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CBC.ca
Rescuers try to reach 6 skiers still alive after California avalanche, another 10 still missing
Rescue crews on skis and snowcats battled dangerous, blizzard conditions on Tuesday in an effort to reach six backcountry skiers trapped after an avalanche high in the rugged Northern California mountains that left 10 other skiers missing.
Victims in Rhode Island hockey arena shooting were suspect's ex-wife and son
A person who opened fire during a youth hockey game at an ice rink in Rhode Island on Monday killed their ex-wife and one son, Pawtucket Police Chief Tina Goncalves said Tuesday.
For the 2nd year in a row, no one finished this wildly punishing marathon
Just like that, the annual race based on a prison break, that starts with its founder blowing a conch and lighting a cigarette, came to another anticlimactic end.
New fossil species discovered on Cape Breton Island may be one of the earliest plant-eating animals
This football-sized creature could grind its teeth like a hard-core plant-eater, back before that was really a thing — and it may be the earliest vertebrate herbivore ever found.
B.C. budget includes tax increases, 15K public job cuts, projected $13B deficit
The B.C. government’s 2026 budget announced a series of tax increases, capital project delays, and a reduction of 15,000 public sector jobs over three years, but major deficits are still forecasted for the indefinite future.
Gold Glove winner Ty France to join Padres after brief run with Blue Jays
Gold Glove winner Ty France won't be returning to the Toronto Blue Jays this spring, after signing a minor-league deal with the San Diego Padres.
Stephen Colbert says CBS blocked interview with Democratic candidate James Talarico
Late-night host Stephen Colbert said his interview with Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico was pulled from Monday night's broadcast over network fears it would violate regulatory guidance from the Trump administration on giving equal time to political candidates.
IN PHOTOS | Lunar New Year celebrations for the Year of the Horse
The Year of the Horse has begun, and celebrations around the world have started in what is being described as a year filled with independence, forward movement and energy.
House arrest for Ottawa man who pleaded guilty to husband's 'mercy killing'
An Ottawa man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of his ailing husband has been sentenced to two years less a day of house arrest for an act the judge called "in every respect an assisted-suicide mercy killing."
Ont. premier tells students to not pick 'basket-weaving courses' in wake of loan program cuts
Premier Doug Ford had choice words for students expressing concerns over cuts to OSAP grants Tuesday, telling them to "not pick basket-weaving courses" and to invest in education that gives students in-demand jobs.
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Toronto Star
It's William Nylander vs. Auston Matthews in the quarterfinals, just as Sweden is finding its game
William Nylander and Team Sweden defeated Latvia 5-1 in the playoff qualifier on Tuesday, setting up a matchup between his Maple Leafs teammate, Auston Matthews and the U.S. in the quarterfinals.
Ex-waitress says she was ‘terrified’ by Magna billionaire Frank Stronach’s sexual advances
The second of seven complainants against Frank Stronach is taking the stand on Tuesday.
New information on colour of babysitter's wagon brought forward in Nathaniel McLellan case
Wagon's colour has come up frequently in the manslaughter trial, and relates to the credibility of witnesses recalling information from 10 years ago.
Winter Olympics 2026 Day 11 recap: Speedskaters win Canada's third gold; Men's hockey quarterfinal opponent decided; Virtue, Moir reunite
Our live coverage will have everything you need to know about Team Canada and the biggest stories at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Pierre Poilievre distances himself from Jamil Jivani's critical comments about Canada
In an interview that aired this past weekend on the talk radio program Breitbart News Saturday, Jivani had harsh words for the Canadian government.
Toronto under winter storm warning for freezing rain, ice and snow on Wednesday
Environment Canada issued a weather warning ahead of a storm expected to hit the GTA Wednesday morning.
Wave of Winter Games athletes changing nationalities to chase glory — and Russia leads the way
Canadians and Americans have been doing this too, and for some time, writes Rosie DiManno, but there's a pronounced Russian diaspora in figure skating in particular.
Mark Carney unveils defence strategy to lessen 'dependency' on the United States
Canada's relationship with the United States is a "dependency" that needs to change, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday.
Canada's immigration department cuts are triggering layoffs at groups that help newcomers settle in Toronto area, report says
Survey of 48 agencies in Toronto, Peel and York that deliver services including language training and housing support show program cuts are expected.
Doug Ford says student assistance wasn't 'sustainable' without recent changes
Ford says the Ontario government was under "immense pressure" to end the seven-year college and university tuition freeze and had to make changes to student aid because costs were getting out of hand.
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Globe and Mail
Japan’s Ami Nakai surges into Olympic figure skating lead after short program
Canada’s Madeline Schizas just missed the cut on advancing to free skate, finishing 25th
Progress made in nuclear talks with U.S., Iran's foreign minister says
Iran and the U.S. reached an understanding on Tuesday on main "guiding principles" in talks aimed at resolving their longstanding nuclear dispute, but that does not mean a deal is imminent, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said.
