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Why the WHO got caught between China and Trump

President Trump has been critical - but what do others think of the "global guardian of public health"?




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Nasa space lasers track melting of Earth's ice sheets

US space agency satellites follow the melting trends in Antarctica and Greenland over 16 years.




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Alleged thieves found sleeping in car surrounded by stolen items

Having a snooze proved costly for two alleged thieves from Owen Sound.




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COVID-19 erases one year of employment growth in London - in six weeks

Grim new evidence that temporary closures and pandemic-related layoffs are hammering the local job market.





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Sask. RCMP respond to over 100 COVID-19-related complaints in one week

RCMP in Saskatchewan dealt with a total of 104 complaints related to COVID-19 public health orders from May 1 to May 7.




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'It is very gratifying to see': Active COVID-19 cases dropping in Regina, southern Sask.

Physical distancing measures are working in southern Saskatchewan. There has been one new case in Regina in the past ten days and the South region hasn’t seen a new case since April 5.




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These are the updates to Sask.'s reopening plan a week into phase one

The Saskatchewan government has added more updates to its plan to reopen the economy after starting phase one on Monday.




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Michael Wray: How a Hell's Kitchen winner ended up on the streets

Michael Wray won the first US series of Hell's Kitchen, but then his life took a turn for the worse.




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Teen charged in March shooting on Catherine Street

A 14-year-old boy is facing charges in connection to a shooting in Centretown.




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Car caught going 124 km/h over speed limit on Hwy. 174

Ottawa Police hit the brakes on a motorist going 124 km/h over the posted speed limit in Ottawa’s east-end.




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Picture time! NCC says ‘feel free’ to snap a photo of the tulips

As the tulips begin to bloom across Ottawa, the National Capital Commission now says you can stop and take a photo of the colourful flowers.




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Record cold to start the weekend, with a sprinkling of snow

The polar vortex over Ontario is still bringing us comparatively frigid temperatures and yet another cold temperature record.




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Feel the Bern T-Shirt

Bernie Sanders. Mr. “I hate rich people, but oh yeah I made over $1,000,000 last year.” A long nickname, but fitting.

This shirt encapsulates everything Bernie stands for: Taking money from your wallet...

Price: $19.95




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6 Feet Apart (for Jesus) T-Shirt

Whether we're talking about Corona, or a middle school dance,
we need to stay six feet apart, we are taking no chance.
Here's how we'll stop Corona, this is my thesis,Price: $19.95





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‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ trailer gives us all the feels

Rey, Leia and C-3PO get emotional.




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These biting cartoons tell the story of the impeachment fight this week

Did Pelosi or Trump gain the upper hand?




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‘Green Eggs and Ham’ showed us how to get along with people we don’t understand

Dr. Seuss used only 50 words to write the book. Now it's an entire Netflix TV series.




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‘Far Sector’ introduces DC’s newest Green Lantern in an Afro-futuristic murder mystery

Written by N.K. Jemisin and illustrated by Jamal Campbell, the comic book's superhero is breaking barriers in secret.




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The 11 superheroes who defined the decade onscreen, from Iron Man to one of the Watchmen

The past 10 years have shown superheroes in entertainment aren't going anywhere.




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How cartoonists are satirizing the Trump impeachment hearings to ‘keep us sane’

Pulitzer-winning cartoonists use humor to peer behind all the political posturing.




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‘Watchmen’ was the boldest, blackest superhero story ever told on-screen. But what comes next?

The black comics audience should be more demanding after seeing what the HBO series accomplished.




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Five things we’d like to see in a revamped Obi-Wan Kenobi series on Disney Plus

The Force was reportedly not with the original scripts of the anticipated show.




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Trump finally sees a threat from coronavirus

And, of course, an opportunity.




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Bloomberg insulted Trump with a Darth Vader tweet. Here are six other times Star Wars converged with politics.

From Ronald Reagan's "evil empire" to Mark Hamill battling Ivanka Trump.




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Pixar movies keep asking big questions about the afterlife — using Chris Pratt and khaki pants

"Onward" and "Soul" deal with the eternal and the ethereal.




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‘Steven Universe’ creator says farewell, knowing her show made young LGBTQ viewers feel seen

Rebecca Sugar's hit series "Steven Universe" changed the Cartoon Network's policy on same-sex marriage in kids' shows.




