A Russian regional lawmaker has proposed the introduction of fines for selling drugs, alcohol and tobacco to pregnant women. The law could also force all women who want to purchase these items to prove they’re not pregnant. Vladimir Petrov of the Leningrad Region legislature has told reporters that he has prepared a package of bills…
A new Avengers: Endgame trailer has just been released and while it looks at the past for some of our heroes, it also features new footage – including Captain Marvel, some new suits for the Avengers team, and what appears to be Tony Stark back on earth. In addition to the trailer, a new poster…
OTTAWA — The federal government spent its summer announcing at least $1.7 billion in federal funding for programs and projects in Atlantic Canada, according to a HuffPost Canada analysis. The Liberals won all 32 federal seats in Atlantic Canada during the 2015 election. Funding announced over a 10-week period ranged from $11,000 to install new…
Columbus, Ga. – The 2017 NFCA NJCAA Leadoff Classic came to a close on Sunday afternoon in a weather-shortened day of action at the South Commons Softball Complex. Eight teams took the field with No. 16 (DI) Shelton State, No. 1 (DII) Jones County, No. 5 (DII) Kirkwood and No. 6 (DII) Des Moines Area…
Oscar winner Angelina Jolie is reportedly “in talks” to join the cast of Marvel’s The Eternals. The sci-fi/fantasy film is poised to be one of the next big event films in the MCU. The Eternals will be directed by Chloe Zhao (The Rider). “While details about the movie are being kept under wraps, sources tell The…
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister did an about-face on carbon taxes Wednesday, abandoning plans to start charging a levy in December and joining other conservative leaders in flat-out opposition to federal plans. Pallister announced a year ago he would enact a $25-a-tonne carbon tax and keep it at that rate. That would have increased…
The tightening of anti-Russian sanctions will only boost the popularity of patriotic ideology while the new generation will grow up knowing that the West cannot be trusted, says a Crimean deputy of the State Duma. “The economy of Crimea and Sevastopol along with the views of the residents of these regions have already adjusted to…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Coming off a second straight national title, Oklahoma is the unanimous No. 1 team in the final 2017 USA Today/NFCA Division I Top 25 Coaches Poll. Collecting all 32 first-place votes the Sooners (61-9) swept Florida in a thrilling WCWS Championship Series to earn their fourth overall title and third in five…
In a bid to fight sham marriages and extremism, Russian lawmakers have prepared a bill requiring foreigners, who marry citizens and receive a residence permit, to live and work only in the same region as their spouses. The bill has been developed by the Interior Ministry and will most likely be drafted in the State…
TORONTO — A debate that will see Steve Bannon, the controversial former strategist for U.S. President Donald Trump, defend the issue of populism in Toronto this week is facing growing backlash, with critics calling for the event to be cancelled. Community groups and some federal and provincial politicians have raised concerns about the Friday event,…