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Two Minnesota lawmakers shot in separate incidents in suspected targeted attack; public urged to shelter in place
Two Minnesota lawmakers, Senator John Hoffman and Representative Melissa Hortman, were shot in separate overnight incidents at their homes in Champlin and Brooklyn Park. Authorities say the suspect may be posing as a police officer. The state has issued a shelter-in-place order and activated emergency response operations. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz confirmed a targeted attack and pledged full support to local law enforcement. Investigations are ongoing, with heightened security alerts in the Minneapolis suburbs amid concerns of political violence.
Canada is at war, and no, it’s not against another nation; Windsor battles a feathery enemy
Windsor is taking action on its Canada goose problem. The city will remove 150 goose eggs from key locations. This is part of a larger $30,000 plan. The goal is to reduce goose-related issues. Experts suggest using non-lethal methods. These include nest destruction and goose-chasing dogs. Officials want long-term improvements. They also emphasize habitat changes and public awareness.
One vote is all it takes as Liberals win Terrebonne on recount
Canada's election result sees a twist. A judicial recount in Quebec's Terrebonne gives the Liberal Party a seat. Tatiana Auguste wins by one vote. This brings the Liberals closer to a majority. Recounts are underway in other ridings too. The political scene remains tense. The Liberals are now only two seats away from a majority government.
Meet Jagmeet Singh, Canada’s first ethnic minority politician and New Democratic Party leader
Jagmeet Singh, the first ethnic minority leader of a major Canadian party, faces challenges as the NDP leader heads into the 2025 election. Despite past achievements like securing dental care commitments, recent polls show low support for his left-wing party. Singh, a former human rights activist, pledges to address student debt and climate change.
Zerodha Kamath brothers' mother once borrowed Rs 5,000 and carried flowers to Wipro. Today she is an inspiration to many
Revathi Kamath, mother of Zerodha founders Nikhil and Nithin Kamath, grew up in a culturally rich Brahmin household in Shringeri, where her passion for music and education was nurtured. She ventured into entrepreneurship with a floral business, which eventually grew into a successful event management and landscaping empire. Revathi worked on major projects for renowned companies and institutions, later transitioning to environmental initiatives like tree planting and lake rejuvenation. Her commitment to social causes includes adopting schools and promoting education.
Princess Kate Middleton shares playful moment with children on royal visit
Upon their arrival at their first engagement, the royal couple was welcomed by a lively group of school students. Instead of opting for formal handshakes, they engaged in friendly fist bumps and high-fives with the thrilled children. Following this, the pair met with members of Windrush Cymru Elders, Black History Cymru 365, and the Ethnic Minority Youth Forum for Wales at the Grange Pavilion
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Surviving in its gilded cage: Relevance continues to stay important to the British monarchy
As the UK prepares for the coronation of King Charles III, the House of Windsor faces a question they have confronted for centuries - how to survive in the modern world?
British royalty: Spare us the word colonisation
Going forward, historians and scholars must fiercely reject use of the word 'colonisation' and its latent linguistic racism. The word timidly dresses the massacres that it attempts to slyly conceal. It makes 300 years of British slave-owning, genocides, brutal partitions, sex crimes and industrial-grade looting sound like an innocent, occidental spice farming stunt in the tropics.
King Charles to host first state banquet for South African president Ramaphosa, Kate Middleton to appear in her wedding tiara
The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, is expected to don her wedding tiara, called the Cartier Halo Tiara, which had been ordered by George VI for the Queen Mother and then handed to Queen Elizabeth for her 18th birthday.
Windsor-Essex: Know what’s open and what's closed on Thanksgiving Day
Many businesses are closed on Thanksgiving Day in Windsor-Essex as it is a family holiday. All federal, state and local offices are closed on Monday since it is a federal holiday. Additionally, all financial institutions will also remain closed.
Dismal start to Lady Louise Windsor's University as she mourns grandmother Queen Elizabeth II's demise. Read details
The Queen's granddaughter has had a rocky start to her college career as she lost her grandmother two days after her college began.
Prince William, Kate Middleton's not-so-popular home Tam-Na-Ghar
Prince William has held Tam-Na-Ghar for many years. However, it is arguably the least popular of the Cambridge family's UK properties.
Queen Elizabeth II tests positive for Covid-19; experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms
The queen, who has been fully vaccinated and had a booster shot, would continue with "light" duties.
Ontario declares an emergency over truck blockades in Canada
Since Monday, scores of truck drivers protesting Canada's COVID-19 restrictions and railing against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have bottled up the Ambassador Bridge connecting Windsor to Detroit. And hundreds of others have paralysed downtown Ottawa over the past two weeks.
EXPLAINER: Why is Harry and Meghan's son not a prince?
Harry and Meghan's son, seventh in line to the British throne, is Archie Mountbatten-Windsor. In contrast, the children of Harry's older brother, Prince William, are Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
10 top gainer stocks of Wednesday's session
Bank, financial, auto and metal stocks played ball.
Xiaomi investors question $100 billion valuation goal for IPO
People close to the deal had built up the idea that Xiaomi could raise at least $10 billion at a valuation of $100 billion, which would make it the biggest global offering since Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. debuted in New York four years ago.
Meet Rosie Ginday, the Indian-origin chef who has been invited to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding
The UK-born Punjabi is among 1,200 members of the public to be invited to the royal wedding on May 19.
Market Now: These 40 stocks scale fresh 52-week high despite cautious trade
In the Nifty 50 index, RIL, Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech and YES Bank were among the top gainers on NSE.
Canada is working on a Silicon Valley kind of plan: Navdeep Bains
“As in our government, so also in academia, Indians in Canada are risk-takers and have a can-do attitude,” Navdeep Bains, Canada’s minister of innovation.
Sikh man becomes first minority politician to lead major party in Canada
Jagmeet Singh, who has penchant for colourful turbans, is the first member of a minority community to lead a major federal political party.
Avoiding the crowd is good bet for beating the stock market
Flows out of active and into passive funds reached nearly $500 billion in the first half of 2017.
Paul Dupuis appointed as new CEO of Randstad India
Dupuis, a global leader, comes with over 24 years of professional expertise and experience in Asia across Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong & Korea.
Let’s give British royal couple Prince William and Kate Middleton a nice post-Maharaja welcome
We should, of course, make the young British couple feel welcome. If they want to slum it a bit, who are we to deny them a trek through Dharavi, that refreshing antidote to Dorset.
COP21: Coral reefs doomed even if climate conference is 'wildly successful'
Peter F Sale warned that coral reefs will not be found anywhere on Earth by the middle of the century, even if December's COP21 in Paris is 'wildly successful,'.
Scientist suggests refreezing the Arctic to stop global warming
A US scientist has offered a radical solution to global warming by suggesting that we could refreeze the Arctic using a few modified jets.
British Airways announces special offers for students
British Airways announced special discounts and offers for university students travelling to the UK, the US, Canada and some European destinations.
Ankle monitors: Why make Indian students fashion victims?
Maybe the authorities should take a cue from the diplomat's original remark (now retracted with apologies) and do a design makeover for those monitors.
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