An Ottawa school played an Arabic-language Palestinian protest song associated with fighting in Gaza as the soundtrack to its Remembrance Day presentation, causing outrage and distress for some students and parents. Read More … [Read more...] about Ontario school played Palestinian protest song in Arabic as its Remembrance Day music
Tram set on fire in Amsterdam amid tensions following antisemitic violence last week
THE HAGUE, Netherlands -- Dozens of rioters armed with sticks and firecrackers set a tram on fire in Amsterdam on Monday, police said, while the city is facing tensions following antisemitic violence last week targeting fans of an Israeli soccer club. Read More … [Read more...] about Tram set on fire in Amsterdam amid tensions following antisemitic violence last week
Chaplain general leads Remembrance Day ‘reflection’ in Ottawa amid prayer ban row
OTTAWA — Canadian Forces Chaplain General Guy Bélisle appeared at Ottawa's National War Memorial on Monday to lead his first Remembrance Day reflection under a controversial new directive, which the Opposition Conservatives have called a de-facto military prayer ban. Read More … [Read more...] about Chaplain general leads Remembrance Day ‘reflection’ in Ottawa amid prayer ban row
How and when to catch the last supermoon of 2025
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Better catch this week's supermoon. It will be a while until the next one. Read More … [Read more...] about How and when to catch the last supermoon of 2025
Lawrence Krauss: Get the DEI out of science funding, Elon!
I am skeptical of campaign promises, especially from the incoming U.S. president, as I am skeptical of many of the past and present business promises from Elon Musk. But in an ecumenical spirit, I want to wish Musk and company luck and wisdom if they intend to follow through on their promise to reduce waste and inefficiency in government. Read More … [Read more...] about Lawrence Krauss: Get the DEI out of science funding, Elon!