, while contact with the remaining …
Read More »Israeli minister hints at annexing parts of Gaza as hunger-related deaths mount
Israel could threaten to annex parts of Gaza to increase pressure on the militant group Hamas, an Israeli minister said on Wednesday, an idea that would deal a blow to Palestinian hopes of statehood on land Israel now occupies. The comment by security cabinet member Zeev Elkin came a day after Britain …
Read More »IN PHOTOS | Injuries mount on 2nd day of the running of the bulls
World City officials reported eight people were hurt during the second day of the San Fermin festival, per Reuters. The nine-day, centuries-old festival held in Pamplona, Spain, is known for its famous running of the bulls. Posted: Jul 08, 2025 11:01 AM EDT | Last Updated: July 8 Corrections and …
Read More »Sherpa guide breaks record by making 31st summit of Mount Everest
Kami Rita Sherpa, 55, reached the summit of the tallest mountain in the world for a record 31st time on Tuesday. He broke his own record of most climbs to the top of Everest. The famed Sherpa guide made it to Everest’s 8,849-metre peak while leading a team of 22 …
Read More »Trump vows to change the name of North America’s tallest peak from Denali to Mount McKinley
President Donald Trump on Monday vowed to rename North America’s tallest peak, Denali in Alaska, as Mount McKinley — reviving an idea he floated years ago that at that time saw strong pushback from state political leaders. Trump, who took office for a second time Monday, said he planned to “restore …
Read More »Concerns mount over pediatrician shortage at Kelowna hospital ahead of flu season – Okanagan
Concerns among parents and caregivers in the Central Okanagan are growing in the wake of a pediatrician shortage at Kelowna General Hospital (KGH). “With winter coming up and all the winter flus, like that is very scary, definitely very scary,” said Tianna Byers, a Kelowna mother of three. Earlier this …
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