Friday, April 21, 2023

House Republicans, Manhattan district attorney's office reach deal over Trump inquiry

Drugging Deaths

Under the agreement, committee members will be able to question former prosecutor Mark Pomerantz under oath next month in Washington, resolving a lawsuit in which District Attorney Alvin Bragg had sought to block Pomerantz from testifying.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/republicans-trump-indictment-manhattan-district-attorney-1.6819235?cmp=rss

It's not the 'super bloom,' but California flowers are still in tough competition with each other

It's not the 'super bloom,' but California flowers are still in tough competition with each other

A wet winter has California sprouting beautiful fields of vibrant flowers, and while passersby are more focused on the bright colours and beautiful landscape, State Park Ranger Kevin Overduin says the flowers are in direct competition with each other to thrive in the environment.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/it-s-not-the-super-bloom-but-california-flowers-are-still-in-tough-competition-with-each-other-1.6819197?cmp=rss

Montana Republicans won't let this trans lawmaker speak in the legislature

Montana Legislature-Transgender Bills

Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr says Republican attempts to keep her from speaking in the state legislature are "inherently undemocratic."



source https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/transgender-lawmaker-silenced-montana-1.6818608?cmp=rss

Moscow court seeks arrest of Bellingcat journalist Christo Grozev

Journalist Christo Grozev speaking on a stage in Paris

A Moscow court on Friday ordered the arrest in absentia of Bulgarian investigative journalist Christo Grozev, whose reporting for the Bellingcat news outlet has angered Russia, RIA news agency said.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/russia-seeks-arrest-bellingcat-journalist-1.6818640?cmp=rss

French court finds Hassan Diab guilty of involvement in 1980 bombing

CANADA-DIAB/

A French court has found Ottawa academic Hassan Diab guilty in absentia on charges related to the bombing of a Paris synagogue.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/diab-verdict-in-absentia-1.6817944?cmp=rss

Twitter begins removing 'government-funded media' tags, blue checks

CANADA-POLITICS/TWITTER

Twitter removed the "government-funded media" tag on public broadcasters, including the CBC, on Thursday without any explanation.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/twitter-changes-tags-1.6817729?cmp=rss

Criminal charges against Alec Baldwin in Rust shooting dropped

FILM-RUST/SHOOTING

New Mexico prosecutors said on Thursday they will dismiss involuntary manslaughter charges against actor Alec Baldwin stemming from the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the Western movie Rust in 2021.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/alec-baldwin-rust-criminal-charges-dropped-1.6817203?cmp=rss

Canada buying gasoline, sniper rifles and radios for Ukraine

UKRAINE-CRISIS/CANADA

Canada is buying gasoline and sniper rifles for Ukraine — part of the latest military assistance package announced Friday by Defence Minister Anita Anand at a meeting of allies in Europe.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/anand-ukraine-canada-nato-weapons-1.6817517?cmp=rss

Alberta woman gives away 133,000 Rum & Butter bars in a 'whirlwind' of charity

Crystal Regehr Westergard

Crystal Regehr Westergard has made a lot of people very happy with her 133,000 surplus Rum & Butter chocolate bars.



source https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/rum-and-butter-bars-donated-1.6817003?cmp=rss