Writer says he posted 'insulin is free' tweet to make a point about corporate greed

Sean Morrow says his tweet claiming insulin was free didn't fool anyone — and that’s kind of the point.

source https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/viral-free-insulin-tweet-1.6663358?cmp=rss

People in Kyiv collecting rain water to survive as Russia continues to target energy systems

Residents of Ukraine's bombed capital clutched empty bottles in search of water and crowded into cafés for power and warmth Thursday, switching defiantly into survival mode after new Russian missile strikes a day earlier plunged the city and much of the country into the dark.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/ukraine-no-water-electrcity-kyiv-kherson-1.6663173?cmp=rss

Huge balloons fly in New York's streets during Macy's Parade

Masses of people gathered in New York's streets to witness the gigantic balloons that are part of the 96th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/huge-balloons-fly-in-new-york-s-streets-during-macy-s-parade-1.6663170?cmp=rss

Big balloons and fab floats: Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

The 96th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade features giant balloons, marching bands, celebrities and more.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/photos/big-balloons-and-fab-floats-macy-s-thanksgiving-day-parade-1.6662712?cmp=rss

Beijing in lockdown as China hits COVID-19 case record

As cases of COVID-19 hit record daily highs in China, the country is reimposing a range of strict measures under its "zero-COVID" policy, including lockdowns, mass testing and quarantines for anyone suspected of having come into contact with the virus.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/china-coronavirus-lockdown-beijing-1.6662651?cmp=rss

Writer who accused Trump of 1990s rape files new lawsuit

A writer who accused former president Donald Trump of rape filed an upgraded lawsuit against him Thursday in New York, minutes after a new state law took effect allowing victims of sexual violence to sue over attacks that occurred decades ago.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/carroll-sexual-assault-allegation-trump-1.6662569?cmp=rss