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CBC.ca
B.C. rancher describes Bradley Creek fire's 'path of destruction' that decimated her home
Devyn McMillan thought she was well prepared in the event of a wildfire. Her ranch survived the White Rock Lake Fire in 2021, and she had evacuations plans already in place. But as flames from the Bradley Creek wildfire inched closer to her property, she realized this blaze was not like the last.
'Flooded, absolutely flooded,' Ontario winemaker says after extreme rain hammers Niagara towns and vineyards
Some vintners in Ontario's popular winemaking area were in cleanup mode on Wednesday, days after major rainfalls swept throughthe Niagara Region and caused severe flooding.
Arrests made for fatal Salsa on St. Clair festival shooting: Toronto police chief
Arrests have been made related to the shooting at Toronto's Salsa on St. Clair festival last month, Toronto police Chief Myron Demkiw told reporters Thursday.
Kelly Hrudey says goodbye to Hockey Night in Canada as contract expires
Kelly Hrudey said Wednesday that he was told in June that his contract with Rogers Sportsnet would not be renewed for next season. He has appeared on Hockey Night in Canada on a full-time basis since 1998, immediately after his retirement as an NHL player.
93-year-old Windsor man fulfills dream of walking Gordie Howe bridge
Generations have passed since James O'Neill first walked from Canada to the U.S. via the Ambassador Bridge. Now the 93-year-old lifelong Windsor resident can say he's done it again — on the Gordie Howe International Bridge.
Canadian, U.S. top trade officials meeting today in Washington
Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Canada's chief trade negotiator Janice Charette will be meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump's top trade envoy in Washington on Thursday.
Swiss ski great Lara Gut-Behrami retires after Olympic gold and world titles
Olympic gold medalist and two-time world champion Lara Gut-Behrami announced her retirement from alpine skiing on Thursday.
15- and 19-year-old facing charges after gunshot fired at U.S. consulate in Toronto last week
Two people have been arrested and are now facing a host of charges after a gunshot hit the U.S. consulate in downtown Toronto last week, police say.
U.S. Senate committee votes to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt
Dr. Anthony Fauci on Thursday was held in contempt of Congress by a Republican-led Senate committee, just over a week after the longtime federal health official invoked the Fifth Amendment, declining to answer questions about his guidance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Toronto Star
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Globe and Mail
Carney jokes about Trump after teleprompter glitch
When his teleprompter malfunctioned on Wednesday in the middle of a news conference on housing policy, Prime Minister Mark Carney smiled and took a swift jab at U.S. President Donald Trump, saying, 'I do not view this as a conspiracy.'
Proposed Hormuz deal giving Iran control of inbound traffic not feasible for shipping industry, sources say
Iran is seeking fees of between 5% and 7% of the price of cargoes from ships using the strait, according to a senior Iranian official
War and accumulating sand threaten Sudan’s Meroe pyramids
Sudan’s ongoing war is threatening the integrity of its ancient Meroe pyramids, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its unique and angular architecture, as preservation efforts have completely halted.
U.S. salmonella outbreak in 27 states linked to Mexican jalapenos
36 hospitalizations and no deaths have been reported, while the investigation remains ongoing
Drone with explosives found at German airport
A drone with explosives was found at Germany's Leipzig/Halle Airport and the device was defused, authorities said Wednesday, in an incident that the country's top security official said posed a 'new quality of danger.'
Japan marks 81 years since atomic bombing of Hiroshima
A minute of silence was held while a peace bell rang out at the exact time when a U.S. B-29 dropped the bomb on Hiroshima.
'El-Nino is a blessing' for Indonesian salt farmers
Salt farmers in Indonesia's West Java province are reaping the benefits of an El Nino-driven drought even as crop farmers brace for a prolonged challenge from the baking heat.
New images of the sun’s surface reveal a strange and dynamic facade
Researchers saw ripples of instability on the sun’s surface caused by bits of magnetized plasma moving past each other at different speeds
U.S. Senate panel votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress over refusal to answer questions
Vote sets up referral to DOJ for potential investigation over whether Fauci properly exercised his constitutional rights
Major Italian cities on red alert as Europe grapples with blistering heat wave
Austria breaks national temperature record, Hungary cuts power use as drought hits nuclear plant
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Global News
Europe’s new AI transparency rules are in effect. Should Canada copy them?
As of Sunday, AI systems in Europe must explicitly notify users when they're dealing with AI instead of a human, while AI-generated content like deepfakes must be labelled.
Rapid endometriosis tests now available in the U.K. What about Canada?
The tests will help rapidly reduce the time it takes for women to be told whether they have the condition, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.
EXCLUSIVE: Key members of India’s Bishnoi gang named in Canadian intelligence report
The gang’s leaders are profiled in the report by the Canada Border Services Agency’s Intelligence and Investigations Directorate.
