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CBC.ca
Librarian knits sweaters to keep pumpkins gourd and warm | The Moment
Sarah Papple, a librarian at Memorial University’s Labrador Campus, tells the National about the moment she knit sweaters for pumpkins to keep them from dying in the cold.
The haunting call of Canada's common loon is becoming less common amid widespread declines, study suggests
A new study published Thursday in the journal FACETS reveals severe declines in loon chick populations across North America over the past three decades or more.
Execution staff warned of possibility some of Christa Pike's veins had 'blown': attorney
Tennessee execution team members failed multiple times to establish working IV lines in Christa Pike's arms before her attempted execution and warned that some of her veins may have ruptured, or "blown," before she was injected with the lethal drug, her attorney wrote in a court document filed Thursday.
What is PHP, and how did a flaw in its code lead several websites to go dark this week?
PHP is an open-source computer language that powers an estimated 70 per cent of the internet. While websites being taken offline caused alarm, that was done to implement a fix — which cybersecurity experts say show the system for remedying such issues is working.
Tibet earthquake kills at least 16
A magnitude 7 earthquake hit China's Tibet region on Thursday evening, killing at least 16 people, injuring 46 and collapsing hundreds of homes in the northern regional city of Nagqu, official media said.
'They destroyed my life': 2 Sask. men imprisoned for exploiting woman from Bangladesh
A Bangladeshi woman who was trafficked and exploited by two men in Saskatchewan — and repeatedly raped by one of them — says she now lives in fear and struggles to trust anyone.
New York City council votes to advance bill that would ban horse-drawn carriages
New York City council passed a bill Thursday that would ban horse-drawn carriage rides by June 2028, pulling back the reins after the death of a teenage tourist last spring.
Federal bureaucrats grilled over decision to strip status from over 700 Innu in Quebec
After emotional testimony from members of the Innu First Nation of Essipit in Quebec who’ve seen their lives upended, federal bureaucrats defended their decision to remove status from more than 700 Innu in the community.
Emmy-winning actor Tom Skerritt, with roles in Alien and Top Gun, dies at 93
Tom Skerritt, the Emmy-winning actor who embodied a solid, wry authority figure, whether as a flight instructor in Top Gun, a tough-but-fair sheriff on TV’s Picket Fences or the doomed captain of Alien, has died. He was 93.
Canada Post starting weekend parcel delivery in Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa this fall
Canada's national mail carrier says it plans to start delivering parcels on the weekend to seven million households by the end of 2027, as part of the financially troubled Crown corporation's major restructuring.
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Toronto Star
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Globe and Mail
Powerful earthquake in Tibet kills at least 16, collapses hundreds of homes
Search and rescue efforts continue following collapse of at least 339 homes, officials say
Trump calls 76ers star LeBron James a ‘disgrace’ for not standing still during national anthem
James and Trump have a history of making public comments about one another
El Salvador sends special forces to Haiti in search of four soldiers missing since gang attack
Salvadorean President threatens forceful response if soldiers are not released alive and unharmed
New York to ban horse-drawn carriages as drivers fear for their future
New York City Council passes bill to ban carriage rides by June, 2028 after death of teenage tourist last spring
Canadian diplomats told not to meet with U.S. midterm candidates
Memo sent to members of the foreign service comes as the Trump administration accuses Canadian politicians of interfering in American elections
Orchestra provides a selection of protest songs for French demonstrations
Orchestre du Nouveau Monde was playing in central Paris last Saturday, until the tear gas
What is PHP? The AI-detected bug prompting a global security scramble
PHP is a widely used general-purpose scripting language that is geared toward web development, and it powers the vast majority of websites across the world
Scientists trace van Gogh’s The Starry Night to an actual night sky from 1889
Findings indicate that rather than being a product of his imagination, the painting may have been inspired by what he saw as he gazed heavenward 137 years ago
Trump ordered to appear for deposition in defamation lawsuit against BBC
Federal judge says Trump must sit for deposition by Dec. 11, or face sanctions up to dismissal of his lawsuit
Wiggle, wobble, snuffle, squeak: Tune in for a livestream of puppies all day long
Audience can watch the puppies grow day by day and track their milestones
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Global News
2nd female lawmaker in Australia targeted days after alleged vehicle attack
Western Australia Police said it was alleged that the man made 'verbal threats while in possession of an improvised martial arts weapon (nunchucks).'
