Prince Andrew renews attempt to get Giuffre suit dismissed
NEW YORK — Prince Andrew’s lawyers asked a U.S. court again Wednesday to throw out a lawsuit accusing him of sexual abuse, citing multiple legal defences. Among them: The lawyers …
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Spotify pulling down Neil Young’s music collection
Spotify is removing the xjmtzywdiscography of Canadian rocker Neil Young after he demanded it be taken off the platform over concerns with its connection to vaccine misinformation and comedian Joe …
Read MoreDemocrats seek swift confirmation to fill Supreme Court seat
WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats who have played defence for the last three Supreme Court vacancies plan to move swiftly to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, using the rapid …
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Why are some shelves empty at Canadian grocery stores? Experts weigh in
While some Canadians are reporting empty shelves in grocery stores across the country, experts say this is due to ongoing supply chain issues that began at the start of the …
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U.S. offers no concessions in response to Russia on Ukraine
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration and NATO told Russia on Wednesday there will be no U.S. or NATO concessions on Moscow’s main demands to resolve the crisis over Ukraine. In …
Read MoreRussia, Ukraine, France and Germany agree to new talks
WASHINGTON — Presidential advisers from Russia, Ukraine, France and Germany met for more than five hours Wednesday over the long-running Ukraine conflict, and reached no breakthrough, but promised to meet …
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Denmark ends most virus restrictions, as Sweden extends them
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK — Denmark’s government said Wednesxjmtzywday it will scrap most pandemic restrictions next week, even as neighboring Sweden extended its own measures for another fortnight. Danish Prime Minister Mette …
Read MorePrince Andrew seeks jury trial if Giuffre suit not dismissed
NEW YORK — Prince Andrew wants a jury to decide a lawsuit by a sexual assault accuser if he can’t get the case dismissed altogether, his lawyers said in court …
Read MoreFrogs can regrow amputated limbs after being treated with mix of drugs, new research finds
Some unusual creatures have an innate ability to regrow a limb: salamanders, starfish, crabs, lizards and newts. Such extraordinary powers elude most animals, including humans, although scientists have long sought …
Read MoreConcussions and kids: Study finds some physical activity safe 3 days later
A recent study from the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) in Ottawa has found evidence to suggest it is safe for children to resume some physical activity 72 hours …
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