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CBC.ca

Candidate for Quebec Conservatives apologizes for 2020 post about euthanizing pro-vaccine people

A candidate for the Conservative Party of Quebec is apologizing for online comments he made at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. He wrote that Quebecers in favour of vaccines should be euthanized. Just seven days into the election campaign, several other candidates in various parties have faced pushback and even calls to resign.

Kawhi Leonard avoids suspension in NBA's salary cap probe, clearing major hurdle for Toronto Raptors return

The NBA has declined to suspend Kawhi Leonard or void his contract after its salary-cap circumvention investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers, clearing a major hurdle for his proposed return to the Toronto Raptors.

Hilroy says sorry for leaving Newfoundland, Cape Breton off notebooks' Canadian map

Hilroy has apologized for leaving Newfoundland and Cape Breton off the Canadian map on its glossy notebooks, after the mistake led to backlash online.

Deadlocked jury in case of U.S. mother who killed her kids ends 5th day of deliberations with no verdict

Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial went home without a verdict Wednesday following a fifth day of deliberations — and twice saying they can't agree whether the Massachusetts mother is criminally responsible for killing her three young children.

Liberal MP Idlout violated conflict of interest code, ethics watchdog finds

Ottawa's ethics commissioner found Liberal MP Lori Idlout violated Parliament's conflict of interest code, but recommended against imposing any penalties against her.

2 more B.C. Conservative MLAs quit caucus to sit as Independents

Donegal Wilson, MLA for Boundary-Similkameen, and Scott McInnis, MLA for Columbia River-Revelstoke, have have quit the B.C. Conservative caucus.

Arrest warrants issued in Mexico for duo accused in alleged condo scam

A Mexican court has issued arrest warrants against the man and woman accused of defrauding a Canadian couple of their retirement savings through an alleged condo-flip scheme, CBC News has learned.

Low flypast over Cape Town stadium to be reviewed, South Africa says

South Africa's aviation regulator is probing a low flypast by two jets over a Cape Town stadium last week.

Chevron expands Venezuela presence with $7B US plan

Chevron will invest more than $7 billion US through its Venezuela joint ventures to double oil production to about 600,000 barrels per day over the next five years in the ‌South American country, the U.S. oil major said on Wednesday.

Alanis Morissette sues former tour manager over alleged 'calculated blackmail campaign'

In a lawsuit filed this week in California, Alanis Morissette is suing her former tour manager for what she calls a "calculated blackmail campaign," alleging Keren Urinov threatened to frame her for drug trafficking unless the Canadian singer-songwriter agreed to sign her to a lengthy contract.
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Globe and Mail

Jury in Malta acquits businessman in killing of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia

Murder of investigative journalist shocked Europe, toppled a prime minister and exposed a culture of impunity on the Mediterranean island nation

U.S. judge blocks Trump’s executive order limiting birthright citizenship

U.S. Supreme Court rejected Trump Administration’s initial effort to end birthright citizenship on June 30

Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reckless driving charge after Florida crash

Tiger Woods pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge and his driver's license was suspended for five years Wednesday following a March rollover crash in Florida, where he initially was accused of driving under the influence.

King Charles III, French President Macron hail nations’ ties as they view Bayeux Tapestry in London

Charles praised the agreement between Britain and France that brought the tapestry to London, calling its presence ‘a precious symbol of trust’

What to know about U.S. air strike that reportedly killed four at Iranian wedding

U.S. military looking into reports of wedding strike but could not confirm formal investigation, Central Command spokesman says

Did the Leipzig incident bring Russia and NATO closer to all-out war?

