Even After the Salman Rushdie Attack, Turmoil at Chautauqua Institution

SummaryAnthony John Felton, a 54-year-old headteacher, has been sentenced to over two years in prison for attacking his deputy, Richard Pyke, 51, with a large adjustable spanner. The assault, driven by “overwhelming sexual jealousy” regarding Pyke's suspected affair with a teacher, was captured on video, showing Felton ambushing Pyke from behind and swinging the tool at his head. Felton concealed the wrench in his jacket pocket prior to the attack, highlighting the premeditated nature of...

Vancouver, Canada – Leslie Macfarlane, facing eviction from her mobile home due to a redevelopment project, struggled to find affordable housing in Vancouver's expensive market, leading her to relocate to Gibsons, where rising grocery costs further strain her finances. The Canadian affordability crisis, exacerbated by post-pandemic inflation—reaching an alarming 8.1% in 2022—has intensified housing challenges, particularly in cities like Toronto and Vancouver, where rents increased nearly 18% since March 2020. Critics, including Conservative leader Pierre...

Iraq has dispatched a delegation to Damascus to explore the potential restoration of an oil pipeline that would transport Iraqi oil through Syria to Mediterranean ports. The delegation, led by the head of Iraq's National Intelligence Service, will also address counter-terrorism cooperation, border security, and trade expansion between the two nations. This visit follows a recent meeting between Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani and Syria's President Ahmed Al-Sharaa in Qatar, marking a significant diplomatic...

US President Donald Trump has long been critical of Jerome Powell, the head of the Federal Reserve, whom he appointed in 2018. Trump's dissatisfaction stems from Powell's management of interest rates, with the president advocating for lower rates to stimulate economic growth, while Powell has prioritized controlling inflation. Despite recent tensions and Trump's public flirtation with Powell's removal, there has been a softening of rhetoric, raising concerns about the independence of the Fed amid fears...

The CBC’s Vote Compass for the federal election claims to help Canadians compare their views with those of political parties but has been criticized as incoherent and ineffective. Notably, it poses questions like whether the federal budget deficit should be reduced even if it leads to fewer public services, which assumes budget cuts will inherently affect social services, a stance not explicitly supported by any mainstream party. Additionally, the survey includes questions on transgender rights,...

Scope, a disability charity, is set to reduce its workforce by over 20% this year due to increasing financial pressures, with approximately one-third of the affected employees being disabled. The charity announced a consultation regarding plans to place 124 of its 326 corporate roles at risk of redundancy, which is expected to lead to around 70 job losses by summer. This decision reflects the organization's struggle to maintain operations amid challenging economic conditions. Full Article