U.S. civil rights leader and former presidential candidate Jesse Jackson dies at 84
Charismatic U.S. civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, an eloquent Baptist minister raised in the segregated South who became a close associate of Martin Luther King Jr and twice ran for the Democratic presidential nomination, has died at age 84, his family said in a statement on Tuesday.
Russian cucumbers become symbol of rising wartime prices
Spike in price has angered consumers and stirred up politicians and regulators keen to tamp down any popular discontent
Peru’s interim President José Jerí removed from office amid corruption investigation
Move could trigger fresh wave of political instability just weeks before April’s presidential election
CBS lawyers pulled James Talarico interview over fears it would violate Trump’s regulations, Stephen Colbert says
Issue arose just hours before early voting opened in Texas’s primary elections on Tuesday
U.S. military strikes three more alleged drug boats, killing 11 people
Series of Monday strikes brings death toll to at least 145 people since Trump administration began targeting alleged ‘narcoterrorists’
Jesse Jackson leaves behind a legacy of language
For decades, ‘the Rev’ explained the United States to Americans – and nobody misunderstood his message
Rubbish piles up in Cuba as fuel crisis hits garbage trucks
Cuba's fuel crisis has become a waste crisis. Rubbish was piling up on most of Havana's street corners on Monday as many garbage trucks run out of gas.
Lunar New Year celebrations kick off in China on the first day of the Year of the Horse
People across China marked the Lunar New Year on Tuesday with prayers, fireworks and festive celebrations. Crowds gathered at temples and public events across Beijing on the first day of the new year.
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Global News
Peru has lost another president. Here’s why, and what happens next
Peru’s Congress on Tuesday voted to remove interim President José Jerí from office, triggering a fresh wave of political instability weeks before April's presidential election.
Canada can’t be ‘naive’ to China’s transnational repression threat: report
The report's authors said transnational repression is 'a widespread phenomenon' and 'a threat that is increasing,' with several countries pursuing it at different degrees.
EU investigates Shein over sale of child-like sex dolls and weapons
The investigation surrounds limiting sales of illegal products in the EU, including items that amount to child sexual abuse material such as 'child-like sex dolls.'
Rhode Island shooter killed ex-wife, son before bystanders intervened: police
Investigators had spoken to nearly 100 witnesses as of Monday evening as they attempt to piece together what happened inside the Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket.
U.S. surfer Kurt Van Dyke found dead in Costa Rica in apparent robbery
A preliminary report details that Kurt Van Dyke's body showed signs of strangulation and multiple stab wounds. An autopsy will be conducted.
U.S., Iran to hold more nuclear talks as Tehran closes Strait of Hormuz
Iran said it will close the Strait of Hormuz for several hours for live fire military exercises and the United States ramps up its military forces in the region.
Canadian immigration officers investigating hundreds identified by extortion task force
New statistics suggest Canadian border officers are playing an increasing role in combating the gangs that have spread fear in cities with large South Asian populations.
Austria files terrorism charges in plot to attack Taylor Swift show
Prosecutors say that the defendant had made 'several attempts' to buy weapons illegally outside the country and to bring them to Austria.
Ottawa expects Ukrainian emergency visa holders to return after war ends
That's in spite of comments from Immigration Minister Lena Diab, who recently acknowledged that many Ukrainians who came to Canada on temporary visas are here to stay.
Russians mourn Alexei Navalny’s death on 2nd anniversary: ‘He was murdered’
The anniversary coincides with the release of a joint statement by five European countries that said Navalny was poisoned by the Kremlin with a rare and lethal toxin.
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New York Times
Manhattan Hospital Ends Medical Treatment for Transgender Youth
NYU Langone Health cited the “current regulatory environment” in its decision to discontinue its gender medicine program for minors.
Trump Bets on Diplomacy Without Diplomats
President Trump’s most trusted envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are at the center of the Iran and Ukraine negotiations.
Mamdani Threatens 9.5% Property Tax Increase if Wealth Tax Is Not Passed
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said his proposal to raise New York City property taxes was a “last resort” to close a budget gap.
10 Skiers Missing in Avalanche as Storms Slam California
Six people in a group of 16 survived the avalanche, the authorities said. The conditions after dark were hampering search efforts.
Potomac Sewage Spill Becomes Ecological Disaster and Political Fight
A D.C. utility had been working for weeks to repair a collapsed sewer line when the president blamed Maryland’s governor for the contamination on Monday.
Boneless Wings Are Still Wings, Judge Rules
A Chicago man filed a lawsuit in 2023 against Buffalo Wild Wings, arguing that it had engaged in false advertising of its boneless wings. A judge said the claim “has no meat on its bones.”
