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CBC.ca

Climate change will pass key 1.5 C limit, UN report says while charting path to bringing levels back down
In a strategic retreat in the fight against climate change, the United Nations has acknowledged that Earth has lost its chance to prevent some of the worst of global warming's harms. Officials say the world must now figure out how to get temperatures below the danger zone and back to safety.

Matthew Perry documentary coming to Netflix in October
Netflix is promising viewers a more complete picture of the Canadian-raised actor in the three-part docuseries The One About Matthew Perry.

Fact check: Is Chinese AI replacing actors?
The rise of AI video-generation tools like Seedance is taking jobs away from actors in China’s short drama industry.

Canadian Tire and Tim Hortons join forces to link their loyalty programs
Under the partnership launched between the restaurant and the home goods company on Wednesday, customers who link their Triangle and Tims Rewards accounts will earn between two and five per cent in Canadian Tire money in addition to Tims points on select Tims purchases.

Edmonton woman says she was ‘unpersoned’ by church after Orthodox clergyman charged with sexual assault
A member of the clergy with an Orthodox church in Edmonton has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman more than two decades ago, and the complainant in the case says she was ostracized from the church after reporting the alleged crime.

Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reckless driving charge over Florida crash
Golf legend Tiger Woods has pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge from March in Florida.

Telus accused of misleading B.C. consumer watchdog in probe sparked by mistaken $1,400 cancellation fee
B.C.'s consumer watchdog is locked in a court battle with Telus after accusing the telecommunications giant of stonewalling an inspector trying to determine if a mistaken $1,435.65 contract cancellation fee was part of a bigger issue.
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Toronto Star

Carney government to extend gas tax holiday until January
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is expected to make the announcement this afternoon in Ottawa.

Canada-U. S. trade war: Read a reporter's best answers from our Reddit AMA
From CUSMA and retaliatory tariffs to whether military conflict is a real possibility, the Star's deputy Ottawa bureau chief Alex Ballingall fielded your questions. The overarching takeaway? It all depends.

Severe thunderstorms to hit Toronto today, risk of tornadoes in parts of southern Ontario: Environment Canada
Isolated tornadoes and large hail could appear across parts of southern Ontario, Environment Canada meteorologist Rob Kuhn said.

Metrolinx reveals names for new GO and UP Express stations in Toronto
The two stations, one at St. Clair Avenue West and Old Weston Road and the other at Bloor Street West and Lansdowne Avenue, are among three stations still moving ahead under Toronto's scaled-back SmartTrack plan.

Ottawa to announce extension of gas tax holiday beyond Labour Day
The Liberals temporarily suspended the federal 10-cent excise tax on a litre of gas in April when the war in Iran spiked global fuel prices.

Hot Docs hires documentary film veteran as its turnaround effort enters a new phase
Hot Docs is splitting its top job as it works to stabilize its finances and rebuild its standing in the documentary world.

US oil giant Chevron confirms it will expand operations in Venezuela
The agreement has been met with skepticism from analysts who say it will take years to revive Venezuela’s production, which is in disarray after years of neglect.

Germany probes suspected sabotage after disruption at 2 power substations
Investigators say possible suspects could include a foreign power or left-wing extremists.

Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 2.25% as trade war clouds economic outlook
The decision was widely expected by a consensus of economists and financial markets.

Cafe owner who fought to sell coffee on a residential street closes up shop
Finch Store owner Yana Miriev says a rent increase at her other cafe has forced her to shutter both.
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Globe and Mail

Apple changes Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ for U.S. users of Maps app
Google rolled out the change over the weekend, citing Trump’s order
EU vows more pressure on Russia after attempted drone attack at airport in Germany
Germany blames Moscow for the attack, characterizing it as part of hybrid warfare meant to intimidate and cause divisions in countries that have rallied around Ukraine
Tumbler Ridge mass shooting survivors sue OpenAI, alleging negligence
Lawsuits name CEO Sam Altman and allege the company withheld potentially life-saving information about the shooter’s violent chat history

Tiger Woods pleads no contest over Florida DUI case
Woods was arrested after his SUV clipped a truck and rolled over on its side on a beachside residential road on Jupiter Island
What happens if the jury in the Lindsay Clancy trial can’t reach a verdict?
A mistrial will be declared and the case essentially goes back to the same status as before the trial
Deliberations in Lindsay Clancy trial enters fifth day after jury deadlocks
If jurors ultimately can’t agree on a verdict, the judge could declare a mistrial

The USS Abraham Lincoln docks in Thailand after more than nine months at sea
Concerns have grown about carrier’s lengthy deployment following reports of deteriorating mental health among the crew and shortages of supplies
Nepal tunnel rescue effort intensifies as survival hopes fade
Rescue efforts stepped up at a tunnel in Nepal's Rasuwa district on Wednesday, a week after a glacier collapse in the Himalayas unleashed flash floods that devastated the mountainous nation. Hopes of finding more survivors among the thousands still missing in Nepal were fading, authorities said on Wednesday.

