The use of a laser by the U.S. military on Thursday successfully intercepted a drone perceived as a potential threat near the U.S.-Mexico border, later identified as belonging to Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This action led to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) closing off additional airspace around Fort Hancock, Texas, situated approximately 80 kilometers southeast of El Paso. The military adhered to the protocol of formally informing the FAA when engaging in counter-drone operations within U.S. airspace.
This marked the second instance within a fortnight where a laser was deployed in the region. The previous incident involved CBP's utilization of a laser near Fort Bliss, resulting...
An Alabama cat available for adoption is capturing attention due to its unique feature of having an additional set of ears. Stephanie Brown, who is currently caring for the unusual feline named Dobby, described the extra earflaps as smaller and positioned in front of his regular ears, almost appearing backward. According to Brown, these additional earflaps do not cause any issues or discomfort and do not affect Dobby's hearing.
Brown, based in Pelham, Ala., revealed that veterinarians have informed her that this genetic mutation in Dobby is exceptionally rare. The shelter, Kitty Cat Haven and Rescue, also confirmed the rarity of this condition, mentioning that Dobby is...
Prime Minister Mark Carney is currently leading discussions with his cabinet in Quebec City to strategize the government's initiatives for the upcoming year following...
Prime Minister Mark Carney is currently leading discussions with his cabinet in Quebec City to strategize the government's initiatives for the upcoming year following his recent address at the World Economic Forum where he criticized the U.S. administration and...
Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a compelling speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, garnering praise for his candid assessment of the current global landscape and the necessary direction for the future. Without explicitly mentioning U.S. President Donald...
A proposed $400 million facility in Edmonton, designed to convert landfill waste into electricity, faces potential cancellation due to a recent carbon tax agreement between the Alberta and federal governments. Originally, there were plans for the national industrial carbon...
Stocks on Wall Street experienced a decline on Tuesday as concerns over potential interest rate hikes later in the year led to a sell-off in major technology stocks. The S&P index dropped by 1.4%, breaking its streak of 11...
A former Alberta energy minister expressed skepticism about the likelihood of a private sector-led bitumen pipeline to the northwest B.C. coast coming to fruition....
A proposed $400 million facility in Edmonton, designed to convert landfill waste into electricity, faces potential cancellation due to a recent carbon tax agreement...
A former Alberta energy minister expressed skepticism about the likelihood of a private sector-led bitumen pipeline to the northwest B.C. coast coming to fruition. Sonya Savage stated on CBC's West of Centre podcast that the chances of a private...
Another series of demonstrations were scheduled for Friday in Minneapolis following the death of a local woman at the hands of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer during the Trump administration's recent immigration crackdown in a major city....
New footage surfaced on Friday captured by a U.S. immigration officer involved in the fatal shooting of a woman in Minneapolis, offering fresh perspectives and audio recordings leading up to the deadly encounter. The video, shared by Alpha News...
The head of Filipino B.C. emphasized the significance of hosting a Lapu-Lapu Day festival in Vancouver in 2026 as a means of communal healing following a tragic vehicle incident that resulted in 11 fatalities and numerous injuries last year....
A former Alberta energy minister expressed skepticism about the likelihood of a private sector-led bitumen pipeline to the northwest B.C. coast coming to fruition. Sonya Savage stated on CBC's West of Centre podcast that the chances of a private...
Actor and activist Danny Glover, famous for his role as a laid-back police officer in the popular "Lethal Weapon" series, has shared that he is battling Alzheimer's disease. Glover, a four-time Emmy Award nominee set to celebrate his 80th...
A proposed $400 million facility in Edmonton, designed to convert landfill waste into electricity, faces potential cancellation due to a recent carbon tax agreement between the Alberta and federal governments. Originally, there were plans for the national industrial carbon...
A resident of Oliver, B.C., Curtis Pirie, encountered a bear with a stove pipe stuck on its head while trying to fix his bike chain. The bear had been spotted earlier by Pirie's wife in a social media photo....
The use of a laser by the U.S. military on Thursday successfully intercepted a drone perceived as a potential threat near the U.S.-Mexico border, later identified as belonging to Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This action led to the...
Canada's rising tennis star, Victoria Mboko, secured a spot in the semifinals once again. The 19-year-old athlete from Toronto triumphed over American player Madison Keys in a hard-fought quarterfinal match at the Adelaide International tennis tournament. Mboko, seeded eighth...
Another series of demonstrations were scheduled for Friday in Minneapolis following the death of a local woman at the hands of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer during the Trump administration's recent immigration crackdown in a major city....
Stocks on Wall Street experienced a decline on Tuesday as concerns over potential interest rate hikes later in the year led to a sell-off in major technology stocks. The S&P index dropped by 1.4%, breaking its streak of 11...
Canada's beef industry is not at risk from screwworms, but a call to action has been made for farmers and ranchers to heighten their vigilance following the reappearance of the flesh-eating parasite in the U.S. The Canadian Food Inspection...
Parks Canada is actively engaging with social media influencers to leverage their impact as more individuals are utilizing their content for planning visits to Banff National Park. Representatives from the Banff Field Unit recently participated in a Travel Alberta...
Editor's note: In April, the White House announced sweeping tariffs to revitalize American manufacturing. But will production indeed return to U.S. soil as the Trump administration hopes? CGTN has launched a five-part "Return of American Manufacturing?" series to explore...
Tariffs are "for national security, to protect jobs and to fight unfair trade practices." Really? According to the latest polls, the vast majority of Americans neither support the government's tariff policy nor believe it will create jobs.
In reality,...