Wednesday, December 25, 2024

King Charles praises health-care workers in 1st Christmas address since cancer diagnosis

A woman in a green coat and hat and a man in a tan-coloured coat walk side by side.

King Charles used his annual Christmas message to hail the selflessness of those who have cared for him and the Princess of Wales this year as both were receiving cancer treatments.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/king-charles-christmas-address-2024-1.7418979?cmp=rss

Russia targets Ukrainian energy infrastructure during Christmas Day attack

Two firefighters stand on a large pile of rubble.

Russia launched a massive missile and drone barrage targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Wednesday, striking a thermal power plant and prompting Ukrainians to take shelter in metro stations on Christmas morning.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/russia-ukraine-christmas-day-attack-1.7418956?cmp=rss

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

1 killed, 5 injured after boat explodes in Florida marina

People standing on the edge of a pier survey the charred remains of a boat in the water.

A boat explosion at a South Florida marina has left one person dead and five others injured, officials said.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/florida-boat-explosion-marina-1.7418929?cmp=rss

Justin Baldoni sued by former publicist amid fallout over alleged harassment of Blake Lively

This collage image shows a woman with blonde hair on the left and a man with dark hair on the right.

Blake Lively has accused her co-star of sexual harassment on set and initiating a social media campaign to "destroy" her reputation. Justin Baldoni's former publicist, Stephanie Jones, claims the alleged campaign was carried out without her knowledge.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/justin-baldoni-sued-blake-lively-allegations-1.7418850?cmp=rss

Bill Clinton out of the hospital after being treated for the flu

Former President Bill Clinton speaks during the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Former U.S. president Bill Clinton will be home for Christmas after being discharged from a Washington, D.C., hospital, where he was treated for the flu.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/bill-clinton-hospital-flu-1.7418708?cmp=rss