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Canada’s refugee board has ordered the deportation of an alleged Lawrence Bishnoi gang associate who tried to ban the press from reporting on his case. At a hearing Friday, Sahibjot Singh admitted to discharging prohibited weapons for a criminal organization and conceded to being deported.Although he denied he was a crime group member, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) accused him of being affiliated with the Bishnoi gang.Singh, who appeared at the hearing on camera from his lawyer’s office in Edmonton, is the latest of dozens of Indian nationals to face deportation for their involvement in extortion gangs.Before the hearing…

Creators who are part of TikTok’s test and want to use the tool will first have to verify their identity with a company called Jumio. You’ll have to do a real-time selfie scan and an ID check, but Kizer says that “TikTok does not retain ID documents, and facial information is used only for likeness matching and to help identify potential unauthorized uses of a creator’s likeness.”After verification, TikTok’s system scans for AI-generated content potentially using a creator’s likeness. From there, a creator can review what TikTok found and potentially report unauthorized posts and accounts.

LOS ANGELES, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dave’s Hot Chicken, the cult-favorite brand known for serving the most craveable hot chicken on the planet, is turning up the energy with the launch of new Red Bull Boosted Slushers, now available at participating locations nationwide and across the globe. The newest addition to Dave’s expanding beverage lineup combines the brand’s signature fruit-flavored Slushers with Red Bull Energy Drink, creating an icy, refreshing pick-me-up that’s built to cool guests down while turning the energy up. Guests can choose from four Red Bull Boosted Slusher flavors: Strawberry Lemonade Red Bull SlusherOrange Lavaburst…

Temporary residents who have lived and worked in Nova Scotia for several years say they’re now facing deportation after recent eligibility changes to provincial immigration pathways. Sandeep Kaur, who lives in Halifax, said she submitted an application to the Nova Scotia Nominee Program in November 2023 — but after a two-and-a-half year wait, she was told her file was closed as of May 1.“After 29 months, my file is just being kicked from the system. So, the funny part is — and the sad part as well — I couldn’t even reapply my file,” she told Global News during an…

As wildfires continue to burn across Canada, American politicians have been vocal about their displeasure surrounding smoke that has made its way to American skies, including taking aim at Canadian sovereignty. That comes after Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives Jack Bergman, John James, Lisa McClain and John Moolenaar penned a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney and sent it on Wednesday “demanding immediate action from the Canadian government.”“American lungs are paying the price for Canadian inaction, year after year,” the letter said. “Sovereignty comes with responsibility, and the responsibility to prevent a foreseeable disaster from crossing into another…

Portable fans are one of the easiest ways to stay cool during the summer, and you don’t have to spend much to find a decent one. If you’re looking for something more versatile, though, Shark’s ChillPill Personal Fan and Cooling System combines a rechargeable fan with a dry-touch evaporative mister in a design that can be worn, clipped, or used on a tabletop. Right now, it’s on sale for $99.99 ($30 off) at Amazon, matching its all-time low. If you’re a Costco member, you can get it for the same price with a free clip, crossbody strap, and InstaChill Cooling…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canada’s insurance industry is renewing calls for governments to invest in flood protection after severe storms and flooding across Canada caused more than $1.1 billion in insured damage in June. Insurers estimate the June 9 and 10 storms in Manitoba and Saskatchewan caused more than $728 million in insured losses, while flooding in Montreal and surrounding communities on June 20 and 21 caused more than $409 million in damage.The preliminary estimates from Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc. come after a month of severe weather that brought tornadoes, large hail, damaging winds, torrential rain…

An outbreak of cyclosporiasis — a diarrhea-causing parasitic illness — in the U.S. has been linked to iceberg lettuce from a Mexican supplier and to several Taco Bell locations across multiple states. In an announcement Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said shredded lettuce from a single supplier in Mexico was sent to Taco Bell restaurants in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia, and warned the public not to consume the green in those parts of the country.The federal warnings to the public did not identify the Mexican supplier by name.Two government officials who spoke to the…

Apple is suing OpenAI. The complaint is readable and intense, as these things often are, though many experts seem to think many of the allegations are just the ways things are done. So what does Apple really want here, and why is it picking such a public fight with OpenAI?On this episode of The Vergecast, Nilay and David go through the lawsuit, and look at Apple’s history of splashy litigation to determine whether Apple is worried about a possible competitor or simply looking to capitalize on a weak moment for OpenAI. All this is happening as Apple ships the public…

Tallmadge, Ohio, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ColestZen Reviews & Complaints: Researching Ingredients, Pricing, Safety, and What to Verify Before You Buy (Consumer Research) A healthy lifestyle is the best way to help prevent and manage high cholesterol. However, for some people, diet and exercise alone may not be enough. Along with lifestyle changes, some individuals also choose to add dietary supplements like ColestZen to their daily routine, while others may need prescription cholesterol medicines as recommended by their healthcare professional to help: Lower your level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, the “bad” cholesterol that raises the risk of…