Start your day off right with five things you need to know this morning.
Some Tim Hortons customers have been left devastated after they were wrongly told they'd won big with Roll Up the Rim. The unlucky individuals thought they'd won a $55,000 boat, only to be told by Tims that the email was sent in error.
Some Tim Hortons customers were told they had won a boat that retails for more than $55,000 — only to be informed hours later they had not.
Now some customers want a class-action lawsuit — but it may be difficult. https://t.co/svCnWt8q9H— Toronto Star (@TorontoStar) April 19, 2024
British aristocrat Prince Harry has formally confirmed he is now a US resident. The Duke of Sussex, who has made tens of millions of dollars from his royal identity but refuses to work in the way other members of his family do, lives in a mansion in California.
Britain's Prince Harry formally confirms he is now a US resident https://t.co/qEseuN64xa
— The Associated Press (@AP) April 19, 2024
Three runners at the Beijing half marathon have been stripped of their medals. The athletes were accused of deliberately allowing Chinese star runner He Jie to win the race on Sunday.
Beijing half marathon winner thrown out after trio slowed to let him win https://t.co/DcukUEwArq
— Guardian sport (@guardian_sport) April 19, 2024
The US foreign minister has urged calm and de-escalation after Israel apparently struck Iran with a missile. It comes after Iran sent hundreds of drones and missiles to Israel as the long-time foes exchanged their first-ever direct attacks.
Blinken says U.S. not involved in "any offensive operations" when asked about Iran https://t.co/EhVI0rF5tn pic.twitter.com/yk3IE1gBZx
— Reuters (@Reuters) April 19, 2024
In related news, oil and gold prices have surged following Israel's apparent attack on Iran. Oil went past US$90 a barrel, while gold came close to a record high before settling below US$2,400 an ounce.
Markets rocked as US says Israel has struck Iran https://t.co/WRnWMBkfFu
— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) April 19, 2024
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