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CBC.ca

Michigan reports 1st 2 U.S. deaths related to diarrhea-causing parasite

Two people have died in the Cyclospora outbreak in Michigan, state health officials announced Monday, the first deaths confirmed in the U.S. related to the microscopic parasite. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said both people had underlying health conditions that may have been impacted by the intestinal illness and dehydration.

Winnipeg Sea Bears star Teddy Allen injured in downtown assault

Winnipeg Sea Bears basketball team star player Teddy Allen is in hospital after being assaulted in downtown Winnipeg Sunday night.

One in 50 million: Oscar the two-coloured lobster lands in N.S. aquarium

In his 40 years as a lobster fisherman, Robert Wagner had never seen a critter like it: a half-blue, half-orange lobster, split down the middle from head to tail. "I said, 'Wow! I've never seen that like that in my life,'" said Wagner. Oscar is now calling the Beaty Centre for Marine Biodiversity in Halifax home.

European soccer body UEFA warns FIFA of legal action over Infantino's failed World Cup sell-off plan

European soccer body UEFA has threatened FIFA with legal action over Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell a stake in future World Cup profits to private investors, and said any potential evidence should not be destroyed.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day breaks box-office record for biggest North American opening weekend

Spider-Man: Brand New Day broke the Avengers: Endgame record for the biggest North American opening weekend with $360 million US in ticket sales from theatres in the U.S. and Canada, Sony Pictures said Monday.

4 dead, 4 injured after crash on Calgary's Stoney Trail

Calgary police say four people are dead after a crash on Stoney Trail late Sunday night.

Jays trade 3 prospects to land Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jose Soriano

The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired right-handed pitcher Jose Soriano from the Los Angeles Angeles in exchange for infielder Arjun Nimmala, outfielder Eddie Micheletti Jr., and right-handed pitcher Angel Rivero.

After 8 years and 15,000 kilometres, B.C. couple nears end of Trans Canada Trail trek

A Vancouver Island couple is just a few steps away from completing a journey of over 15,000 kilometres on foot.

Iran says no talks underway or meeting plans with U.S. after Trump calls off attacks on Tehran

Iran said on Monday there are no talks underway with the United States and no plans for any meetings, contradicting U.S. President Donald Trump, who had cited talks he said would take place that afternoon as justification for calling off attacks.

Greece battles massive wildfire as hot, dry summer maintains its grip on Europe

A record-breaking hot and dry summer tightened its grip on Europe Monday, as water-dropping planes swooped over a major wildfire in Greece, firefighters in France sought to stabilize a blaze in Provence and much of the U.K. recorded its driest July in nearly two centuries.
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Toronto Star

MLB trade deadline live: Blue Jays take gamble by acquiring Soriano; Toronto might face Gausman this week; Springer, Varsho on trade block

Follow along here for everything you need to know about the Blue Jays on MLB trade deadline day.

WestJet resumes flights from Toronto after reaching tentative deal with flight attendants' union

The two sides agreed to a tentative deal early Monday morning that the union said addresses the “wage gap” between flight attendants at WestJet and other Canadian carriers.

'A hurricane's worth of rain' twice within 5 days: North Niagara declares state of emergency

Meteorologists were tracking a severe thunderstorm in Niagara Falls, Thorold, Queenston and Virgil that could possibly produce a tornado.

Blue Jays' return for Gausman was underwhelming. Could keeping him for playoff push have been the better option?

Gausman is gone and the return was thin. Riding it out and pushing for a wild-card spot might have been the play here.

Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical and will take a break from the public eye

Grande was due to star alongside her “Wicked” co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of Stephen Sondheim’s “Sunday in the Park with George” in 2027.

Skubal joins Clemens and Martinez among a handful of reigning Cy Young winners to be traded

Tarik Skubal is a free agent after this season, and Detroit is under .500. But even considering all that, trading away the 2024 and 2025 Cy Young Award winner couldn't have been easy.

