Lessons for Winnipeg as San Francisco stages daring downtown-saving Escape From Doom Loop - Life & Style news - NewsLocker (2024)

Barely a block away from San Francisco’s historic Union Square sits a lonely and vacant storefront with a simple note taped to the window that speaks volumes about the challenges […]

1 migrant killed and 8 wounded in a shooting in Mexico south of the Arizona border

MEXICO CITY (AP) — One migrant was killed and eight were wounded when unidentified assailants in northern Mexico opened fire on the vehicle they were traveling in, officials said Monday. […]

Balancing the narrative: Celebrating Olympic mothers without losing sight of the postpartum struggle

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Recycling more than pop cans: A circular economy for our energy landscapes

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Who dies in a heat wave? How to help protect the vulnerable in our communities

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Lainey Wilson’s career felt like a ‘Whirlwind.’ On her new album, she makes sense of life and love

NEW YORK (AP) — It’s late July. Lainey Wilson is somewhere in Iowa, holding a real road dog — her French bulldog named Hippie — close to her chest. She’s […]

Shooting near a Boston festival over the weekend leaves 5 injured

BOSTON (AP) — A shooting near a Boston festival left five people injured and police on Monday were searching for those responsible. The shooting happened Sunday night in Franklin Park […]

In Chicago, security at the Democratic National Convention hopes to avoid a repetition of the 1968 violence

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Directors Guild of America to honor Francis Ford Coppola in October

NEW YORK (AP) — The Directors Guild of America will pay tribute to Francis Ford Coppola at its 25th DGA Honors in October. Coppola will be honored Oct. 17 at […]

India’s Modi will visit Ukraine after Zelenskyy’s criticism for meeting Putin in Moscow

NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ukraine this week and meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the two countries announced Monday, weeks after he met President […]

Phil Donahue, whose pioneering daytime talk show launched an indelible television genre, has died.

Phil Donahue, whose pioneering daytime talk show launched an indelible television genre that made household names of Oprah Winfrey, Montel Williams, Ellen DeGeneres and many others, has died. He was […]

US settles with billionaire Carl Icahn for using company to secure personal loans worth billions

Billionaire Carl Icahn and his company were charged by U.S. regulators with failing to disclose personal loans worth billions of dollars that were secured using securities of Icahn Enterprises as […]

Cogeco signs pair of agreements to advance plans to offer wireless services

MONTREAL – Cogeco Inc. says it has signed partnership agreements with both a national wireless network operator and Eastlink as part of its plan to develop its wireless service in […]

As much as 10 inches of rain floods parts of Connecticut. At least 1 person is dead

OXFORD, Conn. (AP) — Parts of southwestern Connecticut were hit hit by severe flooding from as much as 10 inches (25.4 centimeters) of rain, and at least one person was […]

Ernesto gains strength over open Atlantic. Unrelated downpours in Connecticut lead to rescues

Ernesto picked up strength as a hurricane early Monday as it headed farther out in the Atlantic toward easternmost Canada, but the storm is expected to stay offshore, causing powerful […]

Ernesto gains strength as a hurricane over the open Atlantic

Ernesto picked up strength as a hurricane early Monday as it headed farther out in the Atlantic toward easternmost Canada, but the storm is expected to stay offshore, causing powerful […]

Detroit-area mall guards face trial in man’s death more than 10 years later

PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — Three security guards are facing trial this week in the death of a man who was pinned to the ground during a fierce struggle more than […]

The Latest: Preparations underway for night 1 of the DNC in Chicago

The Democratic National Convention begins Monday in Chicago with roughly 50,000 people expected to arrive in the Windy City. That includes thousands of anti-war activists who plan to demonstrate near […]

Tropical Storm Gilma is staying away from land as it strengthens in the eastern Pacific Ocean

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Tropical Storm Gilma has strengthened in the eastern Pacific Ocean and is forecast to remain away from land this week. No coastal watches or warnings were […]

CFIB says work stoppage this week at CN and CPKC would hurt businesses

MONTREAL – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says a potential work stoppage at Canada’s major railways this week could be devastating for small businesses. The business association says many […]

Palestinian militant groups claim bombing in Tel Aviv

JERUSALEM (AP) — Hamas and another Palestinian militant group claimed responsibility Monday for what appeared to be a failed bombing attack in Tel Aviv that killed the man carrying the […]

SMU buries the painful ‘death penalty’ aftermath for good as its ACC debut draws near

DALLAS (AP) — SMU athletic director Rick Hart gets goosebumps pretty easily these days. Whether it’s reflecting on the nearly year-old celebration of getting into the Atlantic Coast Conference or […]

Matt Richardson was a Paris Olympics track cycling star for Australia and now will race for Britain

After winning three medals racing for Australia at the Paris Olympics, track cyclist Matt Richardson is switching teams eight days later to ride for Britain. Richardson’s unexpected change of eligibility […]

Putin signs deals with Vietnam in bid to shore up ties in Asia to offset Moscow’s growing isolation

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin signed at least a dozen deals with his Vietnamese counterpart on Thursday and offered to supply fossil fuels, including natural gas, to […]

Libya’s powerful central bank governor is fired as country’s deep divisions persist

CAIRO (AP) — Libya’s presidential council has fired the powerful central bank governor in an abrupt move that is likely to further fuel tensions in the deeply divided North African […]

Operator of 7-Eleven in Japan receives takeover offer from Alimentation Couche-Tard

MONTREAL – The company behind the 7-Eleven convenience store chain in Japan says it has received a takeover offer from Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. Terms of the proposal by the Canadian […]

Tequila and butter create a saucy base for garlicky, spicy shrimp

Saucy, spicy shrimp paired with a cold beer or margarita is a simple summertime meal that’s best enjoyed outside with lots of napkins. To make this weeknight-easy dish of “drunken” […]

Danish archaeology student finds 7 stunning Viking silver arm rings in Aarhus, museum says

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — An archaeology student unearthed seven “spectacular” Viking-era curled silver arm rings earlier this year north of Denmark’s second-largest city, a Danish museum said on Monday, adding […]

An archaeology student finds 7 stunning Viking silver arm rings, Danish museum says

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — An archaeology student unearthed seven “spectacular” Viking-era curled silver arm rings earlier this year north of Denmark’s second-largest city, a Danish museum said on Monday, adding […]