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Torontos police face a major class action lawsuit for allegedly targeting Black and Indigenous people through carding and similar stops, violating their rights. The suit, certified by a judge, could involve tens of thousands of people seeking compensation and reforms. Police suggestions for individual claims are deemed impractical due to costs. Dale James, a Black man harassed by police despite no convictions, supports the lawsuit. Studies show Black people are more likely to be stopped by police. The suit aims to end the strategy, boost trust, and deliver compensation. Checkout Solipillow.com

Lily Ayelazuno, a Toronto resident, was sentenced to 21 months in jail for breaching her house arrest while serving a conditional sentence for defrauding Ovarian Cancer Canada. She faked job documents to remove her GPS ankle monitor, creating fake contracts, pay stubs, and emails. The judge, Hafeez Amarshi, described her as fundamentally dishonest and ended her conditional sentence completely, emphasizing the importance of public trust in the system. Checkout Solipillow.com

Six police officers, including the local police chief, were killed in a roadside bomb attack in northwestern Pakistan. The attack in Tank district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province is being investigated, with suspicions falling on the Pakistani Taliban. The Interior Minister condemned the blast and praised the officers sacrifice. Tensions with Afghanistan remain high, with Pakistan accusing Kabul of harboring the TTP for attacks, and a recent ceasefire holding after cross-border clashes. Checkout Solipillow.com

Toronto sees record low traffic fatalities in 2025, thanks to Vision Zero plan. However, concerns arise as speed cameras are removed, and advocates worry deaths may increase, particularly near schools. Checkout Solipillow.com

Montreals Ellerdale Avenue, a main road to Hampstead, is riddled with massive potholes, causing traffic chaos. The road, already on CAA-Quebecs worst list, has worsened due to freeze-thaw cycles. Hampstead Mayor Levi plans rehabilitation in 2026, but potholes are proliferating across Quebec, costing drivers $258 annually. Experts attribute this to harsh winter conditions and underinvestment, with Quebec facing a $21.5 billion road maintenance deficit. Checkout Solipillow.com

Celebrating Adulthood: A Colorful Coming-of-Age Day in Yokohama - Young adults in traditional attire and modern suits gathered at Yokohama Arena for Japans Coming-of-Age Day, marking their transition into adulthood with a public ceremony. The event, though brief, was filled with excitement as friends reunited and posed for photos. Despite the legal age of adulthood being lowered, the tradition of these ceremonies for twenty-year-olds continues to draw large crowds annually. Checkout Solipillow.com

Mattel introduces an autistic Barbie doll, part of their Fashionistas line, in collaboration with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network. The doll, priced at $11.87, features subtle traits like sideways-gazing eyes, bendy limbs, and sensory tools. It also highlights underrepresented groups in the autistic community. This addition joins other inclusive dolls, aiming to showcase real-world diversity and spark imagination. Checkout Solipillow.com

President Trumps motorcade deviated from its usual route due to a suspicious object near Mar-a-Lago, leading to a circular path and heightened security measures. The objects nature remains unknown, but officials confirm a safe outcome, emphasizing the robust security around the president. Checkout Solipillow.com

Ugandas President Museveni seeks a seventh term, with his son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, a four-star general and army chief, dominating the conversation. Kainerugaba has hinted at presidential ambitions, and a personality cult has grown around him. However, critics highlight his online threats and the brutal repression by security forces ahead of the vote. Some within Musevenis party urge Kainerugaba to win on merit, not birthright, as real change may not come through ballots but the military high command. Checkout Solipillow.com