Thursday, August 18, 2022

First McDonald's, now Starbucks? Latest Russian knock-off Stars Coffee opens its doors

Russia Coffee Chain

People in Moscow who were disappointed when Starbucks closed its coffee shops after Russia sent troops into Ukraine may now feel a caffeine jolt of hope: A nearly identical operation is opening in the capital.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/russia-starbucks-copycat-1.6555480?cmp=rss

U.S. judge says he leans toward releasing some evidence for Trump search

Trump FBI

A U.S. judge on Thursday said he is leaning toward releasing some of the evidence presented by the U.S. Justice Department to justify its search of Donald Trump's Florida home last week, in a case pitting news organizations against federal prosecutors.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/trump-affidavit-judge-rules-1.6555306?cmp=rss

Judge sides with Enbridge against Michigan's bid to halt Line 5 pipeline

Biden Michigan Pipeline

A Michigan judge has ruled in favour of Enbridge Inc. in its long-standing dispute with the state over the Line 5 cross-border pipeline.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/judge-sides-with-enbridge-1.6555265?cmp=rss

Anne Heche's death was accidental, according to coroner's results

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Actor Anne Heche died from inhalation injury and burns after her fiery car crash.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/anne-heche-death-accidental-1.6554806?cmp=rss

Salman Rushdie stabbing suspect reportedly describes author as 'someone who attacked Islam'

Salman Rushdie Assault

The man charged with stabbing Salman Rushdie on a lecture stage in western New York reportedly said in an interview that he was surprised to learn the accomplished author had survived the attack.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/rushdie-attack-suspect-interview-1.6554691?cmp=rss

7 killed, 16 injured in Russian shelling of Kharkiv

UKRAINE-CRISIS/KHARKIV

Ukrainian forces said on Thursday they had beaten back a Russian attack in the southern region of Kherson, while the death toll from Russian shelling of Kharkiv city in Ukraine's northeast climbed to seven people.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/ukraine-invasion-day-176-1.6554680?cmp=rss