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3+ min ago (556+ words) Corb Lund says he is disappointed, but is vowing to continue his fight against coal mining in the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains. In early December, Lund was told his petition demanding the province pass a law banning coal mining on the eastern slopes had been approved by Elections Alberta, giving him the go-ahead to start collecting signatures. But just days later,the UCP government passed Bill 14, which made changes to the citizen petition process, and Lund was told his petition was no longer valid and he'd need to resubmit it. Canadian country music star Corb Lund is a sixth-generation Albertan who lives in the Taber area, downstream from the headwaters of the Old Man River, where some of the new coal mines could be located. "I'm not sure legally how that works, how you can retroactively cancel something…...

4+ min ago (486+ words) Home " Day of Reconciliation: What it is, when it is " and other facts While 16 December has become a much-anticipated public holiday in South Africa in modern times, the day is steeped in historical significance dating as far back as the 1800s. It is significant because of two significant historical events. The first of these was in 1838, when the Battle of Blood River took place between the Voortrekkers and the Zulus. The Voortrekkers, having moved into the interior of South Africa during the'Great Trek, were eager to settle on land. The region that they intended to settle on was already inhabited by the Zulu people. Thus the Voortrekker leader, Piet Retief'was eager to negotiate with the Zulu'chief Dingane. Having misunderstood Retief's intentions, Dingane planned an ambush and murdered Retief and his party of 100 people. This act culminated in the Battle of Blood…...

5+ min ago (499+ words) US meeting with Ukrainian and European leaders positive on security guarantees, but hardest questions unresolved The US has held talks with Ukrainian and European leaders in Berlin about a potential peace deal between Ukraine and Russia. But what was the outcome, and what comes next? The talks focused on security guarantees the US and Europe could offer Ukraine as part of a future peace deal with the Kremlin. On Monday, European leaders, including Keir Starmer, published a joint statement with a list of the security guarantees on the table. They included: A European-led "multinational force" to support Ukraine's army and defend its skies and seas. A "legally binding commitment" from the UK and other European nations to "take measures to restore peace and security in the case of a future armed attack". European support for Ukraine's accession to the EU....

5+ min ago (565+ words) Rob Reiner made a chilling prediction when talking about the Trump administration and free speech in September. Dec. 15 2025, Published 7:50 p.m. ET Rob Reiner made a chilling prediction in his last interview about the state of Hollywood under Donald Trump's presidency, saying that it may be the "last time you will ever see me," RadarOnline.com can reveal. The beloved Hollywood star and director and his wife, Michele, were found dead inside their Brentwood, California, mansion on Sunday, December 14. Their son Nick, who had a long history of drug addiction and behavioral issues, was arrested for the alleged murders of his parents. 'This may be the last time you ever see me,' Rob Reiner warned during a September CNN appearance. Ultra-liberal Rob railed against the Trump administration following pal Jimmy Kimmel's suspension by ABC in September over a misleading comment about MAGA-firebrand…...

6+ min ago (559+ words) Months before his slaying, Rob Reiner talked about the power of forgiveness after the "horrific" assassination of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. "Horror. An absolute horror," the director, actor and political activist said when asked about the shooting in a TV interview with Piers Morgan. "I unfortunately saw the video of it and it's beyond belief what happened to him and that should never happen to anybody. I don't care what your political beliefs are. That's not acceptable." Contrast that with President Trump's reaction to the killing of Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, who on Sunday were found stabbed to death in their Brentwood home. Their son, Nick Reiner, has been arrested in connection with the slayings. "Rob Reiner, a tortured and struggling, but once very talented movie director and comedy star, has passed away, together with his wife,…...

7+ min ago (418+ words) New Delhi (India), December 16 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Shahshank Mani on Tuesday said that the process of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is progressing steadily and is being presented to the citizens of India in a transparent manner. Speaking to ANI, Mani added that the publication of the electoral roll will strengthen the backbone of the Constitution and contribute to the nation's overall development. Also Read | Can Ozempic-Like Drugs Help Overweight Cats? What Vets Are Saying About New Weight-Loss Options. "The process of SIR is progressing, and it is presented to the citizens of India in a transparent manner. I believe that the backbone of the Constitution will be stronger after the publication of the electoral roll, and it will lead to the development of the Nation. For this move, I want to thank the Government,' he said. On…...

7+ min ago (774+ words) Preservationists' efforts to halt construction lands in court on Tuesday. Ahead of a hearing Tuesday in a lawsuit that seeks to block construction of the new White House ballroom, Trump administration officials offered their most comprehensive explanation to date about the project and the opaque process that led to October's demolition of the East Wing. In court papers filed late Monday, the administration stressed that the plans for the 90,000-square-foot ballroom are "not final," but it claimed that the massive project would cause "no significant impact" to the surrounding environment, and vowed that the White House would seek input from key agencies that review federal construction projects before above-ground work begins next year. The lawsuit challenging the ballroom faces its first key test on Tuesday as a federal judge in Washington weighs a request from historic preservationists to immediately put…...

7+ min ago (654+ words) CNN host Jake Tapper has defended himself against claims he is not covering Donald Trump's health decline in the same way he documented Joe Biden's cognitive stumbles. Tapper appeared on the latest episode of Pod Save America, plugging his new book, Race Against Terror, which covers the story of an al Qaeda terrorist. At the end of the interview, podcast host Tommy Vietor referenced Tapper's book from earlier this year, Original Sin, which examined the cognitive decline of Former President Joe Biden and how it was, according to Tapper, hidden from the public. The book, co-written with Axios' National Political Correspondent, Alex Thompson, claimed that the Biden administration denied "the existence of health issues the nation had been watching for years" which resulted in the presidential debate of June 2024. Tapper moderated the event on CNN at the time. That debate…...

7+ min ago (595+ words) Local leaders across the City of Stirling area have reaffirmed their support for Perth's Jewish community and moved to bolster local security following the horrific Bondi Beach terror attacks in Sydney on Sunday. More than 3200 Jewish residents live in the City of Stirling, which makes up more than half of Western Australia's Jewish population. While there is no intelligence to suggest a heightened threat in Perth, in response to Sunday's terrorist attack and rising concerns about antisemitism, WA Police have launched Operation Dalewood. The operation will see police increase their presence at Jewish community locations and maintain high-visibility patrols across the city. Stirling Mayor Mark Irwin said the City of Stirling stood united with its Jewish residents and would continue to support the community in the coming weeks. "The City of Stirling stands in solidarity with our Jewish community after…...

7+ min ago (17+ words) US president claims UK public broadcaster's portrayal in a 2024 documentary was "disparaging, inflammatory, and malicious' ......