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CBC.ca

Trump administration seeks $152M to reopen Alcatraz as 'state-of-the-art secure prison'
The White House released a budget on Friday, in which the Trump administration requested funds for the Federal Bureau of Prisons to cover the first-year costs of rebuilding Alcatraz into "a state-of-the-art secure prison facility."

Is male friendship in trouble? Actor Andrew McCarthy went on a road trip to find out
After the author and "Brat Pack" actor's wife and son confronted him with the fact he didn't have friends anymore, McCarthy crisscrossed the country to visit old friends and ask strangers whether friendships between men are in trouble.

2 deaths after giving plasma in Winnipeg not linked to donation process: Health Canada
The federal health regulator said Friday its assessment found no evidence of a machine malfunction and the equipment performed as expected, wrote Health Canada spokesperson Mark Johnson in an emailed statement.

Toronto Tempo select guard Julie Allemand as 1st-ever player in WNBA expansion draft
The Toronto Tempo selected Julie Allemand with their first pick of the WNBA expansion draft on Friday.

Champagne leaves China with pork tariffs still in place, but touts relationship-building
Although Chinese tariffs on Canadian pork products remain in place after a visit to China by Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne, he says the important task is relationship-building — and it's not realistic to expect immediate solutions.

RCMP say damage to police vehicles in First Nations protest includes 'urine-soaked interior surfaces'
RCMP say six of their vehicles that were left at the Potlotek First Nation Thursday after officers left the scene on foot suffered damage that includes broken windows, flat tires, "urine-soaked interior surfaces" and dents.

New mineral discovered inside deep-Earth diamond now named after Alberta geochemist
From the coalfields of northern England to the Arctic snows and the steaming jungles of Brazil, diamond hunter and scholar Graham Pearson has carved a name for himself that now lives on in rock.

Hyundai recalls some Canadian vehicles due to seatbelt issue
In some cars, a wiring issue with the seatbelt may cause the seatbelt indicator to say the belt in the third-row driver's side seat is buckled, even when it's not. Hyundai says it will notify affected drivers in writing, though drivers can also check if they are impacted by the recall online.

What you should know ahead of curling’s Rock League debut season
Thought curling season was over? Well, think again. Because even after an electric ride through the Grand Slams, Olympic trials, Olympics, Scotties, Brier and world championships, there is one event still to come. Rock League — a new professional curling outfit — will make its debut Monday at Toronto’s Mattamy Athletic Centre.
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Toronto Star

Canada Soccer to offer Italy jersey swap for home team colours after FIFA World Cup elimination
The jersey trade outside Café Diplomatico on Saturday follows Italy's loss to Bosnia-Herzegovina earlier this week.

B.C. mother and seven-year-old daughter freed from ICE, says MLA
Tania Warner and Ayla were taken into custody on March 14 at a United States border patrol checkpoint in Texas after returning from a baby shower.

Toronto Tempo make Julie Allemand the first player in team history at WNBA expansion draft
Allemand, a five-foot-eight guard, averaged 5.5 points and 4.7 assists for the Los Angeles Sparks last season.

Doug Ford eyes a byelection win in Scarborough amid Liberal and NDP troubles
With the departure of New Democratic MPP Doly Begum to run for the federal Liberals, Ford has been closely watching developments in the riding.

Blackouts and baseball gear mark first Jewish-Canadian mission to Cuba since before COVID
In the first postpandemic mission to Cuba, a group of Jewish-Canadians brought supplies, support — and baseball gear.

Health Canada recalls deli meats sold at FreshCo, Metro and Food Basics
The nation-wide recall affects 30 poultry products, the health agency said.

Heavy rain warning for Saturday on the heels of a warm, sunny Good Friday
A special weather statement from Environment Canada calls for between 25 and 50 millimetres of rain and thunderstorms on Saturday.

Canadian man charged with terrorism after machete attack at Kenya mosque
The 32-year-old appeared in court Thursday on nine terrorism charges, such as assault causing actual bodily harm.

I want to love Nicole Kidman's 'Scarpetta,' but Hollywood's war on aging won't let me
The immutability of the actress’s face has impacted her ability to embody believable characters, writes Debra Yeo.