How the Ceuta border crossing incident immediately played into the hands of Spain’s far right

The Spanish government is forced into a position of explaining itself, while moderates end up looking naive.

Russia blasts southern Ukrainian city with glide bombs while Ukrainian drones kill 9

On Sunday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made yet another urgent plea to other countries to send Ukraine more U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems.

The best back-to-school investment won't cost you a dime

Back-to-school season is full of teachable money moments — and you don't need to be a financial expert to use them.

Rising wildfires, underinsured cottages: What Ontario property owners need to know before it's too late

Ontario's wildfire season is prompting cottage owners to take a hard look at their insurance.
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Globe and Mail

Trump bank accounts closed due to money laundering concerns, Capital One says

U.S. President alleges bank illegally closed his accounts for political reasons after Jan. 6 attacks on U.S. Capitol

First deaths related to cyclospora outbreak reported in Michigan

Since May, the CDC has received reports of more than 4,100 confirmed cases and is investigating more than 7,400 other likely cases across 41 states

Russian Embassy in Rome accuses Ukraine for deadly restaurant bombing in Moscow

The Saturday night attack killed five and injured 19, says the embassy

Yen holds gains after Japan, U.S. conduct intervention to prop up currency

Yen surges more than 1% to 155.20 per dollar, its strongest since early May

Migrants set up camp at Ceuta as thousands still remain in enclave

The crisis has fuelled anti-immigration rhetoric throughout Europe and sparked diplomatic tensions within the European Union over border policy

Firefighters struggle to contain Washington state fires as 60,000 Spokane-area residents evacuate

The fires were among dozens of wildfires across the Western U.S. that stretched the ability of federal, state and local agencies to fight them

Myanmar’s detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has meeting with Red Cross after concerns of her wellbeing

Suu Kyi has not been publicly seen since she was detained in 2021, when the army seized power from her elected government

Denmark begins extended military conscription driven by Trump threats and Ukraine war

Trump has previously sought to annex the semi-autonomous Danish territory, citing national security concerns

Ukrainian drone strikes kill nine, while Russia hits southern city with glide bombs

Ukraine’s strikes are part of a continued campaign that has struck more than a dozen of online retailer distribution hubs

GOP senators will vote to advance Acting U.S. Attorney General Blanche’s nomination

Sen. Cornyn and Tillis’ endorsements were reliant on written confirmation that Blanche will be rescinding the ‘anti-weaponization fund’
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Global News

Ukrainian drone hits Russian beach town as Moscow, Kyiv trade deadly strikes

Russian glide bombs killed one person in Zaporizhzhia, while six people were killed by Ukrainian drone debris in Arkhipo-Osipovka, according to local officials.

Trump says planned talks are Iran’s ‘last chance’ to avoid new strikes

Trump said earlier Monday that whether 'Iran wants to admit it or not, we are, in fact, talking' about preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons.

Moscow’s mayor calls deadly restaurant bomb attack a ‘brutal terrorist act’

At least 21 people were wounded when the explosive device detonated at the restaurant on Kudrinskaya Square, the National Anti-Terrorism Committee said late on Saturday

Trump holds off strikes on Iran, says parameters reached on deal to end war

Trump has announced halts to strikes in Iran on several occasions since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28, only for things to unravel and fighting to resume again.

Ukraine seeks Trump’s help to get Starlink access for aiding Russia strikes

The push for expanded use of Starlink comes as Zelenskyy looks for ways to mitigate the need for U.S. Patriot air defense systems, with Trump walking back a possible access deal.

FIFA abandons plans to sell World Cup profits to private equity following massive pushback

Infantino’s decision came after his senior adviser who sat on a White House panel resigned and Asia’s soccer body joined Europe and North America in opposing it.

Canada, allies warn North Korea IT workers pose ‘insider threat’ abroad

The joint advisory urged countries and companies to 'deepen their understanding' of the tactics used and implement measures to counter them.

