World

A veterinary intern made a discovery that saved a dog’s life moments before he was to be euthanized. “When his mobility was shot and he was paralyzed, it was just weird seeing him just laying there on the floor, knowing he had so much more life in him,” Ollie’s owner Falline Fate told KPTV. Fate took Ollie to the veterinarian …

The “Unabomber” Ted Kaczynski said he is ready to tell his story from prison, according to a journalist who posted a letter sent to him from prison. HE was one of America’s most feared men and a serial killer. From the comfort of his home, ‘Unabomber’ Ted Kaczynski would make bombs before concealing them in letters and sending them to …

Kelly Hoggan, the agency’s assistant administrator for security operations, has been reassigned to a new position, The House Oversight Committee confirmed Kelly Hoggan’s removal from the position. Kelly Hoggan was replaced by his deputy, Darby LaJoye. Long security lines at American airports in recent months have frustrated travelers and caused thousands of passengers to miss their flights. TSA has blamed …

At least 13 people have died in a landslide Tuesday in northern Myanmar’s jade mining region. The tragedy hit Kachin state’s Hpakant town just five months after a similar incident there left dozens of people missing. The land waste was from a jade mine undertaken by Yadanar Sin company and located near Gwe Kha Hmaw village in Hpakan township. The …

Babies who were born with an extremely low birth weight (ELBW) are more likely to be disadvantaged in employment, income, self-esteem and marriage by the time they reach their 30s, according to a new research from McMaster University. Dr. Saroj Saigal is the principal author of the study and a professor of pediatrics for McMaster’s Michael G. DeGroote School of …

Gord Downie, the voice of a generation of Canadian rock n’ roll, has announced he has terminal brain cancer. The news broke via a message from the band on their website, in which they disclose that Gord Downie received the medical news back in December and has “fighting hard since.” Despite the difficult situation, the band will tour once again. …

A recent research suggests that low-salt diets may not be beneficial to the majority of individuals. In fact, consuming very low levels of sodium could do more harm than good. Scientists at the Population Health Research Institute (PHRI) of McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences examined the correlation between sodium intake and the risk of heart disease and strokes. The …

As government data tracks a spike of fentanyl across Canada, people who use illicit drugs in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside say there is virtually no heroin left on the street after it has been pushed out by the cheaper and more potent fentanyl. Longtime advocate Hugh Lampkin of the Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users says he believes the market has …

An 18-year-old man was found guilty Monday of murdering an Iraqi immigrant who had gone outside to enjoy his first glimpse of snow. Nykerion Nealon was convicted in the shooting death of Ahmed Al-Jumaili after the jury deliberated about two hours, WFAA-TV reported. After a surprise snow in March 2015, Al-Jumaili was in the parking lot of the Walnut Bend …

A lot of people who suffer from allergies hide inside their houses — especially in the spring. But your indoor air could be up to five times more polluted, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Startup Molekule believes it has the answer, and it’s all about a smarter filter. “Indoor air pollution is a global problem, resulting in deteriorating respiratory …

A news research says letting babies cry themselves to sleep helps reduce nighttime waking without causing emotional or behavioral issues. Scientists found “crying it out” helped babies fall asleep about 13 minutes sooner with fewer overnight awakenings compared to other infants. The scientists found that babies left to ‘cry it out’ did not produce any more signs of stress in …