Vancouver faces rising gray whale deaths as climate change disrupts food sources, highlighting environmental crises in BC’s biggest city.
The actor known for 'Dances With Wolves' has been sentenced after a Nevada jury convicted him on 13 of 21 charges, most involving a minor. He faces at least 25 years in prison. The case spans US and Canadian jurisdictions, with ongoing warrants and appeals.
Recent studies show gray whales in the Pacific are experiencing high mortality rates, largely due to vessel collisions and Arctic food shortages. A whale found dead in Washington highlights ongoing threats, while efforts to reduce vessel strikes are underway. The population remains critically low, with fewer than 13,000 whales counted since 1970.
FIFA has affirmed Iran’s participation in the 2026 World Cup in North America, while visa issues for Iranian officials threaten travel to key events. Infantino has highlighted unity through football as Iran is set to compete in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with scheduling unchanged amid conflicting regional tensions.
FIFA has agreed to raise World Cup 2026 prize money and development funding after concerns from European national associations about travel, operations and taxes in the United States. The enhanced payments would be approved at a council meeting, with the aim of easing expected losses for many federations despite a larger overall budget.
The proposed pied-à-terre tax in New York has sparked debate over its potential revenue impact and effects on the luxury housing market, with auditors and analysts raising questions about revenue assumptions and market responses.