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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division announced on Wednesday that it launched an investigation into diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices at Arizona State University (ASU) after it identified recent viral videos indicating the school denied equal treatment to students based on race, color or national origin.In a statement released by the DOJ, officials alleged the discrimination was carried out while the university was attempting to hide its practices from federal scrutiny, prompting the investigation.”No student should be denied access to opportunities or resources because of race, color, or national…

Kelowna, B.C., residents remain highly satisfied with life in the city, but more than half surveyed as part of the 2026 Citizen Survey believe quality of life has declined in recent years. While 88 per cent of respondents rated their overall quality of life as good or very good, the survey revealed that 56 per cent of respondents felt their quality of life had worsened.Safety concerns, along with poverty and homelessness, were among the top reasons cited for the decline.“I love Kelowna, it’s a great city,” said Kelowna resident Sandy McAfee.  “It’s unfortunate that these kinds of things are reflecting…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Russell Wilson has announced his retirement from the NFL after 14 seasons, a career highlighted by a Super Bowl victory with the Seattle Seahawks.Wilson, a 10-time Pro Bowler and the 2020 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year, announced his retirement in a video posted to social media.A third-round pick by the Seahawks in the 2012 NFL Draft, Wilson became one of the league’s most recognizable quarterbacks, tallying 46,966 passing yards and 353 total touchdowns during a career that also included stints with the Denver Broncos, Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants.…

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BALLOT SHORTAGES IN SEOULThe vote was marred by disruption in parts of Seoul, where ballot papers ran out at multiple polling stations amid higher-than-expected turnout.The shortages, reported at more than a dozen polling stations, forced some voters to wait hours or leave without casting ballots, with voting extended at affected sites.The incident triggered protests by some voters and conservative groups, with PPP figures – before it became clear they were on track to retain the Seoul mayoralty – gathering outside the NEC to call for a halt to vote counting and a rerun of the race, arguing it had been…

Lebanon's Health Ministry reports that 3,516 people have now been killed by Israeli attacks on the country since March.

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., suddenly found himself on the defensive at a budget hearing on Wednesday when, amid levying accusations of the Trump administration’s “corrupt” dealings, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent fired back by bringing Wyden’s son’s investments into the exchange.”We would like to hear what Adam Wyden and Jeffrey Epstein talked about,” Bessent said, referring to unearthed emails drawing a connection between the senator’s son and the disgraced financier.”Did your son and Jeffrey Epstein talk about pole dancing as he begged him for money?”The moment continues the political fallout for the many…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Federal officials have filed charges against the man accused of assaulting a flight attendant and trying to escape a Frontier Airlines plane before passengers pinned him down while the plane was en route to Chicago earlier this week. Juan Gabriel Reyes, 51, of Chicago, is charged with interference with flight crew members and attendants, and assault within maritime territorial jurisdiction, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida announced Wednesday. Court records obtained by Fox News Digital indicate that roughly 45 minutes after takeoff, Reyes allegedly “became disruptive” as Frontier Airlines Flight…

Lethbridge Airport was once home to several airlines, but that eventually dwindled to Air Canada and WestJet. Now, only WestJet remains, but even it will be exiting the city later this month.With no commercial airlines, the manager of Lethbridge Airport isn’t too concerned about the future of his site.“It is quite busy outside of scheduled passenger traffic, so we want to continue to support that and those businesses,” said Cameron Prince, airport manager.According to him, WestJet only made up about two per cent of air traffic at the regional hub.“On average in 2025, we were seeing roughly 100 movements a…

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