Mexican influencer Cesar Gastelum shot dead during livestream
Gastelum, who had nearly 600,000 followers on TikTok and was best known for posting comedy skit videos, was streaming outside a fast food restaurant when he was shot.
Carney joins criticism of Infantino as FIFA leader after sell-off plan
Carney said keeping the now-abandoned World Cup sell-off plan a secret from senior FIFA staff was a 'fatal' move on Infantino's part and 'not how you run any business.'
SpaceX rocket crashed on the moon, scientists say: ‘100% confidence’
Once imaging is returned, scientists say it will confirm what NASA predicted: that the rocket’s upper stage unintentionally slammed into the moon, carving out a large crater.
Carney says Canada involved ‘from the start’ in NATO intern spying case
As a Canadian faces espionage charges in Belgium, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday that Canada has been 'involved from the start,' adding, 'draw your own conclusions.'
EXCLUSIVE: Classified report reveals how India’s Bishnoi gang uses Canada’s student visa program
The CBSA intelligence report suggests that a controversial government foreign student program opened the door to India’s most notorious crime group.
SpaceX stock sinks after first ever earnings revealed big AI spending plans
SpaceX touted faster-than-expected returns from its AI spending on its first-ever earnings call as a public company, but investors remained concerned about long-term investments.
Russian drone factory director seriously hurt in car explosion
The director of a factory supplying drones to the Russian military was badly wounded when his car exploded, news reports said Wednesday.
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New York Times
Scott Galloway: America Abandoned Its ‘Unremarkable’ Young Men
And what society can do to help a struggling generation.
Houthi Attacks on Yemeni Military Threaten to Reignite Civil War
The Iranian-backed militia said it had targeted the armed forces in two resource-rich provinces, as escalating violence in Yemen imperils a fragile truce.
Fled to America at 11. Stole at 18. Deported to Vietnam at 44.
The Trump administration is sending back record numbers of Vietnamese, Laotians and Hmong. Many came to the United States as young war refugees and later committed crimes.
This A.I. Just Created Viruses Not Found in Nature
Scientists trained artificial intelligence on libraries of DNA and then asked the model to create recipes for viral genomes. Sixteen of them were viable, yielding new viruses.
Under Hegseth, Women’s Share of Top Military Promotions Plunged This Year
The percentage of high-ranking officer nominations going to women is currently at its lowest level in over two decades.
What Is Fauci Being Accused of and Why Is He Being Held in Contempt?
The case is unique, legal scholars say, because of the tension between the Fifth Amendment and the reach of a presidential pardon. The potential consequences could be grave.
Senate Panel Votes to Hold Fauci in Contempt of Congress
Dr. Anthony Fauci had refused to answer questions at a hearing last week, invoking the Fifth Amendment. Republicans argued he wasn’t entitled to that protection because he had a presidential pardon.
Israeli Settler Charged in Death of Activist Awdah Hathaleen
The indictment was a rare case in which the Israeli authorities pressed charges against an Israeli in the killing of a Palestinian.
El Nino Might Mean More Storms Near California Than the Atlantic Coast
It hasn’t been that long since Hurricane Hilary made a run at Southern California. Could this year see a repeat?
Sydney Towle, Who Chronicled Her Cancer on TikTok, Dies at 26
For an audience that grew to more than a million followers, she challenged assumptions about how people with serious illnesses should look and live.
CNBC
Genius Sports' media surge shows shift beyond sportsbook data
Genius Sports, which provides real-time sports data, reported revenue rose 65% in the second quarter.
Trump wins last-minute reprieve temporarily blocking BBC access to his business records
Trump sued the BBC for $10 billion, alleging its 2024 “Panorama” documentary about the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack defamed him.
Fox advertising, streaming service Tubi get boost from World Cup
Fox advertising revenue increased 78% during the quarter primarily due to the FIFA Men's World Cup and growth at ad-supported streaming service Tubi.
Iran's Hormuz Strait plan reportedly blocks U.S., Israeli ships; U.S. rejects any 'impediments'
The U.S. appeared to quickly reject the terms of an Iranian draft plan that would open the Strait of Hormuz to ships except those from the U.S. and Israel.
Treasury yields rise as traders sharpen focus on rates
Treasury yields rose on Thursday, as traders weighed the prospect of interest rate rises.
Gas prices could remain high this fall even if crude prices stabilize. Here's why
The refining market is very tight due to the Ukraine and Iran wars, keeping gas prices elevated even as crude prices fall.
Ukraine’s military hits one of Russia’s biggest oil refineries in long-range drone attack
The Slavneft-Yanos facility in Yaroslavl, which is situated hundreds of miles from the Ukraine border, is one of Russia's biggest oil refineries.
Google is expanding its AI empire — and losing the people who built it
Google’s cloud boom is testing the company's commitment to frontier AI as commercial returns take priority.
