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CBC.ca
'Book brigade' helps relocate Ottawa bookstore | The Moment
Cole Davison, co-owner of Ottawa bookshop the Spaniel’s Tale, tells The National about the moment hundreds of people formed a human chain to help him move books to the store's new location.
Grad student accused of trying to flee U.S. after police questioned her about alleged poisoning
A Wyoming microbiology graduate student from China has been arrested on accusations she poisoned the tea of a colleague who had pending patents, then tried to flee the U.S. after police questioned her.
Canadian health reporter Helen Branswell dead at 69, remembered as 'pretty kickass' journalist
Helen Branswell, a journalist celebrated for her years of coverage on public health and infectious diseases, has died at the age of 69.
'Very special day': Kawhi Leonard receives warm welcome during Raptors' re-debut in pre-season
Kawhi Leonard received the loudest ovation during team introductions as he made his re-debut for the Toronto Raptors. Leonard was in the starting lineup as Toronto hosted the New York Knicks in a pre-season game on Tuesday night.
OpenAI engineer arrested, accused of planting listening device inside company's office
U.S. federal agents arrested a Saudi national employed as an OpenAI engineer and charged him with installing a hidden audio recording device in an executive conference room at the AI company, the U.S. Justice Department said on Tuesday.
IN PHOTOS | France student protests spread across Europe
Nationwide protests by high school students over education in France in recent weeks have spread to other parts of Europe.
Alleged Tumbler Ridge co-conspirator James Cody Bryant denied bail
Assistant United States attorney Todd Greenberg, who is prosecuting the case against Bryant, argued that Bryant posed a flight risk and a danger to the public. He said there were substance abuse issues and mental health concerns that should also be factored in.
‘Catastrophic’ brake failure, neglected repairs contributed to deadly 2020 icefield bus rollover, judge finds
A complete failure of the braking system triggered by neglected mechanical repairs contributed to a deadly tour bus rollover in the Columbia Icefield, a fatality inquiry has concluded.
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby defends family's enrolment in $10-a-day child-care
NDP Leader David Eby is defending his family's enrolment in British Columbia's $10-a-day child-care program. Eby is under attack from Conservatives who say his "wealthy family" should not benefit from the program that they say is inaccessible to many low-income families.
Quebec author accused of using AI admits past plagiarism but maintains novel is his own work
After spending the last few weeks quietly watching his reputation be torn apart, Quebec-based author Thélyson Orélien is speaking out and addressing the allegations that he used artificial intelligence to write his debut novel.
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Toronto Star
Carney government rejects Donald Trump's diesel deal with Russia — but not his 'energy ceasefire'
Not much is clear about the deals the U.S. administration claims to have brokered with Russia and Ukraine.
Toronto advance voting turnout hits a record high. Here's where voters cast the most ballots
A record 222,550 Torontonians cast early ballots, marking the highest advance voting turnout in more than 10 years.
Regis Korchinski-Paquet's epilepsy, history of seizures central to inquest into her deadly fall: 'Her life ended much too early'
Korchinski-Paquet had a long-standing medical history of seizures and "often experienced symptoms of confusion, irritability, physically and verbally abusive behaviour, and episodic amnesia following a seizure."
Toronto cycling advocates seek to take the fight over bike lanes to the Supreme Court of Canada
Cycling advocates are seeking leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada to save Toronto's downtown bike lanes.
Roots shareholders approve deal to take it private under U.S. ownership, with Canadian operating partner
Canada's 53-year-old brand Roots voted on a privatization deal with the firm behind Martha Stewart.
Durham police warn of online exploitation group targeting children, teenagers
Police say they have responded to many incidents, some as recently as last week.
Only a few days left to cash in on $7.5-million settlement approved in Silk and Great Value listeria case
Consumers in Ontario can apply for compensation related to the listeria outbreak linked to Silk beverages following a recent settlement approval.
Canada's Wonderland closes two roller coasters following fatal incident in Georgia
At least eight other roller-coasters at amusement parks in the U.S. have also been closed.
The Campaign Pitch: How a new program could give us clean parks, clear winter sidewalks and youth jobs
The idea from the U of T School of Cities includes connecting young people with mentoring and leadership development.
How a former firefighter with a prybar saved a driver from a burning car in Waterford
Victim of ‘horrific’ Waterford crash airlifted to hospital; man saved from fiery wreckage charged with impaired driving
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Globe and Mail
Fixer in lucrative NCAA basketball betting scheme receives six-year prison sentence
Prosecutors said Jalen Smith, 30, played a ‘central role’ in helping fix games in the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons
Growing number of Republicans criticize Trump’s Russia diesel deal
A dozen U.S. senators, including six Republicans, call on U.S. President to rescind arrangement with Russia
Trump's ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, resigns
The White House publicly asked for U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle's resignation on Tuesday as she faced mounting accusations of improper conduct. Within two hours Guilfoyle announced that she was quitting, ending days of talk and speculation about her professional fate.
