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CNN — Four men in Quebec, including two active members of the Canadian Armed Forces, were arrested and charged in what Canadian police say is a case of “ideologically motivated violent extremism.” Three of the men, all in their mid-twenties, “were planning to create an anti-government militia” with the intent to “forcibly take possession of land in the Québec City area,” the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said in a statement on Tuesday. “To achieve this, [the three men] took part in military-style training, as well as shooting, ambush, survival and navigation exercises,” the statement continues. “They also conducted a…
Flying through one of Europe’s busiest airports will be a bit more glamorous next year, thanks to American Express. The credit card company announced that next year, it will open a new Centurion Lounge at Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport (AMS), which is Europe’s fourth busiest hub. The new Centurion location will be Schiphol’s first-ever proprietary airport lounge from a credit card company. Measuring nearly 6,000 square feet, the new space will strive to evoke a feeling of “gezellig,” the Dutch word for a comforting and convivial atmosphere. Amenities will include a coffee bar, floor-to-ceiling windows, and food and drink menus inspired…
The independent online bookseller Bookshop.org took a swipe at Amazon to celebrate the start of Prime Day, Amazon’s annual sale (which, despite its name, is actually four days this year). Like many other retailers, Bookshop.org holds a sale to coincide with Amazon’s big event — it’s a way to lure away consumers who may be tempted by Amazon’s deals but could be convinced to spend a few extra dollars to support an independent business. These anti-Prime sales probably don’t make a huge dent in Amazon’s bottom line (sigh), but Bookshop.org twisted the knife where it hurts: the graphic design of…
Texas’ catastrophic flooding hit faith-based summer camps especially hard, and the heartbreak is sweeping across the country where similar camps mark a rite of passage and a crucial faith experience for millions of children and teens.“Camp is such a unique experience that you just instantly empathize,” said Rachael Botting of the tragedy that struck Camp Mystic, the century-old all-girls Christian summer camp where at least 27 people were killed. A search was underway for more than 160 missing people in the area filled with youth camps as the overall death toll passed 100 on Tuesday.Botting, a former Christian camp counselor,…
NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs will be sentenced in his federal criminal case on Oct. 3, a judge said Tuesday after probation officials rejected the defense and prosecution’s plan to move the date up by about two weeks.Combs, who remains jailed after a split verdict last week, spoke briefly to his lawyer Marc Agnifilo during a virtual hearing on the scheduling issue that lasted all of two minutes. At one point he asked the lawyer to turn on his camera so they could see each other’s faces.The hip-hop mogul’s lawyers had been urging Judge Arun Subramanian to sentence…
by Lacey Pfalz Last updated: 11:15 AM ET, Tue July 8, 2025 It may be July now, but Walt Disney World is already busy prepping the holiday magic for the upcoming winter season, with a whole slate of fun activities and events for families to love coming this November through December. The festivities begin on November 14, when Walt Disney World becomes a winter wonderland with holiday decor, themed food and beverage items, characters in festive outfits and special holiday entertainment and merchandise. Kids can meet Santa Claus, stay in hotels decorated to the hilt for the holidays, indulge in delicious…
Waymo has started offering teen accounts for families in Phoenix as it works to expand its user base and entrench young riders in the autonomous life. Waymo’s teen accounts will be similar to those offered by Uber, which also allows parents to make teen accounts in Phoenix and other cities across the country. Parents in Metro Phoenix can link a profile to their Waymo One accounts for teenagers aged 14 to 17. The teens will then be able to order their own rides and share trip status with parents. Opening up autonomous vehicles to ferry kids could bring peace of…
CNN — For a fleeting moment, Ukraine’s conflict may have come full circle. In the past 48 hours, US President Donald Trump has perhaps said his most forcefully direct words yet on arming Ukraine. And in the same period, the Kremlin have given their blankest indication to this White House that they are not interested in a realistic, negotiated settlement to the war. Let us start with Trump’s comments on arming Ukraine, a reversion to a basic bedrock of US foreign policy for decades – opposing Russian aggression. “We’re going to send some more weapons,” the president said Monday of…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An 11-month strike by video game performers could formally end this week if members ratify a deal that delivers pay raises, control over their likenesses and artificial intelligence protections. The agreement feels “like diamond amounts of pressure suddenly lifted,” said Sarah Elmaleh, a voice actor and chair of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists’ interactive branch negotiating committee.Union members have until Wednesday at 5 p.m. Pacific to vote on ratifying the tentative agreement.Voice and body performers for video games raised concerns that unregulated use of AI could displace them and threaten their…
by Sarah Kuta Last updated: 11:15 AM ET, Tue July 8, 2025 Celebrity Cruises is sharing more details about the spaces onboard its forthcoming ship, Celebrity Xcel.The new vessel, slated to debut in November, will spend its first season in Fort Lauderdale, offering 7-night sailings to The Bahamas, Mexico, Cayman Islands, Puerto Plata, St. Thomas and St. Maarten. Next summer, the vessel will head across the Atlantic to Europe to offer 7- to 11-night journeys from Barcelona and Athens. “Celebrity Xcel will set sail with seven new elevated experiences that invite guests to escape their daily routine and make memories…