Prince Harry compares Royal Family life to 'living in a zoo'

During a recent conversation on a podcast, Prince Harry compared his royal experience to being on The Truman Show and "living in a zoo."

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Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr around the world

The fasting month of Ramadan comes to a close with a muted celebration of Eid al-Fitr amid the global pandemic, as shown in these photos of Muslim worshippers in Canada and around the globe.

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U.S. CDC eases guidance on indoor mask-wearing for those fully vaccinated against COVID-19

In a striking move to send the country back toward pre-pandemic life, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is easing indoor mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to safely stop wearing masks inside in most places.

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Marineland sending 5 beluga whales to U.S. after aquarium overcomes legal challenges

Marineland is sending five beluga whales to the U.S. after an aquarium there navigated approval processes on both sides of the border and overcame legal challenges from environmental groups.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/marineland-beluga-1.6025503?cmp=rss

Hacked U.S. gasoline pipeline restarts — but long lines and shortages at stations persist

A run on gas following a computer hack of the nation's largest fuel pipeline had North Carolina tow-truck driver Jonathan King worried about whether he could do his job.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/gasoline-colonial-1.6025213?cmp=rss

U.K. government formally apologizes for killing 10 in Belfast in 1971

A U.K. government minister stood before lawmakers Thursday and formally apologized for the killing of 10 civilians during unrest in Belfast half a century ago, as Britain and Northern Ireland struggle to come to terms with the events of the past.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/uk-belfast-1971-killings-1.6024959?cmp=rss

Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world on Thursday

Some wealthy nations that were most praised last year for controlling the coronavirus are now lagging far behind in getting their people vaccinated — and some, especially in Asia, are seeing COVID-19 cases grow.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/coronavirus-covid19-canada-world-may13-2021-1.6024778?cmp=rss

Weary Gaza marks end of Ramadan as violence spreads in Israel

Weary Palestinians on Thursday prepared for a sombre feast marking the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, as Gaza braced for more Israeli airstrikes and communal violence raged across Israel after weeks of protests and violence in Jerusalem.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/israel-palestinian-conflict-1.6024767?cmp=rss

Jump in U.S. inflation may signal that history is repeating itself

Are we watching an outbreak of inflation? An economist who witnessed inflation come out of nowhere in the 1960s sees many similarities. Maybe we should be holding onto our hats.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/inflation-history-column-don-pittis-1.6022412?cmp=rss