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• The ‘Dark Triad’ and Donald Trump: What sends some to the C-suite and others to prison

  21-05-2024 19:35 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site. ___ […]
  
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• Woman found living in Michigan store sign told police it was a little-known ‘safe spot’

  21-05-2024 20:52 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  MIDLAND, Mich. (AP) — A woman who was living inside a sign on the roof of a Michigan grocery store told police it was an “old safe spot” known to […]
  
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• UCP legislature members banned from Alberta Pride events in push for policy changes

  21-05-2024 20:52 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  EDMONTON – An Alberta queer community organizer says a ban on United Conservative Party legislature members challenges Premier Danielle Smith to start matching words with actions. The Calgary-based Queer Citizens […]
  
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• Matthew Perry’s death is being investigated over ketamine level found in actor’s blood, reports say

  21-05-2024 20:52 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — An investigation has been opened into the death of Matthew Perry and how the “Friends” actor received the anesthetic ketamine, which was ruled a contributing factor […]
  
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• Catholic diocesan hermit approved by Kentucky bishop comes out as transgender

  21-05-2024 20:49 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  (RNS) — Diocesan hermits by nature don’t get much attention. A small subset of religious persons, hermits mostly spend their lives engaged in quiet prayer. Brother Christian Matson, a Catholic […]
  
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• UN food agency warns that the new US sea route for Gaza aid may fail unless conditions improve

  21-05-2024 20:45 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.N. World Food Program said Tuesday that the new U.S. $320 million pier project for delivering aid to Gaza may fail unless Israel starts providing the […]
  
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• Josh Pearson’s three RBIs help LSU knock sixth-seeded Georgia out of the SEC Tournament

  21-05-2024 20:45 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Josh Pearson had three RBIs, Michael Braswell III and Tommy White each went 3 for 6, and 11th-seeded LSU beat No. 6 seed Georgia 9-1 on […]
  
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• Mariachis. A flame-swallower. Mexico’s disputes between street performers just reached a new high

  21-05-2024 20:34 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  MORELIA, Mexico (AP) — Mexico’s often violent disputes between street performers reached a new level this week when a group of guitar-toting mariachis attacked a flame-swallower. What happened next was, […]
  
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• Wembanyama becomes 1st NBA rookie to make first-team All-Defense

  21-05-2024 20:28 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Victor Wembanyama’s latest accolade was like none other. The San Antonio center has become the first player in NBA history to make the league’s All-Defensive first […]
  
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• UK police say a man charged with helping Hong Kong intelligence service is found dead

  21-05-2024 20:28 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  LONDON (AP) — A man charged with assisting Hong Kong authorities gather intelligence in the United Kingdom has died in unexplained circumstances, British police said Tuesday. Matthew Trickett, 37, was […]
  
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• Mauricio Pochettino leaves Chelsea after one year as manager of the Premier League club

  21-05-2024 20:27 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  Mauricio Pochettino has left Chelsea by mutual consent, the Premier League club said Tuesday. Pochettino spent just one season as manager at Stamford Bridge and endured a troubled campaign in […]
  
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• New book provides insights into Jewish life and community in Argentina and Canada

  21-05-2024 20:19 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site. ___ […]
  
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• Climate change is a human rights issue

  21-05-2024 20:16 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site. ___ […]
  
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• Surrey Board of Trade calls for review of sex offender regulations, protocols

  21-05-2024 20:15 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  SURREY, B.C. – The Surrey Board of Trade says it is joining Mayor Brenda Locke in “urgently calling” for a comprehensive review of laws and protocols around high-risk sex offenders. […]
  
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• WestJet delays integration of Sunwing to 2025

  21-05-2024 20:14 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  MONTREAL – WestJet is pushing back its planned integration of Sunwing Airlines, which the Calgary-based carrier acquired last year. In an email, WestJet said it will weave the discount airline’s […]
  
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• Canadian governments urgently need to collaborate to support refugee students

  21-05-2024 20:13 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site. ___ […]
  