Discovery of bomb-laden drones at German airport is an escalation of the hybrid warfare Moscow has waged against Kyiv’s allies

Apple changes Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ for U.S. users of Maps app

Google rolled out the change over the weekend, citing Trump’s order

EU vows more pressure on Russia after attempted drone attack at airport in Germany

Germany blames Moscow for the attack, characterizing it as part of hybrid warfare meant to intimidate and cause divisions in countries that have rallied around Ukraine

Tumbler Ridge mass shooting survivors sue OpenAI, alleging negligence

Lawsuits name CEO Sam Altman and allege the company withheld potentially life-saving information about the shooter’s violent chat history

Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reckless driving charge over rollover crash in Florida

He was arrested in March after his SUV clipped a truck and rolled over on its side on a beachside residential road near his home on Jupiter Island
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Global News

Ontario student accused in U.S. of taking airport photos for Chinese official

Chris Mathers, a former RCMP officer who runs a private crime and risk consulting firm, said it's common practice for Chinese state security to try to recruit people online.

Canadian families still waiting for answers 1 week after Nepal disaster

The flooding on Aug. 26 killed more than 1,100 people and left roughly 4,400 missing, after a glacier collapsed in the Himalayan border region between Nepal and China.

Canada gave contracts to Iran VP’s son while investigating role in regime missile program

The RCMP and Canadian military were among the agencies that hired companies run by Edmonton resident 'Sal Ghafouri,' a Global News investigation has found.

Australian police find meth hidden inside McMuffin breakfast sandwich

Police in Australia have charged a man after they found around 3.5 grams of methamphetamine hidden between the bacon and egg of a McDonald's McMuffin meal during a vehicle search.

Ottawa sends officials to Nepal as search for missing Canadians continues

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said that 30 Canadians and permanent residents remain missing, a number she says may change as the government gets more information.

Sydney shark attack survivor recalls punching animal in the face

Leah Stewart, a 34-year-old mother of one, was dragged underwater by a shark at Coogee Beach on the morning of June 13 as it plunged its teeth into her arms and thigh.

19-year-old taekwondo champion dead after suffering cardiac arrest in sleep

Emergency services 'fought desperately to resuscitate her' but she 'could not be saved,' a statement said.

Nepal flood death toll crosses 900 as hundreds stuck in hydropower tunnels

Nepal’s disaster agency said Monday that 903 deaths had been counted in that country, with 4,247 people, including 592 foreigners, missing.

Canada’s Nepalese communities cancel Teej festivals after deadly Nepal floods

Organizers across the country, in cities including Toronto, Brampton and Calgary, cancelled Teej celebrations in light of the disaster.

Nepal warns of possible fresh flooding as death toll rises to at least 800

Flood warning notices were sent to people's phones early Sunday as rescue crews worked to clear a major highway connecting Kathmandu to one of the areas worst hit by the floods.
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New York Times

Deadlocked Jury in Lindsay Clancy Trial Again Says It Can’t Reach a Verdict

Jurors say they cannot reach a unanimous agreement after about 30 hours of deliberations. The judge is bringing them back for one last try.

Trump’s Fantasy-Reality Problem Is Deepening

The president’s unusual relationship to the objective world leaves him dangerously unable to pivot, shift gears or change course.

Lindsay Clancy’s Trial Prompts Patients and Doctors to Rethink Postpartum Care

Requests for advice from women with maternal mental health conditions, as well as health providers who care for them, have surged.

Cassandra Wilson, Star Jazz Singer, Dies at 70

With a low and smoky voice, she conjured the blues tradition of her native Mississippi in both her own songs and in covers.

Is Steve Hilton the Future of Trumpism?

Steve Hilton wants to “Make California Golden Again.”

In a Big Win, Google Won’t Have to Break Up Its Ad Tech Business, Court Rules

In a long-awaited decision, a federal judge said Google must change its ad tech business to address antitrust issues, but did not disclose the measures.

USPS Is Building a Mail-In Ballot Screening System Despite Legal Battles Over Trump Order

Election officials warn that the creation of a new online portal for states to upload voter information is already fueling confusion and could ultimately disenfranchise voters.

The Filipino Star at the U.S. Open Igniting a Neighborhood in Queens

The 21-year-old sensation Alex Eala has charmed the tennis world and united her far-flung compatriots.

