Diver Pamela Ware announces retirement from competition

A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that monthly doses of ivermectin reduced malaria cases by 26% in children in Kenya, making their blood toxic to mosquitoes. Additionally, research on nitisinone revealed it could be lethal to various mosquito populations, suggesting both drugs may enhance malaria control efforts amid rising insecticide resistance. Want More Context? 🔎

A tragic case involving 20-month-old Amelia, who died from a carfentanil overdose after her mother used drugs nearby, highlights the rising opioid crisis affecting young children in Ontario and across Canada; at least 26 children under 10 have died from opioid poisonings since 2017, often in homes where child protection services were previously involved. Experts stress the urgent need to address this overlooked pediatric mortality issue, as opioids continue to claim lives daily among both...

Many employees at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in Toronto report suffering from mental health challenges due to a toxic workplace culture marked by discrimination and bullying, contradicting the organization's mission to provide mental health support. Despite CAMH's recognition for diversity, staff feedback highlights issues of retaliation, lack of accountability, and feeling unsupported after raising grievances, prompting the hospital to address these longstanding concerns. Want More Context? 🔎

Renita Francois has filed a lawsuit against Bath & Body Works and Premier Candle Corporation, alleging she suffered severe burns from an exploding candle shortly after lighting it at her Long Island home in January 2023. The suit claims negligence and product defects, while both companies deny wrongdoing, asserting the explosion resulted from improper use. Want More Context? 🔎

Col. James McKay, commander of the 33 Canadian Brigade Group, has resigned amid a scandal involving a controversial Facebook group called the Blue Hackle Mafia, where soldiers posted inappropriate content and hateful remarks. The Canadian Army, led by Lt.-Gen. Michael Wright, is investigating the group's activities, which have raised significant concerns about military culture and accountability. Want More Context? 🔎

Ceasefire Agreement Between Cambodia and ThailandFollowing deadly border clashes that resulted in at least 35 deaths, Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to an immediate ceasefire mediated by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. The truce, effective July 28, 2025, aims to halt fighting and facilitate discussions on easing tensions along the disputed border, which has been a source of conflict for decades. Want More Context? 🔎