Arizona senator criticizes comments on Canadian military
U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego, an Arizona Democrat and former marine, says he is concerned by American rhetoric denigrating Canada's military. On a visit to Ottawa, he said rhetoric from Trump officials has been disrespectful and risks compromising work by American allies to keep the United States safe. His comments came a day after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posted about a Canadian cadet program.
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to collusion with foreign entities
Prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleaded guilty Wednesday to conspiracy to collude with foreign forces to endanger national security under a Beijing-imposed law that has effectively stifled the city's once-thriving pro-democracy movement.
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Global News

Canadian families still waiting for answers 1 week after Nepal disaster
The flooding on Aug. 26 killed more than 1,100 people and left roughly 4,400 missing, after a glacier collapsed in the Himalayan border region between Nepal and China.

Canada gave contracts to Iran VP’s son while investigating role in regime missile program
The RCMP and Canadian military were among the agencies that hired companies run by Edmonton resident 'Sal Ghafouri,' a Global News investigation has found.

Australian police find meth hidden inside McMuffin breakfast sandwich
Police in Australia have charged a man after they found around 3.5 grams of methamphetamine hidden between the bacon and egg of a McDonald's McMuffin meal during a vehicle search.

Ottawa sends officials to Nepal as search for missing Canadians continues
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said that 30 Canadians and permanent residents remain missing, a number she says may change as the government gets more information.

Sydney shark attack survivor recalls punching animal in the face
Leah Stewart, a 34-year-old mother of one, was dragged underwater by a shark at Coogee Beach on the morning of June 13 as it plunged its teeth into her arms and thigh.

19-year-old taekwondo champion dead after suffering cardiac arrest in sleep
Emergency services 'fought desperately to resuscitate her' but she 'could not be saved,' a statement said.

Nepal flood death toll crosses 900 as hundreds stuck in hydropower tunnels
Nepal’s disaster agency said Monday that 903 deaths had been counted in that country, with 4,247 people, including 592 foreigners, missing.

Canada’s Nepalese communities cancel Teej festivals after deadly Nepal floods
Organizers across the country, in cities including Toronto, Brampton and Calgary, cancelled Teej celebrations in light of the disaster.

Nepal warns of possible fresh flooding as death toll rises to at least 800
Flood warning notices were sent to people's phones early Sunday as rescue crews worked to clear a major highway connecting Kathmandu to one of the areas worst hit by the floods.

Shooting at rave leaves 1 dead, 5 injured in Switzerland
All of the victims of the shooting are residents of Switzerland, police said. They did not release their names in line with Swiss privacy rules.
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New York Times

In a Big Win, Google Won’t Have to Break Up Its Ad Tech Business, Court Rules
In a long-awaited decision, a federal judge said Google must change its ad tech business to address antitrust issues, but did not disclose the measures.

Kennedy Center Begins Removing Outdoor ‘Blue’ Sculpture
The towering artwork, added to the campus in 2019, was targeted for elimination after President Trump’s takeover of the center.

U.S. and Iran Survey the Damage After a Night of Intense Strikes
The American military said its barrage was retaliation against recent attacks on U.S. forces and marine traffic. Iranian officials said a wedding was hit and civilians killed.

Woman Killed in Times Square Stabbing Identified as Bank of America VP
The New York Police Department is still trying to piece together what led a 49-year-old woman to stab two strangers, one fatally.

Billionaires Sent Montana Prices Soaring. Can Democrats Capitalize?
For years, Democrats have failed to harness the anger of Montanans contending with out-of-state wealth driving up costs. This year, a smokejumper thinks he can succeed.

Employer Health Costs Are Expected to Spike in 2027
A new U.S. survey anticipates an average increase of 11 percent unless benefits are cut, the highest rate in decades. Other findings also predict a sharp rise.

Global Bond Rates Are Rising. What Should You Do Now?
If you own bonds, they may be in a broad fund that hasn’t lost much money. And that fund may do much better in the next several years.

On Trump’s Ballroom, Chief Justice Finds Himself in an Unusual Spot: In Dissent
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. has been in the majority in divided cases more times than any other chief since 1953. But not this time.

Is Steve Hilton the Future of Trumpism?
Steve Hilton wants to ‘Make California Golden Again.’
The ‘Miracle House’ That Survived Nepal’s Floods
People are coming to take photos of the green-painted house, which kept the Pyakurel family safe as the area all around them was destroyed by rampaging floodwaters.
CNBC

Brent oil price near $96 as Iran retaliates with strikes on U.S. Gulf allies
Oil prices were volatile Wednesday, as Mideast tensions continue to escalate after the U.S. attacked Iran, while Tehran reportedly struck back at U.S. allies.

Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz the 'Trump Strait'
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright told CNBC that more than 17 million barrels of oil transited the strait on Monday, a new wartime record.

