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CBC.ca
Quebec City couple could be on the hook for $20K childbirth tab after work permit delays
A Quebec family says they’ve been stuck in bureaucratic limbo for months, waiting to find out if they can maintain their work permits and provincial health coverage ahead of the birth of their second child.
'I don't have confidence' in FIFA president Gianni Infantino, Carney says
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Gianni Infantino's decision to not disclose to FIFA's top advisers and officials a proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors "should be fatal" to his position at the head of the organization.
Move over, Moo Deng: Pygmy hippo calf born at Toronto Zoo
Toronto just got its very own Moo Deng. The Toronto Zoo says a female pygmy hippo calf was born Sunday morning to 20-year-old mother Kindia.
Top-ranked Canadian Auger-Aliassime out of National Bank Open after injuring back in practice
Top-ranked Canadian Félix Auger-Aliassime has withdrawn from the National Bank Open after sustaining a back injuryduring practice in his hometown of Montreal.
It looks like a SpaceX rocket did slam into the moon (as predicted)
A SpaceX rocket that launched a pair of lunar landers slammed into the moon as predicted on Wednesday, scientists reported, after drifting off course for the past year.
UFC lost $30M on White House Freedom 250 event held on Trump's birthday, despite calling it 'roaring success'
The UFC Freedom 250 event held on the White House grounds in June has been described by TKO officials as a “roaring success." But the financial numbers tell a different story.
Heated Rivalry cast and crew need space while shooting Season 2, director says
Director Jacob Tierney has taken to social media to post a gentle request for space for the cast and crew of Heated Rivalry while they film Season 2.
This kitten was too tiny for a wheelchair. So his foster mom made one with Hot Wheels and duct tape
When Gelato the kitten arrived at a Cincinnati animal shelter last month, injured and unable to use his back legs, he was too tiny for an animal wheelchair. So the shelter worker who is fostering him decided to get creative.
Perez Hilton hospitalized following concerning livestream
Blogger Perez Hilton is in hospital following reports that he had appeared to self-harm during a TikTok livestream.
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Toronto Star
Carney says tone with U.S. already 'quite firm' as trade talks continue
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada’s tone toward the United States is already “quite firm” and insisted trade negotiations with Washington remain “constructive” as an Aug. 19 deadline for new U.S. tariffs draws near.
Alleged Bishnoi gang member remains in custody after Federal Court ruling
The Federal Court has granted Ottawa a judicial review of a decision by the Immigration and Refugee Board ordering the release of an alleged member of a criminal gang who is wanted in India to face a 2012 murder charge.
Prime Minister Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA president Infantino
Carney said Infantino committed a “fatal” governance failure by not consulting senior advisers, including FIFA’s chief operating officer and board members.
Mark Carney doesn't rule out jets at Billy Bishop airport: 'Forever is a long time'
Prime Minister Mark Carney has declined to rule out ever having commuter jets fly into Billy Bishop airport, but said his government is focused on improving Toronto's transport network in other ways — including an expansion at Pearson airport and…
Toronto Star bestsellers: Anthony Bourdain’s memoir hits the list, thanks to Matt Johnson’s movie
Also, Shari Lapena’s first thriller, “The Couple Next Door,” returns, and two translations of the “The Odyssey” make the rankings.
Carney promises Toronto $2.7 billion to build thousands of new rental homes
The money would go toward 18 developments, including stalled non-market, non-profit projects on city-owned land.
Ontario launches reviews of large public agencies including Metrolinx, LCBO
The Ontario government is putting several large public agencies under the microscope, launching reviews that will look at efficiency and productivity.
Nearly 400 vehicles worth $28M recovered in RCMP anti-fraud pilot program, police say
The RCMP say they've recovered 392 stolen vehicles worth an estimated $28 million through an anti-fraud pilot program launched in June 2025.
Remembering former CTV anchor Lloyd Robertson: ‘A fixture we’ll never forget’
Star readers are sharing what Lloyd Robertson meant to them after the legendary broadcaster's death. Did you ever meet him? Share your favourite memories with us in the comment section.
Superstar Olivia Dean electrified an eager crowd at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena in a 4-star lovefest
The magnetic, joyful British singer-songwriter played the first of two sold-out concerts at the venue.
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Globe and Mail
Progressive Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan primary in jolt to Democrats
The Democratic Party's progressive wing scored a high-profile victory on Wednesday when Abdul El-Sayed won the party's U.S. Senate nomination in Michigan, giving its anti-establishment message a boost ahead of November's midterm elections.
