News From North America
- Trudeau's 2024: Did the PM become less popular this year?by (CTVNews.ca - Canada - Public RSS) on December 21, 2024 at 12:00 pm
Justin Trudeau’s numbers have been relatively steady this calendar year, but they've also been at their worst, according to tracking data from CTV News pollster Nik Nanos.
- Google suggests fixes to its search monopolyby BBC News on December 21, 2024 at 7:52 am
Google proposed new limits after a judge ruled Google illegally crushed competition in search.
- US avoids government shutdown after bill passesby BBC News on December 21, 2024 at 6:41 am
Congress votes to pass a budget deal to avert what would be the first US federal government shutdown since 2019.
- Faced with turmoil, a defiant Trudeau hangs on - for nowby BBC News on December 21, 2024 at 5:00 am
As the longest serving G7 leader, the Canadian prime minister has weathered many storms. But this time might be different.
- Nurse imposter sentenced to seven yearsby BBC News on December 21, 2024 at 1:48 am
Brigitte Cleroux had pled guilty to assaulting patients by IV injection while pretending to be a nurse.
- 16-year-old German exchange student dies after North Vancouver crashby (CTVNews.ca - Canada - Public RSS) on December 21, 2024 at 12:30 am
A 16-year-old high school student from Germany who was hit by a Jeep in North Vancouver, B.C., last weekend has died in hospital, authorities confirmed.
- Sheinbaum denies textile tariffs are aimed at China: Friday’s mañanera recappedby MND Staff (Mexico News Daily) on December 21, 2024 at 12:14 am
She also addressed claims that her party arranged for the withdrawal of criminal charges against a senator in exchange for his vote on judicial reform. The post Sheinbaum denies textile tariffs are aimed at China: Friday’s mañanera recapped appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- US man sentenced to 130 years for murdering two girls in Indianaby BBC News on December 20, 2024 at 11:39 pm
Richard Allen was convicted last month for the "Delphi murders" of Liberty German, who was 14, and Abigail Williams, 13, in 2017.
- With state oil company Pemex behind on payments, small suppliers face financial crisisby MND Staff (Mexico News Daily) on December 20, 2024 at 11:23 pm
Small Gulf Coast subcontractors are struggling to pay Christmas bonuses and other end-of-year obligations, or even shutting down entirely. The post With state oil company Pemex behind on payments, small suppliers face financial crisis appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Trump's shutdown gamble exposes limits of his powerby BBC News on December 20, 2024 at 11:17 pm
Trump showed he can kill legislation, but he failed to rally Republicans behind his alternative plan.
- B.C. man 'trying to appear cool' with loaded handgun at nightclub sentencedby (CTVNews.ca - Canada - Public RSS) on December 20, 2024 at 11:17 pm
A 23-year-old British Columbia man who pleaded guilty to carrying a loaded handgun inside a crowded nightclub has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison.
- Canada Post says many parcels held up by strike to arrive before Christmasby (CTVNews.ca - Canada - Public RSS) on December 20, 2024 at 10:58 pm
Canada Post says it has processed its backlog of parcels from the month-long strike and expects a significant portion of them to be delivered before Christmas.
- Annual Christmas Verbena sets Mexico City Zócalo aglow with lightby MND Staff (Mexico News Daily) on December 20, 2024 at 9:21 pm
The downtown festivities will continue until Dec. 30 and are best enjoyed after dark. The post Annual Christmas Verbena sets Mexico City Zócalo aglow with light appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Boy, 8, saves classmate with Heimlich manoeuvreby BBC News on December 20, 2024 at 9:16 pm
Thomas Conley was sitting next to Isaiah Rodriguez at lunch when he noticed something was wrong.
- Bail denied for Winnipeg woman accused of killing animals in online videosby (CTVNews.ca - Canada - Public RSS) on December 20, 2024 at 8:52 pm
Warning: This story contains disturbing details. Discretion is advised. A Winnipeg woman accused of making videos of animals being tortured and killed that were sold on the dark web was denied bail.
