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A California mother, Maya Hernandez, faces manslaughter and child cruelty charges after her one-year-old son, Amillio Gutierrez, died from being left in a hot car for over 90 minutes while she received lip filler injections. Despite believing the air conditioning would keep the vehicle cool, it shut off after an hour, leading to Amillio's death from heat exposure, while his two-year-old brother survived. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A California mother faces manslaughter...

Soldiers from Lord Strathcona’s Horse, Canada's only ceremonial mounted troop, are in England serving as the King’s Life Guard at Buckingham Palace until July 21, marking their regiment's 125th anniversary. They recently met King Charles III at Windsor Castle, who expressed interest in their experiences and accommodations while they perform guard duties and engage with large crowds at Horse Guards. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Soldiers from a Canadian tank regiment, Lord Strathcona’s...

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre criticized Prime Minister Mark Carney for alleged dishonesty regarding his financial portfolio, demanding he divest personal investments to prevent conflicts of interest. Following a report on Carney's ties to over 100 companies, Poilievre contended that Carney misled voters during the election about his financial interests, calling for stricter measures to ensure transparency. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre accused Prime Minister Mark Carney of dishonesty regarding...

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre faced criticism from separatist opponents in Alberta after asserting the province should remain part of Canada, regardless of federal government actions. Opponents, including Libertarian candidate Michael Harris and United Party leader Grant Abraham, argue that Poilievre's stance reflects a lack of respect for Alberta's autonomy and growing unrest regarding federal equalization payments. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre faced backlash from separatist opponents in Alberta after...

A woman, Natasha Quigley, was injured after being ejected from a golf cart during her wedding at Furry Creek Golf Course in B.C. Her dress became entangled in the cart's wheel, leading to her being dragged and run over, resulting in multiple injuries. She is suing the golf course for damages, citing negligence, while the course disputes claims of reckless driving. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A woman named Natasha Quigley got hurt...

Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak emphasized that the upcoming First Nations summit with Prime Minister Mark Carney is just the beginning of ongoing negotiations regarding the controversial Bill C-5, which grants the government significant powers for approving major projects. While there are diverse opinions among First Nations leaders about the bill, there is a consensus on the need for a collaborative approach to address Indigenous concerns and infrastructure gaps. Explain It...