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Lawyers for the Los Angeles Angels are discussing a potential settlement with Tyler Skaggs family, following a trial to determine the teams responsibility in his fatal drug overdose. The jury, who had been deliberating since earlier in the week, asked about punitive damages on Wednesday. The Angels maintain they were unaware of Skaggs drug use, while the family alleges the team knew about Kays addiction and drug distribution. The jury resumed deliberations on Friday.

U.S. Military Halts Animal Use in Medical Training: Advanced Simulators Replace Live Pigs and Goats The U.S. military will cease using live pigs and goats for medical training exercises, replacing them with advanced simulators. This change, part of this years defense bill, aligns with Florida Republican Representative Vern Buchanans push for animal rights. While other animal uses for wartime training persist, animal rights groups and the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine welcome this shift towards cutting-edge simulation technology.

Kirill Bazhanov, a young journalist, proposed to his girlfriend Olga during President Vladimir Putins annual news conference, earning praise from Putin for his red bow tie. The event, known for its mix of serious and lighthearted questions, allows Putin to connect with everyday Russians and reinforce his image as a caring leader. Journalists often bring signs and wear traditional clothing to capture Putins attention, with one even presenting customized Labubu dolls. Despite a brief interruption by a Tajik journalist, Putin remained composed, and when asked about love at first sight, he simply replied, Yes.

A Syrian-Australian man, Ahmed al Ahmed, is hailed as a hero for disarming a terrorist at Bondi Beach, but his actions spark controversy in Palestinian news sources. Al Ahmed, a married father of two, was shot multiple times while intervening in the attack, which left fifteen people dead, including a rabbi, a Holocaust survivor, and a ten-year-old girl. Despite the backlash, al Ahmeds bravery has earned him global support, with donations pouring in and a $2.5 million check presented to him in the hospital.

Marc Tanguay reappointed as Quebec Liberal Partys interim leader, following Pablo Rodriguezs resignation due to fundraising scandal. Tanguay, with extensive parliamentary experience, will guide the party through transitional period, aiming for a new leader by February for the October two thousand twenty-six election.

The H3N2 strain of influenza is causing severe symptoms in children and seniors this flu season, with doctors reporting cases of high fever, body aches, and hacking coughs. The strain has developed new mutations, making it less effective against the current vaccine, but doctors still recommend getting the shot for broader protection. Canadas flu season started early, leading to a surge in hospital admissions, particularly among children. Health experts warn that the worst may still be ahead as the flu continues to spread. Parents are advised to seek medical attention if they suspect their child has more than a typical cold.

2022s Top Weather Events: Canadas Worst Wildfire Season, Drought, Storms, and Snowstorms Environment Canadas top ten weather events of 2022 include Canadas second-worst wildfire season, a deepening drought, powerful thunderstorms, a major ice storm, and a series of disruptive snowstorms. Manitoba and Saskatchewan experienced over half of the burned area, while areas in British Columbia, the Prairies, eastern Ontario, southern Quebec, and the Maritimes received less than half their usual summer rainfall. The years extreme weather events resulted in substantial agricultural losses, power outages, travel disruptions, and frigid temperatures.

Former Brown University student, Claudio Neves Valente, suspected in mass shooting and MIT professors murder, dies by suicide. Neves Valente, once a promising student, was found dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound at a New Hampshire storage facility. Authorities seek motive for violent acts. Neves Valente, a physics student at Brown, had no public safety concerns recorded. Dr. Loureiro, the MIT professor, was a renowned fusion scientist. Investigation ongoing to understand motive and targeting.

Alto, Canadas high-speed rail corporation, plans to significantly increase daily train traffic between Toronto and Quebec City, with estimates of seventy-two passenger trains daily. This ambitious project aims to cut travel times dramatically, potentially allowing passengers to go from Montreal to Toronto in just three hours. The project, which could cost between sixty billion and ninety billion dollars, is expected to begin construction in 2029.