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CBC.ca
P.E.I. woman who lost nearly $10K in bitcoin scam wants bank to reimburse her money
Binh Tran has spent the last six months trying to get her money back after falling victim to a scam call.
Mamdani's populist style is all over the Toronto election race
Zohran Mamdani's 2025 mayoral campaign put a spotlight on cost of living issues and was characterized by colourful messaging, snappy social media videos and a where-there’s-a-will-there’s-a-way approach to making changes in New York — tactics many candidates in Toronto’s municipal election seem to be replicating.
Feds disclose more details on Trump admin request to delay Gordie Howe bridge opening
The Canadian government has disclosed a handful of fresh details around the delays in opening the Gordie Howe International Bridge, as well as some information related to the cost to build the sprawling span connecting Ontario and Michigan.
Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk is heading to the ISS next week
It’s only been six months since Canada's Jeremy Hansen made history by flying around the moon. Now, it’s Joshua Kutryk’s turn to blast off into space.
The 1990s boy band mall tour is back, and this time it's sponsored by Gap
Remember when you could hit up your local suburban mall, catch a show from a pop star next to the food court and buy a new zip-up while you were at it? History is repeating itself. On Tuesday, Gap announced it was launching a collaboration with emerging boyband Just Your Type for its “fashiontainment platform.”
AI 'slop' is dominating menus, as some restaurant owners turn to it to save time and money
Diners have taken to social media to share photos of overly-shiny sandwiches and circular shrimp, lamenting the suspected use of AI. But some in the restaurant business say it's helped them reduce costs and save time in a notoriously difficult industry.
Expat throws a pro-Canada party in Michigan | The Moment
Canadian expat Channon Russette Mondoux tells The National about the moment she created an annual festival to celebrate Canada in Kalamazoo, Mich., and how recent cross-border tensions make it feel different this year.
Edmonton police asks court to order homeless man to pay $8.4K before proceeding with lawsuit
A man experiencing homelessness who is suing the Edmonton Police Service is facing a new hurdle after EPS applied for an order requiring him to pay $8,400 in security for costs.
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Toronto Star
Why Brad Bradford’s plan to freeze Toronto property taxes is raising the spectre of Rob Ford
Brad Bradford is promising a property tax freeze and a budget review, raising the spectre of the Rob Ford era uproar.
Meta bans another Toronto performer from Instagram and Facebook, saying an old photo of dancers in bikinis promotes harm
Starlotte Satine is trying to promote an upcoming show at the El Mocambo but says her livelihood is at risk.
Tempo GM sees promise beneath wreckage of Year 1 — and eyes a potential franchise player in the 2027 WNBA draft
Monica Wright Rogers believes Toronto set a solid foundation — and a top pick could dramatically accelerate the timeline
Moosehead races to beat U.S. beer ban — but its American supply may run dry soon
CEO Andrew Oland says Moosehead has weeks of U.S. stock left — and no plan to brew south of the border.
She has not been charged. But the Project South allegations have branded her with a 'scarlet letter'
Nishwant Dosanjh, a corporal at the Toronto South, denies allegations that she helped a high-profile inmate facilitate an attempted hit.
Behind the Argonauts' tenacious defence is a linebacker tackling everyone in sight
Adarius Pickett leads the CFL with 97 total tackles. His return to Toronto has helped make the Argos defence a nightmare to play against.
Rick Salutin: Carney faces a Canadian dilemma that humour and charisma will not solve
Carney's need for capital is in tension with labour.
How much of the Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard contract is for past performance?
The Raptors committed sure-thing money to an NBA all-star whose availability is forever a maybe.
Ontario's new med spa rules ban unsupervised Botox and filler injections starting March 2027
The regulatory changes approved this week by the College of Nurses of Ontario also crack down on the 'rent a licence' loophole used by some GTA spas.
Elliot Page and the stars of 'Slo Pitch' talk proudly showcasing the GTA in their queer softball comedy
The 10-episode Crave series focusses on the members of a beer-league team called the Brovaries.