Why these Toronto teachers are fighting their students' rent hikes
Parkdale teachers say the effects of high housing costs are showing up in the classroom, from missed meals to outbursts.
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Globe and Mail

Oman grapples with its national identity as a neutral mediator after Iran’s attacks
The country is now forced to reconsider its long-term economic plans, which were built on a promise of peace

Now McIlroy has shed burden of winning green jacket, the onus falls to others
There are no end of players now facing the pressure of winning the Masters
Pope Leo’s Good Friday service includes prayers for war orphans and deported children
Candlelit service inside Colosseum warns world leaders that their decisions will one day be judged by God

As freed Cuban prisoners celebrate, human rights groups demand clarity on detained protesters
Cuba’s government said it will release 2,010 prisoners but it was not clear how many were released on Friday or how many were political prisoners
Canada seized 3.7 tonnes of cocaine at border in nine-month period
It’s a sign that drugs continue to move easily through the U.S., despite promises by the Trump administration

Surge of generic weight-loss drugs triggers price war in India
Sudden availability of so many cheap versions has raised concerns among health care professionals about malpractice and misuse of the drugs
Release of Trump spending agenda demonstrates breakdown of U.S. budget process
The White House’s budget submissions are discrete glimpses of presidents’ visions, statements of their priorities, and catalogues of their proposals

Zelensky accuses Russia of 'Easter escalation' after daytime strikes
A large-scale daytime Russian strike hit Ukraine on Friday, in what President Volodymyr Zelensky denounced as an "Easter escalation."
5.8 magnitude quake hits Afghanistan and Pakistan, killing eight
Quakes in the region have caused thousands of deaths in recent years
Massive Russian daytime attack kills at least two people in Ukraine
Zelensky denounces large-scale strike as Moscow shifts tactics to avoid air defences
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Global News

Mount Everest guides accused of targeting climbers in alleged $20M fake rescue scheme
Rescues and medical emergencies are commonplace on Mount Everest. In October of last year, more than 350 climbers were rescued after becoming trapped in a freak storm.

2 US aircraft shot down in Iran. At least 1 crew member is missing
One fighter jet was shot down in Iran. A U.S. crew member from that plane was rescued, but a second was missing, and a U.S. military search-and-rescue operation was underway.

Iran hits Gulf targets, U.S.-Israel strike Tehran as war enters 5th week
Tehran has kept the pressure on Israel and its Gulf Arab neighbors, despite U.S. and Israeli insistence that Iran’s military capabilities have been all but destroyed.

Canadian faces terrorism charge after machete attack on mosque in Kenya
Kenya's Directorate of Criminal Investigations says the 32-year-old appeared in court Thursday on nine terrorism charges, such as assault causing actual bodily harm.

Artemis II on course for the moon after day in Earth orbit
The translunar ignition came 25 hours after liftoff, putting the three Americans and one Canadian on course for a lunar fly-around early next week.

Soaring gas prices prompt renewed calls for government fuel tax relief
Another jump in the price of gasoline has heightened the debate over whether the provincial and federal governments should provide some tax relief for drivers.

Drive less and work from home as Iran energy shock bites, EU official urges
The EU is asking its member states to implement the International Energy Agency’s 10-point plan to reduce global demand for oil, Dan Jørgensen, the EU’s energy commissioner said.

Iranian facing deportation for sanctions evasion tries to sponsor mother to immigrate
Convicted of violating sanctions on Iran and awaiting a decision on his deportation, Amin Yousefijam has taken the government to court over the matter.

‘We’re there to help our allies’: Trump once again shifts reasoning for Iran war
It was president's first address on the war and it comes at a pivotal moment at home and abroad as he faces mounting questions about the costs, rationale and objectives of the war.

U.S. lifts sanctions on Venezuela’s acting president after Maduro capture
The newly announced sanctions relief is a strong signal that the U.S. recognizes Delcy Rodríguez as a legitimate authority in Venezuela ever since the U.S. military operation.
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New York Times

In the Philippines, Rising Fuel Prices Force Travelers to Stay Home During Holy Week
Surging gasoline prices in the Philippines have forced some people to cancel or scale back the Visita Iglesia, a Holy Week tradition in which Catholics travel to seven churches.

Stray Bullet That Killed Baby Girl in Brooklyn Also Grazed Brother
Two men have been arrested in connection to a shooting on Wednesday that killed an infant. One was charged with murder, attempted murder and assault.

Iran Is Quickly Repairing Missile Bunkers, U.S. Intelligence Says
Reports cast doubt on how close the United States is to destroying Iran’s missile capability, a key goal in the war.

