This image provided by Health Canada shows the final wording of six separate warnings that will be printed directly on individual cigarettes as Canada becomes the first in the world to take that step aimed at helping people quit the habit. The regulations take effect Aug....
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Flower power and diplomacy: Versailles perfume gardens transport public back in time
Tagetes Erecta flowers are photographed in a greenhouse at the perfume gardens of the Chateau de Versailles, west of Paris, Thursday, May 25, 2023. The Versailles flower gardens were once a symbol of the French kings expeditionary might and helped water-deprived courtiers perfume their skin. Now,...
Continue reading...Man critically injured in Oshawa stabbing; one person in custody
One man is in life-threatening condition while another is in police custody after a stabbing in Oshawa.
Continue reading...The debt ceiling deal could be a double-edged sword for McCarthy
Kevin McCarthy prevailed with a strong debt ceiling vote among his House Republican colleagues. Expect his harshest critics to plot their next move.
Continue reading...Protests across the U.S. target Florida’s bigoted immigration law
“Day Without Immigrants” protests involved work stoppages across Florida and demonstrations across the U.S. against a bigoted law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Continue reading...Buttonville airport set to shutdown as landowner explores redevelopment plans
An Ontario airport announced it is planning on shutting down as its landowner explores redeveloping the grounds north of Toronto.
Continue reading...ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL: Saunders releases transit plan as security threat upends planned mayoral debate
While the disruption stole attention from the mayoral race Thursday, candidates nevertheless released a number of promises about what they would do if elected.
Continue reading...Marjorie Taylor Greene’s promise of Jan. 6 footage should make Dems giddy
With people like Marjorie Taylor Greene atop the Republican Party, Democrats should feel confident about their chances heading into the 2024 elections.
Continue reading...Oath Keeper who guarded Roger Stone before Jan. 6 attack gets more than 4 years in prison
FILE – Roberto Minuta of Prosper, Texas, leaves federal court in Washington, Jan. 23, 2023. Minuta, a member of the far-right Oath Keepers extremist group who was part of a security detail for former President Donald Trumps longtime adviser Roger Stone before storming the U.S. Capitol,...
Continue reading...Debt ceiling vote splits Democratic candidates for Feinstein’s Senate seat
Reps. Barbara Lee, left, and Katie Porter, right, have each signaled their intent to seek the Senate seat occupied by fellow Democrat Dianne Feinstein. Rep. Adam B. Schiff is expected to soon enter the contest as well. (Associated Press) Debt ceiling vote splits Democratic candidates for...
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