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MPs call for reform of Canada’s extradition system to avoid ‘further injustices’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:31:45 GMT

OTTAWA — The Liberal government should undertake a “comprehensive reform” of Canada’s extradition law as soon as possible to prevent “further injustices” due to shortcomings, a House of Commons committee recommends.In addition to calling for an overhaul of the Extradition Act, a report from the justice and human rights committee urges the government to make administrative changes to the process for sending people to face prosecution and incarceration abroad.During hearings earlier this year, MPs heard about cases “cited as evidence of real harms resulting from flaws in our existing legislation and process and as examples of injustices that will likely continue to occur in the absence of reform,” the committee’s recent report says.Dalhousie University law professor Rob Currie, one of the longtime critics of the extradition system who appeared before the committee, welcomed the committee’s findings. “They really heard us,R...

Daily horoscope for June 19, 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:31:45 GMT

Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Cancer.Happy Birthday for Monday, June 19, 2023:You are courageous, outgoing and passionate. You don’t hesitate to speak your mind, which is why you know how to inspire and uplift others. Expect exciting changes and increased personal freedom this year. Learn to be more flexible. Seek out new opportunities and be ready to act fast.ARIES(March 21-April 19)★★★Your home routine might be interrupted today. Perhaps a small appliance will break down or someone unexpected will suddenly appear at your door. Or you might learn about surprising family news. Whatever the case, be smart and prepared. Get dressed and have some food and drink on hand. Tonight: Relax.TAURUS(April 20-May 20)★★★This is an upbeat, energetic day! However, because you’re a bit impulsive today, it’s also a mildly accident-prone day. Therefore, pay attention to everything you say and do. Meanwhile, you might h...

Britain's Rishi Sunak to ask businesses to back Ukraine

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:31:45 GMT

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will ask entrepreneurs and businesses to step up investment in Ukraine at a conference next week to help it rebuild after Russia's invasion.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will make a virtual appearance at the two-day event which starts in London on Wednesday (21 June), organizers said."Ukraine's bravery on the battlefield must be matched by the vision of the private sector to help the country rebuild and recover," Sunak will say, according to the text of his speech released by his office on Saturday."A financially stronger, technologically advanced Ukraine will bolster its ability to drive Russia back behind its borders," Sunak will tell dignitaries and company bosses at the Ukraine Recovery Conference, according to the statement.U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is also due to speak, as is European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen.Britain and other Western allies have given the Kyiv government billions of dollars of assistan...

Miss Manners: My party guest criticized my hosting to my face

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:31:45 GMT

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I recently gave a jazz and dinner party in our NYC apartment. His five-piece band performed a concert, then we served a buffet dinner for people to serve themselves and then return to their chairs and tables.Related ArticlesAdvice | Miss Manners: Should I announce my tipping intentions upfront? Advice | Miss Manners: I was hurt that her caffeine fix was more important than my child’s party Advice | Miss Manners: A neighbor was inexcusably rude to our new acquaintance Advice | Miss Manners: Am I wrong to reply sarcastically to their terse texts? Advice | Miss Manners: The way this man sits bothers me no end After dinner, an older guest (a friend of 50 years) dressed me down in front of another guest (a younger friend of 25 years) about my working too hard when I had “all those women” there to help me.I had two women whose main duty was to pick up dishes ...

Dear Abby: Our friendship ended badly. Should I discard his things that I still have?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:31:45 GMT

DEAR ABBY: I have a dilemma. A decadeslong friendship ended last year after an unfortunate, painful event. I have items he loaned me.What do I do with them, as we are no longer in contact? Should I ship them to his house? Donate them to charity? Neither seems like a good idea.Related ArticlesAdvice | Dear Abby: I’ve reached my limit with this woman’s unprovoked attacks Advice | Dear Abby: His mother turns my husband into a bratty child Advice | Dear Abby: I try to help my boyfriend meet people, but he’s resistant Advice | Dear Abby: My husband’s only response is screaming or a death stare Advice | Dear Abby: He gets mad if I say his driving scares me I’m not angry, but I can no longer let this person be any part of my life. What is the right thing to do?AT A LOSS IN THE MIDWESTDEAR AT A LOSS: The right thing to do would be to send the items to his house. They are not yours t...

Jill On Money: The bear market is dead, long live the bull!

