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CBC.ca

Canada's Indigenous veterans faced tough battles — abroad and at home
Canada marks Indigenous Veterans Day on Saturday, shining a spotlight on wartime experiences that historian Scott Sheffield says was a place where some would find a sense of belonging, away from racism at home.

Toronto children’s charity wins big following Jays-Dodgers rivalry
Los Angeles Dodgers fans donated $30,000 to Toronto’s SickKids Hospital following their team’s World Series win — picking up a trend Toronto Blue Jays fans started during their post-season run.

Trailer Park Boys actor Mike Smith charged with sexual assault
Mike Smith, the actor famous for playing Bubbles on Trailer Park Boys, has been charged with sexual assault in relation to an alleged 2017 incident in Dartmouth.

Grounded container ship MSC Baltic III damaged by 'extreme wind' and rough seas
Crews are assessing the damage to the container ship, grounded off Newfoundland's west coast since February.

An Alberta general strike raises many questions. Key among them are if — and when
What are the legalities around a general strike? What moves could the Alberta government take to stop it? And if it does go ahead, when should it happen?

Mystery illness has Manitoba parents seeking genetic answers in Florida
Only a week after Beau Friesen was born, his parents knew something was wrong, but two years later, they still don't know what. Now, the Grunthal, Man., family is going to Florida to see a genetics expert in search of answers.

Halifax's role in the most important WW II mission you never heard of
Operation Fish was a secret mission that would see Halifax play a key role in ensuring Britain's success in the war.

How the woman who wasn't allowed to play built a future for Canadian hockey
Danièle Sauvageau, the girl who grew up in Deux-Montanges, Que., and wasn’t allowed to play on an organized hockey team because she wasn’t a boy, is now the first woman 'Builder' inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Niagara family, mayor call for hotelier Jimmy Lai's release from Hong Kong prison as G7 ministers set to meet
As G7 foreign ministers prepare to meet in Ontario's Niagara Region, family of hotel owner Jimmy Lai and Niagara-on-the-Lake’s lord mayor are calling for the pro-democracy activist's release from a Hong Kong prison. "I would love for my cousins to be able to just hug their dad before he dies," his niece told CBC News.

Why your booze-free drink costs just as much as the alcoholic kind
You might skip the alcohol, but you won’t skip the price tag. Here’s why booze-free drinks cost almost as much as the real thing.
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Toronto Star

Toronto under special weather statement ahead of Sunday snowfall as city, TTC brace for first taste of winter
From road salting to warming centres, here's how Toronto is preparing for when the first snowfall lands Sunday.

Man arrested in 2023 fatal shooting of Toronto singer Mustafa's brother
The 2023 shooting at Sherbourne and Shuter streets had claimed the life of Mustafa's older brother, Mohamed Ahmed.

ChatGPT creator OpenAI loses bid to have Canadian news media lawsuit dismissed
The lawsuit, the first of its kind in Canada, was filed last December by a broad group of Canadian news organizations, alleging the tech giant illegally used news articles to train its generative AI software.

Trailer Park Boys actor Mike Smith charged with sexual assault for 2017 incident
Court documents say Smith was charged by Halifax Regional Police on Oct. 2, and he is scheduled to appear in court Monday.

Toronto makes the top 20 in a 'World’s Best Cities' list. Here's where it ranked — and which place took top spot
The research group behind the annual list credited Toronto's educated population as a major factor in its ranking.

Highway 407 ETR warning drivers about surge in 'convincing' fake scam texts
The highway is warning customers of the phishing tactics being used by scammers to steal sensitive information. Here's what you need to look out for.

Yes, you do need to clean your water bottle. Here's why and how
Water bottles pick up germs from our mouths when we take a sip, and from our hands when we touch the straw or lid.

One Great Idea: Let's hire those who have experienced homelessness to help others
We’re looking for that One Great Idea – big or small — from readers, and to kick things off we asked a range of notable Torontonians for theirs.

One Great Idea: Let's make streetcars kings of the road
We’re looking for that One Great Idea – big or small — from readers, and to kick things off we asked a range of notable Torontonians for theirs.

