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Ecuador declares Cuba’s ambassador, Basilio Antonio Gutiérrez, and his diplomatic staff persona non grata, ordering them to leave within 48 hours.The Foreign Affairs Ministry invokes international diplomatic law for the measure but offers no specific reasons. Under the Vienna Convention, nations can expel diplomats without justification.Drama at Cuban EmbassyShortly after the announcement, a man appears on the roof of the Cuban Embassy in Quito, burning documents in an oven. President Daniel Noboa posts video of the scene on social media, quipping, “A paper barbecue.” Officials decline to comment further or name the individual.Cuba Denounces ‘Unfriendly Act’Cuba’s government condemns the expulsion…

In the 40th episode of Channel S’s Dokbak Tour 4, aired on March 7 at 9 p.m., a lively team of celebrities including Kim Dae-hee, Kim Jun-ho, Jang Dong-min, Yoo Se-yoon, and Hong Jin-kyu tackled the second challenge in a rental car during the Jang captain-led Dae-heup-gok tour. Jealousy Sparks Hilarious Reactions Hong Jin-kyu lavished praise on Jang Dong-min, declaring, “Jang is the top choice for our team captain—hands down the best!” Kim Jun-ho, unfazed, retorted, “Jealousy? Where do I even put that?” He dramatically poked at his own crotch area, questioning the sincerity behind the compliments. Hong Jin-kyu doubled…

A 32-year-old resident of Los Alamitos entered a not guilty plea on Wednesday to allegations of raping an unconscious 17-year-old girl and possessing child pornography. Glenn Canyon Childers also denied charges related to possessing Adderall, Xanax, methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, psilocybin, and ketamine. Investigation and Arrest Details Los Alamitos police launched an investigation on August 31 following a report that an underage teenage girl had been given drugs prior to a sexual assault. Authorities arrested Childers on February 24, and he secured release from custody after posting $100,000 bail. Serious Felony and Misdemeanor Charges Childers faces felony counts of rape of…

Dabang, a leading housing information platform, introduces its new “Our Home Service,” enabling landlords to handle room re-listing, reconstruction, and management in a single streamlined system. The service launched on the 5th, targeting property owners who seek efficient oversight of their rental assets.What is Our Home Service?This innovative offering connects the full lifecycle of rental properties, from initial management and contract renewals to post-lease re-listing. Landlords benefit from a centralized hub that minimizes reliance on on-site verifications and bridges gaps between owners and real estate agents through structured data sharing.Key FeaturesRoom Re-ListingOwners register essential room details directly, providing agents with…

Sir Paul McCartney and his wife Nancy enjoyed a dinner at the historic Laperouse restaurant in Paris on Wednesday night, following their attendance at daughter Stella McCartney’s Paris Fashion Week show. Stylish Outing Amid Fan Excitement The 83-year-old musician and his 66-year-old wife faced an enthusiastic crowd of fans seeking autographs as they left the restaurant and entered their waiting car. Paul appeared dapper in a navy blue suit, white button-up shirt, and striped scarf. Nancy matched his style with a navy blazer, trousers, light-blue graphic T-shirt, and statement spotted earrings. Front Row at Stella’s Fall/Winter Collection The couple supported…

The Northwest Territories requires up to 2,700 homes to satisfy current demand and thousands more to replace aging structures, reveals the government’s first comprehensive housing needs assessment in 26 years.Current Housing ShortagesIn 2024, more than one-third of households across the territory face unaffordability, require major repairs, or suffer from overcrowding. A majority of households qualify as in core housing need, defined by the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation as units that are unaffordable, lack sufficient bedrooms, need major repairs, and offer no suitable local alternatives.Housing Minister Lucy Kuptana states that this analysis provides crucial evidence to secure federal funding through…

Prime Minister Mark Carney continues to reshape the upper echelons of the federal public service through strategic role creations and expansions, aiming to align government operations with national priorities.Key Diplomatic and Trade ShiftsGlenn Purves returns to government service as deputy minister of international trade. Purves, who departed the public sector in January 2025 for a position as an economist at the BlackRock Investment Institute, previously held senior roles at Finance Canada, including assistant deputy minister of economic development from 2021 to 2023 and director general of fiscal policy earlier. His experience also spans the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat and…

Developmental biologist Anne Eichmann initially pursued science for the joy of discovery. “I was drawn to science just for the fun of understanding how things work,” says Eichmann, Ensign Professor of Medicine (Cardiovascular Medicine) at Yale School of Medicine and professor of cellular and molecular physiology in Yale’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences.Over time, she recognized the broader potential of her work. “You get to a point where you see that what you discovered could actually be good for humanity going forward,” Eichmann explains. Her lab at Yale developed D2B3, a drug delivery technology that temporarily opens the blood-brain barrier…

Gas prices across the Greater Toronto Area climbed six cents on Wednesday, rising from 137.9 cents per litre to 143.9 cents per litre. Data from the Canadians for Affordable Energy website confirms the increase, while the Canadian Automobile Association reports the national average advanced four cents to 138.1 cents per litre.Analysts predict further jumps in the coming days, driven by escalating U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict disrupting global oil markets.Oil Market Volatility from ConflictOil prices spiked about seven percent worldwide immediately after the conflict intensified, notes Warren Mabee, director of the Institute for Energy and Environmental Policy at Queen’s University. He forecasts ongoing…

Gov. Gavin Newsom advises Democratic candidates lagging in polls for California’s governor race to withdraw, clearing the path for frontrunners to advance to the November general election.Remarks During Los Angeles Book EventNewsom shared this perspective Tuesday night at the historic Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles while promoting his memoir, Young Man in a Hurry: A Memoir of Discovery. The comments aligned with a call from California Democratic Party Chair Rusty Hicks, who urged non-viable candidates to step aside on the same day.”I confess, I agree,” Newsom told the audience. He emphasized California’s status as the nation’s most anti-Trump state,…