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November 13, 2024

Bird flu leaves teen in critical condition after country's first reported case

A teenager has been left in critical condition after contracting the first presumptive human case of avian influenza in Canada. Expert Sam Scarpino discusses the health risk and potential for spread.

November 13, 2024

British writer Samantha Harvey wins Booker Prize for fiction with space-station novel 'Orbital'

British author Samantha Harvey has won the Booker Prize for her novel "Orbital," which focuses on six astronauts aboard the International Space Station.

November 13, 2024

Suspect charged in leak of classified documents on Israel's preparations for possible Iran strike

U.S. government employee Asif William Rahman was indicted for allegedly leaking classified documents about Israeli plans for retaliatory strikes on Iran.

November 13, 2024

OpenAI touts AI infrastructure ‘blueprint’ to outcompete China, bolster economy under incoming Trump admin

OpenAI has announced major ideas for AI infrastructure they believe policymakers should consider as the the new Trump administration and Congress take office.

November 13, 2024

Trump cabinet picks delight Taiwan, send strong signal to China

President-elect Donald Trump's national security picks have so far sent relief to several U.S. allies, one such ally being Taiwan where recent announcements have been met with delight.

November 13, 2024

Iran-linked attacks against US skyrocket by 600% since Oct 2023 Hamas attack on Israel: report

Iran-sanctioned attacks on U.S. personnel has surged since the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks on Israel as Iran may pressure Washington to ease Israel's fight against Hamas and Hezbollah.

November 12, 2024

Bev Priestman out as Canadian women's head soccer coach following Olympic drone scandal probe

The Canadian women's soccer team was implicated in a drone scandal this past summer, but an investigation determined drone use against opponents predated the Paris Olympics.

November 12, 2024

Trump announces pick of real estate tycoon Steven Witkoff for Middle East envoy

President-elect Trump announced that he had picked real estate investor and campaign donor Steve Witkoff to be his special envoy to the Middle East.

November 12, 2024

FAA suspends air traffic to Haiti for 30 days after two flights from US hit by gunfire

The FAA announced Tuesday that all U.S. commercial flights into Haiti are suspended for 30 days. The ban comes one day after a Spirit flight was hit by gunfire on Monday.

November 12, 2024

Biden dragged for mocking reporter who asked him if he will get hostage deal done with Hamas: 'DISGRACEFUL'

Social media users tore into President Biden on Tuesday after he mocked an Israeli journalist in the Oval Office for asking him if he will be able to free hostages from Hamas.