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Start your day off right with five things you need to know this morning.
Five things you need to know
1. A man has been given a life sentence for the murder of a Swedish journalist
Peter Madsen has been given a life sentence for the murder of journalist, Kim Wall. Wall was reportedly on board Madsen’s submarine to interview him last year. Prosecutors alleged that he tortured and killed her there.
Danish inventor Peter Madsen has been jailed for life for the murder of journalist Kim Wall: https://t.co/sLDWcPUHPC pic.twitter.com/TiqYDXvZdv
— Newstalk (@NewstalkFM) April 25, 2018
2. The world's only polar bear born in the tropics dies
The Singapore Zoo sadly had to say goodbye to Inuka, the world's only polar bear born in the tropics. The zoo put him down on humane grounds at the age of 27.
3. Donald Trump's travel ban faces the US Supreme Court today
Donald Trump's controversial travel ban will face the US Supreme Court today. The Supreme Court will review whether or not the president can keep people out of the country based on their nationality, and if the ban is targeted at excluding Muslims from the United States. This will be Trump's third attempt at the ban.
Activists with National Immigration Law Center prep banner ahead of Supreme Court arguments in travel ban case. #scotus pic.twitter.com/7jQD2sBrdh
— Laura Meckler (@laurameckler) April 25, 2018
4. 13 truck drivers line up under bridge to stop a man from jumping
Michigan State Police was assisted by 13 truck drivers in Detroit after receiving reports about a man threatening to jump off a highway overpass on Tuesday. A photo taken at the scene shows the amazing act. "This photo does show the work troopers and local officers do to serve the public. But also in that photo is a man struggling with the decision to take his own life. Please remember help is available through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255," the police said.
This photo does show the work troopers and local officers do to serve the public. But also in that photo is a man struggling with the decision to take his own life. Please remember help is available through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. pic.twitter.com/RBAlCIXT1o
— MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) April 24, 2018
5. The University of Alberta defends it's decision to award honourary degree to David Suzuki
After facing some criticism for awarding environmentalist David Suzuki an honourary degree, the University of Alberta is taking a stand and defending their decision.
"David Suzuki is a controversial figure. A companion of the Order of Canada in recognition of his promotion of science literacy and education, he has been an inspiration to many around the world and a force for major societal change," the university said. “We will stand by our decision because our reputation as a university — an institution founded on the principles of freedom of inquiry, academic integrity, and independence — depends on it.”
“We will stand by our decision because our reputation as a university — an institution founded on the principles of freedom of inquiry, academic integrity, and independence — depends on it.”
— University of Alberta (@UAlberta) April 24, 2018
President Turpin on an honorary degree for Dr. David Suzuki. https://t.co/gSW2K9XD6d pic.twitter.com/ANYPC48Kwg
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