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:31:45 GMT

There is something arbitrary and comforting about the anointment of bull and bear markets.Focusing on a snapshot in time, where a 20 percent increase or decrease in market indexes occurs, can’t possibly tell us the whole story about the economy and its impact on consumers.Related ArticlesBusiness | 5 places to travel without a passport this summer Business | AI could prevent hiring bias — unless it makes it worse Business | With no Fed rate increase, will savings rates grow? Business | As Fed pauses rate hikes, mortgage rates could stabilize Business | How to pick a socially responsible bank But like the churn of the ocean before a storm — and the subsequent tranquility after the worst is over, there is a good lesson for investors: Those who do not panic amid the clouds of confusion are often rewarded with sunnier skies.Recent Bulls and Bears (data from Yardeni Research):The longest bull market on record...

Smithsonian Solstice Saturday returns to celebrate long summer days all night long

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:31:45 GMT

At museums up and down the National Mall you’ll find parties, performances and late-night exhibitions to celebrate Smithsonian Solstice Saturday.The festivities will start at 1 p.m. Saturday and continue until midnight on June 24, with the American Indian, Asian Art, African, Air and Space, Natural History museums and the Arts and Industries Building hosting outdoor and indoor events.First, Joe Tohonnie Jr. will be leading the Apache Crown Dancers (White Mountain Apache), from Whiteriver, Arizona, in a song and dance to celebrate the summer solstice. Performances at the American Indian Museum will be held throughout the day, with the first starting at 1 p.m. and the last at 6 p.m. The performances will be livestreamed, and museums remain open until 8 p.m.The National Museum of Asian Art and the National Museum of African Art will be keeping their galleries open late and hosting musical performances in the Haupt Garden from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. Exhibition tours will take place thr...

Taylor Swift bate récord de público en el estadio de Pittsburgh durante su concierto del Eras Tour

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:31:45 GMT

(CNN) — Taylor Swift sigue viajando a través del tiempo en su épica gira Eras Tour, y este sábado alcanzó un hito impresionante durante su actuación en Pittsburgh.La cantante de “Karma” batió un récord de asistencia en el estadio Acrisure de Pittsburgh, donde 73.117 fans acudieron en masa al concierto de este sábado, según informó el propio recinto. Esta impresionante cifra supone la mayor asistencia de público en la historia del estadio.Según el Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, el anterior récord lo ostentaba Garth Brooks, que congregó a 72.887 personas en 2019.La oriunda de Pensilvania rindió homenaje al público de Pittsburgh en un mensaje publicado en su Instagram el domingo.“Pittsburgh gracias por hacerme sentir taaaan en casa en mi estado natal. Rompiste el récord de asistencia y fuimos la primera gira en tocar dos veces en este estadio”, dijo.Swift continuó dando las gracias al “hipnotizante” público, y deseó un feliz Día del Padre “a to...

Rockies head into matchup with the Reds on losing streak

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:31:45 GMT

Colorado Rockies (29-45, fifth in the NL West) vs. Cincinnati Reds (37-35, second in the NL Central)Cincinnati; Monday, 7:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: Austin Gomber (4-6, 7.29 ERA, 1.70 WHIP, 44 strikeouts); Reds: Brandon Williamson (1-0, 5.40 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, 22 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Reds -164, Rockies +140; over/under is 10 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Rockies, on a five-game losing streak, take on the Cincinnati Reds.Cincinnati has a 37-35 record overall and a 17-18 record at home. The Reds have the ninth-ranked team slugging percentage in the NL at .398.Colorado has a 13-26 record on the road and a 29-45 record overall. Rockies hitters have a collective .400 slugging percentage to rank seventh in the NL.The matchup Monday is the fourth time these teams match up this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Spencer Steer leads the Reds with a .277 batting average, and has 17 doubles, two triples, 10 home runs, 30 walks and 39 RBI. Will Benson is 12-for-29 with a home r...

Brewers take on the Diamondbacks in first of 3-game series

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:31:45 GMT

Arizona Diamondbacks (43-29, first in the NL West) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (37-34, first in the NL Central)Milwaukee; Monday, 8:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Merrill Kelly (8-3, 3.25 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 89 strikeouts); Brewers: Corbin Burnes (5-4, 3.44 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 83 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Brewers -128, Diamondbacks +108; over/under is 7 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Milwaukee Brewers host the Arizona Diamondbacks to begin a three-game series.Milwaukee is 21-16 in home games and 37-34 overall. The Brewers have a 22-9 record in games when they record at least eight hits.Arizona has a 43-29 record overall and a 20-11 record on the road. The Diamondbacks are 31-7 in games when they out-hit their opponents.The matchup Monday is the fourth time these teams square off this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Christian Yelich has a .271 batting average to lead the Brewers, and has 14 doubles and nine home runs. William Contreras is 9-for-33 with a home run and three RBI over th...