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CBC.ca

Massive winter storm across U.S. brings snow, frigid temperatures, widespread power outages

Forecasters said snow, sleet, freezing rain and dangerously frigid temperatures would sweep the eastern two-thirds of the United States on Sunday and into the week.

Kyiv residents stranded in tower blocks as Russia targets power system

Kyiv, a city of about three million people, is dominated by tower blocks, many from the Soviet era, now left without power for most of the day. In this fourth winter of war, electricity is a rationed commodity.

How grocery giants control who can sell food in your neighbourhood: CBC's Marketplace cheat sheet

The CBC's Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need from the week.

‘Not out of the woods,’ N.L. Hydro says as station slowly restarts after being choked with ice

While a power warning is still in effect for the island of Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro says power at the Bay d’Espoir hydroelectric generating plant is slowly being brought back online.

As U.S. ships move toward Mideast, Iranian general warns his force has ‘finger on the trigger’

Nournews, a news outlet close to Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, reported on its Telegram channel that the commander, Gen. Mohammad Pakpour, warned the United States and Israel "to avoid any miscalculation."

New Netflix series about a hockey team's bus crash hits a nerve in Sask.

A new Netflix hockey series is in production, set in a working-class town where hockey is everything until a bus crash kills players and their coach. The similarity to the Humboldt Broncos' tragedy is raising eyebrows in their home province.

Dingoes that circled Piper James's body on Australian beach to be culled

In an online statement, a spokesperson from the government's Ministry of Environment and Tourism said it was aware of initial autopsy findings suggesting dingo bites were likely not James's immediate cause of death.

Parks Canada shuttering Historic Places website, sparking heritage concerns

Parks Canada says it will deactivate the Canadian Register of Historic Places website this spring, leaving no alternative database to look up Nova Scotia heritage sites in one location.

Canada's wildfire paradox: fewer fires, greater destruction highlighted in new analysis

A new national analysis finds Canada is seeing fewer wildfires overall, but a growing share of damage is being driven by a smaller number of increasingly large, hard-to-control fires.

A Canada-run alternative to Nexus? Senator calls for new airport security fast-pass

With Canadian travel to the United States in decline, one Alberta senator says it's time for Ottawa to consider a Canadian-specific program that would allow travellers to quickly pass through airport security lines.
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Toronto Star

Toronto snowstorm: 'Orange alert' issued as drivers warned to use 'extreme caution'; Hundreds of flights cancelled at Pearson

Sunday's snowstorm could make this January one of the top 10 snowiest in Toronto's history.

U.S. security agreement for Ukraine is '100% ready' to be signed, Zelenskyy says

Zelenskyy also emphasized Ukraine’s push for European Union membership by 2027, calling it an “economic security guarantee.”

Canada's recent dealings with China 'entirely consistent' with CUSMA, Carney says

The prime minister's comments follow Trump's threat to impose 100 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods if Ottawa forges a trade deal with Beijing.

'Hazardous' winter storm set to bring up to 40 cm of snow to Toronto, GTA

The city has urged residents to stay home during the storm, as Environment Canada warns that roads could become "very difficult to navigate."

Can waste hauler GFL Environmental handle Toronto's recycling and its trash?

Ontario's new recycling system, and its challenging rollout, has put the companies involved under a spotlight.

We really need Canadian culture now. Too bad it’s been ravaged

In a moment that sees the U.S. president proclaiming on the world stage that "Canada lives because of the United States," Canadians might be looking around for a different version of their story to embrace. However, the timing is arguably…

Pierre Poilievre is believed to have most Conservatives' support. Holding his party together could be another matter

Poilievre is about to face the increasingly divided coalition he grew during the last election campaign.

American rock climber Alex Honnold reaches top of Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — American rock climber Alex Honnold ascended the Taipei 101 skyscraper on Sunday without any ropes or protective equipment.

A tangled tale they weave: At this Toronto store, Afghan war rugs illustrate shifting conflicts

The wares arriving at Lashar Rugs, woven mostly by women, carry the history of conflict, displacement and survival.