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Globe and Mail
Trump caps off Xi’s three-day state visit with a tour of the U.S. archives
Leaders are expected to stress views about the history and direction of ties between their countries
Florida authorities arrest NC State’s ex-head trainer accused of sex abuse of Wolfpack male athletes
Wake County District Attorney said charges were linked to 14 victims who were interviewed by law enforcement officers amid a multiyear investigation
Susan Sarandon among actors, politicians arrested while protesting Netanyahu's speech
Dozens of protesters, including actor Susan Sarandon, were detained by police in New York on Thursday after staging a sit-in in the roadway to demand an end to U.S arms supplies to Israel.
Man shot during 2024 Trump campaign rally in Butler, Pa., has died
James Copenhaver, 76, was one of three attendees shot during an assassination attempt on then-candidate Donald Trump
Trump administration to join Elon Musk in challenging EU’s fine on X
EU tech regulators fined X late last year for breaching online content rules
Trump rolls out the red carpet for China’s Xi as both sides seek stability
The good vibes expressed by both men at the meeting could not hide the fragility of the current U.S.-China rapprochement
OpenAI agent hacks into an Australian government site
Australia said on Wednesday an OpenAI agent breached a government health data portal in June, gaining unauthorized access to files, in what could be the first known instance of an AI agent hacking a government website.
U.S. and Iran exploring phased deal to reopen Hormuz and end blockade, sources say
Trump has said he thinks the U.S. and Iran could reach a deal after November’s midterm elections
Trump rolls out military pageantry for Xi Jinping's state visit
U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House Thursday for a highly anticipated state visit. The leaders watched a military review in the Rose Garden, featuring a colonial-era band and a flyover by a B-2 bomber and four fighter jets.
U.S. government paid for TV ad featuring Trump’s midterm messaging
Democrats and Republicans question funding for ad
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Global News
Miss Jamaica files lawsuit against Miss Universe Organization over stage fall
In a video of the incident that took place during the Miss Universe 2025 competition, Gabrielle Henry appears to step off the edge of the runway and face plants.
Congo running short of health workers as Ebola outbreak spreads, WHO says
The Ebola outbreak has spread to seven provinces, with 7,773 confirmed cases and 3,759 deaths, according to the latest government figures.
OpenAI’s agent hacked an Australian government website. What we know so far
The hack relates to the website for Medicare, Australia’s publicly funded universal health insurance plan, which was hacked in June.
6-year-old girl from China breaks women’s Rubik’s Cube speed record
Lian Yunzhi, age six, broke the record earlier this month with an average time of 4.52 seconds at a World Cube Association-certified competition in the Chinese city of Wuhan.
Man charged after allegedly trying to open Qantas plane door mid-flight
The Australian Federal Police said the 41-year-old man was charged with endangering fellow passengers and disorderly behaviour while on the Perth-bound flight.
Iran will fight ‘until our last breath,’ president says in UN speech
The speech came a day after U.S. President Donald Trump said he may “annihilate” the Islamic Republic if a deal isn’t reached soon to end the nearly seven-month war.
McGuinty says Canada is ‘keeping watch’ on Russia threat
Defence Minister David McGuinty says he's taking a 'cautious' approach to drawing conclusions from intelligence as European leaders warn Moscow may be preparing attacks on NATO.
Carney pledges $100 million in new aid for Palestinians
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is pledging $100 million in new aid for Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, largely focusing on humanitarian aid.
Trump signs Arctic security deal with Greenland, Denmark
Trump has expressed his desire to acquire Greenland since as long ago as 2019 and, during his second term, issued threats to seize the semiautonomous territory from Denmark.
How an amateur found Germany’s biggest hoard of Roman silver coins
An amateur archaeologist who discovered several Roman silver coins in a field in western Germany realized he had stumbled upon something bigger.
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New York Times
Trump’s Standoff With White House Reporters, and the Rise and Fall of ‘Pervert Glasses’
Plus, the Friday news quiz.
Pope Leo Signals Support for Journalists Targeted by Trump
Asked about the Trump administration’s restrictions on journalists, Leo told reporters accompanying him on a flight to France that they were “all welcome.”