AI stocks weigh on markets Thursday as oil rises to highest price since May
Drops for stocks in the artificial-intelligence industry are dragging markets down worldwide on Thursday, while oil prices hit their highest levels since May amid the Iran war.
‘No indication’ of Canadian data compromised by global PHP issue: officials
The Canadian government’s chief information officer says there’s no sign a massive global website coding vulnerability has led to federal information being compromised.
Meta’s AI strategy focused on Muse growth as legal challenges dent earnings
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that more than 10 million people in the US and Canada have set up Muse accounts in a month and a half and growth remained strong.
Iran says 7 oil tankers attacked in the Strait of Hormuz as conflict flares
Iranian state television reported the claims about the latest attacks on ships, which the Associated Press couldn't independently confirm.
Pope Leo needs no further treatment for lung cancer: Vatican
Pope Leo, 71, had the lower lobe of his right lung removed last week in the first major health event of his 17-month pontificate, which confirmed he had lung cancer.
U.S. orders some diplomats out of Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks
The U.S. embassy in Riyadh issued a security alert on Wednesday about possible further attacks by the Houthis on Saudi Arabia
Australian lawmaker loses both legs after alleged vehicle attack
Victoria Police allege that the incident was targeted, after a white Toyota Landcruiser struck Helen Haines outside her office on Monday.
Putin to resume three-way talks with Ukraine, Washington: Kremlin
The Russian leader has agreed “in principle” to resume the talks after Nov. 10, Putin’s foreign affairs adviser Yuri Ushakov told reporters.
Carney to make Turkey trip for 1st bilateral visit aimed at deepening ties
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson will join Prime Minister Mark Carney on the planned trip.
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New York Times
Arms Race Intensifies in Korea as the North Is Emboldened by Russia Alliance
A rare escalation this month exposed the increasingly lethal arsenals the two Koreas are building up across the world’s most heavily fortified border.
The Most Important Factory in America
America is figuring out the trick to reindustrialization, if it can learn the right lessons.
The Map of Africa Is Being Redrawn. It’s a Trap.
It’s been many years since the continent seemed more spectral, and its people more vulnerable, than it does now.
How Pastors Mobilize Communities in Congo’s Fight Against Ebola
As health care workers fought to control the latest outbreak this year, they got crucial aid from churches in beating back fear and misinformation.
Gadi Eisenkot Couldn’t Be More Unlike Netanyahu. Can He Beat Him?
Mr. Eisenkot, an ex-military chief leading in the polls, calls the Israeli prime minister an “anti-leader.” But his low-key campaigning style is worrying supporters.
Trump Asked Musk to Reverse Limits on Ukraine’s Military Internet Use
The call from the president about the Starshield network came after officials in Ukraine reported that they found new limits on the use of military drones in their war against Russia.
Pete Ricketts’s Wealth Puts Class at the Center of Nebraska’s Senate Race
In a year when the wealth of the rich soared while workers lost ground to inflation, class has become political, especially in the Nebraska Senate race.
New York City Passes Horse Carriage Ban, Ending a Central Park Tradition
A passenger’s death in June became the impetus for the City Council to ban the practice, but the bill will likely face a court challenge before being implemented in 2028.
Justice Dept. Opens Inquiry Into Corey Lewandowski
The details of the inquiry remain unclear, but it is one of the rare instances in which a Trump ally or appointee has been investigated for potential wrongdoing during the president’s second term.
Key Trump Health Adviser Resigns Ahead of Midterm Elections
Calley Means, who helped unite Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and President Trump, pushed food reforms but grew frustrated with stalled progress on the MAHA agenda.
CNBC
Defense giant Saab sees orders triple after Gripen fighter jet deal with Ukraine
European governments race to turn defense spending pledges into military capability, boosting companies' order books.
SK Hynix shares rebound after initial drop on scrapped Solidigm IPO plans
SK Hynix shares rebound after an inital drop in early trading, following halted review of Solidigm IPO plans in the U.S.
Wealthy Chinese move offshore money to U.S. banks as Beijing’s tax net widens
Bankers and lawyers say Chinese clients' demand for U.S. bank accounts has gathered pace as Beijing tightens the screws on Chinese offshore wealth.
CNBC Daily Open: AI spending fears haunt markets before Halloween
Halloween is still about a week away, but markets are already getting some of the heebiee-jeebees.
Japan core inflation in September surges to its highest this year at 2.1%
Core inflation, which strips out prices of fresh food, was in line with the 2.1% forecast by economists polled by Reuters.