Should you order food delivery during a storm? 'During the bad days, we're still working'

In the best of conditions, critics levy that food delivery apps like Uber, SkipTheDishes and DoorDash take advantage of gig workers. In severe weather, the job becomes all the more perilous.
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Globe and Mail

U.S. security guarantee for Ukraine is ‘100% ready’ to be signed, Zelensky says

After signing, the document would go to U.S. Congress and Ukrainian parliament for ratification

Trump retracts ‘insulting’ comments, praises U.K. troops after widespread condemnation

King Charles’ concern over Trump’s initial remarks were relayed to the U.S. President, according to a report

U.S. storm threatens to paralyze eastern states, leaves 850,000 without power

More than 10,000 flights were cancelled with frigid temperatures expected to sweep through two-thirds of the nation

Alex Honnold completes free solo climb of Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes

American’s historic climb was broadcast on Netflix as people watched and cheered him on from the street

Alex Honnold celebrates climbing Taiwan's Taipei 101 skyscraper

People gathered to watch and cheer as American Alex Honnold climbed the Taipei 101 skyscraper without equipment on Sunday. He says he first became interested in climbing the building more than a decade ago.

Minneapolis protests intensify after immigration agent shoots man dead

Family members identified the man who was killed as Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care unit nurse

U.S. winter storm triggers power outages, forces cancellations of thousands of flights

Large swath of U.S. braces for snow, freezing rain and dangerously frigid temperatures through next week

Man killed by federal officer in Minneapolis was an ICU nurse, family says

Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a U.S. citizen, had participated in protests following the killing of Renee Nicole Macklin Good by an ICE officer

Police chief calls for calm after a man was shot and killed during Minneapolis immigration crackdown

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said a 37-year-old man was killed Saturday but declined to identify him. He added that information about what led up to the shooting was limited.

Man shot and killed by federal immigration officers during Minneapolis crackdown

Federal officers shot and killed a man in Minneapolis amid the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, according to a hospital record obtained by the Associated Press. Minneapolis Gov. Tim Walz said in a social media post that he had been in contact with the White House after the shooting.
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Global News

Dingoes found circling B.C. teen to be culled, Australia says

Environment Minister Andrew Powell said in the same statement that while euthanizing the animals was a tough decision, it's the "right call."

Global trade the likely focus for Carney in 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney has made multiple trips to various countries to secure non-U.S. trade, and it's expected such trips could continue in 2026.

Trump threatens 100 per cent tariffs on Canada over China trade ties

U.S. President Donald Trump warned Canada it could face 100 per cent tariffs over expanded trade ties with China, escalating tensions between Washington and Ottawa.

Rower rescued after ‘rogue waves’ capsize boat in middle of Atlantic

The U.S. Coast Guard said that the man was 'dehydrated but otherwise in good health' and that he 'reported being in distress for approximately 24 hours.'

Fry tide! Bags of French fries wash up on U.K. beach after cargo ship spill

Thousands of bags of French fries washed up on a beach near a southern coastal town after a shipping container carrying food packages washed ashore.

Boro the dog, missing after Spain train crash, found safe and reunited with owner

Forest firefighters found the black-and-white dog and shared images of his owner Anna García embracing Boro, who took off during the aftermath of the train crash.

Trump says a U.S. ‘armada’ nears Iran as regime crackdown continues

Iran’s top prosecutor on Friday called U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated claims that he halted the hangings of 800 detained protesters there “completely false.”

TikTok finalizes U.S. spinoff entity, ending battle over Chinese ownership

TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC will secure U.S. user data, apps and the algorithm through data privacy and cybersecurity measures, the company said.

‘Heated Rivalry’ stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie to be torchbearers for Winter Olympics

Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie will be among the torchbearers carrying the Olympic flame for the Milan Cortina Games in February.

Barron Trump ‘helped save’ my life, says woman in U.K. assault trial

'I'm calling from the U.S., I just got a call from a girl, you know, she's getting beat up,' Trump said in a transcript released by prosecutors.
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New York Times

S.N.L. Recap: Teyana Taylor Hosts, the First Trump Awards and More

A covetous president grabbed up all the trophies on this week’s “Saturday Night Live” broadcast, hosted by Teyana Taylor, star of “One Battle After Another.”

Scenes From the Winter Storm

Images from across much of the country illuminate snow-covered streets and preparations for worse still to come.

The Trump Administration Is Lying to Our Faces. Congress Must Act.

The Trump administration is once again engaged in a perversion of justice.

Amid Two-Week Internet Blackout, Some Iranians Are Getting Back Online

Many in Iran are gaining brief and unexplained windows of online connectivity, offering a widening glimpse of the extent of the government crackdown.

