Multiple skiers were trapped in the Alaska backcountry after being caught in an avalanche near Girdwood, around 64 kilometres south of Anchorage. The number of skiers and their conditions were unknown, with rescue attempts hindered by snow depth. Alaska State Troopers planned to reach the remote site on Wednesday, possibly requiring aircraft assistance due to its location off the Seward Highway.
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Swindling salesman convicted in the U.S. for a large Toronto investment fraud
Edward Rosenberg, also known as Ed Rose, was sentenced to 34 months in a U.S. prison for his role in a $21 million investment fraud scheme involving colored diamonds while working with Paragon International Wealth Management in Toronto. Arrested in December 2024 during a trip to the U.S., he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, asserting he played a minor role in the operation, despite his history as a rabbi and community figure....
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