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26 Dec 2023

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The New York Times

Newly Flush With Cash, Nikki Haley Makes Her Move in Iowa. Is It Too Late?

AMES, Iowa — Tyler Raygor rapped on the door of a gray, one-story house in a neighborhood in northern Ames, Iowa, and waited until a man in a hoodie and jeans appeared before launching into his pitch. The man, Mike Morton, said he was leaning toward voting for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis or former President Donald Trump in next month’s caucuses. But had Morton considered Nikki Haley, the former governor of South Carolina? No, Morton admitted, he hadn’t given her much thought. Raygor, the state dir

The Canadian Press

Warmer than usual Christmas Day for much of Canada, low-visibility fog across Ontario

OTTAWA — Christmas across much of Canada was warmer than normal, with above zero-temperatures from Ontario to the Maritimes while the West Coast braced for heavy rains. Environment Canada issued fog advisories Monday for much of Ontario, including a large swath spanning Niagara to Belleville in the province's east. The advisory initially included Windsor in the southwest, but shifted eastward through the afternoon to start just outside London, and expand through to Muskoka and Lanark County. "Ge

CBC

Real-estate title fraud was one of 2023's most-read stories

In the spirit of looking back on 2023, CBC Toronto is revisiting some stories that captured our audience's attention the most.One of those, undoubtedly, was an inside look at real-estate title fraud — a bizarre practice where scammers steal a person's identity to refinance or sell their home without the homeowner even knowing.The practice first reared its head back in January, when Toronto police notified the public about a complex mortgage fraud investigation, where the homeowners left Canada f

The Hill

Israel intensifies strikes in central Gaza, killing dozens

In one of the war’s deadliest strikes, at least 68 people were killed by an Israeli strike in central Gaza on Christmas Eve, health officials said Sunday. Meanwhile, the number of Israeli soldiers killed in combat over the weekend rose to 15, according to The Associated Press. The strike occurred on the Maghazi refugee camp…

CBC

Alleged home invader in Cole Harbour suffers serious injuries, police say

A home invasion in Cole Harbour on Saturday night ended with one of the alleged home invaders in hospital with life-threatening injuries and the other on the run, according to an RCMP news release.The news release said police responded to a report of a home invasion on Bissett Road just after 10 p.m.A man and woman were in the home when the men entered, the release said.One of the men had what appeared to be a handgun, according to the release.A struggle ensued, the release said, resulting in on

CBC

Annapolis County man, 24, dead after early morning crash

A 24-year-old Annapolis County man is dead after a crash early Sunday south of Middleton. Police, fire and ambulance responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash near the intersection of Inglisville and Alpena roads just after 5 a.m., according to an RCMP media release. RCMP Sgt. Andrew Joyce said the driver and only occupant of a compact car was pronounced dead at the scene. He said an investigation has begun.Inglisville Road was closed for several hours Sunday but has since reopened. MORE T

The Motley Fool

Here’s the Average CPP Benefit at Age 60, 65 and 70

The CPP payout is not enough to support a comfortable life for most retirees. You need to supplement the CPP with other income streams, such as dividends. The post Here’s the Average CPP Benefit at Age 60, 65 and 70 appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.