Geese Gives ‘Saturday Night Live’ Viewers Something to Talk About

The buzzy Brooklyn band brought its off-kilter aesthetic to network TV this weekend, with performances that were both confounding and audacious.

Morris Katz Is 26 and Ready to Fix the Democrats’ Strategy

Part casting director, part media guru, Morris Katz is behind the biggest Democratic campaigns this cycle.

Xi’s Purge of China’s Military Brings Its Top General Down

The ouster of Gen. Zhang Youxia, who was second only to Xi Jinping in the military hierarchy, marks “the total annihilation of the high command,” one analyst said.

In Venezuela, Families Search for Relatives Who Are Detained and Missing

Even as dozens of political prisoners have been freed, at least 66 people taken by state authorities and never heard from again remain missing, relatives and rights groups say.

The Woman Who Stands Between Donald Trump and Greenland

Mette Frederiksen, Denmark’s leader, has taken big risks standing up to Mr. Trump. It might just be working — for now.

How Iran Crushed a Citizen Uprising With Lethal Force

Protests erupted amid a communications blackout. But as video and witness accounts trickle out, the brutality of the regime’s crackdown is becoming clear.

CNBC

Flight disruptions from massive winter storm will linger Monday

U.S. airlines canceled tens of thousands of flights and waived change fees for travelers as a massive winter storm swept across the country.

Couples who are 'truly close' use 8 phrases when talking about each other, says Harvard-trained psychologist

How well do you know your romantic partner? Harvard-trained psychologist and relationship expert Dr. Cortney Warren says couples who are "truly close" often use eight phrases when talking about each other.

Gov. Walz calls on Trump to halt ICE operations in Minnesota after another fatal shooting

"Minnesota has had it. This is sickening. The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota," Walz said.

From Bill Gates to Emmanuel Macron: How the world’s most powerful people communicate and exert influence

"It's the performance, not the content... it's not what you say, it's the way that you say it," executive coach René Carayol tells CNBC about how leaders speak.

Trump threatens to impose 100% tariff if Canada makes deal with China

In his Truth Social post, Trump suggested that China would try to use Canada to try to avoid paying U.S. tariffs.

Therapists say they see more workers anxious about AI: It's 'a fear of becoming obsolete'

More workers are talking about their anxiety around artificial intelligence in therapy, therapists say.

Delroy Lindo just got his first Oscar nomination at age 73—he overcame ‘strategic missteps’ to build a 50-year career

"Sinners" actor Delroy Lindo, nominated for his first Oscar award at age 73, has discussed the challenges of being labeled as "difficult" earlier in his career.

Investors went to Davos for AI. They left talking about Greenland

Two Davos's emerged: one chasing AI’s future, the other gripped by Greenland, tariffs and the geopolitical risks reshaping investor playbooks.

India's largest airline sees shares drop after earnings plunge 78% on forex and other provisions

Weak currency, labour reforms and passenger compensation costs dragged Indigo's earnings.

I spent the week with tech CEOs. Here's what they're talking about

Four themes were top of mind for tech executives at Davos, and they were all about AI.

Washington Post

Trump, in retreat, praises U.K. troops after royal family expresses hurt

President Donald Trump’s comments belittling the role of NATO allies in Afghanistan sparked outrage in Britain, which lost 457 soldiers in the U.S.-led war.

Myanmar’s military choreographs an election, with Beijing’s help

With war raging in large parts of the Southeast Asian country, the junta staged a vote to cement its power.

U.K. lawsuit seeks ban on smartphones in schools to protect children

The risks of children’s smartphone use, including sexual exploitation and bullying, are mounting in Britain where some say the government has a responsibility to do more.

How bad is Delhi’s air? Like smoking half a pack of cigarettes.

Millions of people in India’s capital city are breathing in polluted air that is equivalent to smoking roughly nine cigarettes a day, a Post analysis found.

Trump tells one history of Greenland. Historians tell another.

Greenland’s history and relationships with Denmark and the U.S. have become the subject of heated discussion.

At Pakistan’s Afghan border, a trade shutdown empties markets

Islamabad shut the border down in October amid clashes. A ceasefire has proved durable, but the frontier remains closed.

‘Free Solo’ climber Alex Honnold scales Taiwan’s tallest building

Honnold completed the ascent without any assistance or safety net in an hour and a half — while being live-streamed to Netflix’s hundreds of millions of subscribers.