SpaceX records $561 million investment gain from stake in Elon Musk's Boring Co.
SpaceX's stake in Boring Co. helped boost its net income in the third quarter.
Etsy bans AI-generated recipes and patterns from its online marketplace
Etsy also laid out clearer rules around AI usage on its platform, including barring sellers from creating bot-generated listings without any human involvement.
SpaceX and Tesla have high election stakes as Elon Musk pours $366 million into campaigns
Musk’s biggest political bet is on the Senate, where control could shape future investigations, federal spending and regulations affecting SpaceX and Tesla.
Trump asked Musk to lift Starlink slowdown, WSJ reports
Elon Musk, a critic of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, had ordered the slowdown of SpaceX's Starlink, The Wall Street Journal previously reported.
CoreWeave’s market confidence erodes as bond yields spike and stock sinks
CoreWeave shares are down 36% in October, and the spreads in its credit default swaps are widening.
BBC
Have Man Utd become the unmanageable club?
The cycle of doom that has engulfed every Manchester United manager since Sir Alex Ferguson now has Michael Carrick in its unforgiving grip, writes Phil McNulty.
Blue Planet III: Moment octopus escapes death after hunt gone wrong
The sequence is part of the latest Blue Planet series from Sir David Attenborough.
Don't leave AI to tech bros and oligarchs, UK's AI minister says
Kanishka Narayan tells the BBC that dealing with the technology requires not only regulation, but "building capability and capacity".
Chancellor plans to cut 'pointless paperwork' to save businesses up to £800m
Ministers say the changes in regulations will reduce unnecessary bureaucracy.
Watch: Met chief Rowley not fit for job, says detective raped by colleague
Det Con Linda Williams, a victim of serial abuser David Carrick, says she has no faith in the system.
Detective raped by colleague says Met handling of case 'like being raped again'
Linda Williams was attacked by David Carrick, who was jailed in 2023 for sexual offences against 12 women.
The Papers: 'Prepare for the worst' and 'Covid report fallout'
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting's national campaign on preparedness for cyber or climate emergencies dominates today's papers.
Trump ordered to answer questions under oath in BBC lawsuit
Trump is suing the BBC over an episode of Panorama that edited together two different sections of a speech he gave in 2021.
Raye wins the Mercury Prize with This Music May Contain Hope
The pop star beat artists like Paul McCartney, Suede and Jade Thirlwall to lift the £25,000 prize.
Attack on actor Tiger Shroff is dark reminder of Bollywood's gangster past
The attack on Shroff has revived memories of the 1990s, when gangsters wielded influence over the industry.
The Independent
UK households urged to prepare for emergencies and ‘attacks’ in new government guidance
Wes Streeting is urging the public to prepare for extreme weather, cyber attacks, and war
Prepare for ‘state-sponsored terrorism’ and cyber attacks to cause food shortages, Wes Streeting warns
Ministers issue ‘be ready’ checklist as governments and companies worldwide take websites offline after alert over widespread cyber-security issue
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump claims Kyiv’s Starlink access has been restored but bats away Musk question
Ukrainian military sources say they are yet to see any change in satellite internet speeds
A Ukrainian soldier blinded in war hopes to see his children again, in photos
Ukrainian soldier Mykola Kasiuk hopes to regain some vision after a battlefield land mine explosion left him nearly blind two years ago. After numerous operations, he is turning to visiting U.S. surgeons in Kyiv, hoping to see his children again.
Jackdaw gas field approval will strengthen UK energy security, Burnham says
The gas field, 150 miles east of Aberdeen in Scotland, had been approved after years of uncertainty and a court case.
California startup says it has injected AI-designed virus into humans for first time
Radical Numerics claims their AI-driven approach can lead to rapid, on-demand generation of phages
In Netanyahu stronghold, signs of fraying loyalty emerge on eve of election
Kiryat Shmona, Israel's largest commercial center in the far north, has long supported Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party
What to keep your thermostat at this fall as temperatures drop
People can save as much as 10 percent on heating a year by turning the thermostat back 7-10 degrees for eight hours
Chancellor unveils £800 million savings for businesses by slashing 'pointless paperwork'
John Healey says he wants to cut back on ‘form-filling’ to give companies ‘breathing space’
Gianni Infantino is endorsed by the Asian Football Confederation for another term as FIFA president
The head of the Asian Football Confederation says the body is endorsing Gianni Infantino for another term as FIFA president
