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President Trump declared on Sunday that he would bring “Columbus Day back from the ashes” and reinstate its celebration as a holiday.“I am hereby reinstating Columbus Day under the same rules, dates, and locations, as it has had for all of the many decades before!” the president said in a post on Truth Social, referring to the federal holiday named for Christopher Columbus, the Italian explorer who sailed to the Americas on behalf of Spain more than 500 years ago.The holiday has long been criticized by those who condemn the explorer for paving the way for European colonialism, which brought…

Sara Busse needed to make a hot meal for 40 needy seniors. She had promised a main dish, a starch, a vegetable, a fruit and a dessert.In the past, she had gotten many of those ingredients for free from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.This time, she had dried cranberries, crackers and vegetable soup.“What am I supposed to do?” she said. “What am I supposed to cook?”That put more pressure on charitable organizations that distribute groceries or meals to hold up their corner of the American safety net, dipping into reserves and scrounging for donations to replace the food they had…

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 28, 2025 9:56 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ontario is set to introduce legislation this week that would speed up judicial appointments, add more judges to the Ontario Court of Justice and create new prosecution teams. The Progressive Conservative government says changes include a new pool-based recommendation process for judicial positions that would streamline appointments and require a committee to consider criteria set by the attorney general. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you…

A group of men dubbed the “grandpa robbers” have gone on trial on charges of robbing reality TV star Kim Kardashian at gunpoint and stealing jewelry worth millions of dollars during Paris Fashion Week nearly a decade ago.Several of the accused were of or near retirement age at the time of the 2016 heist, which was considered when it happened to be the biggest robbery involving an individual in France for more than 20 years.Kardashian will travel to Paris in May to give evidence in the trial, which will run for almost a month, her lawyer said.The suspects, wearing ski…

In Summary The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is expected to boost intra-African trade by around 52% by 2035, strengthening local industries and creating close to 30 million jobs.Africa’s projected economic growth rate for 2025 is approximately 4.1%, higher than the global average, highlighting the continent’s rising influence in world affairs.Gulf states invested over $53 billion in Africa in 2023 alone, with long-term projects in infrastructure, mining, and agriculture reshaping development across the continent.Deep Dive!!Africa is actively shaping its economic future through strategic decisions and stronger regional cooperation. In 2025, the continent is driving growth with bold trade agreements,…

Who: Arsenal vs Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)What: UEFA Champions League semifinal, first legWhere: Emirates Stadium, LondonWhen: Tuesday at 8pm (19:00 GMT) Follow Al Jazeera Sport’s live text and photo commentary stream. Thirteen-time English top-flight league victors Arsenal continue their quest to win a maiden UEFA Champions League title when they clash with PSG in the first leg of their semifinal at Emirates. The Gunners booked their place in the final four of the tournament by thoroughly outplaying defending champions Real Madrid to win their quarterfinal series 5-1 on aggregate. PSG’s road to the Champions League semifinal stage has been equally impressive.…

FIRST ON FOX: A nonprofit patient’s rights advocacy group has placed a billboard in New York City’s Times Square praising President Donald Trump for “delivering” on a major healthcare promise within his first 100 days in office. The billboard, placed by PatientsRightsAdvocate.org, (PRA) will run from April 28 to May 4 and touts Trump’s executive order signed in February directing the departments of the Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services to make healthcare prices transparent.”President Trump delivers healthcare price transparency,” the billboard, along with a picture of Trump resembling Superman says. “First 100 Days!”Trump’s order directed the departments to “rapidly…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Cleveland Browns legend Bernie Kosar ripped Shedeur Sanders’ prank caller as details of the incident were revealed on Sunday.Jax Ulbrich, the son of Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, was revealed to be the culprit behind the call made to Sanders as the quarterback fell from being a projected first-round draft pick to an eventual fifth-round selection. The Browns picked Sanders 144th overall. Cleveland Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar, #19, in action against the Miami Dolphins at Joe Robbie Stadium in Miami on Oct. 8, 1989. (USA Today Sports)Kosar reacted to the revelation…

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A Mandurah mum is calling for urgent changes to the way some private hospitals and doctors deal with voluntary assisted dying.