Trump threatens 100 percent tariffs on Canadian goods over China deal

Canada’s Mark Carney drew a standing ovation — and Trump’s ire — in Davos this week for an address in which he said the U.S.-led international order was “over.”

Mapping U.S. strikes in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific

An ongoing record of U.S. strikes in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific in the leadup to the attack on Venezuela and apprehension of President Nicolás Maduro.

‘Heated Rivalry’ is a hit in Russia, where LGBTQ+ content is heavily censored

Russian audiences connected deeply with the “Heated Rivalry” character Ilya Rozanov, whose country would never accept him or allow him to live in a relationship with another man.

BBC

Cunha scores dramatic winner as Man Utd beat Arsenal

Matheus Cunha scores a dramatic late winner for Manchester United as they beat Premier League leaders Arsenal in a thrilling match at Emirates Stadium.

Why can't Newcastle win without Guimaraes?

Newcastle United have yet to win a league game without Bruno Guimaraes since he made his debut for the club in 2022.

Villa 'extraordinary' in first win at Newcastle since infamous 2005 trip

Aston Villa produce 'extraordinary' performance as they claim their first win at Newcastle since the infamous 2005 encounter

Andy Burnham 'disappointed' after bid to become MP blocked

The Greater Manchester mayor is seen as a potential leadership challenger to Sir Keir Starmer.

Venezuela frees dozens of political prisoners, human rights group says

It is the latest batch of detainees freed since the US seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a raid.

'They're engaged' - Rosenior continues positive start at Chelsea

Liam Rosenior has started well at Chelsea and it bodes well for the future amid ambitions to qualify for the Champions League.

Chris Mason: Burnham saga unlikely to be last act in drama of Starmer's leadership

In a show of brute power, No 10 has scuppered Burnham’s attempted run from Manchester to Westminster.

Protests and anger after man shot dead by immigration agents

Federal and state authorities have offered conflicting versions of what happened in the moments leading to the shooting.

Tory pair aim to attract 'politically homeless' with new movement

Sir Andy Street and Baroness Ruth Davidson believe they can win back voters who have snubbed the Conservatives.

Horner part of group interested in Alpine stake

Former Red Bull boss Christian Horner is among a group of investors interested in purchasing a stake in Alpine, the French team confirms.

The Independent

Obama calls Minneapolis shooting a ‘wake-up call to every American’

His remarks come as video shot by bystanders appears to contradict statements by Trump’s administration

Winter storm across the U.S, in photos

A big winter storm dumped sleet, freezing rain and snow across much of the U.S. on Sunday, bringing subzero temperatures and paralyzing air and road traffic. Power lines were draped in ice, and hundreds of thousands of people in the Southeast were left without electricity.

Minneapolis shooting latest: Fatal Alex Pretti shooting is an ‘assault’ on nation’s core values, say Obamas

The Obamas urged the Trump administration to ‘reconsider’ their approach to immigration enforcement

NBA postpones Grizzlies-Nuggets game because of the winter storm

A game between the Denver Nuggets and Memphis Grizzlies was postponed Sunday because of a massive winter storm spreading across much of the United States

Winter storm latest: Snow and ice blanket 26 states leaving 844,000 without power

Millions of Americans are expected to face heavy snow, ice and freezing temperatures

MTG defends protester shot by DHS and says people need to lose their ‘blinders’: ‘You are all being incited into civil war’

‘Legally carrying a firearm is not the same as brandishing a firearm,’ the former Georgia congresswoman wrote

Carney says Canada has no plans to pursue free trade agreement with China as Trump threatens tariffs

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says his country has no intention of pursuing a free trade deal with China

Why DNA evidence is a double-edged sword that can deny justice

In the U.S., the wrongfully convicted are often expected to prove their innocence through DNA, even though many crimes leave no biological evidence

Ted Cruz privately rants against Trump’s tariffs and claims ‘Tucker created JD,’ according to secret recordings

Cruz, 55, widely expected to make another run at the White House in 2028, told the gathered crowd that he warned the president that the GOP was facing an election “bloodbath” if the administration didn’t tackle affordability and inflation

Labour at war after Starmer blocks Andy Burnham’s Commons comeback bid

Labour MPs warn prime minister the decision will trigger ‘bloodletting’ – but supporters back move, saying it will help party draw a line under recent ‘psychodrama’