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New pope, sextortion crimes, WestJet route cuts, Vogelsang film, birth stories
Plus: Read to the bottom for a cracking good science eggs-periment

Good evening. Here’s a look at what our newsroom has been working on today:

 

'I just never imagined that we would have an American pope'

Nicole Winfield And Vanessa Gera, The Associated Press:

Robert Prevost, first pope from US in history of the Catholic Church, takes the name Leo XIV

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Catholic cardinals broke with tradition Thursday and elected the first U.S. pope, making Chicago-born missionary Robert Prevost the 267th pontiff to lead the Catholic Church in a m... Read More

 

John Longhurst:

Winnipeg archbishops rejoice at selection of Leo

Winnipeg Archbishop Murray Chatlain was not expecting to hear the news about a new pope so soon. “That’s a good sign of unity in the church,” said Chatlain. “It means there wasn’t a lot of back and... Read More

 

Colleen Barry, The Associated Press:

What’s in a name? Pope Leo XIV’s choice signals a commitment to social justice

SCHIAVON, Italy (AP) — Pope Leo XIV 's choice of name signals a commitment to social justice that is very much in line with the late Pope Francis ' global ministry. “I think a lot us ... Read More

 
 
 

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'The numbers are shocking... it's rampant'

Chris Kitching:

Increase in sextortion cases prompts call for legislation to combat predators

The spike in online sextortion cases in Winnipeg has alarmed police and augmented advocates’ calls for Canada to begin regulating social media platforms to help protect children from predators. Read More

 
 

'Downward shift in demand'

Tyler Searle:

WestJet suspends, reduces flights between Winnipeg, multiple U.S. cities

Starting to see decline in American travel, Winnipeg Airports Authority says Read More

 
 

'A true-crime documentary in which the criminal does his own reenactments'

Alison Gillmor:

Is Steve Vogelsang a hero or villain? The Sexiest Man in Winnipeg documentary can’t decide

Centring on the stranger-than-fiction saga of former Winnipegger Steve Vogelsang, this alternately intriguing and exasperating hybrid documentary tracks his trajectory from onetime local TV personality to convicted bank robber. Read More

 
 

'Giving birth is a miracle'

Eva Wasney:

Managing expectations

Reflections on pregnancy, labour and parenting for Mother’s Day Read More

 
 
 

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Local

By Melissa Martin: Travellers in Winnipeg scramble to rebook flights as WestJet attendants reach tentative deal
Free Press staff: What’s open, what’s closed, what’s up in Winnipeg on Terry Fox Day
Photos by John Woods: 55th Folklorama kicks off
Malak Abas: 240 WestJet flight attendants picket in Winnipeg
Malak Abas: Pimicikamak lockdown lifted after fatal shooting
Nicole Buffie: Giant Tiger to close downtown, area residents bemoan dwindling grocery options
Alessia Passafiume, The Canadian Press: Minister says changes to Nutrition North program set to roll out in the fall
Carol Sanders: Government wants public input on use of AI
Tiago Resko: Embarking on backyard photo expedition benefits science, conservancy says
Tiago Resko: Reclaiming Icelandic ancestors, one photo at a time
 

Opinion

Dan Lett: Hydro CEO needs to reckon with winds of change
Tom Brodbeck: City’s crisis-response proposal makes too much sense for province to ignore
Cordella Friesen and Noëlle DePape: Keep free youth transit simple
By Melissa Martin: When it comes to our city’s tree canopy, Winnipeggers stand tall
Joel Schlesinger: Sports gambling marketing during World Cup raises concerns about negative influence on susceptible audiences
Editorial: Making water safety a priority
Niigaan Sinclair: Giant Tiger decision creates giant void for desperate population
Jen Zoratti: Climate change threatens events we wait for all year
Russell Wangersky: Measure twice… and try not to hurt yourself
Joel Schlesinger: Insurance inevitably
 

Arts & Life

Georgia Nicols: Today’s horoscope
Conrad Sweatman: Get a little culture: Folklorama celebrates 55 years
Mitch Calvert: Stretching the limits of our flexibility
Dayne Patterson, The Canadian Press: Alberta lets the dogs out, recruits more canine muscle in fight against mussels
John Longhurst: Canada experiencing religious decline
Mitch Calvert: Plot an effective ‘retirement plan’ for your body
David Sanderson: Stampeding to Starlette’s
Jen Zoratti: Cultural consultation gives Indigenous stories strength in Netflix’s new Little House on the Prairie
Sharon Chisvin: Mini documentary focuses on religious unity
 