Meta apologizes to India for briefly restricting Prime Minister Modi’s post
Social media giant says post had been blocked inadvertently because of operational error
U.S. Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director, bringing new leadership to beleaguered agency
Third Trump nominee for CDC director in past 18 months is confirmed in 51-44 vote
California man faces weapons charge after pretending to be part of Trump’s security detail
Jeanine John Taele arrested at Trump golf club near L.A. on Sunday, two days before U.S. President visited for fundraising dinner
U.S., Ukraine continue Patriot missile talks despite Trump’s reservations, sources say
Kyiv urgently wants the ability to make interceptor missiles in order to defend against Russian attacks
Scientists certain a SpaceX rocket slammed into the moon as predicted after drifting off course
Scientists say they're certain that a SpaceX rocket has slammed into the moon as predicted. The 5,400-mph crash has yet to be officially confirmed. But space-tracking experts say it's inevitable that the leftover rocket segment plowed into the moon on Wednesday after drifting off course for the past year.
El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary in major victory for Democrats’ progressive wing
Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary in major victory for Democrats’ progressive wing.
Wrecks of Second World War ships emerge as Danube River’s water levels drop to record low
The ships, some still laden with weapons, belonged to Nazi Germany’s Black Sea fleet that the Germans deliberately sank
Once a symbol of oil wealth, Venezuela’s refineries in decay
Venezuela’s once-proud refinery network has fallen into disrepair and underinvestment, leaving key facilities running at a fraction of capacity as the country weighs costly efforts to restore its oil infrastructure.
Sunken WWII era ships appear as Danube levels go down amid drought
The wrecks of World War II-era German ships have resurfaced along the Danube in Serbia as record-low water levels expose vessels sunk at the end of the war by the retreating Nazi army.
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Global News
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.
U.S. revokes Brazil ambassador’s visa amid ongoing spat with Lula
The U.S. State Department said the decision was retaliation for Brazil’s denial of visas for American diplomats and Brazil’s stalling on approving Trump’s ambassadorial nominee.
U.K. man jailed for storing dead mother in freezer and claiming her pension
Christopher Phillips, 60, a former company director, admitted to preventing the lawful and decent burial of his 89-year-old mother, Sylvia Phillips, after she died in March 2023
Pilot caught with 70,000 ecstasy pills in luggage, Indonesian police say
The drugs were discovered by customs officers at Soekarno-Hatta Airport in Jakarta, Indonesia, after they noticed a suspicious suitcase during an X-ray screening.
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New York Times
C.I.A. Sets Up Secret Cuba Task Force as Trump Pressures Havana
The task force will allow the spy agency to quickly direct more financial, human and technical resources at the island, with the goal of creating fissures among the Cuban political elite.
Helicopter Carrying Trump Flies Near Passenger Jet in Washington Airspace
Marine One, the helicopter that ferries the president, came within less than a mile of an Envoy Air flight on Tuesday, raising new concerns about air traffic control in the congested area.
Star Scholar Jason Arday Resigns From Cambridge
Jason Arday was hired by the University of Cambridge in 2023 as the youngest Black professor in its history. Doubt has since been cast on his academic qualifications and claims about his life.
Trump Said Qatari Jet Was Destined for His Library. That May Change.
A White House official says no final decision has been made about which plane will go on display at the Trump presidential library. That leaves the fate of the Qatari jet unclear.
Michigan Democrats Pick El-Sayed
Also, the Senate confirms a new C.D.C. director. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.
Bunny Dolls and Disturbing Allegations: Max Miller’s Strange CNN Interview
In a 23-minute appearance with the anchor Jake Tapper, the Ohio Republican made an unusual effort to rebut a multitude of allegations that have threatened his re-election bid.
Abdul El-Sayed Thinks Progressives Have a Way to Win. I Hope He’s Right.
Abdul El-Sayed is quick, magnetic, overflowing with infectious confidence. But he also has a blind spot endemic to his movement.
El-Sayed’s Michigan Senate Primary Win Sets Up the Left’s Biggest Test of the Fall
Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate candidacy poses a critical challenge for Democrats’ ascendant progressive wing: Can an insurgent candidate, with unabashedly liberal positions, win a general election in a moderate state?
U.S. Cuts Ties With Organ Donor Group After Reports of Abuses
The federal government is ending its contract with a Kentucky nonprofit that it says pressured medical workers to remove organs from patients who were getting better.
Death Renews Scrutiny of Delaney Hall. Here’s What to Know.
The death of a Salvadoran immigrant at the federal detention center in Newark has raised questions about the conditions there.
CNBC
How Disney parks are bucking a travel slowdown
Disney posted record quarterly revenue at its parks division despite a continued slump in international travel to the U.S.
Disney tops earnings estimates as parks and streaming offer a boost
Disney reported growth at its domestic theme parks and cruises despite mounting macroeconomic uncertainty for consumers.
Meta debuts first AI coding agent to take on Anthropic and OpenAI
Meta released its first coding agent called Muse Code as the company ramps up its investments in AI models and services to try and take on Anthropic and OpenAI.
