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SummaryWhen their mother confiscated their cell phones for the day, St. Thomas sisters Lillie and Harper O'Reilly were encouraged to play outside. They took to a puddle in front of their house, where they held up a sign asking passing vehicles to splash them with rainwater. The playful moment was captured on video and quickly went viral, showcasing their creativity and fun in the rain. Full Article

Cyclists who cause the death of pedestrians through reckless cycling may face life imprisonment in England and Wales, as new amendments to the crime and policing bill aim to modernize existing legislation from the 1860s, which only allows for a maximum two-year jail sentence. The proposed offence of causing death by dangerous cycling will align with current driving laws, reflecting a significant shift in how cycling-related fatalities are addressed. These amendments were introduced by the...

Victorian police have interviewed a 26-year-old man for offensive behavior after he and others booed during a welcome to country at Melbourne's Anzac Day dawn service, which was led by Bunurong elder Uncle Mark Brown. The incident, condemned by officials including veterans' affairs minister Matt Keogh and RSL Victoria's president Robert Webster, drew attention due to the booing being allegedly led by a known neo-Nazi. Despite the disruption, the majority of the over 50,000 attendees...

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the crash of an "experimental" aircraft at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia, which resulted in the death of renowned aerobatic pilot Rob Holland. Holland, celebrated for his impressive record in aerobatic competitions, was scheduled to perform at the Hampton Roads airshow this weekend. The cause of the crash, involving an MX Aircraft MXS, remains under investigation by the FAA, NTSB, and Department of Defense, with Langley...

The Mycetoma Research Centre (MRC) in Sudan, the only research facility dedicated to mycetoma, has been destroyed amid the ongoing conflict between the army and paramilitary forces, according to its director, Ahmed Fahal. Mycetoma, a neglected tropical disease that severely affects manual laborers, was the focus of this center, which had treated thousands of patients and stored over 40 years of vital research data. The destruction of the MRC marks a significant setback for Sudan's...

Ontario's Court Ruling on Gender-Affirming Surgery Ontario’s Court of Appeal has ruled that the province must fund an out-of-country, penis-sparing vaginoplasty for a transgender and non-binary resident, K.S., marking the third unanimous decision in her favor. The Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) initially denied funding, arguing the procedure was not listed in its Schedule of Benefits and considered experimental, but K.S. successfully appealed, emphasizing her significant gender dysphoria and the necessity of the surgery to...