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CBC.ca

What to expect from Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show? Dancing, culture and a side of politics
Culture war commentary has swirled around the upcoming Super Bowl halftime performance since Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny was named as the headliner. That’s only increased after music stars, including Bad Bunny, used the Grammy Awards stage on Sunday to call out immigration enforcement in the U.S.

David Furnish, husband of Elton John, accuses Daily Mail of homophobia in U.K. privacy trial
Canadian producer David Furnish, British singer Elton John's husband, told London's High Court on Thursday that the publisher of the Daily Mail had unlawfully obtained information about them, including information stolen from their friend Prince Harry. He also accused the publisher's titles of being 'actively homophobic' about their relationship.

Authorities investigating Nancy Guthrie's disappearance say they're taking ransom notes seriously
Investigators believe the missing mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie is "still out there," but they have not identified any suspects, officials in Arizona said Thursday.

Start of Frank Stronach's sex assault trial in Toronto stalls as lawyer argues complainants possibly coached
The start of the sex assault trial for billionaire businessman Frank Stronach was stalled again as his lawyer argued in Toronto court Thursday that some of the complainants may have been coached during preparatory meetings with the Crown. The new date for proceedings to begin is Feb. 12.

Federal government to raise $50 minimum fine for foreign interference
Those who contravene new rules against foreign interference in Canada could face a more expensive penalty, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree told a parliamentary committee on Thursday.

Fact check: Is Prime Minister Mark Carney in the Epstein files?
CBC’s fact-check team searched for Mark Carney’s name in the U.S. Justice Department’s Epstein Library. Here’s what we found.

Dangerous person alert issued by RCMP after woman abducted in Pimicikamak Cree Nation
Manitoba RCMP have issued a dangerous person alert for Joshua Paupanekis, 39, after the abduction of Raeanne Thomas, 20, in Pimicikamak Cree Nation.

Canadian hockey star Gavin McKenna allegedly struck man in the face during altercation, police say
In a news release issued late Wednesday, the State College Police Department said McKenna, 18, faces four charges including felony aggravated assault, simple assault, harassment and disorderly conduct after an altercation near Pennsylvania State University's main campus.

NATO's new defence target could add $63B to federal deficit, PBO warns
The Parliamentary Budget Office estimates the federal Defence Department budget will have to increase by $33.5 billion annually in order for Canada to meet NATO's revised defence spending targets. The watchdog also estimates that the higher defence spending could lead to substantially higher federal deficits.
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Toronto Star

Carney government to spend $6B on EV incentives for Canadian buyers and automakers, scrap mandates for manufacturers
Carney rolled out the measures Thursday as part of a strategy to buffer the Canadian automotive industry from the fallout of the U.S.-led tariff war, while driving a pivot to what he believes is an inevitable electrification of the industry.

Toronto police officers charged: What we know about the cops named in a major organized crime investigation
The arrests are linked to what police are calling "a lengthy investigation into organized crime and corruption."

Toronto police officers arrested: Key takeaways after explosive charges announced
Twenty-seven people are facing charges as a result of Project South. Seven of them are Toronto police officers.

Toronto police chief will need to 'earn' public trust back after corruption probe, Chow says
However, the mayor said there will be no changes to the planned $93.8-million police budget increase this year as she reacted to the arrests of seven Toronto police officers on Thursday.

Toronto police chief calls Project South corruption case the ‘most concerning’ of his career. Read his emotional remarks here
“Restoring trust requires more than words,” Toronto police Chief Myron Demkiw said.

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon says Arctic militarization should also benefit northern communities
Simon said it is vital to enhance co-operation between people across the Arctic.

Winter Olympics 2026 questions and answers: Team Canada, how to watch and ICE agents at Milan Cortina
Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 Winter Olympics, which are already underway but officially run from Feb. 6 to Feb. 22.

CAAT pension board chair ousted amid plan governance crisis
On Thursday, CAAT spokesperson Stephen Hewitt confirmed Don Smith's formal removal by the members of the plan's Sponsors' Committee.

Dangerous person alert issued in Manitoba after woman abducted from home
Joshua Paupanekis, 39, allegedly fled with a woman after another person was attacked with a hammer in a home on Pimicikamak Cree Nation.