Marc Benioff gets a new operating chief, as Salesforce promotes Miguel Milano
Salesforce promoted revenue head and former Oracle executive Miguel Milano to role of operating chief.
Uber stock sinks 5% after weak guidance despite revenue growth
Uber's earnings were in line with estimates, but the company's guidance for the third quarter trailed expectations.
Lisa Su brushes off Musk's Nvidia commitment as AMD stock sinks after earnings
The chip giant has been a big beneficiary of the AI boom, with stock trading 132% up so far in 2026.
SpaceX stock falls 13% as AI spending surge rattles investors and massive share unlock looms
CEO Elon Musk said SpaceX would hit $1 trillion in annual revenue in 2030 versus a previous forecast of 2031 as he looked to strike an bullish tone.
Trump admin refunds $100 billion in 'liberation day' tariffs
The Trump administration has taken steps to effectively re-create the IEEPA tariff regime using other legal authorities. They already face court challenges.
Google's AI reshuffle: Chief scientist Jeff Dean exits and Demis Hassabis steps down as DeepMind CEO
Google's AI divisions are getting reshuffled, the search giant announced on Wednesday.
Iran, Oman say Strait of Hormuz talks in final stages, as Trump again teases a deal being close
Trump's latest remarks signaling again that a deal with Iran to reopen the Hormuz Strait is close at hand drove oil prices lower and sent stocks soaring.
Washington Post
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.
Trump keeps making threats. The world has stopped flinching.
The president’s bombast has ceased to rattle world leaders, who have seen him fenced in by courts, rebuffed by Congress and strung along by Iran.
BBC
AI or real? BBC analyses viral China disaster videos
As weather events become more extreme, fake videos are being shared rapidly online, and it’s causing real world problems in China.
Infantino sorry for errors but stays Fifa president
Gianni Infantino will remain as Fifa president after receiving the backing of senior executives, but "sincerely apologises" for errors made in his controversial private investment plans.
Infantino sorry for errors but stays Fifa president
Gianni Infantino will remain as Fifa president after receiving the backing of senior executives, but "sincerely apologises" for errors made in his controversial private investment plans.
Walk-in mental health centres to open in banks and libraries across England
Government plans network of nearly 200 specialist services to help those facing mental health crises.
Iran says it has agreed Strait of Hormuz shipping route with Oman
A foreign ministry spokesman did not give details but said an agreement with the Gulf nation was "in the final stages".
Everton sign midfielder Norgaard from Arsenal
Everton sign Denmark midfielder Christian Norgaard from Arsenal on a two-year contract for a reported fee of £7m.
University of Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row resigns
Prof Jason Arday said he had "concluded that the only way to bring this chapter to an end is to step away".
Ex neo-Nazi activist withdraws as Tory election candidate
Kemi Badenoch says Joshua Bonehill-Paine will now advise the Conservatives on tackling extremism.
Drone carrying explosives found at German airport, police say
The drone was found near Ukrainian cargo planes before another object collided with a cargo aircraft in mid-air.
How Buttler became T20 cricket's run-scoring GOAT
BBC Sport explores how Jos Buttler became the highest run-getter in men's T20 cricket.
The Independent
Senators warn that prediction market betting may influence arson as several states see unprecedented wildfires
Democratic lawmakers are sounding the alarm over betting on natural disasters, arguing that it both increases the risk of criminal activity and is morally wrong
Trump attacks ‘full of s**t’ Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed after progressive’s primary win
The president accused El-Sayed of being part of a wave of Democratic ‘communists’ who would harm America if elected
Mounjaro could reduce heart attack risks for diabetes patients, study says
Those receiving the drug were found to be 33 per cent less likely to suffer a heart attack when compared to patients on another type 2 diabetes medication
Abdul El-Sayed narrowly won in Michigan. Here’s what that could mean for progressives in future elections
Abdul El-Sayed just won by the skin of his teeth. His victory proves that the Bernie brand is far from unpopular in the Midwest, but that progressives will still have to climb mountains to win, writes John Bowden
Mike Johnson shrugs off allegations of Max Miller’s abuse: ‘There’s all sorts of domestic events going on’
The Republican House Speaker says that ‘it’s not my business to get engaged in it’
Yvette Cooper pays tribute to Rob Burrow as she pledges fast-track care for MND patients
The new fast-track pathway is intended to tackle ‘delays and fragmentation’ in support of those with MND
Miliband says UK and US are ‘closest allies’ but ducks questions on Trump criticism
The Foreign Secretary thanked Marco Rubio for a ‘warm, productive meeting’ at the US State Department
The three things you can do in middle age ‘to hold off dementia’, according to the experts
Those who had none of the risk factors in the study lived without developing dementia nearly 13 years longer than those who had all three
Dr. Erica Schwartz confirmed as CDC director – agency’s first permanent leader in a year
The agency has lost more than a quarter of its workforce since Trump’s return to office last year
