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An open letter from Manitoba researchers has gained widespread support from hundreds of scientists and academics across Canada, highlighting concerns about the impact of research funding cuts in the U.S. on Canadian research initiatives. The letter calls on federal political leaders to take action in response to these challenges, emphasizing the interconnected nature of research funding between the two countries. This collective effort underscores the urgent need to address the potential negative consequences of reduced...

Summary Andrew and Tristan Tate, charged with human trafficking in Romania, traveled to Florida in February 2025 after a travel ban was lifted. Florida authorities indicated they would assist the UK in extraditing the brothers, who face separate allegations of rape and sexual assault from the UK. The Tates, who deny all charges, returned to Romania after a brief stay in the US, where they attended a UFC event, and are under investigation for various...

Bank of Queensland's Financial PerformanceShares in Bank of Queensland (BoQ) rose 4.7% to $6.81 despite the bank warning of an expected increase in bad loans due to economic uncertainty. For the six months ending February, BoQ reported total income of $793 million, slightly lower than the previous year, but post-tax cash earnings rose 6% to $183 million, surpassing expectations. The bank completed the conversion of its branches and declared an interim dividend of 18¢ per...

Summary of President Trump's Tariff Announcement and Japan RelationsIn April, President Trump announced a 24% tariff on Japanese imports while expressing admiration for the late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, highlighting a complex relationship with Japan that intertwines praise and criticism. Japan, facing a new 10% base tariff, reacted with feelings of betrayal, yet is prioritized for tariff negotiations, indicating a unique status among U.S. allies. Trump's historical views on Japan reflect a mix of appreciation...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: The police and Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) urged the public on Wednesday (Apr 16) to observe appropriate online conduct during the upcoming General Election. Singapore heads to the polls on May 3, with Nomination Day set on Apr 23. There will be a high volume of online campaigning and political discourse on social media and private messaging services during the election period, said MDDI...

Marshall Garrett, a 38-year-old Texas man, was arrested after his three Staffordshire mix dogs fatally attacked his neighbor, Harriette Phillips, 65, on March 23. Garrett faces three counts of criminal negligent failure to secure his dogs, which had a history of aggression, as evidenced by a prior incident where they nipped another neighbor. Following the attack, all three dogs were euthanized, and Garrett, who has a criminal record including a murder charge from a previous...