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University students struggling to find housing in Calgary and other cities

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:45:54 GMT

CALGARY — Luis Sanchez Diaz didn’t win a lottery this year for on-campus housing at the University of Calgary, but he still considers himself lucky.The international student, who’s in his fourth year of a political science degree, studied online during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 from Cuernavaca,Mexico. He moved to Calgary in fall 2021 and lived in a campus residence until he lost his spot in April. “It was a lottery, so it really didn’t matter how early you applied, if you have paid your fees, how good of a tenant you were,” said Sanchez Diaz, 24. “So, whoever got it was offered a place to live in residence and whoever didn’t was put on a wait-list.”Sanchez Diaz searched for a place to live off campus, which he said was stressful, and managed to find a small, shared apartment five minutes away from school with “pure luck.”Not everyone has been so lucky, however, as post-secondary students across the country struggle to f...

Joly heads to Slovenia, North Macedonia, Albania as Canada tries for more UN presence

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:45:54 GMT

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is headed to eastern Europe as part of a push to shore up Canada’s ties with countries in Russia’s backyard.Her trip to Slovenia, North Macedonia and Albania follows a commitment by members of the NATO military alliance to support democracies facing Russian meddling and misinformation.In Slovenia, Joly will take part in a panel discussion on multilateralism at the Bled Strategic Forum, an annual conference about security and development in southeastern Europe.She plans to meet with government officials from Moldova and Belarus’s opposition, with both countries facing anti-democratic forces supported by Moscow.In North Macedonia, Joly is set to meet with Prime Minister Dimitar Kovacevski and his senior ministers to discuss trade and defence issues.In Albania, she will meet with Prime Minister Edi Rama and members of his cabinet about the rule of law and equity issues, according to a press release.Joly’s office say...

‘A protected right’: Saskatchewan family speaks out over pronoun and name changes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:45:54 GMT

REGINA — Kiké Dueck loves gym class, especially long-distance running. The 10-year-old, who is nonbinary, says everyone at school “is really good about gender,” but knows not all parents are accepting.“There’s a few people in my school that are in the LGBTQ2S+ community but are afraid to tell their parents,” said Dueck, sitting beside their mom, Dennie Fornwald, in their Regina home.“I don’t know anybody in my class that has wanted to change their name, except for one. But for pronouns, there is one person.”The mother added, “There was one kid that said, ‘Hey, I’m not ready to use these pronouns at home yet.'”That’s one reason why Fornwald, an early-childhood educator at a public school in Regina, is concerned about Saskatchewan’s new changes requiring parental consent when children under 16 years old want to change their names or pronouns. She said because kids will need their parents to sign a cons...

FIFA suspends Spanish soccer boss Luis Rubiales for 90 days after World Cup final kiss

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:45:54 GMT

FIFA suspended Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales from office on Saturday while its disciplinary committee investigates his conduct at the Women’s World Cup final, which included kissing a player without her consent.FIFA said Rubiales is removed from soccer duties for 90 days “pending the disciplinary proceedings opened” against him Thursday.Rubiales refused to resign from his soccer presidency Friday at an emergency meeting of the Spanish soccer federation’s general assembly when he had been expected to leave under intense pressure from the Spanish government, women players plus soccer clubs and officials.“I won’t resign,” he declared four times in quick succession, to applause from the overwhelmingly male audience, adding he is the victim of a witch hunt by “false feminists.” FIFA has given no timetable for a ruling by its disciplinary panel. The body’s disciplinary judges can impose sanctions on individuals ranging from warnings...

2 women shot at White Sox game at Guaranteed Rate Field

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:45:54 GMT

CHICAGO — Authorities are investigating reports of two women being shot during a White Sox game inside Guaranteed Rate Field Friday night, according to a police source.Police said a 42-year-old woman was shot in the leg and was transported to University of Chicago Medical Center. A 26-year-old woman suffered a graze wound and refused medical attention. The source told WGN News police are investigating reports of a shooting that occurred during Friday night's game against the Oakland A's at Guaranteed Rate Field in Armour Square.Police said it did not seem to be an active threat and the after-game concert was cancelled, with fans being told it was due to technical difficulties. Student arrested after threatening Glenbard North High School principal Currently, it is unclear what led to the shooting, how the gun got inside the stadium, and if any injuries may have occurred. No further information has been made available at this time.The investigation is ongoing.This is a developing s...