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Seven ‘Twilight Zone’ episodes that are eerily timely during the coronavirus pandemic

"The Twilight Zone" delved into how human behavior changes in times of crisis.




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‘Final Fantasy VII Remake’: True to its 1990s teen-idol roots

"Final Fantasy VII Remake" is a beautiful-looking game with a juvenile mindset that’s fun to pass through but hard for non-teenagers to be riveted by.




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We’d like to see the artwork you’re creating during the coronavirus crisis

Submit your visual art here. We'll publish some of the submissions.




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News24.com | WATCH | Lesotho's murdered first lady agreed to divorce on day she died - sources

Hours before she was shot dead on the outskirts of the capital, Lesotho's former first lady, Lipolelo Thabane, made a surprising decision.




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News24.com | Morocco launches fleet of drones to tackle virus from the sky

Morocco has rapidly expanded its fleet of drones as it battles the coronavirus pandemic, deploying them for aerial surveillance, public service announcements and sanitisation.




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News24.com | Zimbabwe street vendors sell cloth masks to make ends meet

Zimbabwe market stall owner Aaron Makaya saw a business opportunity when President Emmerson Mnangagwa made face masks mandatory in public places to prevent the spread of coronavirus.




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Virgin Atlantic puts advisers on standby as industry teeters

Virgin Atlantic Airways has put advisers on standby to handle a potential administration as it races to secure a £500m rescue that would enable Sir Richard Branson’s flagship company to survive the coronavirus pandemic.




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UK to bring in two-week quarantine for air passengers

Air passengers arriving in Britain will soon have to quarantine for a fortnight as part of a move to avoid a second peak of the coronavirus.




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Police fury as 'hundreds' of people have pizzas, beers and wine in park

Britons have been accused of "ignoring" restrictions during the sunny bank holiday weekend, as the police and coastguard criticised those failing to observe guidelines.




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Children battling cancer can’t always express their feelings. Now a robotic duck is doing it for them.

Known as “My Special Aflac Duck,” the robot is merging play with tools that help doctors do their jobs.




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This seafood restaurant’s latest catch: Chinese robots that greet customers and deliver food

A newly opened Delaware seafood restaurant has a unique item on its menu: robot servers. The machines are the latest example of intelligent machines working in the restaurant industry.




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Walmart has added virtual reality to its assessment of an employee’s potential

For the past few months, the nation’s largest employer has begun evaluating workers using an experimental tool: virtual reality.




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Meet ‘Mindar,’ the robotic Buddhist priest

A Japanese temple has settled on a new plan for connecting with the masses, one that channels ancient wisdom through the technology of the future.




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Three years ago it could barely walk. Now Atlas the humanoid robot is doing gymnastics.

Three years ago it was barely walking. Now, Atlas, the humanoid robot from Boston Dynamics is performing gymnastic routines that mimic professional athletes.




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Istanbul’s new airport is one of the world’s largest. A fleet of humanoid robots is helping passengers find their way around.

How do you help millions of passengers navigate one of the world's largest airports? In Turkey, the answer is a fleet of humanoid robots.




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It’s never been easier to avoid walking. A cargo-carrying robot might change that.

A new robot from a Boston start-up is designed to make walking easier by carrying your belongings for you.




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At this Chinese hotel, the bellhops have been replaced by talking robots

Robots are showing up in more and more hotels all over the world. A Washington Post reporter's video captures what it's like to interact with one.




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Boston Dynamics’ ‘terrifying’ robotic dogs have been put to work by at least one police agency

Boston Dynamics began began leasing their robotic dogs to the public this year. One of their first customers: The Massachusetts State Police.




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In Silicon Valley, some men say cosmetic procedures are essential to a career

Women have long felt the pressure of looking the part. Now men are feeling it, too.




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NFL Week 4 betting tips: Target the Dolphins, Browns

Getting a jump on early lines can give bettors added value in their wagering. Here are three teams to focus on for Week 4.




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Fantasy Football start/sit tips for Week 4: Rams won’t trouble Kirk Cousins

The Vikings will face off against the 3-0 Los Angeles Rams, which normally would trigger an automatic sit for any passing attack, but the Rams, on short rest, will be without cornerbacks Aqib Talib and Marcus Peters.




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The fantasy football players you need in your Week 4 lineup

Joe Flacco's the way to go if you need a quarterback this week. And yes, we know what you're thinking.