Is Iran Winning?
The Iran expert Suzanne Maloney explains why Iran believes it has the upper hand.

Trump Goes After Programs He Calls ‘Woke’ in Budget Proposal
The president’s request for 2027 reflects his preoccupation with eliminating programs that support diversity and civil rights.

What We Know About the F-15E Strike Eagle Shot Down by Iran
An F-15E Strike Eagle was lost to enemy fire and an A-10 Warthog crashed in the Persian Gulf region on Friday, officials said. A rescue helicopter was also fired upon.

Ex-US Army Pilot Recalls Battle for Survival When Shot Down in Iraq
Ronald Young Jr. was in the Army when his Apache Longbow copter went down during the U.S. invasion of Iraq.

Forest Service Will Close Research Stations That Study Wildfire Risk
Scientists say their work on fires and climate change could be lost as the agency moves its headquarters to Utah from Washington and shuts 57 research stations.

Preschool Instructor Charged With Sexually Assaulting Children
A 43-year-old man was accused of abusing “multiple” children over an 11-year period in South Jersey, and prosecutors fear there could be more victims, given his employment.

50 Artists Travel Far and Wide to Learn From Filmmaker Werner Herzog
In January, 50 artists from all over the world were chosen to shoot shorts in the Azores, guided by the iconic filmmaker. They just had to find $10,000 and airfare to get there.
CNBC

OpenAI's Fidji Simo takes medical leave, announces leadership changes
OpenAI President Greg Brockman will oversee product in Simo's absence.

'Chasing vibes' — OpenAI's M&A strategy gets more confusing with TBPN purchase
Over 10 months after shelling out an eye-popping $6.4 billion for Jony Ive's nascent devices startup, OpenAI announced it's buying media company TBPN.

U.S. fighter jet shot down in Iran, one crew member rescued, MS NOW reports
It is unclear if the plane was shot down or went down for another reason.

Trump threatens to destroy Iranian infrastructure, saying its government 'knows what has to be done'
The threat comes a day after he said in a nationwide address that the U.S. military will be hitting Tehran "extremely hard" for the next two or three weeks.

U.S. payrolls rose by 178,000 in March, more than expected; unemployment at 4.3%
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 59,000 in March, with the unemployment rate holding at 4.4%.

Trump tariff fallout: Some industries grapple with lingering effects one year later
A year after his "liberation day," Trump's trade war has reshaped how companies in industries such as retail and autos are modeling economic and policy risk.

Asia-Pacific markets mostly rise in Easter trade on hopes for Hormuz reopening
South Korea's Kospi led gains in the region while Japan's Nikkei 225 also opened higher. The Australian and Hong Kong markets were closed for the Easter weekend.

Japan's Sakura Internet jumps 20% as Microsoft plans $10 billion AI push with SoftBank
Microsoft said it plans to invest $10 billion in Japan between 2026 and 2029 to build AI infrastructure.

Chinese chip firms hit record high revenue driven by the AI boom and U.S. curbs
Chinese chip companies have benefited from strong domestic demand for AI as U.S. tech curbs have bolstered local firms.

Tiger Woods called Trump after DUI crash, he told cop on bodycam video
President Trump called Tiger Woods a close friend after the golfer's auto crash in Jupiter, Fla., last week. Woods is dating the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr.
Washington Post

Two U.S. warplanes shot down; search ongoing in Iran for 1 missing crew member
An F-15 fighter jet and an A-10 attack plane were lost to hostile fire. Two search-and-rescue helicopters also were hit, injuring the crews, before safely returning to their base, officials said.

With Mideast in conflict, Pope Leo criticizes those who invoke God for war
Some Trump aides and supporters cloak the war on Iran in religious terms, but the Chicago-born pope said that God “does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war.”

Russian attacks on Ukraine kill 5 people; nearly 20 animals die in fire
Ukraine’s Emergency Services posted images of rescue workers trying to save the animals — in one instance administering CPR to a dog — at the clinic in Chabany.

Cuba to release 2,000 prisoners, as U.S. pressures island amid energy crisis
The move, described by the communist government as a “humanitarian and sovereign gesture,” comes as the U.S. enforces a crippling oil blockade on the island.

An emboldened Iran is driving a hard bargain, officials say
The president says Iran’s remaining leaders are more reasonable. But assassinations have left in place an emboldened government driving a hard bargain, officials say.

