Jeff Daniels now has a tarantula-killing worm named after him
If you think you know who Jeff Daniels is, think again. You might be thinking of the Hollywood actor — but there’s now a tarantula-killing worm with a very similar …
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Spike in deaths causes Yukon to declare overdose emergency
WHITEHORSE — The Yukon government has declared a substance-use health emergency after toxic drugs pushed overdose deaths to new peaks. Health Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee said Thursday the drugs are killing …
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Canada Post to seek ‘clarification’ from feds on face mask policy for employees
Despite experts calling on Canadians to upgrade their masks to curb the airborne spread of COVID-19, Canada Post employees who showed up to work wearing an N95 mask were being …
Read MoreNDP must decide if it wants to be Parliament’s conscience or win: polling analyst
OTTAWA — A polling and political analyst says the New Democrats need to decide whether they want to be the "conscience of Parliament" or win an election. Philippe Fournier of …
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Judge denies InfoWars host Shroyer’s motion to dismiss in connection with Jan. 6
A U.S. federal judge on Thursday denied InfoWars host and right-wing conspiracy theorist Owen Shroyer’s attempt to dismiss the four charges against him in connection with the January 6 Capitol …
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Austrian parliament approves vaccine mandate for adults
VIENNA — Austria’s parliament voted Thursday to introduce a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for adults from Feb. 1, the first of its kind in Europe. Lawmakers voted 137 to 33 in …
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Jan. 6 committee requests interview with Ivanka Trump
WASHINGTON — The House committee investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection is asking Ivanka Trump, daughter of former President Donald Trump, to voluntarily cooperate with its probe. The committee sent a …
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Cut off by volcano, Tongans relieved as contact restored
BANGKOK — As the massive undersea Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha’apai volcano erupted on Saturday, Tongans from around the world gazed on as their relatives livestreamed images of billowing clouds of …
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U.S. sanctions Ukrainian officials accused of helping Russia
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Treasury Department levied new sanctions Thursday against four Ukrainian officials, including two current members of parliament who administration officials say are part of a Russian influence …
Read MoreYukon declares emergency after overdoses
The Yukon government has declared a substance use health emergency after toxic drugs pushed overdose deaths to new peaks. Health Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee says the drugs are killing people and …
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