60K migrants enter Spain’s Ceuta, many return to Morocco after crackdown

The border crisis boiled over Thursday and continued on Friday with security forces clashing with migrants on the Moroccan side of the border.

Hamas says it agrees to disarm after Trump announces Gaza peace proposal

U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal comes nine months after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire to end the fighting between Israel and Hamas was signed.

Global burning at record low, despite North American and European wildfires

As wildfires in Europe and North America grow more extreme, key worldwide burning statistics are at a record low largely because Africa and Asia are controlling fire more.
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New York Times

I Helped Run Lululemon. The A.I. Revolution Is a Hot Mess.

The A.I. revolution is stalling because companies don’t want to admit that integrating the technology is expensive and slow and requires human effort.

California Democrats Support Billionaire Tax, but Infighting Lingers

Leaders of the state Democratic Party endorsed the ballot measure slated for November, but the party remains far from united on the issue as Democrats nationwide grapple with a growing wealth gap.

Documents Undercut Trump’s Claims About Bears Ears National Monument

President Trump said recreation in Bears Ears National Monument was virtually impossible. Documents reviewed by The New York Times show officials knew otherwise.

After Colleges Reject ‘Compact,’ Trump Officials Try a Letter

The open letter from Education Secretary Linda McMahon fell far short of the attempt at a compact last year that dangled research money in return for embracing the Trump administration’s agenda.

Republican Holdouts Say They’ll Back Blanche After Assurances on I.R.S. Deal

Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis expressed support after Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general, issued a memo abandoning part of a deal the Justice Department had struck with President Trump.

Prosecutor in D.C. Moves to Dismiss More Reflecting Pool Cases

After revelations that a botched renovation, not vandalism, had caused the pool’s recent problems, the U.S. attorney’s office has dropped several prosecutions.

How Democratic Socialists Are Wrestling With Their Next Moves

After notching primary victories, D.S.A. members in Chicago debated whether socialist candidates should be free to distance themselves from goals like abolishing prisons as they chase more seats this fall.

Max Miller, Accused of Abuse, Is Not Stepping Aside. Here’s What We Know.

The Ohio Republican who is seeking a third term defiantly denied domestic abuse allegations ahead of a deadline to replace him on the ballot.

For Trump, the Year Is Always 2020

President Trump insists on revisiting and rewriting much of what happened six years ago, including the coronavirus pandemic and the election he lost. Many voters would rather he focus on 2026.

Meet the Bee Vet, Now Making Hive Calls

Veterinarians are gingerly embracing the honeybee, a vital pollinator for agriculture but one that’s in increasing danger.

CNBC

California's diesel prices have jumped since the Iran war started, with ripple effects across the country

California has the highest gas prices in the country as well as the busiest containership port, meaning consumers across the country could feel the impact of higher diesel.

Trump says Exxon and Chevron made 'too much money' off high oil prices during Iran conflict: 'I don't like it'

U.S. crude oil prices have gained about 20% since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28.

FAA clears smallest Boeing 737 Max to fly after years of delays

Airlines can finally start flying passengers soon after planes are certified, but it can take them months to work them into schedules.

Can Palantir pull off a Microsoft-style comeback? Here's what options say

Hopes are running high that high-profile software provider Palantir can shake off its nine-month bear market and rally after earnings.

Michigan confirms first two deaths in cyclospora outbreak

The Michigan Health Department said that both individuals had underlying health conditions.

'The Odyssey' fuels Imax stock to all-time high. CEO calls momentum a 'flywheel'

Imax shares hit an all-time high Monday as the company continues to haul in box office receipts for Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey."

Hugging Face CEO says China is winning the AI race and dominating on open models

Hugging Face CEO Clément Delangue said Chinese AI models could catch up to the U.S. as soon as this year.

Are Americans ready to embrace tiny 'cars'? These companies think so

Electric low-speed vehicles, or LSVs, are a step above a traditional golf cart but below a typical light-duty car or truck sold in the U.S.

