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...
The need for inexpensive housing is a pressing concern, with numerous unoccupied condominiums in British Columbia awaiting buyers. To address this issue, Prime Minister Mark Carney and the B.C. government are collaborating to repurpose vacant condos into affordable housing...
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...
AFC Toronto has recently extended the contracts of Nigerian standout forward Esther Okoronkwo and three additional players. Okoronkwo, instrumental in Nigeria's Women's Africa Cup...
Russia recently utilized a hypersonic missile to target a location in western Ukraine close to the Polish border within the European Union. Following the...
The need for inexpensive housing is a pressing concern, with numerous unoccupied condominiums in British Columbia awaiting buyers. To address this issue, Prime Minister...
Russia recently utilized a hypersonic missile to target a location in western Ukraine close to the Polish border within the European Union. Following the strike, high-ranking officials openly praised the nuclear-capable weapon's capabilities, sending a clear message to the...
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...
AFC Toronto has recently extended the contracts of Nigerian standout forward Esther Okoronkwo and three additional players. Okoronkwo, instrumental in Nigeria's Women's Africa Cup of Nations victory last July, has secured her position with the Northern Super League team...
Russia recently utilized a hypersonic missile to target a location in western Ukraine close to the Polish border within the European Union. Following the strike, high-ranking officials openly praised the nuclear-capable weapon's capabilities, sending a clear message to the...
Swifties, the moment you've been waiting for is almost here. All eyes are on Madison Square Garden in New York, where Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce are set to exchange vows at 5 p.m. local...
The need for inexpensive housing is a pressing concern, with numerous unoccupied condominiums in British Columbia awaiting buyers. To address this issue, Prime Minister Mark Carney and the B.C. government are collaborating to repurpose vacant condos into affordable housing...
A community in the Comox Valley on central Vancouver Island is uniting to eliminate invasive American bullfrogs from local lakes and waterways. The Tsolum River Restoration Society is initiating workshops to enable residents to install tadpole traps, as these...
Adults in Montreal are dedicating more of their free time to screen usage since 2018, as per the city's public health authorities. A recent study by the local public health department of CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal reveals a 13% increase...
Alina Müller contributed a goal and an assist, while Shay Maloney also found the net as the Boston Fleet secured a 2-1 victory over the Toronto Sceptres in Lowell, Massachusetts, on Wednesday evening.
Boston, with Aerin Frankel making 21 saves,...
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...
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,...