What Can Climate Change and Covid Teach Us About A.I. Doom?
From climate to Covid to A.I., we face a terrifying feeling of exponential growth spinning out of our control. Are we right?
Stuck on the Battlefield, Russia Wages ‘Total War’ on Ukraine’s Economy
The economic damage from Russian strikes, resulting in lost sales, disrupted workdays and logistical snarls, is in the billions of dollars.
Michael Whatley, the Republican Senate Candidate in North Carolina, Sticks By Trump
Republicans in Senate battlegrounds have started to break with the president. Not Michael Whatley of North Carolina, even as his race seems at risk.
What Does Abdul El-Sayed Believe?
The Senate nominee talks about his view for the future of the Democratic Party.
How the New York Times Stays Young After 175 Years
A conversation about how The Times stays up to speed with youth culture.
Russian Attacks Destroy Millions of Books, the Heart of Ukrainian Culture
A publisher whose warehouse was hit twice said Moscow “thinks that books are more dangerous for them than military equipment.”
Young Democrats Are Putting the Party Back in Politics. It’s Working.
Fun, free events communicate a larger goal: that everyday people should be able to afford a joyful life.
New Film Revisits One City’s Deadly Chapter of ‘To Catch a Predator’
When the long-running TV franchise came to Murphy, Texas, in 2006, a man ended up dead. A new film, “Primetime,” looks back on what happened.
CNBC
China saw 'surprise' jump in U.S. orders ahead of Trump-Xi summit, private survey shows
A private survey shows a rebound in China's exports to the U.S. as companies position for continued stability between the world's two largest economies.
Pharma stock soars 150% on injectables deal with Wegovy maker Novo
Shares in Swedish microcap stock Nanexa more than doubled after the drug-delivery group revealed a licensing deal with European pharma giant Novo Nordisk.
Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz within 7 days and restart nuclear talks
The remarks came as the Houthis launched a new wave of missile and drone attacks at Saudi targets Friday morning.
Russia could attack a NATO country within months, Danish intelligence warns
The new threat assessment joins a growing chorus of Russia warnings from top European security officials and lawmakers in recent days.
U.S. Treasury yields tick higher as global bond rout slows
U.S. Treasury yields continued to climb higher to end the week following a global bond selloff and stronger-than-expected U.S. economic data.
India's viral Cockroach Party calls election panel head 'biggest threat' to democracy. Here's why it matters
Months after its Gen Z protest rattled the Modi government, India's viral youth movement, the Cockroach Party, is demanding the top election official steps down.
CNBC Daily Open: The return of panda diplomacy
Chinese leader Xi Jinping promised two giant pandas to Zoo Atlanta, reviving Beijing's decades-old charm offensive to the U.S.
Here's who attended the Trump-Xi state dinner
U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a dinner Thursday for Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Virginia tech firm's CEO, Russian national charged with hiding firm's Russian ties from U.S. government
Oxygen Forensics counted numerous U.S. government agencies among its customers but lied for years about who really controlled it, prosecutors allege.
Washington Post
Pope Leo visits secular France as surge of converts jolts a flagging faith
TikTok-savvy priests and candlelight Masses ending with recruiters sharing QR codes are helping the unbaptized connect with their grandparents’ faith.
Ukraine weighs legalizing pornography to raise tax revenue and buy drones
Decriminalizing porn would help close a huge budget gap but is a fraught step in a nation long stained by a reputation for exploiting its women.
As Houthis capitalize on U.S-led war with Iran, fighting engulfs Yemen
As a brutal civil war reignites in Yemen between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and the government coalition backed by Saudi Arabia, a humanitarian disaster seems inevitable.
Iran says it has given Trump administration new proposal for peace talks
The proposal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart talks over an end to the broader war within seven days, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.
U.S. pledges an additional $267 million to contain fast-spreading Ebola
The aid adds to $887 million already provided, the State Department said, and will help build treatment units, safely bury bodies and expand programs to contain the spread.
