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Sextortion, Artemis launch, ash borer, social work, RWB x Heated Rivalry, Goldeyes rebrand
Plus: a survival story with a tail-wagging ending

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

 

'You’re not alone — we’re here to help'

Erik Pindera:

Police sound alarm about ‘sextortion’ scams targeting youth, young adults

Winnipeg police say the department is seeing a “continuous rise” in reports of the sexually exploitative blackmail scheme. Read More

 
 
 

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'It is time to fly'

Marcia Dunn, The Associated Press:

Artemis II astronauts bound for moon after rocketing away on NASA’s first lunar voyage in decades

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Four astronauts embarked on a high-stakes flight around the moon Wednesday, humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than half a century and the thrilling leadoff in NASA’s pu... Read More

 

Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press:

Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen lifts off on historic moon mission Artemis II

CAPE CANAVERAL -   With a fiery roar from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Canadian Jeremy Hansen was one of four astronauts that launched to the moon aboard the Artemis II on Wed... Read More

 

Tyler Searle:

Winnipeg dad, young son captivated by first mission to moon in more than a half-century

Father hopes witnessing the launch might leave an impression on his son who has developed a budding interest in astronomy. Read More

 
 

'It is quite destructive'

Kevin Rollason:

Invasive species on the march, threaten city’s ash, elm trees

Winnipeg’s tree canopy is under siege. The emerald ash borer has made a resurgence — after nearly a decade of minimal spread — and another invasive insect is bearing down on elm trees, which are already at risk of Dutch elm disease. Read More

 
 

'A fundamental misunderstanding'

Gabrielle Piché:

Khan in hot water over ‘deeply dismissive’ social worker remarks

Regulatory body seeks public apology from Tory leader Read More

 
 

'Hilarious and amazing'

Eva Wasney:

Bodychecks and pirouettes

Royal Winnipeg Ballet featured in popular Heated Rivalry fan-fiction series Read More

 
 

'Manitoba’s unofficial bird'

Joshua Frey-Sam:

Goodbye, Goldeyes — hello, Manitoba Mosquitoes

Club announces single-game alternate name change, jersey Read More

 
 
 

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Local

Chris Kitching: Crown corps’ hybrid work options ending this fall
Scott Billeck: After years of living in encampments, Lawrence is slowly adjusting to life with a roof, instead of a tarp, over his head
Free Press staff: Some Norway House residents forced to evacuate as wildfire nears
Nicole Buffie: Fairmont Hotel in Winnipeg to donate beds, chairs, tables, lamps ahead of renovations
Conrad Sweatman: Three political leaders weigh in on western alienation and the spectre of a fall independence referendum in Alberta
Morgan Modjeski: Man in hospital after hostage situation on King Edward
Morgan Modjeski: Future of Palace Theatre forming as consultations start
Gabrielle Piché: Trucking firm linked to fatal crash failed to comply with safety laws: province
Dean Pritchard: Sentencing of man who killed Ukrainian newcomer delayed for psych report
Joyanne Pursaga: City mulls future of its ‘rainy day’ fund
 

Opinion

Laura Rance-Unger: Awaiting next stage in biofuels balancing act
Jen Zoratti: It seems cigarettes are having a moment — again
Editorial: Irrational Accords demand threatens Iran deal
David McLaughlin: Pierre Poilievre has a choice to make
Joel Schlesinger: Investors can roll dice on emerging technologies that may or may not shape future, portfolios’ net worth
Tory McNally: Overcoming workplace conflicts, setting boundaries can create professional resilience
Free Press: Letters, May 30
Gwynne Dyer: Musk’s Starship flawed, but useful
Corey Myers: Protected areas and thriving lodges can co-exist
Jerrad Peters: Arsenal must keep things boring against PSG
 

Arts & Life

Maureen Scurfield: ‘Coping’ strategy shouldn’t involve ‘coupling’
Georgia Nicols: Today’s horoscope
Reviewed by Candida Rifkind: Fantastical, moving graphic memoir explores addictions, organ procurement and more
Sharon Chisvin: CMU choir brings community together to raise voices for peace
John Longhurst: Religion on census needs a rework, group says
Josiah Neufeld: Palestinian Christians’ faith under fire
Ben Sigurdson: Vermette lands on poetry prize short list
Colleen Zacharias: Smart planting
melanie brannagan frederiksen: Questions of healing, chronic pain explored
Reviewed by Neil Besner: Gaston’s American road trip offers insight into bond between father and sons
 

