Canada Day fireworks cancelled over air quality fears
Concerns over air pollution and starting further fires mean some displays have been called off.
1970-01-01 08:00
France riots: Nanterre rocked by killing and unrest
The town of Nanterre is shaken by nights of rioting after 17-year-old Nahel was shot by police.
1970-01-01 08:00
Deciphering Vladimir Putin's many appearances since mutiny
The Russian president has popped up on TV screens multiple times since last weekend's dramatic events - but to what end?
1970-01-01 08:00
Scorching heat fuels calls for worker protections
A punishing heat wave in parts of the US has claimed the lives of at least a dozen people.
1970-01-01 08:00
How bad is repeat exposure to wildfire smoke?
Over time, exposure stresses the body, damaging the heart and lungs, and can impair cognitive function.
1970-01-01 08:00
5G deadline and bad weather threaten to disrupt US holiday weekend
Many airlines cannot meet a Saturday deadline to equip their fleets with new 5G-tolerant technology.
1970-01-01 08:00
10 Worst NBA Contracts
From Ben Simmons to Davis Bertans and Kyle Lowry, a look at the worst contracts in the NBA.
1970-01-01 08:00
How a horse's death may lead to reform for ancient Japanese festival
A 680-year-old Shinto festival accused of animal cruelty has promised reforms after a horse died.
1970-01-01 08:00
White Sox vs. Athletics prediction and odds for Friday, June 30 (Don’t trust either staff)
The 2023 season has been a disappointing one for the Chicago White Sox, but they have a favorable weekend series against the Oakland Athletics starting on Friday night.Oakland is coming off back-to-back tough losses to the New York Yankees where the team also had a perfect game thrown against it...
1970-01-01 08:00
3 disastrous Zach LaVine trades the Bulls need to avoid
The Chicago Bulls are expected to consider trading Zach LaVine this summer, but the team should be careful to avoid trades that don't move the needle.The Chicago Bulls were famously two minutes away from beating the Miami Heat in the play-in tournament last season, but one last-second choke...
1970-01-01 08:00
Australia legalises psychedelics for mental health
Approved psychiatrists can now prescribe MDMA and magic mushrooms for disorders like depression.
1970-01-01 08:00
Yankees rumors: Trade with Cubs could solve outfield, offensive woes
The New York Yankees could dial up the Chicago Cubs to fix their problems in the outfield and in the batter's box.The New York Yankees are currently 45-36, which only gets you third place (with a half-game lead on the fourth-place Blue Jays) in the cutthroat AL East. As always, the Yankees ...
1970-01-01 08:00