Company at heart of J&J vaccine woes has series of citations
The company at the centre of quality problems that led Johnson & Johnson to discard an unknown amount of its coronavirus vaccine has a string of citations from U.S. health officials for quality control problems.
Subverse is an ambitious porn game that doesn’t stick its own landing
Opinion It's finally here. One of the most hyped up (and controversial ) adult video games in PC gaming history is available on Steam: Studio FOW's Subverse . The game, which launched in early access on March 26, raised approximately $2.3 million over Kickstarter in spring 2019. Games journalists compared Subverse to an adult take on Bioware's space opera role-playing game Mass Effect . Based on my time with the game, it's mostly an apt comparison. Subverse casts players as the Captain of the Mary Celeste, piloting an en…
Several dead in shooting at California business building
A shooting at a Southern California office building on Wednesday left several people dead and injured and also led to officers firing shots, authorities said.
Variants are driving rise in younger, sicker patients needing specialized care to receive oxygen: doctors
Coronavirus variants are believed to be behind an increase in younger and sicker COVID-19 patients in the ICU, who are in need of specialized care only available at a handful of hospitals.
Trudeau pushes back against Premier Ford's criticism of federal vaccine procurement
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is pushing back against Ontario Premier Doug Ford's accusation that the federal government's procurement of COVID-19 vaccines is a joke.
Twitch streamer, who holds Rock Band 2 Guinness World Record, hit with child rape and molestation charges
A Twitch streamer, who holds the Guinness World Record for his Rock Band 2 scores, was arrested by police in Seattle after his estranged wife claimed he molested her two youngest sons, according to Insider . Streamer “prod1gyx,” whose real name is Robert Paz, is reportedly facing numerous charges related to the sexual abuse of children. Robert Paz’s wife of 11 years, Bonny Paz, called Child Protective Services six months after he moved out of their home (he reportedly moved out due to an affair). She told Insider she called CPS after fin…
Ontario expected to announce month-long provincial shutdown on Thursday, sources say
The Ontario government is expected to announce Thursday that they will be implementing their “emergency brake” that will force the province into a month-long shutdown, CTV News Toronto has learned.
Influencer, known for van life travel content, dies
This post contains content regarding suicide. Instagram influencer Lee Macmillan, known for travel and "van life," content, died by suicide last week. An Instagram post from Monday announced that Macmillian died on Friday, March 27, after "living an extraordinary life, and fighting a brave battle with depression." Macmillan was known for her and ex-partner Max Bidstrup's travel content on Instagram and YouTube , where they documented travels throughout several countries with their dog Occy. "She was the brig…
Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine batch fails quality check in U.S.
A batch of Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine failed quality standards and can't be used, the drug giant said late Wednesday.
Could humans evolve to be venomous? Researchers say there's potential
New research studying genomes suggests that mammals, like mice and humans, have the potential to evolve and develop oral venom similar to the way snakes and other reptiles do.
Study finds link between processed meats and higher risk of cardiovascular disease
A global study led by researchers in Hamilton, Ont. has discovered a link between processed meats and an increase in cardiovascular disease and death.
Video of Chet Hanks’ violent altercation with Black ex-girlfriend surfaces after he praises ‘Black queens’
Video of Chet Hanks' violent altercation with his Black ex-girlfriend has resurfaced shortly after he praised "Black queens" on social media and hawked his " White Boy Summer " merchandise . Hanks went viral this week for predicting that we are headed toward a "White Boy Summer." The actor seemingly comes under fire every few months for things like speaking in a Jamaican " blaccent ." But the newly surfaced video, as well as the multiple accusations of abuse from his ex, Kiana Parker, are far more …
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Meghan and Harry weren't legally married before public wedding, archbishop says
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has confirmed that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were not legally married prior to their televised wedding, clarifying comments made by the duchess in the couple's bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey.
Biden’s infrastructure proposal includes plan to get all Americans affordable broadband
President Joe Biden will announce a large infrastructure proposal today that includes a plan to connect all Americans to high-speed broadband . Biden's plan calls for investing $100 billion to help close the digital divide in the United States, which is the gap between Americans who have access to high-speed and affordable broadband and those who don't. The digital divide in the country was highlighted during the coronavirus pandemic, with people relying on internet connectivity to work and go to school. During the pandemic, the …
Ontario hits record-breaking number of people in ICU due to COVID-19
The total number of people battling COVID-19 in Ontario intensive care units has reached a record-breaking high never seen before in the province, according to a new report.
Ontario doctor accused of murdering 89-year-old man in hospital has medical licence suspended
An eastern Ontario doctor accused of murdering an 89-year-old man in hospital last week has had his medical licence suspended.