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• Canada’s women’s basketball coach Lapeña signs extension through 2026 World Cup

  21-05-2024 20:13 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  EDMONTON – Canada Basketball has signed senior women’s basketball coach Victor Lapeña to a contract extension through the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup, the organization announced Tuesday. Lapeña has coached […]
  
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• Canadian men’s rowing eight misses Olympic berth by heartbreaking margin

  21-05-2024 20:08 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  LUCERNE, Switzerland – Canada came agonizingly close to adding to its Paris-bound rowing team in Tuesday’s last-chance qualifier, but will have just two boats entered in Olympic rowing. The men’s […]
  
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• Seattle Storm weathering slow start as new players look for success after being ‘tested early’

  21-05-2024 20:06 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The Seattle Storm are a work in progress with Nneka Ogwumike and Skylar Diggins-Smith trying to get into a groove with Jewell Loyd. The Storm are […]
  
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• Dying ex-doctor serving life for murder may soon be free after a conditional pardon and 2-year wait

  21-05-2024 20:05 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — On paper, Vince Gilmer was granted freedom more than two years ago. Later this week, he may actually leave prison. The former small-town North Carolina doctor […]
  
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• NASCAR star Kyle Larson is embracing his Indianapolis 500 debut, right down to milking a cow

  21-05-2024 20:04 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kyle Larson has been adamant about soaking up the entire Indianapolis 500 experience as the NASCAR superstar prepares to make his debut in “The Greatest Spectacle in […]
  
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• Man arrested, released for robberies

  21-05-2024 19:51 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  A man arrested for a string of purse-snatchings was released from custody. A suspect approached a woman and asked her for bus fare at a discount store on the 2800 […]
  
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• Lightning trade with Predators to bring veteran defenseman Ryan McDonagh back to Tampa Bay

  21-05-2024 19:49 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Nashville Predators traded Ryan McDonagh back to Tampa Bay less than two years after acquiring the veteran defenseman, Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois announced Tuesday. […]
  
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• NHL will have a new Stanley Cup champion this century as lengthy droughts take center stage

  21-05-2024 19:46 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  No matter which team wins the Stanley Cup championship this year it will be a first this century. The Dallas Stars won its lone championship in 1999, months before the […]
  
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• A woman has died in a storm in Serbia after a tree fell on her car

  21-05-2024 19:46 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — A falling tree killed a woman in Serbia in a heavy storm Tuesday that also caused power cuts and pummeled towns with hail. Interior Minister Ivica […]
  
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• Attorneys stop representing a Utah mom and children’s grief author accused of killing her husband

  21-05-2024 19:31 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  A team of attorneys has withdrawn from representing a Utah mother accused of killing her husband with fentanyl then publishing a children’s book about loss and grief. Why Kouri Richins’ […]
  
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• Fred Roos, ‘Godfather Part II’ producer and longtime Coppola collaborator, dies at 89

  21-05-2024 19:23 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  Fred Roos, the Oscar-winning producer of “The Godfather Part II” who helped launch the careers of numerous superstars from Jack Nicholson to Tom Cruise, has died. He was 89. He […]
  
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• Only way to end reliance on expensive private-agency nurses is to improve public-sector working conditions

  21-05-2024 19:21 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  It was only a matter of time before the provincial government took action against private nursing agencies. Premier Wab Kinew announced last week during a Brandon Chamber of Commerce luncheon […]
  
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• Cozens scores second of game in OT as Canada outlasts Czechia at hockey worlds

  21-05-2024 19:21 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  PRAGUE, Czechia – Dylan Cozens scored his second goal of the game short-handed in overtime as Canada held on for a 4-3 win over host Czechia on Tuesday at the […]
  
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• Report says China is accelerating the forced urbanization of rural Tibetans

  21-05-2024 19:18 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — An extensive report by Human Rights Watch says China is accelerating the forced urbanization of Tibetan villagers and herders, adding to state government and independent reports […]
  
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