- Texas launches billboard campaign referencing sexual assault to deter U.S.-bound migrantsby MND Staff (Mexico News Daily) on December 20, 2024 at 8:43 pm
This initiative complements Operation Lone Star, which has reportedly led to deaths and injuries among migrants. The post Texas launches billboard campaign referencing sexual assault to deter U.S.-bound migrants appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Toronto officials warn of possible measles exposure at Pearson airportby (CTVNews.ca - Canada - Public RSS) on December 20, 2024 at 8:30 pm
Toronto Public Health (TPH) is advising of another possible measles exposure at Canada’s largest airport.
- Fake nurse Brigitte Cleroux sentenced for B.C. crimesby (CTVNews.ca - Canada - Public RSS) on December 20, 2024 at 8:26 pm
A woman who impersonated nurses in several provinces has been sentenced to seven years in prison for offences in British Columbia – where she illegally treated nearly 1,000 patients across multiple communities.
- Cancún releases nearly 1 million sea turtle hatchlings to the oceanby MND Staff (Mexico News Daily) on December 20, 2024 at 7:00 pm
Benito Juárez municipality described Cancún's 2024 hatching season as a success, with a 97% survival rate. The post Cancún releases nearly 1 million sea turtle hatchlings to the ocean appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- US scraps $10m bounty for arrest of Syria's new leader Sharaaby BBC News on December 20, 2024 at 6:58 pm
It follows meetings between top US diplomats and representatives of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham in Damascus.
- Trudeau's key ally says he will vote to topple himby BBC News on December 20, 2024 at 6:44 pm
The progressive NDP pulling support means Trudeau's government could be brought down early next year.
- Know Your Neighborhood: San Ángelby Bethany Platanella (Mexico News Daily) on December 20, 2024 at 5:00 pm
Colonial architecture, chic bistros and magnificent cultural centers await in San Ángel, one of Mexico City's fanciest jewels. The post Know Your Neighborhood: San Ángel appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Peter Mandelson 'honoured' to be appointed US ambassadorby BBC News on December 20, 2024 at 4:52 pm
The former cabinet minister says he will help the government land "big opportunities" with the US government.
- The true story that inspired Alfonso Cuarón’s third and (maybe) final Christmas short filmby MND Staff (Mexico News Daily) on December 20, 2024 at 4:42 pm
"Rocky," a tiny owl found in the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree in 2020, gave Cuarón the idea for his animated short, now showing on Disney+. The post The true story that inspired Alfonso Cuarón’s third and (maybe) final Christmas short film appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Netflix wins US rights for Women's World Cupsby BBC News on December 20, 2024 at 4:40 pm
Netflix secures the rights to show live coverage of the 2027 and 2031 Women's World Cups in the United States.
- High school teacher charged with sexual assault amid allegations involving a studentby (CTVNews.ca - Canada - Public RSS) on December 20, 2024 at 4:09 pm
A 51-year-old teacher from Georgina has been charged with sexual assault following allegations involving a student.
- Mexican slang 101: How to talk turkey like a native speakerby Alasdair Baverstock (Mexico News Daily) on December 20, 2024 at 4:00 pm
All the varo-related Mexican slang you could ever and how to use it. The post Mexican slang 101: How to talk turkey like a native speaker appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- US deportations under Biden surpass Trump's recordby BBC News on December 20, 2024 at 3:22 pm
President Biden had pledged to pause deportations, but ended up expanding it following a surge in border crossings.
- 'Enough is enough': Toronto Jewish school struck by gunfire for third time since Mayby (CTVNews.ca - Canada - Public RSS) on December 20, 2024 at 3:18 pm
A Jewish elementary school in Toronto has been struck by gunfire for the third time in the last seven months.
- Starbucks baristas launch strike in US, union saysby BBC News on December 20, 2024 at 3:01 pm
It follows calls from the Workers United union for higher pay and better conditions for Starbucks baristas.