A real-life superhero dressed as Spider-Man jumped into action this week to help a wheelchair user cross a busy intersection in Jonesboro, Ark.

In the footage, captured by a street security camera and shared by Jonesboro Police Department, a person in a wheelchair can be seen having trouble trying to cross the six lanes of traffic.

That’s when the man in the Spider-Man suit jumped out of his red Jeep while waiting at a traffic light and helped push the man across the crosswalk to safety.

The superhero, who has been identified as Christopher Hellenthal, told The Associated Press that he was dressed in the Spider-Man costume from a superhero-themed event at a trampoline park where he works.

“I had a bunch of adrenaline pumping through me,” Hellenthal, 20, told The Associated Press, adding he had to act quickly in bustling midday traffic. “I was just kind of thinking, ‘I’m wearing this suit; it’s going to be pretty funny.'”

After Hellenthal made sure the man was safely across the road, he ran back into his Jeep that was blocking traffic “because the light turned green pretty fast.”

“Earlier today, a citizen needing a little assistance got it in the form of a true superhero. We were able to spot this little web of kindness on our intersection cameras. Thank you, sir, for helping this gentleman reach his destination safely. Whether it’s a red light or green light, there is always time to do what’s right,” the Jonesboro Police Department said in a Facebook post.

The viral video was released a week before the latest Spider-Man movie, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, is set to be released on July 31.

Five years after Spider-Man: No Way Home became a sensation in theatres, featuring an appearance of past Spider-Men Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield, the webslinger’s fourth standalone movie is one of the most anticipated films of the summer.

—with files from The Associated Press

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FortisBC is set to expand its Tilbury Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Facility in Delta.

The provincial government announced the news on Friday morning, saying it has issued an Order in Council that exempts the Phase 1 B expansion from the need to obtain a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity under the Utilities Commission Act.

“The expansion of the Tilbury LNG Facility is an investment in B.C.’s future, creating jobs, growing our economy and helping reduce emissions through an investment of more than $2 billion,” Adrian Dix, Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions, said in a release on Friday.

“By helping move this project forward, we’re also creating an opportunity for Musqueam Indian Band to become an equity partner, advancing economic reconciliation while supporting a cleaner alternative to traditional marine fuels like diesel.”

The expansion project will provide jobs and reduce emissions, the province said.

It is also part of the provincial government’s 10-year goal of attracting $200 billion in major project investment, as part of the Look West strategy.

Phase 1B of the expansion of FortisBC’s Tilbury LNG Facility will increase the facility’s capacity to produce LNG, helping to meet rising demand for LNG fuelling service at the Port of Vancouver and improving access to LNG fuelling for vessels travelling along the western coast of North America and across the Pacific, according to the B.C. government.

The project will remain subject to all other applicable regulatory approvals and permitting requirements before construction can begin, which the government said could start as early as mid-2027.

The facility could be in service as early as 2031.

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A police boat crashed into Westminster Bridge in central London on Friday, tossing officers into the River Thames and injuring five of the crew, the Metropolitan Police said.

Paramedics treated the injured on a black inflatable boat as a police helicopter hovered overhead near the clock tower that houses the bell known as Big Ben.

It wasn’t immediately clear what the boat was doing at the time or how it crashed, though the Met said it would be thoroughly reviewed.
Mateo Bilis-Lusevic, a 12-year-old visiting from Chile, said he was on a tour boat with his mother when they saw the crash.

“Two boats were riding extremely fast through the water,” he said. “Suddenly, I heard a boom. I was looking towards the boat, and I heard a boom. Then three people went flying into the water, and one of the people was really hurt.”

He estimated the officers were in the water for about 10 minutes and one was thrown a life ring.

There was no immediate information on the extent of injuries. Police did not believe any civilians were involved or hurt.

A large crowd gathered to watch as ambulances and fire crews responded but were eventually cleared from the bridge, which was closed to traffic.

A Port of London Authority spokesperson said it was helping manage river traffic and was working with the Metropolitan Police and the Coastguard.

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A Markham music teacher is facing sexual interference, sexual exploitation and sexual assault charges involving a young person.

On July 6, 2026, the alleged victim told York Regional Police that she had been in a sexual relationship with the suspect since 2022, when she was 15 years old.

