Detained Activist’s Wife Alleges Denial to Attend Childbirth

April 21, 2025, 9:20 pm

The wife of a detained Columbia University activist claims immigration officials purposely withheld his release so he couldn’t be present at the birth of their first child. Her statement paints a grim picture of bureaucratic cruelty at one of life’s most precious moments.

torontosun.com / Wife of detained Columbia activist says her husband was denied release for his son’s birth

winnipegfreepress.com / Wife of detained Columbia activist says her husband was denied release for his son’s birth

permalink / 2 stories from 2 sources in 2 hours ago #federal #justice #immigration #world #new-york +

Trump Tower Elevated Surface Incident: Unusual Arrest Amid Building Intrigue

April 21, 2025, 8:21 pm

New York police arrested a 30-year-old individual found on an elevated surface inside Trump Tower. The peculiar discovery and swift response prompted raised eyebrows as onlookers and authorities alike grappled with the bizarre circumstances of the arrest.

torontosun.com / Person found on ’elevated surface’ inside Trump Tower in New York is arrested, police say

winnipegfreepress.com / Person found on ‘elevated surface’ inside Trump Tower in New York is arrested, police say

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Harvey Weinstein Retrial Jury Set: 7 Women, 5 Men Selected

April 21, 2025, 8:21 pm

The jury for Harvey Weinstein’s

torontosun.com / 7 women and 5 men picked for jury in Harvey Weinstein’s #MeToo retrial

winnipegfreepress.com / 7 women and 5 men picked for jury in Harvey Weinstein’s #MeToo retrial

permalink / 2 stories from 2 sources in 3 hours ago #crime #justice #trending #society #new-york +

Haiti on Edge: UN Warns Total Chaos Without Aid

April 21, 2025, 6:20 pm

A UN envoy warned that escalating gang violence could plunge Haiti into full-scale chaos without urgent international support. The recent comments, made during a National Security Council briefing, underline calls for increased funding and aid to avert anarchy, as the nation teeters on the brink of disorder.

winnipegfreepress.com / Haiti could face ‘total chaos’ without more international support, UN envoy warns

citynews.ca / Haiti could face ‘total chaos’ without more international support, UN envoy warns

permalink / 2 stories from 2 sources in 5 hours ago #foreignpolicy #security #world #un +

Pope Francis’ 3-Year Apology Remembered by Indigenous Survivors

April 21, 2025, 6:20 pm

Nearly three years after Pope Francis visited Canada to apologize for the Catholic Church’s role in residential schools, Indigenous leaders and survivors recall the emotional historic event. They discuss how his heartfelt words still resonate, yet many feel that true healing remains elusive amid persistent scars of the past.

Bluesky: @theglobeandmail.com

theglobeandmail.com / Indigenous leaders in Canada react to the Pope’s death with a mix of gratitude and unresolved pain

winnipegfreepress.com / Pope wasn’t perfect but showed us another path

globalnews.ca / Lethbridge residents reflect on the legacy of Pope Francis

nationalpost.com / ’A man of his word’: Canadian Indigenous leaders, residential school survivors reflect on Pope Francis

ledevoir.com / Un pape politique

theglobeandmail.com / ‘Love, love, love ... and hope’: Visitors to St. Michael’s remember Pope Francis

torontosun.com / ’Man of compassion:’ Indigenous leaders, residential school survivors on Pope Francis

thestar.com / 'Man of compassion:' Indigenous leaders, residential school survivors on Pope Francis

winnipegfreepress.com / ‘Man of compassion:’ Indigenous leaders, residential school survivors on Pope Francis

permalink / 17 stories from 10 sources in 5 hours ago #faith #world #vatican #religion #winnipeg +

Harvard sues Trump admin over frozen federal grants

April 21, 2025, 5:20 pm

Harvard University has initiated legal action against the Trump administration after more than $2 billion in federal grants were abruptly frozen. The lawsuit challenges the government’s heavy-handed reforms and interference in academic affairs, with Harvard demanding the immediate restoration of crucial funding for research and innovation.

