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From festive ski villages to dazzling light trails Whistler in the wintertime. PHOTO BY MIKE CRANE/TOURISM WHISTLER Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. No matter your background, this time of year is a time for wonder and … Read more

LOADINGERROR LOADING President-elect Donald Trump joined mega-billionaire Elon Musk at the launch of his SpaceX Starship rocket Tuesday, a meeting that underscores the two men’s increasingly close relationship. Trump attended Musk’s unmanned launch near Brownsville, Texas, wearing his signature red “Make America Great Again” hat. Ahead of his trip, he praised the SpaceX event on … Read more

College student Jimena Sanchez, right, who studies children’s development works as a part-time cashier earning minimum wage at a family store, in Los Angeles on Oct. 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) via Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Voters in California have rejected a ballot measure that would have raised the state minimum wage to … Read more

LOADINGERROR LOADING President-elect Donald Trump named Linda McMahon as his pick for education secretary, which would install another wealthy backer and confidant to his Cabinet. “As Secretary of Education, Linda will fight tirelessly to expand ‘Choice’ to every State in America, and empower parents to make the best Education decisions for their families,” Trump said … Read more

A Tesco shopper said they were horrified to find a sharp item in their meal (Image: Google) A customer was injured by an “extremely dangerous” item when eating a meal they say they purchased from the shop. The shopper took to X to complain about their alleged experience to Tesco, saying: “Extremely dangerous sharp piece … Read more

New evidence dates back approximately 12,000 years (Image: Laurent Davin ) Despite the earliest examples of the wheel dating to 4000BC, a discovery in suggests it could have been 6,000 years earlier. A collection of circular limestone pebbles dating back approximately 12,000 years were unearthed at the Nahal-Ein Gev II dig site, which researchers believe … Read more

A site in the North Island of New Zealand holds the record for being the longest place name on earth (Image: Getty) Near Porangahau in Hawke’s Bay, on the North Island of , lies an unassuming, 305-metre hill, named after Tamatea – a legendary Maori explorer who traversed across the vast lands of the country. … Read more

Pensioners have been protesting the Winter Fuel Payment for months, with 10 million set to lose out (Image: Getty Images) The head of the (DWP) has conceded that poverty among older Brits is expected to surge dramatically by the end of this decade as a result of Labour policy. The grim forecast sees thousands more … Read more

Jay Leno is recovering after a major fall. The 74-year-old former “Tonight Show” host and TV personality arrived at his latest comedy show with an eye patch, broken wrist and bruised face. He told “Inside Edition” that he fell down the side of a hill on his way to dinner before a Pittsburgh show. “I’m … Read more

It has been confirmed that thousands of state pensioners are set to receive an additional £5,600. The Department for Work and Pensions () has provided an update on its ongoing initiative to rectify payments. The Legal Entitlements and Administrative Practice (LEAP) exercise, which will continue until the end of the year, has so far addressed … Read more