Word Wonders: Canadian English’s confusing eh Part 1 Posted April 10, 2021 Two Canadians meet. Bob: “How’s it going, eh?” Doug: “I got married last week and then won a million dollars in the lottery, so not too bad, eh! How’s it going with you?” …
Suga’s PR chief resigns after meal tied to broadcaster Posted April 9, 2021 The public relations chief for Japan’s prime minister has resigned after she acknowledged she had a ¥70,000 dinner paid for by a broadcaster. Makiko Yamada had been gri…
News Mash-up: Big Tech Posted April 8, 2021 Merkel concerned about Trump Twitter ban German Chancellor Angela Merkel has reservations about the way …
Seiko Hashimoto quits Olympic minister role to lead Tokyo Organising Committee Posted April 7, 2021 Seiko Hashimoto was appointed the new president of the Tokyo Organising Committee after stepping down as Olympic minister Feb. 18, replacing Yosh…
Man hits 2 deer, then hits $2M in lottery Posted April 6, 2021 An unlucky start to a North Carolina man’s day turned upside down when he discovered he won a $2 million (¥208 million) lottery prize hours after hitting two deer…
News Mash-up: Trump’s Impeachment Trial Posted April 5, 2021 Trump’s impeachment trial starts in US Senate Donald Trump’s impeachment trial began Feb. 9 after U.S. senators voted to …
Crime Files: Hologram Tam Part 2 Posted April 4, 2021 Continued from Part 1… McAnea had a new print shop in Glasgow where he made menus for restaurants. To the police, it was obvious that the business was a front
Crime Files: Hologram Tam Part 1 Posted April 3, 2021 Sometimes you can be too good at what you do. Thomas McAnea was the best counterfeiter in Scotland, and in the end that’s why he got caught. McAnea’s criminal …
WHO chief lambasts vaccine profits, decries hoarding by wealthy nations Posted April 2, 2021 The World Health Organization chief on Jan. 18 lambasted drugmakers’ profits and vaccine inequalities, saying it’s “not right” that younger, healthier adults in w…
News Mash-up: Japanese Exports Posted April 1, 2021 Japan’s record-breaking anime film Demon Slayer lands in US cinemas The record-breaking Japanese anime film …