Posts by Cosmopolitan Canada
IDF confirms Iranian missile fragments hit near Kirya, multiple cars ablaze in Ramat Gan
According to the Israel Police and the IDF, no injuries or casualties were reported in the military base hit, while additional falls were reported across central Israel. Missile fragments hit a parking lot near the Kirya military base in Tel Aviv, which serves as the IDF’s headquarters, after Iran launched multiple rounds of cluster munitions…
Read MoreNetflix’s Price Hikes Just Got Rejected by an Italian Court. Here’s Why It Matters Everywhere
Image: Deposit Photos Subscription fatigue meets its match in Rome, where a court just handed Netflix Italia a €500-per-customer reality check. ($576 US) If you’ve been paying premium rates since 2017, those price increases without consumer notice or justification might finally boomerang back to your bank account. Rome tribunal voids Netflix’s unilateral price increases from…
Read MoreSF Chinatown’s historic Empress of China building being revived into cultural campus
One of the most iconic towers in San Francisco’s Chinatown is set to become a new cultural destination. Community and city leaders unveiled plans Thursday to transform the historic Empress of China building into a cultural campus celebrating Chinese-American art, culture and history. Once home to the famed Empress of China Banquet Hall, the building…
Read MoreKourtney Reppert’s Second Act Isn’t About Fame, It’s About Control, Capital, and Impact
Kourtney Reppert’s journey is a compelling example of transformation driven by purpose, discipline, and long-term vision. What began as a modeling career rooted in self-expression quickly evolved into something far more expansive. While many recognized her as the face in front of the camera, Reppert saw a greater opportunity behind it. Drawing from her competitive…
Read MoreHow Lezette Young Turned a Passion Project into ChulaVie, an Award-Winning Sangria Brand Redefining the Industry
In an industry steeped in tradition yet often resistant to reinvention, Lezette Young is carving out a bold new space one bottle at a time. As the founder of ChulaVie, Lezette is not just creating a beverage; she is reshaping how consumers perceive sangria, elevating it from a casual staple to a premium, wine-forward experience…
Read MoreSpain’s Easter processions draw more tourists amid Iran war
Spain’s famous Easter processions are attracting even more foreign tourists than in previous years because the Iran war has led many to cancel plans to visit the Holy Land. While Easter pilgrimages to the Holy Land and holiday trips to the Middle East in general have largely been cancelled because of the US-Israeli war on…
Read MoreAustralian State Triggers Emergency Powers Amid Fuel Crisis
(Bloomberg) — Western Australia invoked emergency powers to force fuel suppliers to provide detailed information on their supply chains, as the nation seeks to manage an ongoing shortage spurred by panic-buying in the wake of the war in Iran. The state government activated the powers under the Fuel, Energy and Power Resources Act after several…
Read MoreExplosions at Burundi ammunition depot kill civilians, witnesses say
At least four people have been killed by a series of powerful explosions at an ammunitions depot in Burundi’s largest city, Bujumbura, local residents have told the BBC. The blasts erupted late on Tuesday at the facility, located in the suburb of Musaga, due to an electrical fault, an army spokesperson said. Shrapnel and debris…
Read MorePosts falsely claim Netanyahu video fabricated to cover up his death
After Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the Israeli public about the military campaign against Iran, a video purportedly showing the prime minister with an extra finger on his right hand circulated in posts claiming it was AI-generated and proof that his death was being covered up. The higher-quality version posted by the Israeli government, however, does not…
Read MoreGerman foreign minister: Putin must not ‘profit’ from war in Iran
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has pledged continued support for Ukraine against Moscow’s invasion, as he travelled alongside EU counterparts to Bucha to mark the fourth anniversary of the Russian massacre. Putin has “underestimated our staying power and the rock-solid nature of our resolve,” said Wadephul in Kiev, warning that the Russian leader “must not…
Read MoreVietnam War POWs honored at USS Midway on 53rd anniversary of war’s end
Fifty-three years after the end of the Vietnam War, veterans and supporters gathered aboard the USS Midway Museum to honor those who served, especially the 591 Americans who came home from enemy prison camps. The ceremony Monday coincided with Governor Gavin Newsom’s proclamation of “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day,” a recognition many say is long…
Read MorePartner of crime boss Steven Lyons arrested in Dubai
The partner of notorious gangland figure Steven Lyons was arrested in Dubai on the same day he was detained by police in Bali, it has emerged. Amanda Lyons was held over offences alleged to have been committed in Spain. It is understood her arrest on Saturday followed an Interpol red alert. Steven Lyons, 45, was…
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