Police say they met through a Markham music studio, where the suspect was teaching.

YRP laid charges against the suspect on July 23.

Investigators believe the suspect may also have taught music elsewhere in the Greater Toronto Area.

They also believe there may be additional victims and are asking anyone with pertinent information to come forward.

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Blizzard the bison, a long-time resident at Winnipeg’s Assiniboine Park Zoo, has died.

The white bison’s death followed a diagnostic test that was trying to identify the cause behind a recent decline in his health, the zoo said in a social media post Friday.

“Sadly, Blizzard was already in fragile health and passed away during the procedure despite the very best efforts of the attending team,” it wrote.

“Over the past two decades, (Blizzard) became one of the zoo’s most recognizable and cherished animals. He inspired millions of visitors with his remarkable presence.”

Blizzard’s memory will remain in the lessons he helped share. Those included educating zoo visitors on conservation, and helping people connect with nature, it said, adding that he also helped teach people about the significance of bison for some Indigenous people.

“With guidance from our Indigenous advisors and community, we are looking at meaningful ways for staff, visitors, and the community to honour Blizzard’s life and legacy,” the zoo said.

Those looking to express their sympathies for the loss of Blizzard can do so via the condolences book or offering bowl that will be placed at the zoo’s entrance this weekend, it continued.

The zoo thanked its staff members, past and present, who cared for Blizzard in his two-decade tenure at the conservancy site.

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A man has been rushed to hospital in critical condition after the Calgary Fire Department’s aquatic rescue team was called out to pull a paddleboarder from the Bow River. The paddleboarder collided with an abutment on the 85 Street bridge, just upstream from Bowness Park.

It happened around 1:10 p.m. Thursday afternoon.

CFD said that when the rescue boat crew arrived, they located the man face-down in the water and still attached to his paddleboard leash.

They immediately began CPR before transferring the man to AHS paramedics who were waiting onshore to transport him to the Foothills Medical Centre.

A second person, who was originally believed to be involved, was later discovered to be the patient’s 11-year-old son who had floated downstream following the collision, before being brought to shore by a bystander.

The child was assessed by paramedics, but did not have any medical concerns.

In a press release issued Friday morning, CFD is recommending against the use of ankle leashes on moving water because of the high risk of the user being pulled under by the force of the water and becoming trapped and unable to remove the leash if it becomes entangled.

CFD said anyone worried about losing their paddleboard if they fall off should put their phone number on the board.

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VANCOUVER – Backup quarterback Chase Brice will lead the B.C. Lions into Saturday’s game against the Toronto Argonauts with starter Nathan Rourke injured.

Rourke, the CFL’s reigning outstanding player, hurt his shoulder on the second play from scrimmage in last week’s 19-17 loss to the Edmonton Elks. Brice entered the game and completed 20-of-32 passes for 226 yards and a touchdown, but also threw four interceptions as the Lions fell to 1-4 on the season.

The 28-year-old American is looking forward to another opportunity after a full week of practice reps as B.C.’s starter.

“Interceptions are going to happen, sacks are going to happen, there’s going to be adversity in every ball game, and so just knowing that that comes with it (and it’s) all about how I respond to it,” Brice told reporters this week. “It was a huge learning experience. Sometimes you don’t see what you thought you saw.

“That comes with repetitions and being out on the field. Most of my time has been pre-season and then mop-up duty, whether we’re up or down. And so yeah, it was just different, but I was excited to go out there and showcase what I could do.”

Head coach Buck Pierce expressed confidence in Brice and the Lions’ offence after the defence gave the team a chance to win last week.

“He looked good, guys rallying and being better all around,” Pierce said. “I thought the tempo in and out of the huddle was really good. His communication with myself and his teammates was where it needs to be.”

The Lions return to B.C. Place for the first time this season after hosting both their home games in Kelowna, B.C., due to the FIFA World Cup. They’ll face a Toronto (2-4) side that is looking to snap a three-game skid.

The Argos dropped a gutting 24-23 road decision to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats last week after kicker Lirim Hajrullahu missed a 31-yard field goal as the clock ran out.