Bronny James' cardiac arrest likely caused by heart defect, family spokesperson says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:45:54 GMT

(WJW) - LeBron "Bronny" James Jr.'s cardiac arrest was likely caused by a heart defect, a family spokesperson said Friday.The 18-year-old suffered a medical emergency during basketball practice at the University of Southern California on July 24. He was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, arriving at the facility "fully conscious, neurologically intact and stable," and was discharged days later, according to a statement issued by Cedars-Sinai Medical Group’s Dr. Merije Chukumerije. James has been recovering ever since, making appearances out in public and, as reported by Entertainment Tonight, he recently joined his dad at the Drake concert in Los Angeles. How much do NBA All-Star players get paid? However, the younger James has yet to return to basketball. On Friday, ESPN insider Jeff Borzello shared a statement from a James Family spokesperson on Twitter, saying his cardiac arrest was caused by an “anatomically and functionally significant congenital heart defect.”The stateme...

Ingalls Foundation 50th Annual Benefit Gala returns with Diana Ross

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:45:54 GMT

The Ingalls Development Foundation and UChicago Medicine are teaming up for their 50th Annual Benefit Gala headlined by legendary Diana Ross. Cancer Survivor Marilu Flores and Vice President of philanthropy Paul Donohue join WGN Weekend Morning News to share more.Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign up and subscribe to our WGN Morning News newsletter.

How long does it take to charge a Tesla?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:45:54 GMT

(iSeeCars) -- Rising gas prices and federal tax credits for consumers of electric vehicles (EVs) have made Tesla—which accounts for over half of EVs on the road—a significant player in the auto industry for over a decade. Given their popularity and increasing accessibility, many consumers are curious about the charging options available for current models. Below, we explain what you need to know about how long it takes to charge each one of Tesla’s electric cars, while also noting their battery range, charging prices, and other variables involved in Tesla charge times. Parked Charging OptionsHow you charge your Tesla and the charging time involved comes down to where you charge your car battery and what Tesla model you’re driving. According to the Department of Energy, home charging represents 81% of EV charging, with an additional 14% at work, and 5% at commercial charging stations.Level 2 Wall Connector: A Tesla Wall Connector will give your vehicle a 44-mile range per hour c...

New Texas law will close dog, cat breeding loophole

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:45:54 GMT

LUBBOCK, Texas — A Texas law to close loopholes for large-scale commercial dog and cat breeding operations takes effect Sept. 1.Current law defines a dog or cat breeder as someone who possesses 11 or more adult unspayed females and sells 20 or more puppies or kittens in a calendar year. However, this poses a few problems.One problem is that 10 adult female dogs can give birth to up to 120 puppies per year, according to the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF).Another problem is the increased potential for untraceable cash transactions, which then lead to large-scale breeding operations that lack proper regulation or oversight.Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 876 into law on May 29. The law will require dog or cat breeders with five or more adult unspayed females to obtain a license to operate under the Texas Occupations Code.Breeding dogs and cats will be considered a profession, so Texas breeders will be held to a higher standard.Steven Greene, director of operations at Lubbock ...

Other voices: Tough on crime should not mean inhumane U.S. prison conditions

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:45:54 GMT

CHICAGO — At the Waupun Correctional Institution, a maximum security Wisconsin penitentiary located about three hours northwest of Chicago, some 1,000 prisoners have been confined mostly to their cells for more than four months. In an extensive Aug. 19 report on the horrendous conditions, The New York Times alleged “walls speckled with feces and blood,” birds flying around cells, an absence of toilet paper, the cancellation of any and all visits with family and no meaningful time whatsoever in the fresh air.Officials argued that staff shortages and threats of significant disorder and disruption at the prison had forced their hand — but that is no excuse for such inhumane official treatments of human beings over so long a spell. Whatever their offense. Governmental inability to recruit staff should not mean worse conditions for inmates, and the situation at Waupun sounds like it borders on cruel and unusual punishment.Waupun is hardly alone. Take, in a very di...