Canadian officials announce more than $18,000 fine for Nova Scotia burn ban violations as wildfires continue to rage in region
Canadian officials announced a fine of more than $18,000 on Wednesday for anyone in Nova Scotia who violates a province-wide burn ban implemented this week as wildfires continue to rage in the region, which has prompted air quality alerts in the northeastern US.
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The untold tale of America's first spelling bee victor
Marie Bolden, a black teenager, won the first US spelling bee in 1908. Her win was eclipsed by racism.
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Aussie housing dip over, prices to rebound into next year on rate view- Reuters poll
By Vivek Mishra BENGALURU Australia's housing market outlook has improved significantly, with home prices expected to on average
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Bruce Springsteen, 73, falls on stage during a concert but continues to finish the show
Fortunately, Bruce Springsteen remained unaffected by the fall as he sported a quick smile before addressing his fans
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Mike Pence will launch his presidential campaign in Iowa on June 7
Former Vice President Mike Pence will officially launch his long-expected campaign for the Republican nomination for president in Iowa next week
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Meta threatens to pull news content in California if bill to pay publishers passes
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, threatened to remove news from its social media sites in California if the state passes a bill requiring big tech companies to pay news outlets for their content.
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How a Covert Relationship With the Taliban Backfired for US Ally Pakistan
About two weeks after the Taliban retook Afghanistan in 2021, the then head of Pakistan’s spy agency arrived
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China Slowdown Fear Is Starting to Show Up in Korean Markets
Foreigners bought the most South Korean bonds in two years as wagers on the central bank turning dovish
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Former 'Family Feud' contestant Timothy Bliefnick guilty in wife's slaying
A jury has convicted a former contestant on the television game show “Family Feud” of first-degree murder and home invasion in the shooting death of his estranged wife in western Illinois
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Oil Drops for a Third Session on Signs of Higher US Inventories
Oil fell for a third day as industry data pointed to rising US crude stockpiles with demand concerns
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First Look: MSI Launches Biggest (and Smartest) Laptop Touchpad Ever
Who expected the humble touchpad to be a Computex 2023 star? At its laptop press
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Federal Reserve likely to skip interest rate hike at next meeting in June, officials signal
Leading Federal Reserve officials are sending out stronger signals that they will forego an interest rate increase at the central bank’s next meeting in June
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