A rare winter storm is bringing heavy snow, sleet and ice to Texas and the northern Gulf Coast

A rare winter storm charging through Texas and the northern Gulf Coast on Tuesday has closed highways and airports and prompted the first blizzard warning for southeast Texas and southwest Louisiana. The storm is expected to scatter heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain around the Deep South as a blast of Arctic air plunges much … Read more

Oath Keepers leader leaves prison as Trump’s sweeping pardons of Jan. 6 defendants begin

Donald Trump supporters who attacked the U.S. Capitol four years ago are set to begin leaving prison on Tuesday, after the newly installed president issued a sweeping pardon that drew outrage from lawmakers who were endangered in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack. Trump’s act effectively wipes away legal consequences for all but 14 of the nearly … Read more

Loch Ness Monster and Bigfoot hopes crushed by Oxford University expert

The Loch Ness Monster and Bigfoot are “pure fantasy”. Oxford University boffin Professor Tim Coulson has told millions hunting the legendary beasts to “get another hobby” as their existence is extremely unlikely. Professor Coulson – an expert in evolution – said: “I would dearly love for Bigfoot, Yeti, the Loch Ness Monster and other cryptids … Read more

Federal judge blocks release of second volume of special counsel report to certain lawmakers

A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the release of the second volume of former Special Counsel Jack Smith’s report on his investigation into President Trump. Judge Aileen Cannon had allowed the first volume to be released to a small group within Congress. The first volume relates to Smith’s investigation into alleged election interference by Trump, … Read more

Rogers signs 3-year deal to continue on as TIFF’s top sponsor

By Alex Nino Gheciu The Canadian Press Posted January 21, 2025 8:48 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Toronto International Film Festival says Rogers Communications has signed a three-year deal to return as its official “presenting partner” through 2027. Both parties say the partnership will see the telecommunications giant sponsor … Read more

Walmart Canada names Venessa Yates as new president and chief executive

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Walmart Canada says Venessa Yates will be the company’s next president and chief executive. The retailer says Yates has worked with Walmart since 2016 and was most recently senior vice-president and general manager of Walmart+, the company’s membership program. Yates will replace Gonzalo Gebara, who will leave the company at the end … Read more