OpenAI engineer arrested over listening device found in conference room
Employee identified as a 35-year-old Saudi national named Abdulrahman Alfozan
Saudi Aramco headquarters hit by ballistic missile as Houthi conflict escalates
Houthis had threatened ‘harsh and painful’ response to Saudi-led strikes on Yemeni capital of Sanaa
A rare look inside a U.S. aircraft carrier at the heart of the Iran war
‘It’s crazy, but at the end of the day, it’s work,’ crew say of life aboard USS George Washington
Pope Leo XIV arrives at hospital in Rome
Pope Leo XIV was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on Tuesday ahead of surgery later in the day to remove a lung nodule, an operation that experts say will determine whether the lesion is malignant and if other treatment is needed.
Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer after undergoing surgery, Vatican says
Pope has lower lobe of right lung removed as tests confirm diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma
Cornell suspends fraternity parties as sexual assault investigation continues
University to give New York State Police a role investigating sex crimes on campus, officials say
Ukraine received no intelligence from partners about missiles headed to Kyiv, Zelensky says
U.S. has not stopped sharing intelligence with Ukraine, Trump says
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Global News
Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer after nodule removal, Vatican says
The 71-year-old Leo returned to his room after the surgery at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, according to a statement from the Vatican spokesman.
Drones sink ship in Black Sea, unclear who launched strike, Bulgaria says
While authorities do not possess clear evidence on who was responsible for the drone attacks, “it makes no sense for Ukraine to destroy its own ships in the Black Sea."
IMF warns about major economic risks and a ‘disorderly’ rise in bond yields
Rising bond yields have been a warning sign for financial markets in recent months amid the Iran war's risk to global economies, and the IMF says those risks are more of a concern.
Dan Levy calls out Shane Gillis for ‘misogynistic’ SNL monologue
Gillis, who hosted SNL over the weekend, was fired from the sketch comedy show in 2019, five days after being cast as a regular for making racial slurs on a podcast.
Canada joins other nations denouncing Iran’s air base attack plot in the UK
Canada has joined more than two dozen other countries in denouncing Iran’s apparent involvement in a planned attack on an air base in England.
Character.AI files for bankruptcy, will sell some assets to Disney for $20M
Chatbot platform Character.AI said on Monday it has filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. and has agreed to sell some assets for US$20 million to Walt Disney.
U.K. spy chief warns Russia ‘escalating’ hybrid warfare tactics in Europe
U.K. spy chief Ken McCallum’s warning comes as NATO’s commander in Europe issues stark language about defending against any military attack.
Founder of Canada-China relations group, Liberal donor faces deportation for ‘war crimes’
The Canada Border Services Agency has alleged that Rong Xiang Yuan committed war crimes while serving in the PLA.
Iran ‘almost certainly’ behind US air-base attack attempt: UK prime minister
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Monday a security incident at a U.S.-run military air base in England was “almost certainly” directed by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.
Zelenskyy says Russia hit energy facilities despite Trump’s ceasefire claim
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday that Russia has continued to strike Ukraine's energy facilities after the U.S. President claimed there was an agreed ceasefire.
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New York Times
Pope Leo Has Lung Cancer, Vatican Says
The surgeons removed the lower lobe of the pope’s right lung after finding a cancerous nodule.
4 Takeaways From the Los Angeles Mayoral Debate
Mayor Karen Bass and her former ally, the City Council member Nithya Raman, attacked each other’s records on Tuesday night in the last televised debate before the election.
Israelis Feel Abandoned. That’s Why They Might Turn to This Bereaved General
How a bereaved general has won over Israelis.
Federal Judge Again Blocks Trump’s Ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico
The ruling will allow the outlets to enter the White House grounds while they sue to overturn the ban. But it doesn’t resolve all of their access problems.
‘The Assassin(s)’ Movie Fuels South Korea’s Culture Wars
The film, “The Assassin(s),” revisits a 1974 shooting that has spawned J.F.K.-style conspiracy theories, exposing divides over the country’s history.
Trump Hands Victories to Putin, Who Offers More War in Return
Russia has reaped a diesel deal and an increase in U.S. pressure on Ukraine as President Trump’s political needs align with his longstanding inclinations toward Russia.
China’s Exports Soar, Putting Its Trade Surplus on Track for a Record
China’s exports grew last month at the fastest pace in almost any month since the end of the global financial crisis.
Joni Mitchell Is Now an American, After 60 Years of Living in the U.S.
On Tuesday, she announced the news of her U.S. citizenship on social media with a video and a photo of herself at the ceremony.
7 Takeaways From the Second Georgia Senate Debate
Representative Mike Collins, who lags Senator Jon Ossoff in public polls, hit his opponent harder in a second and final debate on Tuesday.
Five Key Moments From The Times’s Interview With Cornell’s President
Michael Kotlikoff addressed concerns over the university’s handling of a former student’s claims that she was gang-raped at a fraternity party.
CNBC
U.S. Treasury yields inch lower as investors await key inflation report
U.S. Treasury yields inched lower on Wednesday as investors awaited the latest CPI inflation reading ahead of a flurry of economic data this week.