San Diego Comic-Con slammed for scheduling 2021 convention over Thanksgiving weekend
San Diego Comic-Con is set to return this November, ending a yearlong hiatus due to the pandemic. But judging by responses on social media—and a damning new article in the Hollywood Reporter —the convention may struggle to attract desirable guests. Fan conventions are, at the best of times, giant Petri dishes for infectious diseases. People routinely return from events like SDCC with "con crud," getting sick from spending a week crammed into overcrowded, poorly ventilated halls with thousands of other fans. So when SDCC's org…
Clubhouse’s desire for exclusivity is harming the Deaf community
Clubhouse, the hottest app on the market with an invite-only user base, is coming under fire for excluding accessibility features for users in the Deaf community. The app, which launched in April, hosts live and unsaved seminars in which speakers can talk to a room of listeners. The design of Clubhouse tries to promote exclusivity—but prohibits transcriptions of chatrooms so content does not leave the app. For that reason, deaf or hard of hearing people are left out of the platform entirely. But advocates for the Deaf community are tired of…
'Disgusted, appalled, embarrassed': Video shows crowded restaurant party at B.C. resort community
Two employees of B.C.'s Big White ski resort have been fired after video emerged of a crowded party full of unmasked young people drinking and dancing on tables at a local restaurant.
H&M swings to loss, affirms commitment to China market
Low-cost fashion brand Hennes & Mauritz AB on Wednesday reported an expected loss in the first quarter. Meanwhile, the pandemic-hit Swedish company said it was committed to remaining in the Chinese market despite facing a boycott there because of its views of alleged use of forced labour to produce cotton in the country's western region of Xinjiang.
Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine protects younger teens
Pfizer announced Wednesday that its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and strongly protective in kids as young as 12, a step toward possibly beginning shots in this age group before they head back to school in the fall.
NYPD makes arrest in hate crime assault on a 65-year-old Asian woman
New York City police said Wednesday morning they made an arrest in the case of a 65-year-old Asian woman who was attacked Monday in Midtown Manhattan.
Bidens' dog Major involved in another biting incident
The Bidens' dog Major has been involved in another biting incident that required medical attention, two people with knowledge of the incident tell CNN.
Chinese scientist says Beijing did share all COVID-19 data with WHO
A senior Chinese health official said on Wednesday there was no factual basis to accusations that China did not share data with researchers appointed by the World Health Organization to look into the origins of COVID-19.
As weather warms, better messaging needed around low outdoor COVID-19 risk: experts
While experts stress that no gathering is without risk entirely when it comes to COVID-19, dangers of transmission decrease considerably in outdoor environments.
N.Y. police searching for attacker in hate crime assault against 65-year-old Asian woman
The New York Police Department is investigating what they say is a "hate crime assault" against a 65-year-old Asian woman who was punched and kicked Monday in midtown Manhattan by an attacker who allegedly made anti-Asian statements toward her, according to the police.
Man fired after TikToker exposes his plan to sell fake vaccine cards
A Florida man was reportedly terminated from his job after a TikToker put him on blast for his video in which he advertises “selling blank Covid Vaccine cards.” TikTok user @rx0rcist, who Axios identified as Savannah Malm, shared a video exposing a man, who Axios also identified as James Koncar. Koncar's TikTok account, under the handle @tamparockout17 , was not available on Tuesday evening when the Daily Dot ran a search for it. Koncar’s video, in which he detailed his plan to sell fake vaccine cards, was also unavailable. However, a…
Winnipeg police end Amber Alert for missing two-year-old
Winnipeg police have ended an Amber Alert for a missing two-year-old.
Study suggests correlation between higher altitudes and lower rates and transmissibility of COVID-19
A new study looking at countries in the Americas in the first wave of the pandemic has found a correlation between higher altitudes and lower incidences of COVID-19.
N.L. fossil discovery could be oldest known octopus ancestors, scientists say
Researchers have discovered in Newfoundland and Labrador what they believe could be the oldest-known ancestors of octopuses and squids.
Video: Protesters say police ‘violently dumped’ quadriplegic woman from her wheelchair
A press conference held by families affected by police brutality in Austin, Texas, ended in more brutality, according to witnesses who say police dumped a quadriplegic woman out of her wheelchair. Video taken on Monday shows police forcibly moving several people described as “peaceful protestors” while demanding they get out of the road and move to the sidewalk. One of the women struggled in her wheelchair as an officer moved her, appearing to angle her chair so that only the back wheels remained on the ground. The officer and the woman br…
Alberta brings in Clare's Law to allow access to intimate partner's criminal records
Alberta is the second province to bring in a law that could help people at risk of domestic violence learn about their intimate partner's criminal record.
Official collapses at NCAA basketball game, wheeled off court on stretcher
Official Bert Smith collapsed on the floor early in the Elite Eight game between Gonzaga and Southern California and had to be taken off the court on a stretcher.