Business

Aaron Epp: Do It Differently leadership event centred on creativity, curiosity
Free Press staff: Archangel Fireworks packs up longtime Pembina location for new home on McGillivray
The Canadian Press: Scotiabank buying U.S. commercial bank MapleMark
Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press: Tech stocks send TSX higher, U.S. markets also up amid hopes of U.S.-Iran deal
Craig Lord, The Canadian Press: Economists pour cold water on recession talk after Canada’s economy stalls in Q1
Gabrielle Piché: Mushroom producers face ‘worrying’ duties
Free Press staff: Five named Spirit of Winnipeg Awards winners
Gabrielle Piché: Tesla threatens to take province to court over EV rebate
Gabrielle Piché: Restaurant industry advocate says it was denied meeting with premier in lobbying for takeout meals to be included in Manitoba plan
Craig Lord, The Canadian Press: A new shock could trigger multiple risks, test Canada’s financial resilience: BoC
 

Sports

Joshua Frey-Sam: Sea Bears bit by Mamba late, drop back-to-back games
Taylor Allen: Better showing for Bombers backup Elgersma
Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press: Canada sending ‘best squad’ to FIFA World Cup on home soil: coach
George Williams: Raise a glass to My Kinda Delite
The Canadian Press: Habs enter Game 5 of Eastern Conference final down 3-1 to dominant Hurricanes
Anne M. Peterson, The Associated Press: The vibes in Canada feel much different than the US as the World Cup arrives
Taylor Allen: Daniels’ discipline in spite of rough start paying dividends
Joshua Frey-Sam: Volleyball bench boss named to coaching staff for men’s national squad tourney
Ronald Blum, The Associated Press: MLB owners propose a salary cap for the first time since baseball’s 1994-95 strike
Grace Anne Paizen: Around the NSL: Vancouver rising; a tale of three strikes; Tides turning
 

Canada

Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press: Anand to join U.K.-led talks on Strait of Hormuz following trip to Riyadh
Nick Murray, The Canadian Press: Carney says he’s still committed to green incentives promised during leadership race
Alessia Passafiume, The Canadian Press: First Nations chiefs demand apology after PM said he could ‘outlast’ protester
Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press: Gun buyback tally of over 67,000 firearms falls well short of federal estimate
The Canadian Press: Ottawa commits to spending up to $8 billion on Air Force base in central Labrador
Sarah Ritchie, The Canadian Press: Canada gives Ukrainians who fled war another year to apply for work permit extensions
Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press: Expert’s report criticizes CRA over audit of Muslim charity, calls for improvements
Hannah Alberga, The Canadian Press: Stephen Lewis awakened Canadians to the HIV-AIDS pandemic raging in Africa: experts
 
 

World

Will Weissert, Jon Gambrell And David Rising, The Associated Press: Trump addresses nation on Iran war in first prime-time speech since launching strikes 4 weeks ago
Jill Lawless And Jamey Keaten, The Associated Press: Trans-Atlantic rift widens as Trump lashes out at NATO allies over Mideast war
The Associated Press: Russia claims full control of Ukraine’s Luhansk region but Kyiv denies it ahead of US envoy talks
Munir Ahmed, Elena Becatoros And Abdul Qahar Afghan, The Associated Press: AP Exclusive: Pakistan and Afghan Taliban officials meet in China for ceasefire talks
Danica Kirka, The Associated Press: King Charles III to make a state visit to the US despite calls to cancel due to the Iran war
Isabel Debre, The Associated Press: Beirut is bursting as over 1 million people flee Israeli strikes and evacuation orders
Samya Kullab, The Associated Press: Reporter who was kidnapped in Baghdad is known for pursuing gutsy, low-budget assignments
Andrea Rodríguez, The Associated Press: Cuba to introduce two new banknotes honoring women to ease inflation as crises persist
Regina Garcia Cano And Fatima Hussein, The Associated Press: US lifts sanctions on Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez
Konstantin Toropin, The Associated Press: Thousands more US troops are heading to the Middle East
 

One last thing...

Charlotte Graham-mclay, The Associated Press:

Hiker’s dog lost in a wild New Zealand forest rescued by helicopter after strangers fund search

When a hiker fell from a waterfall in wild New Zealand bush, rescuers were forced to evacuate the hurt woman without her dog, which couldn't be found. But after strangers raised thousands of dollars for a search, Molly was flown to safety by a helicopter pilot determined to reunite her with her owner. Read More

 
 

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