“It’s always tough losing a game, but it never comes down to one play. It never does,” Argos coach Mike Miller said post-game. “That’s sometimes an easy thing to look at … but the reality is it’s a team game and there’s things that I’m sure offensively we could have done better in the first half, same with the defence and same with other factions of our special teams.”

Canadian rookie Brady Lidster will, however, start at kicker against the Lions as Hajrullahu moves to the reserve roster for non-injury-related reasons. The 36-year-old Hajrullahu has converted 85.5 per cent of his field goals over seven CFL seasons but is just 12-for-18 this year.

Toronto quarterback Chad Kelly was second in CFL passing yards (2,126) and TDs (15) entering Week 8 but has thrown a league-high nine interceptions and been sacked 12 times.

Recently signed defensive linemen DeWayne Hendrix and Shawn Lemon, who has 103 career sacks, will be in the lineup for the Argos. Wide receiver Nolan Ulm of Kelowna, B.C., is set for his professional debut after beginning the season on the six-game injured list.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 24, 2026.

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Emo as a genre goes back many decades, with roots stretching way back to the 1980s. The 90s saw a lot of classic “midwest emo” bands develop reputations among music fans with their signature combination of indie rock, punk, math rock, and even a touch of folk. This includes pioneers like Sunny Dad Real Estate, Archers of Loaf, The Promise Ring, among others.

The modern idea of emo however, is still relatively new – about twenty five years to be precise. The third wave of emo – the one the general public knows best – began with the release of Jimmy Eat World’s fourth album Bleed American (briefly self-titled due to the September 11th attacks in the US).

Fellow emo mainstays Dashboard Confessional did manage to break into larger circles earlier in 2001, but it was Jimmy Eat World that definitively made their mark first. Their single “The Middle” acted as a Trojan horse, bringing in fans with power pop and exposing them to the band’s truer sound with deeper cuts on the album like “If You Don’t, Don’t”, “A Praise Chorus” and the title track.

“The Middle” ended up as one of the biggest and most popular songs of the 2000s and helped the album sell hundreds of thousands of copies. Soon afterwards the music world was flooded with new emo bands that would similarly become pillars of the genre. Taking Back Sunday, Finch, My Chemical Romance, and many other big names emerged in 2002, splintering off from the pop punk scene and creating a movement of their own.

Jimmy Eat World are currently touring in support of the 25th anniversary of Bleed American through to the end of 2026.

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As wildfires rage across North America and southern Europe, an unlikely firefighting force is helping prevent devastating blazes in Spain’s Catalan countryside: a herd of rescue donkeys.

Tivissa Donkeys Firefighters, a Catalan charity, has taken fire management into its own hands by rescuing abandoned and neglected donkeys, offering veterinary care, and providing space for the animals to graze and roam freely as part of a herd.

The organization’s “donkey brigade” also assists with sustainable forest management by grazing on flammable undergrowth, which helps prevent fires and aids in fire-extinguishing efforts.

Spain has had about 114,796 hectares of forest burn since the start of 2026 through to July 24, according to data from its Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO), but animals have proven to be an effective tool for creating natural firebreaks by grazing on dry vegetation that fuels fast-moving fires.

Canada is also facing one of its worst wildfire seasons on record, with nearly 800 active fires according to the federal government’s July update and some 3.45 million acres scorched. It has also deployed grazing animals as a means of fire prevention in the past.

The use of grazing animals has proven effective in parts of Europe, according to the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency, and is bolstered by widely used high-tech strategies, including satellite monitoring and drones to track the spread, as well as aerial firefighting tools and systems to predict the path of active blazes.

Despite being a lesser-used tactic domestically, grazing animals have long been deployed as a traditional tool for fire prevention, especially in the Mediterranean, where dense dry brush and vegetation — a natural fuel for fires — abounds.

“The forests provide them with food and they thank them by protecting the space from possible fires,” the Tivissa Donkeys Firefighters website says.

The non-profit’s founder, Joan Cedó Sans, began rescuing donkeys in 2020 and now has a herd of more than 60, half of whom are members of the fire brigade. The members are named and listed on the organization’s website.

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Among them is Roberto, a former racing donkey, who is described as having a “calm and peaceful character,” and Nelson, who shows “a great protective but also dominant character,” and Eleanor, who is “adapting” and “in no time will be an excellent firefighter.”

