Trump's tariffs could quickly cut North American auto production by a third

Kira Booth, a 21-year-old mother, was found dead in her flat by her support worker in November 2024, following an inquest at Preston Coroner’s Court. The investigation revealed she had consumed nitrous oxide while suffering from a chest infection, and various nitrous oxide containers and drug paraphernalia were discovered at the scene; however, there was no evidence of third-party involvement or intent to take her own life. Coroner Kate Bissett concluded that Kira's death was...

A teen rapist with anti-social personality disorder has been denied parole due to the unknown risk of reoffending. Noah Matthews, now 19, was sentenced last year for a 2022 rape committed at age 16, and his nearly 50 breaches of bail while awaiting sentencing were significant factors against his release. Matthews' case was publicly named, a rare occurrence for youth offenders, because his non-compliance with bail and rehabilitation services led to a change in the...

Travellers returning to Canada via the Peace Arch border crossing reported delays due to an unexpected additional checkpoint set up by U.S. Border and Customs Protection agents, which involved vehicle searches. One B.C. resident expressed discomfort over the situation, noting significant traffic backups and inspections that made her uneasy. DriveBC confirmed ongoing U.S. Customs operations were causing major delays, with the agency stating these inspections are crucial for community safety by helping apprehend wanted individuals...

Sudan has severed diplomatic relations with the UAE, accusing it of supporting the rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF) amid ongoing civil war, which has resulted in thousands of deaths and a humanitarian crisis. This decision follows attacks in Port Sudan attributed to the RSF, prompting Sudan to withdraw its ambassador and close its diplomatic missions in the UAE. Despite the UAE's denials of support for the RSF and a recent ruling by the International Court...

Wall Street's main indexes declined following US President Donald Trump's announcement of upcoming pharma tariffs, which heightened trade war concerns and negatively impacted corporate results. Major pharmaceutical companies like Eli Lilly, Merck, and Pfizer saw their shares drop, while Ford Motor suspended its annual outlook amid tariff uncertainty. In early trading, the Dow fell 1.06%, the S&P 500 dropped 1.10%, and the Nasdaq Composite lost 1.35%, with most sectors, particularly healthcare and tech, trading lower...

Logan Federico, a 22-year-old college student from Waxhaw, North Carolina, was found dead from a gunshot wound in a rented house in Columbia, South Carolina, where she was visiting friends. Police allege that Alexander Dickey, a career criminal, broke into the house at 3 a.m., shot Federico, and fled in a stolen vehicle after committing several thefts. Dickey was later apprehended following a manhunt, facing multiple charges including murder, burglary, and arson, while Federico's family...