A look at Julian Assange and how the long-jailed WikiLeaks founder is now on the verge of freedom - Life & Style news - NewsLocker (2024)

WASHINGTON (AP) — News that the U.S. Justice Department has reached a plea deal that will lead to freedom for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange brings a stunning culmination to a […]

Goalie carousel spinning fast

The spinning of the goalie carousel was on full display during the past week, as previously open starting spots begin to get filled. In this high-stakes game of musical chairs, […]

Olympic champion swimmers tell Congress U.S. athletes have lost faith in anti-doping regulator

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Olympic athletes have lost faith in the World Anti-Doping Agency to rid their sports of cheaters ahead of next month’s Summer Games in Paris, two former […]

Jacksonville approves $1.4B ‘stadium of the future’ that should keep the Jaguars in town for decades

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The city of Jacksonville approved a $1.4 billion “stadium of the future” Tuesday that should keep the Jaguars in one of the NFL’s smallest markets for […]

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Man who diverted national park river to ease boat access to Lake Michigan is put on probation

EMPIRE, Mich. (AP) — A man convicted of diverting a national park river to ease boat access to Lake Michigan was sentenced Tuesday to probation. Andrew Howard was also banned […]

Lytton, B.C., rebuild continues three years after wildfire destroyed most of town

LYTTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA – Three years after a wildfire destroyed much of the British Columbia village of Lytton, the tiny Fraser Canyon community is still struggling to get back […]

Delaware Senate gives final approval to bill mandating insurance coverage for abortions

DOVER, Del. (AP) — Democratic lawmakers in Delaware gave final approval Tuesday to a bill requiring most private health insurance plans and Delaware’s Medicaid program to cover abortions. The bill […]

Crackdown on retail crime worth continuing: justice minister

Manitoba’s justice minister said the provincial government will extend funding for its crackdown on retail crime after police and hard-hit businesses reported a reduction in thefts in just weeks. In […]

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Plan to beat the heat

A safeguard designed for vulnerable Winnipeg residents to weather the extreme heat has been updated and deployed with summer arriving. The End Homelessness Winnipeg extreme weather response plan includes resources […]

Ashton gives back portion of expenses amid media scrutiny

Manitoba NDP MP Niki Ashton has refunded a portion of taxpayers’ money for a Christmas trip she took with her family to Ottawa and Quebec in 2022. Ashton, who represents […]

Emma Raducanu beats Sloane Stephens 6-4, 6-0 at Eastbourne

EASTBOURNE, England (AP) — Emma Raducanu is in no rush these days. The 2021 U.S. Open champion skipped the French Open and decided not to play at the Paris Olympics. […]

Vincent Massey Collegiate sweeps athlete of year awards

Danika Nell did it all in her final year at Vincent Massey Collegiate. From participating in basketball, volleyball and fast-pitch, the 18-year-old topped off her successful athletic year with a […]

Mets’ Starling Marte expected to miss at least a month with bone bruise in knee

NEW YORK (AP) — Outfielder Starling Marte is expected to miss at least a month for the New York Mets due to a deep bone bruise in his right knee. […]

Israelis’ lawsuit says UN agency helps Hamas by paying Gaza staff in dollars

NEW YORK (AP) — Israelis who were taken hostage or lost loved ones during Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack are suing the United Nations agency that aids Palestinians, claiming it has […]

Mets’ Díaz begins serving 10-game suspension after ejection for having foreign substance on hand

NEW YORK (AP) — New York Mets closer Edwin Díaz began serving his 10-game suspension Tuesday, just two days after his ejection from a win over the Chicago Cubs for […]

Cups thrown at England manager Gareth Southgate after 0-0 draw with Slovenia

GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — England fans threw plastic beer cups in the direction of Gareth Southgate after a 0-0 draw with Slovenia at Euro 2024 on Tuesday. The England manager […]

Judge blocks Michigan’s abortion waiting period, 2 years after voters approved abortion rights

DETROIT (AP) — A judge on Tuesday blocked Michigan’s 24-hour waiting period for abortions, saying it conflicts with a 2022 voter-approved amendment to the state constitution that guarantees abortion rights. […]

Winnipeg Art Gallery in possession of a Faux-rrisseau

The Winnipeg Art Gallery is the latest institution to have a brush with the largest documented case of art fraud in Canadian history. On Friday, after a lengthy investigation, the […]

Winnipeg Art Gallery in possession of a fake Norval Morrisseau

The Winnipeg Art Gallery is the latest institution to have a brush with the largest documented case of art fraud in Canadian history. On Friday, after a lengthy investigation, the […]

‘Lender with a heart’ pumps up Indigenous entrepreneurs

Dustin Murdock grew up in Fisher River Cree Nation, where being a member of a gym wasn’t necessarily a big thing. But after a childhood as a sports enthusiast — […]

Airport sweet spot

Now boarding — and don’t forget the cake. Or the macarons, cookie sandwiches and candied popcorn. Jenna Rae Cakes’ newest shop at the city’s airport is a departure from its […]

Bill allowing doctor-assisted suicide approved by Delaware lawmakers

DOVER, Del. (AP) — A bill allowing doctor-assisted suicide in Delaware won final passage in the state Senate on Tuesday after failing to clear that chamber last week. The measure, […]

Pro bowler wins Beehive Open

Mitch Hupé, one of Canada’s most accomplished professional bowlers, was in top form Sunday. The 29-year-old Winnipegger entered a Professional Bowlers Association regional tour event on a whim and walked […]

Nursing station that burned to ground targeted by accused last fall

A judge issued a warning to Lavern Chartrand the last time she got into trouble in connection with the nursing station on a Manitoba First Nation. The provincial court judge […]

FDA warns maker of Sara Lee and Entenmann’s not to claim foods contain allergens when they don’t

Federal food safety regulators said Tuesday that they have warned a top U.S. bakery to stop using labels that say its products contain potentially dangerous allergens when they don’t. U.S. […]

Manitoba goaltenders sign with PWHL teams

Two Manitoba goaltenders have officially join the ranks of the Professional Women’s Hockey League. On Tuesday, PWHL Toronto announced it has inked 2024 draft pick Raygan Kirk to a two-year […]

Mark Pope looks to veterans and being himself as he adapts to coaching Kentucky after John Calipari

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Meeting one challenge of playing for the Kentucky Wildcats gave Mark Pope a blueprint for the taller task of coaching them after John Calipari. At the […]

Downs trainer suspended indefinitely

Five-time season-winning Assiniboia Downs trainer Jerry Gourneau has been suspended indefinitely after three horses in his care tested positive for an anti-inflammatory that exceeded the allowable threshold. The three positive […]

Israel’s courts say the military must enlist the ultra-Orthodox. What could that mean for Netanyahu?

JERUSALEM (AP) — The Supreme Court unanimously ordered the government to begin drafting ultra-Orthodox Jewish men into the army — a landmark ruling seeking to end a system that has […]

Charles Lee out to turn around struggling Hornets after winning his 2nd NBA title as an assistant

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charles Lee joked that his wife thought he was a little crazy when he decided to step away from his job as a single stock equity […]