“We’re grateful for the animals that we feel deserve a second opportunity,” Cedó told CNN in an interview.

Cedó first used donkeys to help clear land he owned that was scorched by fires in 2013, telling the U.S. news agency that they “ate everything,” which led to the full-scale donkey-led operation active in the region.

The arrangement is mutually beneficial, Cedó added, explaining that it provides the donkeys with a dignified life and a sustainable solution to wildfire prevention.

Research shows that while the risk of fires can’t be eliminated, grazing can reduce the rate at which fires spread and make them easier to control and extinguish.

“Management of overstory composition and structure, understory vegetation, and grazing can reduce fuel loads and potential wildfire risk,” according to an article published in the Scientific Reports Journal.

The technique should be used in conjunction with other strategies, such as mechanical thinning and pruning of biomass and controlled burning of land carried out by specialized personnel, forestry engineer and professor Jose Vicente Oliver told Reuters.

Scientists have linked increasingly severe wildfire seasons across southern Europe to ​climate change. Spain, the third-most forested country in Europe, has registered average temperatures 5.6 C above 1961-1990 ⁠levels in July so far, according to the Reuters Climate Monitor.

— with files from Reuters

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U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that the original deal on the disbursement of revenues from the Gordie Howe International Bridge “no longer stands” after his administration struck a new agreement, raising more questions about Prime Minister Mark Carney’s own claims about the arrangement.

Trump’s post on Truth Social came during a ribbon-cutting ceremony being held by Canadian officials in Windsor to mark the opening of the new bridge to Detroit, which is officially set for Monday.

“Canada disinvited the United States of America to the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge, which is fine, considering they are paying substantial TARIFFS to the United States,” Trump wrote.

“The original Deal on the Bridge, which was terribly negotiated by a previous Administration, no longer stands. We changed the terms of the Deal so that the United States of America now gets 50% of the Profit.”

A day earlier, Carney said the opposite.

“The underlying agreement between Canada and Michigan remains in place,” Carney told reporters in Prince Edward Island, where he was meeting with Canada’s premiers.

That original agreement, signed in 2012 and later approved by Trump during his first term, envisioned that Canada would collect the full toll revenues until the debt accrued from shouldering the full $6.4 billion cost of building the bridge is paid off, plus interest. After that, revenues would be split evenly between Canada and the U.S.

However, the text of the new agreement in principle states that Canada will make payments to the U.S. totalling 50 per cent of “net bridge and crossing related revenues” for the first 15 years, and doesn’t clearly define what counts as operating costs or make mention of Canada’s debt.

The document also states the following, under Section 4: “Nothing in this Agreement in Principle shall be interpreted as amending, modifying or superseding the 2012 Canada–Michigan Crossing Agreement or the ownership, governance and financial framework established thereunder.”

Carney said Thursday the new deal was “in parallel with” the original 2012 agreement.

“There’s an alignment of incentives, the combination of that (2012) agreement and the sharing under that,” he added.

Asked by Global News about Trump’s post at Friday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony, Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson backed up Carney’s position.

“The Canada-Michigan Crossing Agreement and the recently negotiated agreement in principle between Canada and the United States remain unchanged from Canada’s perspective,” Robertson told reporters.

He called the new deal a “short-term collaboration around sharing the net revenue,” while the “long-term payback” of Canada’s debt over roughly 50 years will still be achieved.

“Canada will be paid back for this bridge,” Robertson said.

“That’s part of the deal. But in these initial years there will be sharing of the net revenue. We don’t anticipate that being very much given all of the costs at the front end with this bridge in the initial years of operating it.”

The House of Commons government operations committee is set to meet next week regarding a request from opposition members to investigate the terms of the agreement.

Asked by reporters Thursday if he believes Carney has misled Canadians over the terms of the bridge revenue-sharing deal, Conservative House leader Andrew Scheer said “absolutely.”

“He told Canadians that Canadians would be paid back first, that the construction and debt servicing costs would be factored into this,” he said. “Now we know that just wasn’t true.”

—With files from Global’s Uday Rana, Ariel Rabinovitch and Mackenzie Gray

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