White House to host AI companies Tuesday to review new model-testing framework

President Donald Trump’s June executive order directed officials to develop a process to evaluate the cybersecurity capabilities of advanced AI models.

Visa to buy cybersecurity firm BioCatch for $2.4 billion amid surge in AI-powered scams

It is also the latest move by Visa to expand its value-added services business, which has become one of the company's fastest-growing divisions.

Washington Post

Boris Nadezhdin, anti-war candidate in Russia, flees to France

Nadezhdin was prohibited from running in parliamentary elections in September. He posted a video from Paris, saying, "I'm alive and free."

BBC

West Ham co-owner David Sullivan advised to stay away from home matches

London Stadium recommends West Ham's co-owner stay away amid fears of fan unrest following sexual misconduct claims.

Russia says seven killed and 40 injured by Ukrainian drone hitting busy beach

Three children were killed when the drone crashed at a popular resort on the Black Sea.

Raducanu to miss US Open to continue recovery

Emma Raducanu will miss the US Open as she continues her recovery from a stress fracture.

Iran says it is in talks with Oman but not the US after Trump says negotiations to resume

Iran's remarks that there were no talks with the US prompts Donald Trump to issue a strong condemnation of its leadership.

Comedian Jimmy Cricket dies aged 80

In a statement, his family says Cricket spent his last few days surrounded by his family, love, laughter and songs.

Farage says he discussed return to politics months before general election

Farage said the talks came "quite some time after" he received a £5m gift from a Reform donor.

Scottish islanders refused permission to stage annual seabird chicks hunt

Each year hundreds of gannet chicks are killed for their meat on the uninhabited Hebridean island of Sula Sgeir.

'It's just a loss to Ireland': Fans pay tribute to Glen Hansard at public wake

Thousands are expected to attend the funeral of Glen Hansard at a public wake ahead of his funeral on Tuesday.

Author La Plante banned from driving for six months

The best-selling crime author is disqualified from driving despite saying a ban would end her career.

France hits out at Reform UK plan to return migrants using Navy

It comes after the party said it would override French objections to return migrants to France.

The Independent

National Park Service concludes Trump’s arch is so big that it would intrude on other DC landmarks

One critic argued the design is intended to ‘dominate’ the surrounding landscape of monuments and memorials

Trump claims UK is ‘bankrupt’ as he calls for Burnham to resume drilling in the North Sea

The US president said he thinks he and Andy Burnham are ‘going to have a very good relationship’ as he called for drilling to resume

Bankrupt Britain needs to tap into North Sea oil gold, says Donald Trump

The US president declared himself ‘very impressed’ with the Prime Minister, who indicated he was open to future drilling

Trump lashes into Jeanine Pirro saying she ‘choked’ on reflecting pool ‘vandalism’ and ‘folded like an umbrella’

The president is reportedly considering firing DC’s top prosecutor after court filings blamed his administration for damage

Michael Henry: Body found in search for missing teen whose kayak capsized off Northumberland coast

The body of Michael Henry was located in the water off the coast of Blyth on July 26

Trump team gets judge’s approval for border wall through Texas levee system despite ‘disastrous’ flooding risk

Plans for 30 feet of steel and concrete could compromise flood barriers protecting the small town of Presidio

England and Wales suffer driest July on record

Some areas of England saw the driest month ever amid ‘truly remarkable month’ in UK’s climate record

US reports dozens of new measles cases after RFK Jr gets into TV shouting match over vaccines

Doctors worry a return to school could spell disaster in states where cases are spreading. The virus can stay in the air for two hours after an infected person coughs or sneezes.

MAGA and White House insiders say Trump cabinet secretary ‘sucks donkey butt’ and needs to be shown the door: report

Markwayne Mullin drew the ire of MAGA influencers over a discussion in which he supported migrant work visas to address labor shortages in the U.S.

Journalist Rod Liddle dies aged 66

Rod Liddle’s children paid tribute to their father, who was their guide ‘on how to live an extraordinary life’