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Threats from Russia, China underscore need to modernize Norad: expert
The increasing national security risks posed by Russia and China and their hypersonic weapons is underscoring the need to upgrade Norad's North Warning System, which was last upgraded in the 1980s.
Trump's heir? Pence reemerges, lays groundwork for 2024 run
Former U.S. Vice-President Mike Pence is steadily reentering public life as he eyes a potential run for the White House in 2024.
Ontario reports more than 2,300 new COVID-19 cases as hospitalizations spike
Health officials in Ontario are reporting more than 2,300 new COVID-19 infections, marking the sixth consecutive day in which case numbers have remained above the 2,000 mark.
Video shows man assaulting Asian woman on sidewalk as security guard does nothing
Distressing new footage shows a man assaulting an elderly Asian woman outside an apartment building while a security guard watches impassively. Two doormen then close the door on the brutalized woman. The 65-year-old woman was on her way to church on Monday, according to a version of the footage shared on Reddit's r/PublicFreakout. The surveillance video shot from inside the apartment building shows the woman passing the building on the sidewalk. Inside, a security guard sorts through packages. One of the main doors is open to the outsi…
Tattooed Italian mobster nabbed in Caribbean thanks to his cooking videos
A mafia fugitive hiding in the Dominican Republic has been tracked down thanks to his tattoos visible in cooking videos he posted on YouTube, Italian police said on Monday.
5 things to know for Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Canada has now administered the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to 14.66 per cent of the country's eligible population.
World leaders call for COVID-19 pandemic treaty, but short on details
More than 20 heads of government and global agencies called in a commentary published Tuesday for an international treaty for pandemic preparedness that they say will protect future generations in the wake of COVID-19.
Turning to 'Dr. Google' may not be as anxiety-inducing or misleading as believed, study finds
According to a new study from the U.S., turning to 'Dr. Google' does not make a person’s assessment of their symptoms less accurate, or worsen their anxiety regarding their health.
Pattie Lovett-Reid: From first time buyers to luxury homes, Canada's real estate market is on fire
A significant build up of cash accumulation and easy access to borrowing in a rock bottom interest rate environment have driven real estate demand and prices sky high, CTV News' Chief Financial Commentator Pattie Lovett-Reid writes in her column on CTVNews.ca.
1.5 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine expected to arrive from U.S. today
The federal government is expecting around 1.5 million doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine from the United States on Tuesday.
Long-term care residents got less medical care in first wave of pandemic: report
A new study shows residents in long-term care homes in several provinces received less medical care and had less contact with family and friends during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic than the previous year.
BTS condemns anti-Asian racism, says they've experienced it
K-pop superstar group BTS has condemned racism against Asians, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in a statement saying they've experienced it themselves.
With ship now freed, a probe into Suez Canal blockage begins
Experts on Tuesday boarded a colossal container ship that had been stuck sideways for nearly a week in the Suez Canal before it was dislodged as questions swirled about the grounding that had shaken the global shipping industry and clogged one of the world's most vital waterways.
UN, Canada, Jamaica spearhead action to prevent debt crisis
The UN chief and the prime ministers of Canada and Jamaica urged far bolder action Monday to prevent a debt crisis, including extending the moratorium on debt repayments and providing urgent cash liquidity to developing countries to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and invest in economic recovery.
Witness describes seeing Floyd 'slowly fade away' at Chauvin trial
A man who was among onlookers shouting at a Minneapolis police officer to get off George Floyd last May was to continue testifying at Derek Chauvin's trial Tuesday, a day after he described seeing Floyd struggle for air, saying he saw Floyd 'slowly fade away.'
Viral video: Police dog turns, bites cop who is brutalizing protester
A video has surfaced showing a dog attacking an officer who was among a group of officers attacking a protester. The video, posted on Saturday, has so far been viewed more than 5 million times. https://twitter.com/chadloder/status/1375855008210579456?s=20 The video was originally posted on the Twitter account of Apex World News on Saturday, which claimed that the incident took place in Bristol, U.K., and identified the victim as a photographer. It shows a group of four officers zeroing in on the victim, dragging him and pushing him o…
The AstraZeneca vaccine, blood clots and VIPIT: What you need to know
Canada's National Advisory Committee on Immunization has recommended pausing administration of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine to those under the age of 55 due to reports of blood clots occurring in vaccine recipients in Europe.
MMA fighter testifies ‘blood choke’ used on George Floyd by Derek Chauvin
Donald Williams, a witness for the prosecution speaking during the opening day of the Derek Chauvin murder trial in Minneapolis, testified that the police officer was utilizing a "blood choke" on George Floyd in the incident that led to Floyd's death. As Julia Jenaé from Court TV noted, prosecutors got permission from the court to qualify Williams, who is an MMA fighter, as a martial arts expert. She noted that the prosecution's initial questions put to Williams centered around that discipline. https://twitter.com/JuliaCo…
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