Bluesky: @ledevoir.com

ledevoir.com / Harvard poursuit l’administration Trump contre le gel de ses subventions

torontosun.com / Harvard sues Trump administration to stop the freeze of more than $2 billion in grants

globalnews.ca / Harvard sues Trump administration over funding freeze, escalating standoff

permalink / 5 stories from 5 sources in 6 hours ago #politics #federal #finance #usrelations #law +

Repression Operation Targeted Conservative Candidate Joe Tay

April 21, 2025, 4:20 pm

Canadian security officials have uncovered a coordinated online campaign emanating from Chinese social media, aiming to discredit Conservative candidate Joe Tay through fabricated ‘wanted’ posters. The probe into this political interference raises eyebrow-raising questions about foreign influence in domestic elections.

Reddit: r/canada

torontosun.com / EDITORIAL: If China’s the threat start acting like it

nationalpost.com / China linked to fake ‘wanted’ poster, repression efforts against Conservative candidate

cbc.ca / Security officials report 'repression' operation targeting Conservative candidate Joe Tay

permalink / 4 stories from 4 sources in 7 hours ago #politics #elections #federal #foreignpolicy #security +

NASA’s Lucy spacecraft sends back quirky asteroid images

April 21, 2025, 3:21 pm

NASA’s Lucy spacecraft has returned striking images of an unusually lumpy asteroid—reminiscent of a poorly rolled bowling ball. The flyby, acting as a dress rehearsal for future close encounters on its path toward Jupiter, offers both scientists and space enthusiasts an oddly entertaining glimpse into cosmic oddities.

torontosun.com / NASA’s Lucy spacecraft beams back pictures of an asteroid shaped like a lumpy bowling pin

winnipegfreepress.com / NASA’s Lucy spacecraft beams back pictures of an asteroid shaped like a lumpy bowling pin

citynews.ca / NASA’s Lucy spacecraft beams back pictures of an asteroid shaped like a lumpy bowling pin

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Kenyan Marathon Champions: Korir’s Family Triumph with Record-Breaking Run

April 21, 2025, 2:21 pm

In a memorable display of endurance and sibling synergy, Kenyan runners dominated the Boston Marathon. Sharon Lokedi shattered course records while John Korir, acting on his brother’s advice, clinched victory alongside his sibling. The event’s unexpected twists highlighted Kenyan prowess, leaving fans both astounded and amused.

ledevoir.com / John Korir et Sharon Lokedi sans rivaux au marathon de Boston

winnipegfreepress.com / Kenya’s John Korir follows brother’s advice to men’s Boston Marathon title, place in history

torontosun.com / Sharon Lokedi breaks Boston Marathon course record, John Korir joins brother as winner

permalink / 4 stories from 3 sources in 9 hours ago #usrelations #immigration #multiculturalism #culture #sports +

Cardinals Gear Up for New Papal Election Amid Church Transition

April 21, 2025, 7:21 am

Top church insiders are now eyeing which cardinals might ascend as the next pontiff while details of the upcoming conclave stir fervor in Vatican corridors. Discussions have intensified among clergy as candidates are weighed against modern challenges and institutional traditions—a process that promises both solemnity and an ironic backstage of ecclesiastical power plays. As the sacred process unfolds, the anticipation is almost as palpable as the drama behind closed church doors.

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torontosun.com / FUTURE OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH: Who will be the next Pope?

globalnews.ca / What is a conclave? A guide to what happens after death of Pope Francis

ledevoir.com / Aucun des 5 cardinaux canadiens ne devrait être le prochain pape, selon des experts

nationalpost.com / What is the process for choosing a new Pope?

theglobeandmail.com / None of Canada’s five cardinals likely to be next pope, Vatican experts say

thestar.com / None of Canada's five cardinals likely to be next pope, Vatican experts say

winnipegfreepress.com / None of Canada’s five cardinals likely to be next pope, Vatican experts say

thestar.com / Could a Canadian be the next pope? Here are the front-runners to replace Pope Francis

torontosun.com / Canadian among cardinals seen as contenders to be next pope

permalink / 17 stories from 10 sources in 16 hours ago #politics #elections #federal #publicpolicy #culture +