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CBCMarking 250 years of the New London settlement
This summer marks 250 years since Quaker settlers first arrived on P.E.I.'s North Shore, aiming to establish a home for themselves after being driven from their native London.Thus, New London was born."The Quakers had been persecuted in England by the established church because they were too far ahead of their time," said Island historian John Cousins."They were the first people to petition against the slave trade, for instance. They were the first people … to educate their daughters as well as
- CNN
A Florida auctioneer was about to sell an 1800s pocket watch. He learned it was a stolen piece of US presidential history
A pocket watch that belonged to Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt was returned to his New York home this week after it was stolen decades ago and later showed up at an auction, according to the FBI and the National Park Service.
- The Canadian Press
An AP Photographer picked his own path when trying to make the perfect Mud People Festival photo
BIBICLAT, Philippines (AP) — Aaron Favila has been working for The Associated Press in the Philippines for 26 years, covering everything from politics to crime to sports to disasters to everyday people. He was at the Mud People Festival in Bibiclat in the northern Philippines for the first time since 2016 when he made this extraordinary photo. Here’s what he had to say about the shot.
- CBC
Young Cree artist's version of Vincent van Gogh's Starry Night wows graduation
A teen from Star Blanket Cree Nation in Saskatchewan is considering a career in art after a graduation mural he painted got rave reviews.
- CBC
This Newfoundland couple share a special connection to Newfoundland's Unknown Soldier
Betty and Dennis Shaw had family who served in the Newfoundland Regiment. (Sarah Antle/ CBC)While love and friendship has powered Betty and Dennis Shaw's marriage for 46 years, they recently found out it wasn't their only point of connection. Both of the spouses had great-uncles who served in the Newfoundland Regiment in the First World War, and their relatives may have known each other. Now, the Shaws are wondering if the Unknown Soldier might be one of their relatives. Betty and Dennis found o
- The Canadian Press
Japanese emperor reconnects with the River Thames in state visit meant to bolster ties with UK
LONDON (AP) — Before Emperor Naruhito of Japan hopped into a horse-drawn carriage with King Charles III, laid a wreath at Westminster Abbey or toured one of Britain’s premier biomedical research institutes, he kicked off his trip to the U.K. by visiting a site that has special meaning for him: The Thames Barrier.
- The Canadian Press
A private call of top Democrats fuels more insider anger about Biden's debate performance
NEW YORK (AP) — A sense of concern is growing inside the top ranks of the Democratic Party that leaders of Joe Biden’s campaign and the Democratic National Committee are not taking seriously enough the impact of the president’s troubling debate performance earlier in the week.
- The Canadian Press
Lori Paris, much-loved Canadian Press newscaster and supervisor, dead at 46
Lori Paris, who became both a mainstay of the airwaves during her decade as a Canadian Press broadcaster and a beloved newsroom leader, died suddenly over the weekend at the age of 46.
- Hello!
Michael Schumacher's heartbreaking health situation: reclusive life and everything we know
Formula One legend and former Ferrari driver Michael Schumacher, 55, has lived a reclusive life with his family away from the glare of the spotlight since his skiing accident in 2013…
- Rolling Stone
In Memos to Quell Doubters, the Biden Campaign Touts Alarming Poll Results
Biden’s team emailed surveys showing most voters think he isn't fit to be president, is too old, and should be replaced on the ticket
- Miami Herald
Tkachuk disses Edmonton, makes pits top at Elbo Room at Panthers’ Stanley Cup parade
Panthers 26-year-old star forward Matthew Tkachuk said of Sunday’s championship celebration that ‘this has been the greatest day ever.’
- BuzzFeed
This Guy Shared The One Thing His Date Said That Made Him Stand Up And Leave Immediately, And Now He's Wondering If He Was Too Harsh
"We started having the 'our past relationships' talk, and she told me about her high school and college boyfriends. Then, she admitted that she cheated on her college boyfriend..."
- USA TODAY Sports
2024 NHL free agent rankings: Top 25 players to watch when free agency opens
The NHL salary cap is going up, but the unrestricted free agent pool is also big this offseason. Here are 25 players to watch.
- Sky News
Wandsworth jail: Woman arrested over video 'showing prison officer having sex with inmate in cell'
A woman has been arrested over a social media video allegedly showing a member of prison staff having sex with an inmate in a jail cell. Scotland Yard said it launched an investigation on Friday "after officers were made aware of a video allegedly filmed inside HMP Wandsworth". It added a woman was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office the same day and taken into police custody.
- USA TODAY Sports
NHL draft winners, losers: Surprise pick's priceless reaction, Celine Dion highlight Day 1
The San Jose Sharks took Macklin Celebrini No. 1 as expected. The Anaheim Ducks' selection at No. 3 left the prospect in shock.
- Hello!
Elizabeth Hurley, 59, is a goddess in tiny string bikini
Elizabeth Hurley showed off her incredible physique in a yellow string bikini as she posed for Instagram – and the Gossip Girl actress, 59, looked better than ever. See photos.
- People
“Pawn Stars”' Rick Harrison Is Dating Nurse Angie Polushkin — See Their Sweet Photos Together!
Harrison tells PEOPLE in a statement that the pair met at the start of 2024
- FTW Outdoors
‘Ever vigilant’ elephant stamps out threat to calf at watering hole
Dramatic footage captured in India shows "what maternal instinct is all about” as crocodile limps away empty-handed.
- BuzzFeed
"It Won't Last A Year": People Are Pointing Out The Things That Have Seriously Dropped In Quality Over The Years, And They Are So Correct
"When I was a kid in the '70s, they were sweet, flavorful, and delicious. These days, they are hard, flavorless garbage."
- INSIDER
A stranger fat-shamed me while I was grocery shopping. It taught me a valuable lesson about how I'm perceived.
A plus-size woman was shocked when a stranger commented on her buying a pack of cookies. She realized he was picking up on her own self-worth.