Wednesday, March 27, 2024

German zoo animals enjoy egg-cellent Easter treats

Bears, macaques, mongooses and more at the Gelsenkirchen Zoo in Germany are enjoying a taste of Easter as zoo staff scatter colourful eggs — some stuffed with treats like fruits and nuts — around their habitats for them to find. (Thumbnail credit: Jana Rodenbusch/Reuters)



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/german-zoo-animals-enjoy-egg-cellent-easter-treats-1.7157519?cmp=rss

After helping many families flee the Taliban, this man has finally been reunited with his own

Three adults and three little girls pose for a picture.

After helping many families flee the Taliban in Afghanistan, Farouq Samim has finally been reunited with his own. His nephew and his nephew’s wife and children arrived in Ottawa on March 13.



source https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/taliban-afghanistan-faroug-samim-1.7157728?cmp=rss

DeSantis and Disney settle lawsuit sparked by Florida governor's 'Don't Say Gay' law

A man in a vest speaks into a microphone

Allies of Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney reached a settlement agreement Wednesday in a state court fight over how Walt Disney World is developed in the future following the takeover of the theme park resort's government by the Florida governor.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/disney-desantis-lawsuit-settled-1.7157648?cmp=rss

The U.S. wants to increase taxes on private flyers. A business aviation advocate says they're paying their share

A private jet soars in the sky,

U.S. President Joe Biden says he wants corporate and private jet users to pay their fair share by eliminating a tax break that gives them preferential treatment, as well as increasing the fuel tax on private jet travel. 



source https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/private-jets-taxes-1.7156314?cmp=rss

Senegal's president-elect to lead country days after being released from prison

A bearded, dark-complected man in a suit is shown speaking at a podium in an indoor setting.

Senegal woke up Tuesday to a new president-elect, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a former tax inspector and political newcomer who inspired voters, including many unemployed youth, with a vow to fight corruption and reform the economy.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/senegal-election-faye-1.7156736?cmp=rss

What we know about Nex Benedict, the non-binary teen who died after altercation in school bathroom

A photograph of a teenager smiling.

Authorities in Oklahoma are preparing to release the full autopsy report for a non-binary Oklahoma teen who died last month the day after an altercation in a high school bathroom. Here's what we know and what we don't know about the life and death of Nex Benedict — and the situation for 2SLGBTQ+ and gender non-conforming people in the state.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/nex-benedict-death-explainer-1.7156530?cmp=rss