Ontario PC leader Brown bringing progressive stance to old party values
Leader says his position on climate change and LGBT rights are helping to modernize his party
Leader says his position on climate change and LGBT rights are helping to modernize his party
Amy Norton, HealthDay News
Although people complain when their schedule gets too busy, new research suggests that being overbooked might actually be good for the brain.
The Hywind wind farm will be the largest of its kind.
Humanity and the frailties of human relationships take the forefront when Tim Rubel Human Shakes and Palanza Dance present a shared program of new works at Dance Mission this weekend. Rubel’s latest choreographic effort, “Menace,” looks at the value society places on individual lives — why are some lives considered sacred and other lives treated as unimportant and expendable. A reflection on an anxious and anxiety-inducing world, Rubel’s work invites the audience to consider why aggression is such... Читать дальше...
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The NBA held its draft lottery on Tuesday night, and the Philadelphia 76ers won and will pick first.
The lottery held true to form as the 76ers had the best chances of winning the lottery with 26.9%. The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics, the two teams with the second- and third-best chances at the top pick, will pick second and third, respectively.
The Sixers did fall short, though, of their dream scenario, which could have landed them two of the top-five picks in the draft. Читать дальше...
NEW YORK (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers win lottery; have No. 1 pick in upcoming NBA draft.
NEW YORK (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers win lottery; have No. 1 pick in upcoming NBA draft.
NEW YORK (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers win lottery; have No. 1 pick in upcoming NBA draft.
Spoken-word performance artist Christina Dunbar charts her own struggle in her one-woman show “Dirty Me Divine,” which she’ll perform on Friday, May 20, at the Stage Werx Theatre in San Francisco. Taking on the guises of nearly a dozen characters, Dunbar explores views of women — from sexy to innocent, from powerful to divine — and in doing so, as she puts it, looks at her own “confusing beliefs about my body, my erotic power, and my right to be heard.” With humor and honesty, Dunbar takes her... Читать дальше...
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The team that struggled to protect a fourth-quarter lead all season long suddenly has figured out how to stage late comebacks in the postseason — against the toughest teams and in the most hostile environments, no…
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The team that struggled to protect a fourth-quarter lead all season long suddenly has figured out how to stage late comebacks in the postseason — against the toughest teams and in the most hostile environments, no…
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The team that struggled to protect a fourth-quarter lead all season long suddenly has figured out how to stage late comebacks in the postseason — against the toughest teams and in the most hostile environments, no…
Three influential Federal Reserve officials said the central bank could raise short-term interest rates at its meeting next month, pushing back against investors who put low odds on such a move.
Doug G. Ware
CARACAS, Venezuela, May 17 (UPI) -- Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Tuesday accused the United States of breaching his nation's airspace with spy planes on two occasions last week.
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said that Russia’s participation in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, will be affected if the recent doping allegations turn out to be true.
Yield-starved buyers crowd $20bn offering to rank as fourth biggest sale on record
The Longview man accused of pistol whipping his ex-girlfriend and possibly firing at Cowlitz County sheriff’s deputies early Monday morning has a long criminal record sheet that includes several allegedly racially motivated attacks on black men.
Thousands of developers will trek to Google’s developer conference, I/O, on Wednesday in Mountain View to hear the latest updates on Android, virtual reality and machine learning. The search giant will hold a two-hour keynote presentation that analysts expect will delve into new features like split screens on its Android smartphone operating system, a rumored all-in-one virtual reality headset and, perhaps, a device similar to the Amazon Echo that recognizes voice commands. “Google is at the point... Читать дальше...
The 23-year-old French cyclist attacked inside the final mile of the grueling climb up Gibraltar Road on Tuesday, then powered all the way across the finish line — rather than sitting up to soak in the victory — to win Stage 3 of this year’s edition and assume the overall race lead. Alaphilippe led the Tour of California after his victory on Mount Baldy on the penultimate day last year, but watched Peter Sagan beat him by three seconds, thanks to sprint bonuses on the final day. The two jockeyed... Читать дальше...
More than 4 million U.S. workers will become newly eligible for overtime pay under rules to be issued Wednesday by the Obama administration.
Читать дальше...Céline Dion is opening up about the death of her husband René Angélil. In her first TV interview since Angélil's passing in January, Dion tells ABC News'...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump says he's open to speaking with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to try to halt the communist nation's nuclear program. The Obama administration says it has been willing to resume those talks, but only if the North commits to the aim of giving up nuclear weapons. "Donald Trump insults the leader of our closest ally, then turns around and says he'd love to talk to Kim Jong Un?" Sullivan was referring to Trump's recent feud with British Prime Minister David Cameron. Читать дальше...
When campaigning, reaching out to constituents through social media is crucial. And so is closing browser tabs for pornography websites when sharing screenshots.