Ranking the Winter Olympics uniforms from best to worst — and why Canada isn't top of the list
May the best kit win when the Winter Games begin with the opening ceremony on Feb. 6.
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Globe and Mail

Republicans reject Democratic demands for ICE, increasing chance of DHS shutdown
Democrats say they will not vote for a DHS spending bill unless there are changes at ICE and other federal law enforcement agencies

Witnessing the drone war for Ukraine from the Russian side
The war in Ukraine shows how effective drones have become in combat. The Globe embedded with Russian forces in late 2025 and saw how the drone war is affecting the battlefield and civilians.

Trump administration makes it easier to fire thousands of federal workers
Overhaul fulfills a campaign promise for Trump to strip job protections from workers that his team deems to be ‘influencing’ government policy
U.K.’s Starmer apologizes to victims of Epstein over Mandelson’s ambassador job
Prime Minister fired him after e-mails were published showing that he maintained a friendship with Epstein
U.K.'s Starmer apologizes to victims of Epstein for giving Mandelson an ambassador job
The Prime Minister said Mandelson had 'portrayed Epstein as someone he barely knew.' In a speech on Thursday, he said 'I am sorry … for having believed Mandelson’s lies and appointed him.'

Trump rejects Russian offer to extend caps on strategic nuclear weapons deployments
New START, the last arms control treaty between the world’s two largest nuclear weapons powers, has expired
Snoop Dogg stars on day 59 of the 2026 Winter Olympics torch relay
U.S. musician Snoop Dogg was the headline act on day 59 of the Winter Olympics torch relay on Wednesday.
Jeff Bezos' Washington Post guts staff, shrinks news coverage
The Washington Post, owned by Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos, began widespread layoffs on Wednesday that will drastically shrink the size of the storied newspaper and affect all departments, according to a recording of a company-wide call shared with Reuters.
In frozen Kyiv, one Ukrainian plumber is in no mood for surrender
In Kyiv’s subzero winter, heating systems crippled by Russian strikes are leaving thousands of homes cold. Working in basements across the city, 66‑year‑old plumber Volodymyr Vasyliev is one of the people racing to keep families warm.
Ukraine, Russia agree to prisoner swap on second day of U.S.-brokered peace talks
Talks described as productive by both Kyiv and Moscow, with negotiations set to resume soon
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Global News

Queen Maxima of Netherlands joins country’s army as reservist
Footage shows the royal swimming in a pool wearing goggles that obscure her vision, as well as abseiling down scaffolding and descending a rock climbing wall.

Amid rising political tensions, will there be controversy at the Olympics?
The 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympic Games come at a time of escalating political tensions worldwide, setting up the possibility of potential statements being made.

U.S., Russia to reestablish military talks after Abu Dhabi meetings
Communications between the U.S. and Russia were suspended in 2021 shortly before Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

U.S.-Russia nuclear arms control pact expires after half a century
The Kremlin said Thursday it regretted the expiration of the last remaining nuclear arms pact between Russia and the United States that left no caps on the two atomic arsenals.

Washington Post layoffs include entire Ukraine, Middle East bureaus
The Post’s executive editor Matt Murray called the move painful but necessary to put the outlet on stronger footing and weather changes in technology and user habits.

Canada has no nuclear weapons. After Trump’s Greenland threats, should it?
Wayne Eyre, the former chief of the defence staff, recently said Canada shouldn't rule out acquiring nuclear weapons, but experts and the defence minister dismiss the idea.

Measles alert urges countries to vaccinate more, including Canada
Canada has seen an increase in measles cases with 164 cases — 154 confirmed, 10 probable — as of Jan. 24, 2026. Manitoba is the province with the highest number of cases.

U.S. shoots down Iranian drone along Arabian Sea, military says
A U.S. military spokesperson says the drone was shot down as it was 'aggressively approaching' an American vessel in the Arabian sea.

Tourist trampled to death by elephant in Thailand park, the 3rd human it’s killed
More than 220 people have been killed by wild elephants in Thailand since 2012, according to the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation.

Son of Norway’s crown princess denies rape charges as trial begins
Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, pleaded not guilty to the most serious charges, including the four counts of rape.
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New York Times

Bitcoin Price Drops as Crypto Industry Faces Another Slump
The price of Bitcoin is now lower than when President Trump was elected in 2024, raising concerns of a new ‘crypto winter’ in the industry.

