It’s past time to revive Western Canada’s dying passenger trains

Canada.com - Douglas Todd: They’re fun. They’re ecological. They’re so Canadian. But Ottawa no longer really cares about passenger trains to most towns and cities — especially in the Western provinces.

Remembering Marcello Gandini, designer of the world’s most famous supercar

In 1965 he joined the Turin-based auto design firm Gruppo Bertone, replacing the famous and highly influential Giorgetto Giugiaro. read more

Twitter execs out; hirings halt as Musk buy looms

Japan Today - SAN FRANCISCO Twitter confirmed Thursday that two senior executives are heading for the exit and it has paused most hiring, as Elon Musk stands poised to become the global messaging platform's new owner.

‘Etiquette’ for escalators poses danger for those with disabilities

After he suffered a cerebral stroke in his early 40s, company employee Masahiro Kawase realized how difficult it is to adhere to "escalator etiquette" in Tokyo.

Why ‘Cursed’ Olympics Are Pressing Ahead Amid a Pandemic

NYT - The Games’ organizers say they have a responsibility to hold the event and “build a legacy” for society. But money, national pride and political obduracy are also important drivers.

North Texas’ Only Sri Lankan Restaurant Moves to a Bigger Space With a Bar

Dallas Observer - Dallas’ only Sri Lankan restaurant began its year in a tiny space. Guests bumped elbows at the buffet table; visiting the bathroom required making a detour around the kitchen.

Goldman Sachs stresses that it decides who gets an Apple Card — after Apple's snub that it was 'created by Apple, not a bank'

Markets Insider - The Apple Card's slogan is "created by Apple, not a bank" — but Goldman Sachs stressed this week that it decides who gets the credit card, shoulders the risk of lending billions to customers, and collects unpaid debts.

The disgusting reason why you shouldn't pepper your food at restaurants

Do you often pepper your food at restaurants? Think twice next time. read more

Turkey probes whether Khashoggi remains taken from consulate

This week, Turkish crime scene investigators searched the Saudi consul general's residence in Istanbul and carried out a second search of the consulate itself. Authorities have not said specifically what they found, although technicians carried out bags and boxes from the consul general's home. He left Turkey on Tuesday.

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Man jailed for slapping woman in viral French video

A 25-year-old man who slapped a French woman earlier this year has been sentenced to six months in prison. read more

Kanye West's YEEZY Brand Reportedly Received $1.5 Billion USD Valuation

Expanding from sneakers and clothes to architecture and restaurants. read more

Japan manager Akira Nishino takes blame for defeat

A "devastated" Japan coach Akira Nishino took the blame for the 3-2 loss to Belgium that knocked his team out of the World Cup on Monday, saying he made tactical errors. The Samurai Blue...

2017 Bentley Mulsanne EWB - 300 Grand Worth of Luxury

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Famed Architect Zaha Hadid Dies In Miami Hospital At 65

Famed Architect Zaha Hadid Dies In Miami Hospital At 65: Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid, whose modernist, futuristic designs included the swooping aquatic center for the 2012 London Olympics, has died at age 65.

WATCH A$AP FERG’S NEW VIDEO, “LET IT BANG,” FEATURING SCHOOLBOY Q

The Source - A$AP Ferg recently revealed the release date (April 22) and artwork for his forthcoming sophomore album, Always Strive And Prosper, and yesterday unleashed a new single, the ScHoolboy Q-featured “Let It Bang.”

Lakers defeat Warriors for biggest upset in NBA regular season history

The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off the biggest upset in NBA regular season history Sunday afternoon, defeating the Golden State Warriors 112-95 at the Staples Center.

Pressure grows on Obama Administration to call persecution of Middle Eastern Christians a genocide

Daily News - A growing coalition of American clergy, scholars and experts want the U.S. State Department to recognize the acts committed by ISIS in Iraq and Syria as a genocide against Christians.

‘I Saw Bodies’ in Paris’s Night of Terror

Suicide bombers and gunmen struck the capital of France in one of the worst attacks in the West since 9/11.

Intelligence is nothing without attitude

Daily Nation - Now that we know this, we can chart our success path in school, at work or at home simply by purposefully working on our attitude.

Khalifa international stadium takes shape in qatar ahead of 2022 world cup

proposed as a host venue for the 2022 football world cup, the redevelopment of qatar’s khalifa international stadium is nearing completion.