Veteran Canadian journalist Beverly Thomson has died at age 61, according to a statement from Bell Media. She passed away on Sunday after a prolonged struggle with cancer, surrounded by family. The news has prompted widespread sadness across Canada’s journalism community and from viewers who grew up watching her work. A Career Built on Trust and Connection Born and raised in Toronto, Thomson’s career in broadcast journalism spanned more than three decades. She began in radio and weekend news, later becoming anchor for Global’s evening news program and co-host of Canada AM. From 2003 to 2016 she was a familiar…

On September 17, the RxSight team announced the passing of their colleague, Brian Benson, a respected figure in the medical device industry whose career spanned nearly two decades. During his two years at RxSight, Brian earned admiration not only for his professional expertise but also for the warmth, kindness, and generosity he extended to everyone around him. Brian, who lived in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, leaves behind his wife, Jamie, and their three young children — Molly (11), Russell (8), and Jack (6). His loss has left a profound void in both his workplace and his community, as friends and…

A tragic act of violence at Annunciation School on August 27 has left the community shaken but united in prayer and support. Among the injured was student Lydia Kaiser, who suffered severe injuries while protecting a younger child during the first Mass of the school year. Witnesses say Lydia instinctively shielded her “little buddy” in the chaos, a selfless act that underscored her courage even in the face of danger. Her father, Harry Kaiser, the school’s long-serving and much-loved gym teacher, was also present. According to accounts shared by parishioners, he helped secure the room, calmed frightened students, and stayed…

Joseph Goebbels, one of Adolf Hitler’s most loyal followers and the chief propagandist of Nazi Germany, remains a central figure in the history of modern propaganda. His ability to manipulate language, images, and emotions played a decisive role in spreading antisemitism, consolidating Hitler’s power, and justifying the violence that led to World War II and the Holocaust. Born in 1897 in Rheydt, Germany, Goebbels grew up in a strict Roman Catholic family. A club foot kept him from serving in the German army during World War I, a rejection that shaped his sense of grievance. He later studied literature and…

Ogden Mourns Loss of Athlete Rylan Schadegg After Tragic Paragliding Accident The sports and fitness community in Ogden, Utah, is mourning the loss of Rylan Schadegg, a HYROX athlete and outdoor enthusiast, who died following a paragliding accident in the nearby mountains earlier this week. Schadegg, who had been an active member of the international HYROX fitness community since October 2023, was remembered by friends and fellow competitors as a spirited athlete whose drive and positivity inspired those around him. HYROX, often described as the “World Series of Fitness Racing,” combines endurance and strength challenges—an arena where Schadegg thrived both…

When Scott County resident and YouTube creator Kentucky Ballistics—known off-camera as Scott—set out to film another episode for his growing firearms channel, he didn’t expect the day to end in a fight for his life. The well-known Kentucky YouTuber, who entertains millions with larger-than-life firearm demonstrations and creative destruction methods, suffered a devastating accident when a firearm exploded during testing. The malfunction caused life-threatening injuries, including damage to his jugular vein and common carotid artery. In his own words, Scott described the terrifying moments when he used his thumb to plug the wound in his neck—an improvised, desperate act that…