ASML says it's getting order interest through 2030 as profit smashes expectations
ASML said some customers are "expressing an interest" in placing orders with the company in 2029 and 2030, giving investors a view into longer-term demand.
Russia pounds Ukraine's energy infrastructure, leaving 600,000 without power
A ballistic missile has struck energy infrastructure supposedly covered by the "energy ceasefire" announced by Trump on Sunday, Zelenskyy said.
CNBC Daily Open: Zelenskyy heads to UK for talks on fresh support
U.K. Prime Minister is set to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as European leaders rally to show support for the country.
Judge extends block on Trump White House ban of MS NOW, CNN and Politico
President Donald Trump had sought to ban media outlets MS NOW, CNN and Politico from reporting from the White House.
Crypto bosses, CEOs and F1: Singapore's business events boom gathers pace
Singapore's Formula 1 race week is a major business draw as a growing number of conferences coincide with the Grand Prix.
'Godzilla El Niño' is wreaking havoc with Philippine central bank's inflation forecasts
The Philippine central bank is running policy scenarios for a severe El Niño on top of the oil shock, with inflation at a three-year high.
Oil rises amid growing Mideast tensions between Iran-backed Houthis and Saudi Arabia
Worries over supply disruptions due to escalating tensions in the Middle East helped to push oil prices higher.
China's exports and imports surge past expectations in September
The country's customs agency released September trade data on Wednesday.
China's producer prices rise at fastest pace since June 2022, beating expectations
The increase was higher than the 4.5% expected by economists polled by Reuters, and higher than the 3.8% seen in the previous month.
Washington Post
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Pope diagnosed with lung cancer but had successful surgery, Vatican says
Pope Leo had a "peaceful night" in the hospital after the surgery to remove a lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican says.
Russian strikes leave 600,000 without power in Ukraine, Zelensky says
Ukraine's president says "critical" infrastructure was hit overnight, while emergency services say at least three were killed.
Hundreds of Royal Mail staff quitting each week under new efficiency plans
The CWU says more posties are leaving since a new delivery system was brought in that it claims is not working in hundreds of offices.
Our memorial garden helps us grieve - a cemetery felt too far away
Emma Moore shares how creating a special place at home has helped her family.
'Spray and pray': How AI job applications can backfire
Graduates are increasingly using AI to misrepresent themselves in job applications, research suggests. But some say their peer group has no choice.
Saudi Arabia overturns death sentence for man over Facebook comment, Sri Lanka says
Anojan Sivarasa's case sent shockwaves through Sri Lanka, spurring diplomatic efforts to seek clemency.
'No excuses' - but is Villa's stadium rebuild affecting team?
With Villa Park's North Stand currently closed for building work, is the reduced capacity affecting Aston Villa's performances?
Chris Mason: Lib Dems rally behind Davey as he pledges change
The BBC's political editor Chris Mason looks at the fallout from the Lib Dem frontbench resignations.
One stolen every four minutes - inside the police battle against vehicle thieves
Officers tell the BBC they are overstretched and struggling to keep up with sophisticated criminals.
Watch: BBC joins police on front line against car theft
Investigations reporter NJ Convery has been out on a nighttime hunt for vehicle thieves.
The Independent
Israel returns stolen Greek artefacts as Athens intensifies Elgin Marbles campaign
It is the first such repatriation between the two countries
Chancellor targets Amazon and Temu in tax crackdown to deliver Budget for ‘white van man’
It comes amid growing concern that Chinese retailers are using online marketplaces to undercut British competitors by evading the 20 per cent VAT on all their sales
£11m site of London’s oldest restaurant given to the National Trust
The site at 34-35 Maiden Lane in Covent Garden, central London, has been home to Rules since 1798
Andy Burnham to meet swimmer Archie Goodburn after emotional plea on BBC Breakfast
The Scottish swimmer has urged Mr Burnham to appoint a national brain cancer lead
Trump shares bizarre AI tiger clip with himself in enclosure where man died
The US president accompanied the short clip with the signed message: ‘Don’t ever mess with nature’
Vatican issues update on Pope Leo's condition after cancer surgery
The 71-year-old had part of his right lung removed
'Cockroach' movement leaders jailed for 5 days after scaling barricades at New Delhi protest
Two leaders of India’s “Cockroach” youth movement have been sentenced by a local court to five days in jail after climbing barricades to protest in New Delhi
Taiwan plans to buy liquefied natural gas from Alaska pipeline project
Taiwan planned to buy liquefied natural gas from a U.S. project after extraction and could invest up to $4.4 billion in it
Saudi engineer accused of planting secret listening device inside OpenAI HQ
An engineer at OpenAI has been charged with secretly installing a recording device inside a conference room in what officials say was an effort to capture sensitive conversations about the company’s technology
A 1960 study predicted the world will end next month. Here’s why
‘Our great-great-grandchildren will not starve,’ acclaimed physicist wrote, ‘they will be squeezed to death’