One Great Idea: Let's plant the seeds of a stronger ecosystem
We’re looking for that One Great Idea – big or small — from readers, and to kick things off we asked a range of notable Torontonians for theirs.
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Globe and Mail

Senators hold weekend session as Trump signals no shutdown compromise
U.S. President made clear he is unlikely to compromise soon with Democrats demanding an extension of the Affordable Care Act tax credits

Crackdowns at the beach heighten Syrian women’s fears for their freedoms
One year after Islamist fighters took power, the chilling effects of a new conservatism become clear in idyllic Wadi Qandil

Ottawa’s focus on diversifying trade overshadows human-rights issues, experts say
In the pursuit of new relationships, the federal government is signalling an openness to engage with countries it has previously criticized

Shadow fleet activity off Singapore highlights ‘Wild West’ of sanction-evading oil transfers
British expat documents transfers between oil tankers from his Singapore apartment
Travellers worry as government shutdown causes flight cancellations
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration's order to scale back flights nationwide because of the government shutdown is now in effect.
Republicans reject Democratic offer to end shutdown, extend health care subsidies
Senate Majority Leader John Thune calls offer a ‘non-starter’ as impasse continues into 38th day

Trump administration says it will comply with court order to pay full SNAP food-aid benefits
U.S. government has also asked a federal appeals court to block the order

James Watson, co-discoverer of DNA’s double-helix shape, dies at 97
Breakthrough turned Watson into a hallowed figure in world of science, though he faced condemnation for offensive remarks later in life

Is Donald Trump’s hold on the GOP loosening? Or is it naive to think it will?
Some Republican leaders are concerned about the President’s unilateralism in foreign policy

How U.S. flight cancellations and the government shutdown could affect Canadian travellers
With U.S. airlines cancelling more than 1,000 flights on Saturday, here’s how it could disrupt passengers from Canada
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Global News

Powerful tornado in Brazil kills 6 people and injures more than 400 others
A tornado in Brazil’s southern state of Paraná killed six people, injured over 400, and destroyed dozens of homes, prompting an emergency declaration.

What to know if your travel plans are impacted by the FAA’s flight cancellations
U.S. airlines cut flights as FAA eases strain on unpaid air traffic controllers during shutdown, causing delays and cancellations at major airports.

Australian man found guilty of killing B.C.’s Tatiana Dokhotaru in front of young son
Amber Haleta told Global News the pathologist testified her friend died after suffering multiple blunt force trauma injuries to the head.

Man stumbles upon buried gold while renovating his yard in France
The origin of the gold's burial in the man's yard remains a mystery.

James Watson, co-discoverer of the double-helix shape of DNA, has died at age 97
James D. Watson, whose co-discovery of the twisted-ladder structure of DNA in 1953 helped light the long fuse on a revolution in medicine, crimefighting, genealogy and ethics, has died. He was 97.

U.S. Congress requests interview with former prince Andrew in Epstein case
The letter from Congress referenced Andrew's well-known ties to Jeffrey Epstein and his supposed encounter with Virginia Giuffre, who died by suicide in April.

Trump administration seeks to halt SNAP food aid payments after court order
U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell Jr. had given Trump's administration until Friday to make the payments through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Woman who claimed to be Madeleine McCann found guilty of harassing family
Julia Wandel flew from Poland to England and drove to the McCanns’ home, where she demanded they submit to a DNA test after claiming to be their missing daughter.

Elon Musk set to become world’s first trillionaire under Tesla pay package
Musk won a shareholder vote on Thursday that would give the Tesla CEO stock worth $1 trillion if he hits certain performance targets over the next decade.

Intercepted communications link Indian government to B.C. Sikh leader’s assassination
British intelligence provided Canada with initial tip tying India’s government to temple leader's 2023 killing.
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New York Times

Supreme Court Ruling on SNAP Benefits Leaves Families in Limbo
In many states, it remained unclear how the Supreme Court’s Friday night order might immediately affect low-income residents.

Merck PCSK9 Pill Results Point to Extremely Low Cholesterol Future
The drug targets the PCSK9 protein, and could give millions of people a more affordable option to reduce their heart disease risk.

How Families Are Coping with SNAP Cuts During the Shutdown
For the 42 million people who rely on the country’s largest anti-hunger program, it has been a chaotic, nerve-racking week. Here are some of their stories.

Trump Was Never a Kingmaker. Are Republicans Finally Seeing It?
The round table convenes to discuss what comes after the Democrats’ big wins — and whether the “red hat” coalition can recover.