An unabashed Netanyahu assails critics in U.N. speech as election nears
Israel’s leader delivered a blistering defense of his country, appealing to voters back home and condemning critics including New York mayor Zohran Mamdani.
With Netanyahu at the U.N., Mamdani plants an olive tree with Palestinians
The Israeli prime minister, in his address to the U.N. General Assembly, called Mamdani "the antisemitic mayor of New York."
Ethiopia’s last civil war killed over half a million. Another could be starting.
As Tigray rebels and government forces attack each other, analysts warn that a 2022 peace deal has collapsed. The African Union called for an immediate end to fighting.
This U.S. zoo will soon get two giant pandas, Xi Jinping announces
Ping Ping and Fu Shuang are the latest additions to the cohort of furry ambassadors the Chinese have sent to the U.S. recently.
Americans’ views of China have warmed, survey finds ahead of Trump-Xi summit
The share of U.S. adults with a positive view of China rose to 19 percent this year, a Pew survey found.
BBC
Noah Woods left playground through gap in fence, inquest hears
An inquest is told the three-year-old's body was found among submerged tree roots.
Cyber attack on police force may have 'compromised' staff information
Dyfed-Powys Police says the attack could have led to staff information being "accessed or compromised".
Trump and Xi exchange warm words but little progress on key issues
Despite diplomatic niceties and gifts, little was shared on substantial issues separating the leaders.
Families failed by decision to bail sex offender to flat near playground, victims commissioner says
Victims of Zafer Dogan were living close to the 32-year-old who took thousands of pictures of children at a playground from his bedroom window.
Hundreds of thousands expected in Paris for Pope's visit
The highpoint of his time in Paris will be a giant Mass attended by more than half a million people.
Watch: Robbie Williams' surprise singalong after Peru gig cancelled
Robbie Williams gave an impromptu performance outside a hotel in Lima after his stadium concert was cancelled.
Why schoolboys have become a huge part of football's transfer market
BBC Sport explores why clubs at the top of English football are increasingly trading academy players and what the impact is on the youngsters themselves.
Zidane waited for France - now can he harness their star power?
Zinedine Zidane says he waited for the France job, but what will he bring to the role after five years out of management?
Our son's death could have been prevented by FA - Billy Vigar's parents
Billy Vigar's parents say the Football Association could have prevented their son's death.
FA could have prevented our son's death, say parents of striker Billy Vigar
Billy Vigar's parents say the Football Association could have prevented their son's death.
The Independent
Tommy Robinson arrives at court to see anti-migrant activist Danny Tommo hearing
Daniel Thomas, known as Danny Tommo, is appearing in court charged with criminal damage
David Beckham scores £38 million payout thanks to bumper World Cup deals
Deals with McDonald’s, Verizon and Pepsi helped pocket the former England star millions
Trump to take Xi inside National Archives for glimpse of America’s greatest treasures
President Donald Trump will follow up his summit with Xi Jinping by taking the Chinese leader on Friday to the US National Archives
Top Saudi cleric urges troops to defend against the Houthis, and other Mideast developments
Saudi Arabia's top cleric has urged troops to defend the country against Iran-backed Houthi rebels
Republican Congressman warns Trump his ‘comeuppance will happen’ in midterms ‘shellacking’
Thomas Massie says ‘[Trump’s} not out there campaigning for them. They don’t want him in their districts’
Noah Woods died after leaving play area through gap in fence, inquest told
More than 1,000 volunteers took part in frantic search for missing three-year-old earlier this month
Dyfed-Powys Police hit by cyber attack as information at risk
The Welsh police force said staff information may have been compromised
UK national security alert as TalkTalk threatened with administration
Group is still progressing talks with rival Opus Broadband over a possible deal thought to be worth £100 million
Trump said the Kennedy Center would be closed for 7 days, it’s going to be longer than that
‘The Kennedy Center is in a virtual state of collapse, and has been for many years,’ Donald Trump has claimed
Birds flock to former golf course flooded to become new wetlands reserve
Work to transform the former golf course into a nature reserve included earthworks with nearly 52,000 cubic metres of earth moved