Energy Secretary Chris Wright tells CNBC more than 17 million barrels of oil transited Hormuz on Monday
The Energy secretary spoke to CNBC's Brian Sullivan in Venezuela on Wednesday, after President Donald Trump announced a massive oil deal with Caracas.

There is 'a lot more pushback' on data center construction, Berkshire CEO Greg Abel tells CNBC
The resistance to data centers is gaining steam and occurring nationwide.

Trump to meet with travel industry CEOs as White House touts World Cup tourism boost
Trump’s meeting with travel executives comes after a World Cup that showcased his unusually close relationship with FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

Uber to cut 10% of workforce in bid to move 'simpler and faster'
Uber is cutting small teams by nearly half and allowing about 1% of its workforce to continue working remotely.

Iran says two tankers have hit Hormuz naval mines, attacks regional targets in retaliation to U.S. strikes
U.S. forces completed another wave of strikes against Iran on Tuesday stateside, hitting multiple Revolutionary Guard sites across the country.

Global bond rout gathers pace as inflation fears mount
Borrowing costs continue to extend multi-decade highs as nerves over inflation, higher rates and high debt remain at the fore.

Private payrolls rose by 38,000 in August, less than expected, ADP reports
Though job creation held positive, August was the smallest gain since January and reflective of a broader slowdown in the labor market.

Berkshire CEO Abel says Alphabet a 'significant player' in AI after growing stake in Q2
Abel said Berkshire has a clear view of the impacts AI is having across its portfolio of companies, and Google's position relative to the technology is strong.
Washington Post
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London mayor's untaxed car conviction withdrawn
City Hall officials say the Nissan Micra does not belong to the mayor or Transport for London.

Zelensky says airlines should avoid Russian airspace as Ukraine escalates drone operations
Chinese and Gulf state airlines are among those still using Russian airspace. Meanwhile, Russia says it will intensify its own attacks on Ukraine.

Four in court over murder of baby stabbed to death
Four people, aged between 19 and 38, appear in court charged with murdering the newborn.

Watch: BBC visits village swept away by deadly floods
BBC South Asia correspondent Azadeh Moshiri spoke to a local, who is still waiting for his his wife's body to be retrieved, as rescue efforts continue.

Carse left out of England squad for third Pakistan Test
England leave Brydon Carse out of their squad for the third and final Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston.

Jurors return in Lindsay Clancy trial after judge asks them to break deadlock
They resumed efforts on Wednesday to reach a verdict in the case of a mother charged with murder over her children's deaths.

Farage tells BBC 'we live in a complainants' society' after questions over Reform funding
The Reform UK leader said a "whole ecosystem" didn't want "new kids on the block succeeding".

Late-night transfer fallout sparks Chelsea-Monaco row
How Chelsea, Everton and Monaco all missed out after late-night drama on deadline day. Nizaar Kinsella reports.

Lords call for AI 'kill switch' powers in UK
Its backers say it would provide a "vital safety net" against runaway AI systems such as those from OpenAI and Anthropic.

Woods banned from driving for five years after March's crash arrest
The golfer will accept a five-year driving ban and $1,000 fine as part of a plea agreement.
The Independent
Texas facing 30 inches of rain in 24 hours as rescues underway
Residents have been pulled from cars and a mobile home with forecasters warning rain will continue through the evening

A 120-foot burst of genius: Jack Kerouac’s 'On the Road' scroll and its wild afterlife
In the spring of 1951, Jack Kerouac's muse struck hard, leading him to create a full-length manuscript for “On the Road” in just three weeks
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow threatens direct strike on Germany in escalating tensions with Europe and UK
Berlin says it expects Russian response after accusing Kremlin of being behind attack at busy airport last month

Ditch pensions triple lock and cut welfare spending to calm markets, Burnham told
Bond market shock has ramifications for new prime minister’s first Budget, his former adviser warns

Kennedy Center disassembles 'Blue' sculpture from its grounds
The Kennedy Center removed a sculpture known as “Blue,” a tall, blue stick figure designed by Joel Shapiro and installed in 2019

Shooting reported at Virginia elementary school
Governor Abigail Spanberger said she was aware of the shooting and is monitoring the situation

Iran-US war latest: Trump suggests renaming Strait of Hormuz after himself
US leader said that the vital shipping route should be called ‘Trump Strait’

British woman stabbed to death by stranger in Germany pictured as tributes paid to ‘beloved’ friend
Becca Bullock dedicated herself to helping others and raising money for charity before she was killed on Sunday

Judge lacked authority to void Bowe Bergdahl’s desertion conviction, appeals court rules
Bergdahl, then a 23-year-old soldier, was stationed near Afghanistan's Paktika Province in June 2009 when he walked off his post without permission

Farage warned he could face stiffer penalty after claiming probe into £5m crypto donation is rigged
The warning has come from Baroness Harriet Harman who chaired the Privileges Committee inquiry into Boris Johnson when his punishment for lying about Partygate was increased for trying to undermine the inquiry


