A Light in Very Dark Days: Nancy Pelosi and AIDS
As Ms. Pelosi announced her retirement, she was celebrated for her long tenure in Washington. But back home, she was remembered for showing up at a terrifying moment when others turned away.

Bruce Springsteen’s Father Complicates a Powerful American Narrative
He had a good factory job that helped him raise a family. But it didn’t save him from despair.

How the Trump Administration Is Giving Even More Tax Breaks to the Wealthy
The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service are issuing rules that provide hundreds of billions of dollars in tax relief to big companies and the ultrarich.

Inside Trump’s Deportation of Venezuelans: Four Months in a Salvadoran Prison
The Times interviewed dozens of migrant men sent to a prison in El Salvador by the Trump administration. Independent forensic analysts called the testimony credible and consistent and said the treatment met the U.N.’s definition of torture.

After More Than 30 Years, a Man Is Charged in Seattle Girl’s Killing
Tanya Marie Frazier, 14, never returned from summer school in 1994, and was found dead in a wooded area five days later. The police say a new DNA analysis links a felon to her death.

A New Generation of Gamblers Searches for Help
The sports betting boom has drawn in millions of young men. Are recovery efforts for problem gamblers lagging behind?
CNBC

Too early to bet against AI trade, State Street suggests
State Street' Anna Paglia is reiterating her bullish stance on artificial intelligence stocks despite the Nasdaq’s worst week since April.

Top 10 trending destinations for U.S. travelers in 2026: 'Americans are discovering their own backyard,' expert says
In October, Skyscanner released its best places to visit in 2026 report and ranked the top trending destinations for U.S. travelers.

‘Uncertainty is fundamental reality,’ says Deepak Chopra: Here's how to cope if you're feeling afraid or anxious
Uncertainty can be an opportunity, says wellness guru and writer Deepak Chopra.

Warren Buffett's cash fortress Berkshire closes gap with S&P 500 as AI worries depress Wall Street
Berkshire Hathaway's B shares and A shares moved 4.5% higher this week after a strong earnings report last weekend.

Underwater cables are a vital piece of the AI buildout and internet — investment is booming
Over 95% of international data and voice traffic travels through subsea telecom cables. Tech giants Meta, Google, Amazon and Microsoft are investing for AI.

Have tricky money talks with your partner, 'Money Together' authors say: 'Your dreams need real roadmaps'
In their new book, "Money Together," Heather and Douglas Boneparth share advice to couples on how to talk about and manage the fraught topic of finances.

Airlines cancel more than 700 U.S. flights as FAA-ordered shutdown cuts begin
The cuts were ordered as air traffic controllers have missed their paychecks due to the government shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history.

Supreme Court pauses order that Trump administration must pay full SNAP benefits
The Trump administration tried not to pay for any food stamps in November because of the government shutdown. It now proposes partial SNAP benefits.

Senate Republicans reject Democrat deal to reopen government
The U.S. government shutdown has dragged on for 38 days because of a dispute over whether ACA tax credits should be included in a stop-gap funding bill.

You’ve just been laid off because of AI — here’s what to do next
"AI literacy is likely to become a baseline requirement for jobs in the future," Glassdoor's Chief Economist Daniel Zhao told CNBC Make It.
Washington Post

U.S. steps up Gaza aid role to support fragile ceasefire
The move relegates Israel to a secondary role in determining how and what humanitarian relief can enter Gaza, according to people familiar with the transition.

Germany’s gruff defense minister aims to make his country ‘war-ready’
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius must reckon with his center-left party’s anti-militarism and the country’s need to defend Europe against Russian aggression.

China’s chemical exports are behind a ‘tsunami’ of meth flooding Asia
Chinese manufacturers are shipping meth precursor chemicals to warlords in Myanmar, precipitating a drug crisis across the Asia-Pacific, a Post investigation finds.

Trump says U.S. officials will not attend G-20 summit in South Africa
In making the announcement, the president repeated claims — which lack any evidence — that White South Africans are being murdered and persecuted.

Families search for bodies in Tanzania after mass political killings
Witnesses across Tanzania described rampant killings by state security forces, which activists believe left more than 1,000 people dead.

Chicago mayor implores U.N. body to investigate ‘abusive’ immigration campaign
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson accused the Trump administration of violating the “dignity of all Chicagoans” with violent raids and arbitrary detentions.