What Is ‘Narrative Art?’ The Lucas Museum Finally Shows Us Its Vision.

After several delays, George Lucas’s legacy project is finally ready to open. There’s less “Star Wars” than you might expect.

How the Met’s Galliano Show Fell Apart

Anna Wintour put her full power and prestige behind a designer convicted of an antisemitic hate crime. Behind the scenes, influential New Yorkers revolted.

CNBC

NBA suspends Clippers owner Ballmer for one year in Kawhi Leonard salary cap probe

The NBA also fined the Los Angeles Clippers $30 million and said the team will forfeit five first-round picks, one in each year in drafts starting in 2029.

Trump and Xi are set to meet in DC. Why some China watchers have low expectations

Trump's summit with Xi is expected to take place less than six weeks before the U.S. election, with polls showing Democrats favored to make gains in Congress.

Travel industry presses Trump to target 100 million international visitors in Oval Office meeting

Trump’s meeting with travel executives comes after a World Cup that showcased his unusually close relationship with FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz the 'Trump Strait'

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright told CNBC that more than 17 million barrels of oil transited the strait on Monday, a wartime record.

USTR's Greer huddles with House Republicans amid Trump trade spats

Trump's plan to lower tariffs on 300,000 metric tons of imported beef caused an uproar among cattle ranchers.

Microsoft to start disclosing Azure quarterly revenue as company consolidates business units

Microsoft will begin reporting quarterly Azure revenue in dollars for the first time, providing more clarity about its business that competes with AWS.

Snowflake spikes 22% on healthy results and AI coding momentum

Snowflake business is growing quickly, in part thanks to adoption of an artificial intelligence agent for writing code.

Uber to cut 10% of workforce in bid to move 'simpler and faster'

Uber is cutting small teams by nearly half and allowing about 1% of its workforce to continue working remotely.

Brent oil price above $95 as Iran retaliates with strikes on U.S. Gulf allies

Oil prices were volatile Wednesday, as Mideast tensions continue to escalate after the U.S. attacked Iran, while Tehran reportedly struck back at U.S. allies.

Washington Post

Putin says he won’t deal with Ukrainian ‘terrorists’ but praises U.S. mediators

The Russian president’s remarks at a 3 a.m. news conference — and Moscow’s intensifying strikes on Kyiv — suggested that he sees little chance of a deal to end his war in Ukraine.

Watch Ontario, New York, residents sound off on the Lake America name change

In a Trump-voting town named after Lake Ontario, residents have strong feelings about the president rechristening it to Lake America.

USS Abraham Lincoln docks in Thailand after 9 months at sea

The crew will get a chance to “rest and recharge” in the beach destination of Pattaya, after reports of deteriorating conditions aboard the aircraft carrier.

Iran retaliates with missiles and drones, defying Trump’s warning

President Donald Trump had warned after Tuesday's U.S. strikes that any retaliation would see Iran “hit again at a much harder and higher level.”

Russia’s jet-powered drones are overwhelming Ukraine’s air defenses

Russia is pounding Ukraine with jet-propelled drones, forcing Kyiv to adapt once again in an arms race that is increasingly defining the war.

Syria, eyeing role as Middle East hub, offers options to bypass Hormuz

The wartime blockage of cargo traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is a boon for Syria, which is poised to capitalize on a need for alternative transit routes for oil.

Thanks to Lake Ontario, MapQuest is popular all over again

As of Tuesday, the 30-year-old navigation tool was Apple’s No. 1 free app after the company rebuffed an executive order renaming the Great Lake.

Germany blames Russia for drone attack on airport, announces countermeasures

Officials said the Aug. 4 attempt was part of a campaign aimed at undermining European support for Ukraine against Russia.

Trump said his deal with Venezuela would lower gas prices. Will it?

It is likely to be years before oil production meaningfully ramps up, industry experts say, and there are many risks involved.