Sports

Joshua Frey-Sam: ‘Definitely a tough one’: Travel delays drag down Sea Bears in 114-90 loss to Vancouver Bandits
Grace Penner: Excited Goldeyes fans buzz over Manitoba Mosquitoes’ name change
Joshua Frey-Sam: Sea Bears relish winning feeling heading into biggest game of the season
Mike McIntyre: Goldeyes, err, Mosquitoes on a serious roll
Grace Anne Paizen: Around the NSL: Roaring Rapid; Mighty Maroons motoring; Wild still looking for first win
GEORGE WILLIAMS: Plenty of good money to be made at Manitoba Derby
John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press: Schneider: Toronto Blue Jays’ next moves ‘murky’ ahead of MLB trade deadline
Joshua Frey-Sam: Brighter days ahead after Camp Arnes
Ken Wiebe: Bombers defence still holds hope season can be turned around
Taylor Allen: Fatigue no excuse for Bombers’ dismal play
 

Business

Free Press staff: Apartment rents continue to climb in Manitoba
Matt O'brien And Jocelyn Noveck, The Associated Press: News outlets urge a judge to sanction OpenAI in a high-stakes AI copyright fight
Ritika Dubey, The Canadian Press: Shoppers flock to the frozen aisle as fresh vegetable prices soar: Loblaw
Aaron Epp: Kids Market ringing up joy at Victoria Beach
The Canadian Press: Bell rolling out new tool to detect and flag spoofed phone calls using AI
Christopher Reynolds, The Canadian Press: ‘Drive day and night’: TFI plans to roll out driverless trucks in U.S.
Gabrielle Piché: Manitoba Innovates seeks to pump up in-person networking as artificial intelligence-created resumés become norm
Free Press staff: Downtown Keg closes… to reopen nearby
Gabrielle Piché: ‘Good deal of synergy’ brewing in South Osborne
The Canadian Press: Alberta RCMP charge man with theft, forging documents in cattle rustling case
 

Canada

Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press: What Trump’s agreement with the U.K. suggests about trade talks with Canada
Lisa Johnson, The Canadian Press: Smith says sovereignty referendum provides ‘outlet’ to avoid creation of new party
The Canadian Press: In the news today: Former NDP MP warns: tough times ahead in parliament for the party
Hannah Alberga, The Canadian Press: Canada could lose its measles elimination status if spread lingers, PHAC advisor says
Sarah Smellie, The Canadian Press: Homes destroyed, people evacuated as wildfires rage in eastern Newfoundland
Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press: Canada looks again to Europe as world marks 80 years since end of Second World War
Paola Loriggio, The Canadian Press: Jurors in hockey players’ sex-assault trial told 2022 lawsuit not proof of wrongdoing
Nicole Ireland, The Canadian Press: Canadian Blood Services says it needs 1 million new blood donors over next 5 years
Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press: Trade war threatens progress made on financial stability, creating higher risks: BoC
The Canadian Press: Grey whale washes ashore near Tofino, B.C. Cause of death unknown
 
 

World

Josh Boak, Chris Megerian And Jill Lawless, The Associated Press: Trump keeps 10% tariffs on UK but cuts taxes on British autos, steel and aluminum with trade deal
Illia Novikov, The Associated Press: Ukraine accuses Russia of violating its own truce over 700 times as Kyiv ratifies US minerals deal
Babar Dogar, Munir Ahmed, Sheikh Saaliq And Aijaz Hussain, The Associated Press: India and Pakistan trade fire and accusations as fears of a wider military confrontation rise
Sam Mednick, Julia Frankel And Sarah El Deeb, The Associated Press: A US-backed group seeks to take over Gaza aid distribution in a plan similar to Israel’s
Carla K. Johnson, The Associated Press: Cancer before age 50 is increasing. A new study looks at which types
Josh Funk And John Seewer, The Associated Press: White House overhaul of troubled US air traffic control system will cost ‘lots of billions’
Matt York, Rio Yamat And Sejal Govindarao, The Associated Press: AI-generated video gave victim a voice at his killer’s sentencing in Arizona
Mari Yamaguchi, The Associated Press: Nagasaki extends invitation ‘to all countries’ to memorial marking A-bomb anniversary
Thalia Beaty, The Associated Press: Bill Gates pledges his remaining fortune to the Gates Foundation, which will close in 20 years
 

One last thing...

Adithi Ramakrishnan, The Associated Press:

Eggs are less likely to crack when dropped on their side, according to science

It's commonly thought that eggs are strongest at their ends — after all, it's how they're packaged in the carton. But that's not the case, according to experiments that saw scientists squeezing and dropping hundreds of eggs. Read More

 
 

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