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    Former Miss USA employees describe 'living in fear' dealing with leadership's 'bullying and harassment'

    The high-profile exodus that’s taken place at Miss USA over the last few weeks is allegedly the result of a toxic work environment.

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    New storms batter south Brazil, already reeling from deadly floods

    The state of Rio Grande do Sul was once again experiencing storms on Friday and the rainfall in the river basins could further aggravate the flooding that has already left many dead. More than 240,000 people have been displaced, and much of the region has been isolated by the floodwaters. (AP Video: Lucas Dumphreys)

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    Wind storm expected to exacerbate fires near Fort Nelson, B.C.

    Two fires from 2023 have reignited in northeastern B.C., leading to an evacuation alert and the deployment of crews to the area.The Nogah Creek and Patry Creek wildfires, both near Fort Nelson, about 550 kilometres north of Prince George, went underground for the winter. They became what's known as sleeper fires — or more menacingly, zombie fires.This spring, they both reignited after the snow melted and the ground thawed, explained Pedro Roldan-Delgado, an information officer for the B.C. Wildf

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    Motorcyclist in critical condition after Barrhaven crash

    Two people were taken to hospital, one with critical injuries, after a car and motorcycle collided in Barrhaven Friday afternoon.The crash happened at Prince of Wales and Rideau Valley drives, Ottawa police said.Paramedics said they were called the the scene at around 5 p.m.The motorcycle driver, a man in his 20s, was taken to hospital in critical, life-threatening condition, paramedics said.The driver of the car, a woman in her 50s, suffered minor injuries and was in hospital in stable conditio

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    Major solar storm hits Canada, bringing risks and prospect of spectacular aurora

    Canada's space weather agency warned Friday of a "major geomagnetic storm" that was hitting the country and could have severe impacts on power systems, satellites and other infrastructure. Space Weather Canada said the storm associated with massive solar flares was striking all of Canada Friday afternoon. The U.S. National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration issued its first geomagnetic storm watch since 2005 and said the storm was a "potentially historic event." Such events can cause f

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    Demonstration held in Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon as Gaza war rages goes on

    Hundreds gathered in the Ein al el-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon on Friday to show solidarity with people in Gaza. (AP Video shot by Mohammed Zinaty)

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    Alberta premier 'glad' Gaza protest in Calgary ended as encampments escalate

    Premier Danielle Smith says she's pleased the University of Calgary moved to have police dismantle an on-campus pro-Palestinian protest and hopes the University of Alberta will take note. Smith’s comment comes as the head of the University of Calgary said the dismantling of the encampment Thursday night derailed into a clash with police because of counter-protesters. Also Friday, a similar protest that began with one tent at the University of Alberta campus in Edmonton mushroomed to about 35. Sm

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