Family of Tyre Nichols pleads for calm as U.S. confronts ‘horrifying’ video evidence

Family of Tyre Nichols pleads for calm as U.S. confronts ‘horrifying’ video evidence

Note: This article contains graphic descriptions, photos and videos that may be disturbing to some viewers. WASHINGTON – The grieving family of Tire Nichols called for calm across the United States on Friday as a country racked by racial and cultural divisions witnessed for itself visceral new video evidence of another young Black man enduring … Read more

Federal lawyers move to shield alleged secrets in civil court case of ex-Saudi spy

Federal lawyers move to shield alleged secrets in civil court case of ex-Saudi spy

OTTAWA – The Canadian government is seeking a court injunction to prevent a former Saudi intelligence official from disclosing allegedly sensitive security information in a civil proceeding against him. In an application to the Federal Court, government lawyers request an order under the Canada Evidence Act confirming a prohibition on the disclosure of material as … Read more

New alcohol guidance focuses on risk, suggests warning labels

New alcohol guidance focuses on risk, suggests warning labels

A report on new drinking guidance from the Canadian Center on Substance Use and Addiction recommends warning labels be affixed to bottles and cans to inform consumers about serious health risks including cancer, the number and potency of drink servings contained and limiting consumption to two drinks a week . The advice updates Canada’s guidelines … Read more

Researchers consider how to ‘denormalize’ drinking culture ahead of new alcohol guide

Researchers consider how to ‘denormalize’ drinking culture ahead of new alcohol guide

Lee-Anne Richardson is celebrating the three-year anniversary of a support group she founded for people who’ve decided to ditch alcohol or cut back as part of what she considers a movement toward healthier living, especially by younger generations. Richardson, 38, said she spent much of her 20s binge-drinking. She blames alcohol for destroying many of … Read more