Jimmy Kimmel returned to the air on Tuesday, addressing for the first time a controversy that sidelined his late-night show and intensified the debate around free speech in the United States. Kimmel opened his monologue with a joke characteristic of his show — “As I was saying, before I was interrupted” — but took on a …
Read More »After a northern lights display on Monday night, there may be another good chance to see them tonight
On Monday night, skywatchers were treated to a moderate display of the northern lights. For those who missed out, there’s still a chance they may be visible again tonight, with a stronger geomagnetic storm forecast. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) is forecasting a strong geomagnetic …
Read More »The night Jasper burned: Radio logs capture minute by minute of town catching fire
It’s the evening of July 24 last year. A wall of flames and smoke is encroaching on the mountain town of Jasper, Alta. At 6 p.m., scribbled handwritten notes begin documenting a series of events in Jasper National Park that would dramatically change the town. “Deploy engine from fire hall to …
Read More »Kyiv residents ‘brace for death’ as Russian drones, missiles increasingly fly at night
By day, the Ukrainian capital hums with life — crowded metros, dog walkers and children on playgrounds. By night, Kyiv becomes a battleground as Russia unleashes relentless drone and missile attacks that chase much of the population underground for safety. The nighttime assaults have intensified in the fourth year of …
Read More »Teammate of ex-world junior hockey players on trial recalls heavy drinking on night of alleged sexual assault
‘I saw a woman laying on the bed under the sheets’ WARNING: This post contains graphic language. Katchouk is telling the court about his night. He got a slice of pizza and then came back to the hotel with Foote. Katchouk says he didn’t get any texts that night because …
Read More »Pope Francis had ‘tranquil’ night following respiratory crisis, Vatican says
Pope Francis, who is battling double pneumonia in hospital, had a “tranquil” night and rested, the Vatican said on Sunday. The Vatican later said Francis was conscious, continuing to receive supplemental oxygen and that further clinical tests were being conducted. A more detailed medical update was expected later Sunday. The …
Read More »Pope Francis misses Vatican mass after spending 2nd night in hospital
Pope Francis, 88, read the newspapers and had breakfast on Sunday after a second night sleeping well at the hospital where he is being treated for a respiratory tract infection, the Vatican said. Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni said he expected to provide a further update later in the day. He noted …
Read More »Saturday Night Live celebrates 50 years with comedy, music and many, many famous friends
Paul Simon and Sabrina Carpenter duetted on Simon’s Homeward Bound to open the show, five-decade Saturday Night Live luminary Steve Martin delivered the monologue, and Paul McCartney gave an epic closing to a 50th anniversary special celebrating the sketch institution that was overflowing with famous former cast members, superstar hosts and legendary …
Read More »Hockey Night in Canada scores an itiqtitsijut with broadcasts in Inuktitut
Being able to speak Inuktitut on Hockey Night in Canada is like a dream come true for Pujjuut Kusugak. “It’s just one of those things that you wished and you fantasized about but now it’s a real thing that’s coming up,” he said. Kusugak, and a small collection of other passionate speakers, …
Read More »Night trains could be Europe’s next green solution
It’s 11 p.m., and in the palatial central train station in Bologna, Italy, one platform is becoming a gathering point for bleary-eyed passengers, neck pillows and luggage in tow. Among them is four-year-old Dyuthi Mantaih and her father, Nagendra. “We are from India, actually, so we are used to travelling …
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