Most Americans disapprove of Lake Ontario name change

President Donald Trump signed an executive order last week renaming it Lake America, as part of his feud with Canada.

BBC

Man City buy costly new midfield - but have they overlooked Haaland cover?

Manchester City have completed a squad overhaul including a fully revamped midfield to the tune of a Premier League record £458m, but that eyewatering number does not tell the full story.

‘I'd be the last to know’: Stars of The Gentlemen react to Meghan reports

The world premiere for series 2 of the Netflix drama took place on Wednesday night in London.

LA Clippers fined $30m by NBA over Leonard deal

The LA Clippers are fined $30m (£22.2m) by the NBA for violating salary rules over the acquisition of star player Kawhi Leonard.

Protests in Spain over government's handling of Ceuta migrant crisis

Spanish opposition parties accuse Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of abandoning the residents of Ceuta.

South African airline behind daring stadium stunt cancels next flyby

The civil aviation authority says it is also investigating last Saturday's aerial display.

Fury calls Joshua a 'coward' as wait for announcement continues

Tyson Fury says Anthony Joshua is a "coward" as the pair face a tense wait to see whether their long-awaited all-British heavyweight blockbuster can be agreed.

Burnham pressed on economy at first PMQs as borrowing costs surge

The PM said his government would be "grounded in fiscal responsibility" as he faced Kemi Badenoch at Prime Minister's Questions for the first time.

Will the Lindsay Clancy trial end in mistrial? Here are the jury's options

Jurors have five options before them as they decide the fate of the former nurse charged with murdering her three children.

Watch: Trump 'happy' that Prince Harry and Meghan left the US

President Donald Trump said he was not a fan of the couple and added that they treated the Royal Family with "great disrespect".

Watch: Jury still unable to reach unanimous decision in Lindsay Clancy case

For a second time in two days, jurors told the judge they could not agree on a verdict in the murder trial.

The Independent

Fresh blow for Trump as judge blocks latest attempt to ‘strip’ birthright citizenship from newborns

The president’s new ‘carveouts’ to limit citizenship ‘are almost certainly unconstitutional,’ judge says

NBA suspends Clippers owner Ballmer, fines team $30M, Kawhi Leonard $700K in cap circumvention case

Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer was suspended for one year by the NBA, and the team was ordered to forfeit five first-round draft picks and pay a $30 million fine for violating salary cap circumvention rules in a case involving Kawhi Leonard

Accused Penn State drug ringleader who called himself ‘the Godfather’ granted bail

Agostino Abbatiello is accused of supplying the drug operation with cocaine that was then packaged at fraternity houses and distributed to students

Farage warned he could face stiffer penalty after claiming probe into £5m crypto donation is rigged

The warning has come from Baroness Harriet Harman who chaired the Privileges Committee inquiry into Boris Johnson when his punishment for lying about Partygate was increased for trying to undermine the inquiry

Amazon picks up local streaming rights for six NHL teams

The streams will include the games plus pre- and post-game shows and other team programming

UK and France deploy new team to stop ‘mega dinghies’ crossing Channel

The UK has agreed a £662m deal with France to pay for French police to stop small boat launches

NASCAR drivers scrambling for cameos after Tom Cruise announces 'Days of Thunder' sequel

Joey Logano says he would love to get a cameo in the upcoming sequel to “Days of Thunder.”

Republican Senator calls on Trump to fire Hegseth for ‘inept management’

Thom Tillis slammed the Defense Secretary’s leadership – 18 months after casting a key vote to confirm his appointment

Chinese embassy guards in London alleged to have wielded illegal electroshock batons at protesters

Downing Street said it ‘won’t hesitate to act’ if there is evidence a crime has been committed, the Prime Minister’s official spokesperson said

Dollywood will honor ‘dreamer-in-chief’ Dolly Parton with new park attractions after her death

Dolly Parton grew up in rural Sevier County and transformed the theme park into the county's largest employer and a major tourist destination