As Trump doubles down on Iran war, markets shudder and oil prices climb
Britain’s Keir Starmer hosts a meeting of world leaders for talks on the waterway amid mounting pressure from the Trump administration to join the Iran war.

Sudanese rebels used rape as a weapon, aid group says
Sexual violence is a widespread weapon of war in Sudan. “Survivors frequently and clearly identified the perpetrators as RSF fighters,” Doctors Without Borders says.

Israelis celebrate Passover in a parking garage turned bomb shelter
People broke matzoh, read from the Haggadah and sang — with no need to worry about when the next air raid siren might sound.

Migrant workers keep Dubai running but can’t afford to flee Iranian strikes
As Iran’s retaliatory attacks hit regional centers of commerce, such as Dubai, the majority of the deaths have been among migrant workers who could not afford to flee.

Wartime fuel shortages spawn panic, robberies and killings in Asia
Gas is being stolen, and station workers in Bangladesh, Pakistan and India have been killed over shortages and high prices. Unrest is set to worsen the longer the war lasts.
BBC

State pension age starts rising to 67 - here's how much you get and when
The age at which people can start receiving the state pension is going up in stages over the next two years.

Faced with new energy shock, Europe asks if reviving nuclear is the answer
As war drives up gas and fuel prices, Europeans turn again to the issue of energy independence.

After 16 years in power, can Viktor Orban finally be unseated?
Hungary is going to the polls in nine days - after 16 years in power, can Viktor Orban be unseated?

Three charged over Jewish charity ambulance fires
Four Hatzola ambulances were set alight in the car park of a synagogue in Golders Green in the early hours of 23 March.

Artemis II crew take 'spectacular' image of Earth
The snap was taken aboard the Orion capsule by its commander, Reid Wiseman, as the crew head towards the Moon.

Seven-try Northampton pass stern Castres test to reach last eight
Northampton are given a stern examination of their Champions Cup credentials by impressive Castres but win an engrossing contest to reach the quarter-finals.

Starmer's cost-of-living adviser calls for fuel duty cut extension
Lord Walker suggests the government should keep the 5p cut in place due to increased costs caused by war in the Middle East.

Guardiola wants Rodri to stay but says unhappy stars can go
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says unhappy players can leave the club, but he hopes midfielder Rodri will stay.

M&S boss calls for more action on crime and abuse of staff
Thinus Keeve's comments come days after an M&S store was targeted during disorder in south London.

Leeds beat Bradford to go top of Super League
Leeds Rhinos move to the top of Super League as they earn a derby victory over Bradford Bulls at Odsal.
The Independent

Pam Bondi still expected to testify under oath about the Epstein files even after she’s fired as AG: Live updates
After expressing frustrations with Bondi’s job performance, the president reportedly told her ‘it’s time’

Three charged after four Jewish community ambulances set on fire in London
Hamza Iqbal, 20, and Rehan Khan, 19, both British nationals from Leyton, and a 17-year-old boy, a dual British and Pakistani national from Walthamstow, are due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Saturday

Brain behind GrubHub looking to launch new service to help when your car breaks down
Following a merger last month, several former Grubhub leaders are now heading up a combined digital platform to take on the roadside assistance market

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky hits out at Moscow’s ‘Easter escalation’ as strikes kill at least five people
Zelensky had proposed a halt in strikes for Easter

Iran-US war latest: One crew member rescued after US fighter jet shot down as Tehran says it downed second plane
A second plane was struck in the Persian Gulf region on Friday
Orphaned injured baby mountain lion rescued and will be raised at California zoo
The three-week-old male cub, named Crimson, was rescued in Southern California last week after his mother abandoned him

Mapped: Storm Dave set to hit UK with 90mph winds over Easter bank holiday weekend
The Met Office has forecast ‘blizzard conditions’ in some parts of the UK

President Trump signs order intended to stabilize college sports, threatens lost federal funding
President Trump has signed an executive order aimed at fixing college sports that would give federal agencies authority to cut funding at schools that don’t comply with mandates covering transfers, eligibility and pay-for-play in the rapidly changing industry

Trump won’t say what US will do if missing pilot in Iran is harmed: ‘We hope that’s not going to happen’
EXCLUSIVE: The president speaks to The Independent as search-and-rescue efforts continue after the shooting-down of an American fighter over Iran

Iceland boss: Security guards should carry truncheons and pepper spray to fight retail crime
Lord Walker of Broxton, executive chairman of Iceland, told The Times ‘just one incident of violence against my staff is too many’.























