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By Anja Karadeglija The Canadian Press Posted May 21, 2026 4:35 pm Updated May 21, 2026 4:40 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The federal broadcast regulator says large online streaming services must contribute 15 per cent of their Canadian revenues to Canadian content. That’s three times the five-per-cent initial contribution requirement the CRTC set out in 2024, which is being challenged in court by major streamers, including Apple, Amazon and Spotify.Contribution requirements for traditional broadcasters, which currently pay between 30 and 45 per cent, will be lowered to 25 per cent. Get daily…

Volunteering is helping women find and sustain friendships, with charitable endeavours combating loneliness and becoming a vital social lifeline for many.

Published On 21 May 202621 May 2026Residents in a town at the centre of an Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have set fire to a treatment facility after being prevented from taking the body of a local man, underscoring deep mistrust and anger around the response to the virus.The attack took place on Thursday in Rwampara, in Ituri province, where health workers have been struggling to contain the disease in an area with few medical facilities and where many people are displaced by conflict.Witnesses said a group of young men stormed the centre after authorities…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Senate Republicans are pressing pause on their push to fund immigration enforcement after a tense, closed-door meeting. But it’s not over internal divisions. This time, the fury is directed toward the Trump administration and the surprise “anti-weaponization” fund created by the Department of Justice (DOJ). It comes as Republicans were near the finish line for their $72 billion package to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol. For now, Republicans are calling it a day and leaving Washington, D.C. “We will pick up where we left off,” Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D.,…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! William Davis, the football player for the Sam Houston State Bearkats who transferred to the school after playing one year with the West Virginia Mountaineers, reportedly died from a gunshot wound to the chest.The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Virginia said it’s unclear whether it’s a homicide, and that the manner of Davis’ death is pending, according to TMZ.Sam Houston State head coach Phil Longo released a statement on Sunday confirming the 22-year-old’s death. William Davis participating in spring workouts at Sam Houston State. (Sam Houston State University)”It is with heavy hearts…

Minnesota fraud mastermind sentenced to 41.5 years in prison Aimee Bock, the mastermind behind the ‘Feeding Our Future’ fraud scheme, received a 41.5-year prison sentence from a Minnesota judge. The scheme involved the theft of nearly $250 million in COVID funding meant to feed hungry children. Bock’s defense argued many actors were outside her control, while prosecutors highlighted the lasting damage and erosion of public trust caused by her crimes. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The former leader of a Minnesota nonprofit was reportedly sentenced Thursday to nearly 42 years in prison for orchestrating a $250 million…

The federal government is bringing back the Canada Strong Pass next month, which offers discounts on Via Rail travel and admission to museums and national parks. A news release from Canadian Heritage said the pass will be available from June 19 to Sept. 7.It offers free entry to all Parks Canada sites and a 25-per-cent rebate on camping fees.The pass also offers free Via Rail trips for people under 18 travelling with their parents, and 25 per cent off fares for travellers between 18 and 24 years old.National museums are also offering free entry for children under 18 and 50…

Batting coach Matthew Hayden has helped hone Gujarat’s top three into a ruthless run-scoring unit as they’re roaring into IPL title contention.

A group of female activists at a far-right rally in the UK have sparked a backlash.

An Oura smart ring and charging case at MWC Barcelona 2026 in Barcelona, Spain, on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Angel Garcia | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesOura, the maker of the eponymous smart ring that tracks the health and sleep of wearers, has confidentially filed a draft of its IPO prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the company announced on Thursday. Oura did not specify the timeline for an IPO, saying it would take place after the SEC completes its review process, subject to market and other conditions.Launched in 2015, Oura’s smart ring product has evolved well beyond sleep tracking…