Carney Increases E.V. Investments as Trump’s Trade Policy Disrupts Canada’s Auto Industry
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced several measures Thursday aimed at making Canada a global leader in electric vehicles and rescuing an industry ravaged by U.S. trade policy.

Camera Was Disconnected From Nancy Guthrie’s Home Shortly Before Disappearance
The authorities confirmed that blood on Ms. Guthrie’s doorstep belonged to her. Her daughter Savannah, the “Today” anchor, released a video asking for proof that her mother is alive.

At a Bonobo’s ‘Tea Party,’ Scientists Find Hints of Imagination
In a playtime experiment, researchers found that our closest living relatives have the capacity for make-believe, too.

What to Know About the Disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s Mom, Nancy
Nancy Guthrie, 84, the “Today” show host’s mother, was last seen on Saturday night, the authorities said. The disappearance is being investigated as a possible kidnapping.

The Philadelphia Museum of Art Restores Its Old Name
After an unpopular name change, and its firing of the director responsible for it, the museum is working to rehabilitate its image.

Italy Toughens Protest Laws, Hours Before Planned Rallies at Winter Olympics
The restrictions could affect people demonstrating this weekend outside Olympic events in northern Italy.

At Ukraine’s Request, Starlink Denies Internet Access to Russian Troops
Moscow’s forces fighting in Ukraine are experiencing outages on the front, Russian military bloggers said, days after Elon Musk said his satellite service had cut them off.

New York City Forecast to See More Snow and then Bitter Cold
A fast-moving storm this weekend could drop new snow on the grimy piles that have accumulated across the city. Bitter cold will follow.

Mayor of Tequila, Mexico, Is Accused of Shaking Down Tequila Companies
The mayor of the city that is the birthplace of the bottled spirit is the latest official to be arrested as Mexico targets cartel-related corruption.
CNBC

Amazon stock falls 10% on $200 billion spending forecast, earnings miss
Investors are expected to focus on cloud growth, AI spending and the recent layoffs in Amazon's corporate workforce.

Bitcoin drops 13%, breaking below $64,000 as sell-off intensifies, doubts about crypto grow
Some market watchers have suggested $70,000 is a key level to watch and a break below that could lead bitcoin to decline further.

Alphabet shares close flat after earnings beat. Here's what's happening
Alphabet shares closed flat on Thursday after the company said it would hugely increase its AI spending in 2026.

Peloton shares plunge 26% on weak holiday quarter, sluggish demand for splashy new products
Peloton's product overhaul was designed to bring in new customers and encourage existing members to trade up. Instead, shoppers turned away from higher prices.

Novo Nordisk says it will take legal action after Hims & Hers reveals $49 copy of Wegovy pill
Hims said it would sell a copy of the newly launched weight loss pill for $49, far less than the $149 Novo sells the branded pill for.

Warren to call for reversal of Trump's UAE chip sales after 'Spy Sheikh' revelations
President Donald Trump made a deal in May to send 500,000 of the most advanced U.S. AI chips to the United Arab Emirates.

Sweden’s Volvo Cars fell over 22% in its worst trading day ever. Here’s why
The Sweden-based automaker posted a substantial drop in fourth-quarter profit, citing tariffs, currency effects and weak demand.

Bank of England governor says inflation is set to reach target level sooner than expected
BoE governor Andrew Bailey told CNBC that the U.K. is set to meet its inflation target ahead of schedule.

OpenAI launches new enterprise platform in bid to win more business customers
Frontier can work with OpenAI agents, enterprise-build agents, as well as agents from third parties like Google, Microsoft and Anthropic.

Layoffs in January were the highest to start a year since 2009, Challenger says
With the recent narrative centering on a no-hire, no-fire labor market, the data suggests that the layoff part of the equation could be stepping up.
Washington Post

The treaty limiting U.S. and Russian nuclear arms expired. What to know.
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he hoped to replace New START with a modernized treaty that could “last long into the future.”

In northwest Nigeria, U.S. confronts a growing terrorist threat
Post reporters ventured to northwest Nigeria, where fighters affiliated with the Islamic State are on the offensive despite December airstrikes ordered by President Trump.

As West goes after Russia’s oil fleet, Moscow fears for its war funding
New European measures to crack down on Russia’s shadow fleet could severely hurt its economy at a time when it is looking increasingly vulnerable.