The divide between Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk is widening after their latest earnings
As Lilly widens its lead in the obesity race, Novo is still racing to win back market share and restore investor confidence in its pipeline.
Restaurant Brands International earnings beat as Burger King's U.S. business soars
Burger King's U.S. business reported same-store sales growth of 8.5%.
Washington Post
U.S.-Canada relations go up in smoke
There’s been something in the air in D.C. this summer — namely wildfire smoke and frustration over Canada’s inability to keep it on its side of the border.
Ukraine fails to halt Russian barrage as Zelensky blames partners for ‘horrific casualties’
U.S.-made systems are Kyiv’s only means to shoot down ballistic missiles, and Ukraine says it has run out of interceptors. Seventeen Ukrainians died overnight.
Trump administration cancels Brazilian ambassador’s visa in tit-for-tat
A senior State Department official told reporters in a background briefing that it was a “reciprocal” action because Brazil has not approved President Donald Trump’s nominee as ambassador to Brasilia.
BBC
Trafford joins Leeds from Man City in potential £45m deal
Leeds United sign Manchester City and England goalkeeper James Trafford in a deal worth up to £45m.
Artificial Intelligence used to design brand new viruses
Scientists made 16 successful viruses that had their genetic code designed by artificial intelligence.
Vinicius Jr and Real Madrid agree new six-year deal
Brazil winger Vinicius Jr will stay at Real Madrid after agreeing improved terms with the Spanish side despite interest from Arsenal.
Le Court wins stage six of Tour after mechanical failure
Kimberley Le Court wins a sprint finish to seal victory in stage six of the Tour de France Femmes on Thursday, as Swiss rider Marlen Reusser holds on to the overall lead.
Calls for inquiry into Army training college for teenagers after reports of rape and abuse
Four women told the BBC they were sexually assaulted and harassed while attending the Army Foundation College (AFC) at Harrogate in North Yorkshire.
South Korea space agency shares Moon images after SpaceX rocket debris crash
Seoul's lunar orbiter captured images of the Moon before and after part of SpaceX's rocket hit its surface on Wednesday.
Thousands of migrants still in Ceuta after border crisis, local leader says
The Spanish territory's mayor-president also says 100 deaths occurred as a result of 78,000 migrants crossing from neighbouring Morocco.
Andrew chased by alleged stalker near Sandringham home, court hears
Alex Jenkinson, 39, is accused of causing the former duke to "fear unlawful violence" as he walked his dogs.
Trump denies US weapons shortage and says information 'leakers' being 'hunted down'
While precise data is classified, publicly available information suggests the US has used up many difficult-to-manufacture weapons.
Boxer charged with killing aid worker in Greece after his wife gave police 'key' details
Sharif Ahmadzai, who is 26 and from Afghanistan, faces charges of homicide with intent, robbery and weapons offences.
The Independent
Trump makes his feelings clear about Pete Hegseth after ‘treasonous leakers’ rant over weapons stockpile
Lengthy Truth Social post about defense chief comes amid concerns that their war effort in Iran has emptied the cupboards of precision munitions
Trump wins bid to delay release of financial records in $10bn BBC defamation case
The US president’s legal team has secured an emergency suspension of a judge’s ruling that he must turn over documents sought by the broadcaster
Trump vows jail for ‘treasonous leakers’ over missile shortage report in latest Truth Social rant
President rages that any insiders who spoke to the press will be ‘hunted down’ and face ‘long term jail sentences’ after White House denies confrontation with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over weaponry used against Iran
Mosquitoes are spreading dangerous dengue in US states. Here’s where to watch out
Both domestic cases and cases in travelers have been rising since the pandemic
Fire at Heathrow airport leads to runway closure and travel delays
Smoke seen rising from grass outside a terminal
‘Slap in the face’: Victim of AI deepfake attack shreds House stonewalling of AOC’s anti-abuse bill
The measure would allow victims of pornographic deepfake images to file civil suits against perpetrators. Rhian Lubin and Eric Garcia report on survivors’ frustrations with Republicans stalling on the bipartisan bill brought by AOC, as Paris Hilton exclusively tells The Independent ‘there is no legitimate policy reason’ for the hold-up
Clacton by-election poll tracker: Who is set to win Nigel Farage’s seat as Count Binface plots upset?
Two thirds of people in Clacton said they would vote for Nigel Farage if the by-election was held tomorrow
Police officer ‘seriously bitten’ in second night of disorder in Norfolk town over ‘asylum seeker housing’
Police powers stepped up after footage appears to show five men being escorted from houses in Thetford by police as angry crowd boos and shouts ‘get out’
Smithsonian shut down several museums in DC for unexplained ‘mechanical issue’
The Smithsonian has not revealed what caused the mechanical issue or how long the closures are expected to last
US wants Filipino church leader accused of sex crimes and fraud extradited
The legal framework for criminal suspects in the Philippines dictates that trials must conclude and sentences be served before extradition can occur
