A co-founder of the embattled venture capital firm Fearless Fund has stepped down as operating chief - Life & Style news - NewsLocker (2024)

NEW YORK (AP) — One of the co-founders of an Atlanta-based venture capital firm that supports women of color has stepped down as chief operating officer as the company battles […]

Woman killed by falling tree while walking in provincial park outside Montreal

MONTREAL – A woman in her 70s was struck and killed by a falling tree while walking with her family in a Quebec provincial park east of Montreal. The woman […]

Jury rules NFL violated antitrust laws in ‘Sunday Ticket’ case and awards $4.7 billion in damages

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A jury in U.S. District Court ruled Thursday the NFL violated antitrust laws in distributing out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on a premium subscription services and has […]

Councillors have change of heart on cuts to community groups after boisterous rally

The City of Winnipeg is poised to cancel a hotly contested plan to cut $2 million from community and neighbourhood grants following intense public backlash. After about 200 people rallied […]

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Mexico’s incoming president appoints expert in sustainable development as head of energy

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s incoming President Claudia Sheinbaum on Thursday announced five additional members of her future cabinet, presenting a group of scientists and former colleagues including Luz Elena […]

Oklahoma public schools leader orders schools to incorporate Bible instruction

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma’s top education official ordered public schools Thursday to incorporate the Bible into lessons for grades 5 through 12, the latest effort by conservatives to incorporate […]

Winnipeg Liberal MPs downplay huge byelection defeat

Manitoba Liberal MPs said they stick by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau despite the crushing loss of a Grit stronghold to the Conservatives in a Toronto byelection this week. Don Stewart […]

Most kids get antibiotics for pink eye, study shows. Experts say they’re usually not needed

Doctors are prescribing antibiotics to most kids and teens who have pink eye, despite guidelines that discourage their use, researchers reported Thursday. More than two-thirds of U.S. children and teens […]

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Michigan ban on taxpayer-funded abortions targeted by lawsuit

DETROIT (AP) — Abortion-rights supporters filed a lawsuit Thursday seeking to overturn Michigan’s longtime ban on taxpayer-funded abortions for low-income residents, arguing it cannot stand after voters in 2022 approved […]

NBA draft resumes for the second round on a new day at a new site

NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA draft resumed Thursday on a second day in a second borough of New York, with the Toronto Raptors taking Jonathan Mogbo of San Francisco […]

Guardians agree with LHP Matthew Boyd on major league deal pending physical, AP source says

CLEVELAND (AP) — Looking to add starting pitching depth, the Cleveland Guardians have agreed to a major league contract — pending a physical — with free agent left-hander Matthew Boyd, […]

Raptors trade McDaniels to Kings for Mitchell and Vezenkov hours before draft resumes

TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors swung a trade less than an hour before the second round of the NBA Draft began, according to several media reports. Toronto sent small forward […]

Liberal caucus staying quiet after major byelection defeat that rattled party

OTTAWA – A Liberal campaign co-chair insists his caucus is united behind Justin Trudeau, even as the majority of elected Liberals remain silent on the prime minister’s political future. The […]

Steve Van Zandt gets rock star treatment in new documentary

NEW YORK (AP) — Steve Van Zandt still looks every bit the rock star. But underneath his purple headscarf, paisley shirt and snakeskin boots, Van Zandt says he still hates […]

North Carolina’s restrictions on public mask-wearing are now law after some key revisions

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s contentious restrictions on public mask-wearing became law on Thursday after GOP lawmakers successfully overrode a veto by the state’s Democratic governor. The Senate gave […]

Jagmeet Singh makes his case to Alberta’s new NDP leader amid party separation talks

OTTAWA – NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh suggested today that breaking up the federal and provincial arms of the party would be a mistake. Singh is reacting after newly elected Alberta […]

California voters to weigh proposal to ban forced prison labor in state constitution

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California voters will decide in November whether to remove an exemption for involuntary servitude from the state constitution under a proposal the state Legislature approved Thursday. […]

Toronto Argonauts to host Grey Cup-champion Montreal Alouettes at BMO Field

TORONTO – They haven’t surpassed the Hamilton Tiger-Cats as Toronto’s chief nemesis but Wynton McManis sees a healthy rivalry developing between the Argonauts and Montreal Alouettes. Toronto (2-0) hosts Montreal […]

Judge acquits Newfoundland lawyer on sexual assault, interference charges

ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – A judge has dismissed all sexual misconduct charges against a Newfoundland lawyer, saying repeated inconsistencies and falsehoods in the complainant’s accounts eroded her credibility and left […]

Singer, songwriter, provocateur and politician Kinky Friedman dead at 79

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Singer, songwriter, satirist and novelist Kinky Friedman, who led the alt-country band Texas Jewboys, toured with Bob Dylan, sang with Willie Nelson, and dabbled in politics […]

Wounded Victoria officer recalls wild robbery shootout ahead of two-year anniversary

VICTORIA – A Victoria police officer says a wild bank robbery shootout two years ago that left two heavily armed brothers dead and six police with serious gunshot wounds was […]

After split with NYC July 4 hot dog competition, Joey Chestnut heads to army base event in Texas

NEW YORK (AP) — Competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut will take his hot dog-downing talents to an army base in Texas for America’s Independence Day this year after a falling […]

Fundraiser launched for son of late radio host Updike

Friends of local radio personality Larry Updike, who died of cancer last week, have banded together to raise funds for his son to receive a lifetime of quality care. Updike […]

Odyssey Sims scores 18 in her season debut, the Wings beat the Lynx to snap an 11-game losing streak

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Arike Ogunbowale had 23 points, five 3-pointers and nine assists, veteran guard Odyssey Sims added 18 points in her season debut and the Dallas Wings snapped […]

Shootings at Las Vegas-area apartments that left 5 dead stemmed from domestic dispute, police say

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A fight between a man and his ex-girlfriend escalated when he pulled out a gun and opened fire at an apartment complex near Las Vegas earlier […]

Optimistic, but aware: wet weather easing Fort Nelson, B.C., fire fears

FORT NELSON – The mayor of Fort Nelson, B.C., says the community is feeling more comfortable after a week of wet weather and a downgraded drought threat, but that doesn’t mean they’re blind to the risk of wildfires that still exists in the region. Northern Rockies Regional Municipality Mayor Rob Fraser says the community, which was evacuated because of a wildfire in May, received rain for much of this week and has recently been downgraded to a Level 3 drought risk. The region h

Corus Entertainment cancels reality series ‘Big Brother Canada’ after 12 seasons

After 12 seasons, “Big Brother Canada” has received its eviction notice. Corus Entertainment says it is cancelling the Global TV reality competition series. The broadcaster says in a statement it […]

Artyom Levshunov’s journey to NHL draft has him projected as a top-five pick

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Artyom Levshunov hoped to play juniors in the Canadian Hockey League, knowing it could lead to his dreams of becoming a professional hockey player. However, because […]

Wimbledon 2024: Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff are taking over tennis

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — There is a real shift happening at the top of tennis, a youth movement that long seemed inevitable but never actually arrived until now. As the […]

Republicans advance contempt charges against Biden’s ghostwriter for refusing to turn over records

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans advanced a resolution Thursday that would hold President Joe Biden’s ghostwriter in contempt of Congress for refusing to turn over records related to the special […]