Microsoft is shutting down Skype after a 21-year run. Here's how it lost out to video call rivals

Summary On May 1, 2024, British Columbia will observe the one-year anniversary of regulations governing short-term rentals, which were implemented across communities with populations exceeding 10,000. These regulations stipulate that short-term rentals are permissible only in principal residences, secondary suites, or auxiliary structures such as laneway houses situated on the property. The announcement regarding these regulations was made by Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon during an event in Burnaby, B.C. Full Article

Lanre Bakare, a Guardian arts and culture correspondent, explores the lesser-known aspects of Black British history during the Thatcher years in his new book. While many narratives focus on key events in London, such as the Windrush docking and the murder of Stephen Lawrence, Bakare highlights significant stories from cities like Liverpool, home to the UK's oldest Black community, and his hometown of Bradford. This work aims to broaden the understanding of Black Britain's history...

Anzac Day Heckler in Perth ‘Disgusting’ Says WA PremierThe Western Australian premier, Roger Cook, condemned a heckler who disrupted an Anzac Day service in Perth by shouting obscenities during a welcome to country at the Kings Park dawn service. Cook described the behavior as “disgusting” and emphasized that such actions are totally inappropriate and disrespectful during a solemn occasion meant for community unity. He reiterated that using the occasion to make a political point in...

WARNING: This story contains graphic details that may be disturbing to some readers.Ryan Hemphill, a private equity executive and lawyer, faces a 116-count indictment, including predatory sexual assault, for allegedly torturing six women in his New York City apartment. Prosecutors claim he used violence, drugs, and psychological manipulation to control his victims, some of whom he met on dating websites, while threatening them with dire consequences if they reported him. Hemphill has pleaded not guilty...

SummaryThe Albany Vikings masters will host their inaugural women's match during the Anzac Day long weekend, with the Valkyries playing a combined metro women’s team at Collingwood Park at 3.45pm on Saturday, following a men's game. This year marks the introduction of a women's team to the Vikings, who will compete for the Rising Sun trophy, attracting about 26 interested players. Coach Collin Pass will lead the women’s team, alongside the men's coach Paul Beeck,...

The Palestinian leadership has approved the creation of a vice president position for Mahmoud Abbas, potentially paving the way for a successor, aimed at addressing international concerns about Palestinian leadership. In a vote by 170 members of the Palestinian Central Council, only one voted against while another abstained; however, no appointment has been made yet. Abbas, who has led the PLO and PA since 2004, retains the authority to assign and dismiss the deputy, amid...