What would a U.S. blockade of Iran’s ports look like?
CBC’s David Common explains what’s expected around the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. military said it would move to block ships travelling to or
Texas AG sued Shein over deceptive trade practices. We unpacked lawsuit
The attorney general’s office claimed Shein made “false, misleading, and deceptive representations” about the clothes it sold.
South Africa denied Elon Musk’s claim that Starlink can’t operate in country because he’s ‘not Black’
The tech billionaire claims South Africa’s ownership laws prevent his satellite internet service provider from operating in the country.
Meta spins up AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to engage with employees
Meta is building an artificial intelligence version of Mark Zuckerberg that can engage with employees in his stead, as part of a broader push to
Did South Carolina woman attract real flamingos to her yard with fake ones?
Online users discussed a story of a woman named Pam Luongo placing decorative plastic flamingos in her yard, only to find quite the surprise later
To teach in the time of ChatGPT is to know pain
I’ve been teaching college Earth science courses as a part-time faculty member for a long time now, all while juggling other jobs. I started because
Peru election drags into second day after ballot delivery fiasco
Technical and logistical problems mean Peruvians choosing a new president and members of Congress continue to vote on Monday.
Canada didn’t criminalize quoting the Bible. Here’s the proof
The bill does not outlaw Bible quotes, and as of early April 2026, it had not yet become law.
Iran carried out highest number of executions in decades
Organisations warn many more people could be executed in the wake of the anti-government protests which swept Iran earlier this year.
Mourners sing Asha Bhosle hit as iconic Indian singer cremated
The singer, who died at the age of 92, will be cremated with full state honours on Monday.
Leo becomes first Pope to visit Algeria at start of major Africa tour
Leo XIV wants the world’s attention on a continent vital to the Church’s future, an aide says.
Britney Spears enters treatment facility weeks after DUI arrest
Britney Spears has entered a substance abuse treatment facility just over a month after she was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of
What a chimpanzee ‘civil war’ can teach us about how societies fall apart
A long-term study of the world’s largest known community of chimpanzees has documented a rare event: what the researchers describe as the primate equivalent of
Are spider bites on the rise in England?
Experts say noble false widow spiders could be to blame for an increase in bites being treated in hospital.