Trump touts ‘very positive’ call with Chinese leader Xi
The president noted plans to visit China in April, as Beijing sends a warning to White House over Taiwan arms sales.

Andrew, ex-prince linked to Epstein, moves out of royal residence
Buckingham Palace announced in October that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor would vacate Royal Lodge, though he was photographed there on horseback just this week.

On a paradise island in the Pacific, meth and HIV epidemics rage
International criminal syndicates have been using Fiji as a transshipment point for drugs originating in Southeast Asia and Latin America.

Ahead of the Winter Olympics, Milan wins gold in gentrification
Some advocates say the Winter Games are driving up property prices and exacerbating income inequality.

Russia delivers worst attack this year to Ukraine’s power sector
The president said he persuaded Russia’s Vladimir Putin to stop striking Ukraine’s energy grid during a frigid period, but missiles fell on Kyiv hours later.

A year after aid cuts, the image of American power shifts under Trump
The Trump administration’s America First strategy has trickled down to what’s left of the government’s humanitarian apparatus, potentially leading to millions of deaths by 2030.
BBC

Boy, 15, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after teacher injured at school
Police were called to Milford Haven Comprehensive School in Pembrokeshire on Thursday afternoon.

Wuthering Heights star Jacob Elordi 'practised Northern accent in the bath'
The Australian actor is starring opposite Margot Robbie in new film, Wuthering Heights, set in Yorkshire.

Starmer apologises to Epstein victims for believing Mandelson's 'lies'
The PM says the depth of the pair's relationship was not known when he was appointed US ambassador.

Molly-Mae Hague announces second pregnancy
"Soon to be four," is the caption on a video showing off the TV star's baby bump.

'Winning by being here' - Draper triumphs on return as GB lead Norway
Jack Draper says he is "winning by being here" as he makes an emphatic return to help Great Britain take control of their Davis Cup qualifying tie against Norway.

Bad Bunny says he's losing sleep over the Super Bowl
The star talked about what to expect at his Super Bowl half time show this weekend.

US police believe Savannah Guthrie's missing mother is 'still out there'
The FBI is investigating a note demanding ransom for the 84-year-old, and announced a $50,000 reward for information about her whereabouts.

What we know about the abduction of Savannah Guthrie's mother
It's been days since 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie disappeared in the middle of night from her home in Arizona.

Trump signals US support for Chagos handover deal
It comes after the US president suggested last month he could withdraw his support for the deal.

How penis injections became a Winter Olympic talking point
The World Anti-Doping Agency could investigate if evidence emerges that male ski jumpers are injecting their penises in a bid to improve sporting performance.
The Independent

‘F**k the police’: Accused cargo thief makes off with snow crab, blueberries, and cologne worth $750K
While the seafood and fragrance heists generated big returns for suspect Romoy Forbes, the blueberries were a bust, according to the feds

Day-by-day timeline in the search for Savannah Guthrie's missing mother
Investigators have released a detailed timeline in the search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, who disappeared five days ago

I’m a top doctor. This is why comedy would have a positive impact on the NHS
The comedy-based interventions offer an alternative to traditional treatments with the aim of helping people who are lonely and vulnerable
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Minneapolis man ‘coming for’ ICE charged with threatening and cyberstalking officers
Attorney General Pamela Bondi said he “encouraged bloodshed in the streets”

Ukraine-Russia war latest: ‘Catastrophe’ for Putin as front line cut off from vital Starlink satellites
Elon Musk appears to stop Moscow’s forces using internet service they rely on to operate weapons

White House’s chilling warning about midterm elections: ‘Can’t guarantee an ICE agent won’t be around polling locations’
Threat of stationing immigration agents around voting locations has become a concern as it can be a deterrent to legal residents of color who are concerned they may be harassed by federal agents

The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors..

Mystery grows nearly three years after six members of the ‘University of Cosmic Intelligence’ vanish
The six people were last seen in August 2023 at a Quality Inn in Florissant, Missouri

All that sparkles and is gold: Bedazzled bomber jackets are now the ‘it’ accessory for MAGA faithful
The trend is largely due to the efforts of one person: an Iowa grandmother

Idaho teacher sues after her ‘Everyone is Welcome’ banner hung at school is outlawed
The teacher claimed that siding with those who wanted to take down her banner was ‘appeasing individuals with racist perspectives over celebrating the diversity and beauty of all our students’
