Venezuela’s opposition pins its hopes on Trump, despite perils
As Trump ramps up pressure on Maduro, masses U.S. forces and strikes alleged drug boats, María Corina Machado’s opposition has embraced his approach.

Lô Borges, whose music resonated far beyond Brazil, dies at 73
Fusing pop, jazz and psychedelic rock, he helped craft the landmark album “Clube da Esquina.” His music inspired artists from Herbie Hancock to Paul Simon.

Gaza crisis offers Egypt chance to reassert role in Mideast diplomacy
Egypt’s influence had been eclipsed by Persian Gulf countries’ growing role. But Cairo played a central role in securing a Gaza truce and wants to ensure it endures.

E.U. defense chief urges U.S. to coordinate troop drawdown with allies
Andrius Kubilius, the E.U.’s first-ever defense commissioner, said Europeans must step up their own military capabilities as the U.S. prepares to withdraw some troops.
BBC

Man charged with attempted murder after woman stabbed in Birmingham
A woman in her 30s was stabbed in the neck outside the Bullring shopping centre on Friday.

UK to announce asylum system shake-up as it considers Denmark model
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is taking cues from some of the toughest migration laws in Europe.

More than 1,000 flights cancelled as US air traffic cuts enter second day
Thousands more flights have been delayed or cancelled as the reduction of air travel capacity continues during the federal government shutdown.

US cleaning woman shot and killed after arriving at wrong home
Police say they found Maria Florinda Rios Perez, 32, dead after she was shot on the front porch of a home in an Indianapolis suburb.

Prince George joins Kate, King and Queen at Festival of Remembrance
The royals attended the annual event at the Royal Albert Hall on the eve of Remembrance Sunday.

'Scotland looked immortality in the eye and said not today'
Tom English reflects on Scotland's "exhilarating and infuriating" display in the 25-17 defeat by New Zealand at Murrayfield.

'Great bloke': Clarkson and May lead tributes to ex-Top Gear host Quentin Willson
The presenter and campaigner, who has died aged 68, was described by his family as a "true national treasure".

Verstappen can 'forget about' winning world title
Max Verstappen says he can "forget about" winning the world championship after a chastening Saturday at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

England beat physical Fiji for ninth straight win
England score four second-half tries to see off Fiji in their second autumn international at Allianz Stadium.

Drab to dramatic - but questions for Spurs & Man Utd after 'strange' draw
A dramatic - or drab - Saturday lunchtime Premier League match with as many questions as answers, and for Manchester United a major injury scare.
The Independent

Human remains found in Las Vegas desert identified as woman killed 50 years ago in possible mob hit
Anna Sylvia Just reportedly borrowed money from a Las Vegas union boss, with known ties to organized crime, prior to her death

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow says nuclear test proposals being prepared after Putin’s drones kill seven
Overnight Russia launched 450 drones and 45 missiles to attack Ukraine’s energy infrastructure as Zelensky reiterated his call for sanctions

Over 1,00 flights canceled and 5,000 delayed as FAA forced cuts continue to cause havoc for travelers
The FAA already reduced flights by 4 percent Friday, with plans to ramp up reductions in the coming days

Target has a new approach for its employees - smile more!
Target is joining companies such as Walmart and Disney, which use structured greeting guidelines for employees

Rockefeller Center Christmas tree arrives in Manhattan, kicking off New York's holiday season
The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree has arrived in Manhattan, marking the start of New York City's holiday season

Trump wants to see his name on DC’s new NFL stadium and has lobbied the team owner to make it happen: report
The D.C. Council and the National Parks Service would have to sign off on the stadium’s name before it could bear the president’s moniker

Powerful tornado in Brazil kills 6 people and injures hundreds more
A powerful tornado in Brazil's southern state of Parana has killed six people and injured hundreds of others

Six Flags warns it could close more parks as financial woes mount
Six Flags America and its Hurricane Harbor water park in Bowie, Maryland, closed this week after 50 years in operation

Primark issues product recalls for baby items over safety fears
Primark urged customers to stop using the product and return it immediately to their nearest store

Democrats crow as Elise Stefanik’s NY governor campaign launch hits glitches — in Latin
Democrats quickly folded the apparent tech issues into their existing criticisms of Stefanik as a close Trump ally






