Trump Hails Japan’s First Batch of U.S. Investments
The deals, totaling $36 billion, were the first step in a $550 billion investment pledge aimed at securing tariff relief and sustaining U.S. relations.
Trump Officials Hold High-Stakes Talks in Geneva
Also, the Epstein emails have rocked several industries. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.
How a Stray Quote of Jesse Jackson’s Led to a Rupture Between Black and Jewish Voters
The candidate’s reference to New York as “Hymietown” helped tank his 1984 presidential campaign and eroded a longstanding alliance.
Jackson’s ‘Keep Hope Alive’ Speech in 1988 Was a Call for Social Justice and Unity
Though he didn’t win the Democratic nomination for president in either year, Jesse Jackson’s moving speeches at the conventions called on the party to care more about the marginalized.
CNBC
CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Businesses scramble to reach China's growing experiences economy
From a new theme park to business partnerships, companies are trying new ways to reach China's consumer ahead of the Lunar New Year.
Nvidia is partnering with major Indian VC firms in search for the country's next AI start-ups
Nvidia is expanding its partnerships in India, including with venture capital firms, as it bets on the country's AI ecosystem that has drawn massive Big Tech investments.
Japan exports growth surges to over 3-year high, up nearly 17% in January, as shipments to China soar
Value of exports to China, Japan's largest trading partner, jumped 32%, after rising 5.6% in December.
'Dismal' China exports add to freight trade slump for nation's biggest port
Port of Los Angeles, the nation's biggest trade hub, has seen a decline in import and export container volume during what is usually a busy shipping time.
Netflix grants WBD waiver to reopen deal talks with Paramount, Sarandos says 'let them make a move'
Warner Bros. Discovery on Tuesday said it will engage in deal talks with Paramount Skydance under a 7-day waiver from Netflix.
Meta expands Nvidia deal to use millions of AI chips in data center build-out, including standalone CPUs
Meta expands partnership with Nvidia in a deal likely worth tens of billions, for deploying millions of GPUs and new standalone CPUs in AI data centers
Amazon snaps 9-day losing streak during which it lost more than $450 billion in value
Amazon expects to spend $200 billion this year on AI initiatives, the company said when it reported earnings.
10-year Treasury yield is little changed as investors look ahead to more delayed data
The 10-year Treasury yield was little changed on Tuesday as investors looked ahead to more delayed data releases during the holiday-shortened trading week.
Oil prices fall as Iran sees progress in nuclear talks with U.S.
Iran and the U.S. reached a "general agreement" on Tuesday on guiding principles during talks in Geneva, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said
Epstein files fallout: The high-profile people burned by past dealings with a predator
Jeffrey Epstein killed himself in a New York City federal jail in 2019. But more than six years later, people are still losing their jobs because of him.
Washington Post
Belgium summons U.S. ambassador over post accusing officials of antisemitism
The clash over an investigation into suspected unlicensed ritual circumcisions underscores heightened tensions between the U.S. and Europe under President Trump.
U.S. offers more details on claim China conducted secret nuclear weapons test
Remarks by a top administration official appeared to be aimed at dispelling skepticism of its assertions, as President Donald Trump vows to restart U.S. tests.
Mapping U.S. strikes in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific
An ongoing record of U.S. strikes in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific in the leadup to the attack on Venezuela and apprehension of President Nicolás Maduro.
Pentagon conducts strikes on three more alleged drug boats, killing 11
Three new strikes against alleged South American drug boats come as the Pentagon pulls its warships back from the region to refocus on the Middle East.
Russia presses demands, and faces pressure, as Ukraine talks move to Geneva
High casualties and economic trouble signal time is no longer on Russia’s side, but Moscow isn’t backing off political and territorial demands to weaken Ukraine.
Amid threat of U.S. attack, Iran nuclear talks proceed without breakthrough
The meeting Tuesday occurred against the backdrop of an expanded U.S. military presence in the Middle East, as President Donald Trump threatens to attack Iran if a deal cannot be reached.
Popular anger burns in Iran after crackdown, as Trump turns up pressure
As the Trump administration heads into nuclear talks with Tehran after a government crackdown killed thousands, widespread outrage has not abated, Iranians say.
The Epstein files have brought a wave of resignations and investigations
A number of prominent figures have stepped down or are facing investigations after their communications with Jeffrey Epstein and his former longtime companion, Ghislaine Maxwell, were released last month.
Rubio lends hand to Hungary’s Orban as he faces tough election
“We want this country to do well,” Marco Rubio said during a visit to Budapest, “especially as long as you’re the prime minister.”
Ukraine detains ex-energy minister as high-level corruption case widens
German Galushchenko’s arrest is connected to a $100 million corruption probe that has ensnared senior officials and shaken President Volodymyr Zelensky’s office.
BBC
US says it 'supports' UK Chagos Islands deal
US Department of State says it supports the UK's decision to 'proceed with its agreement with Mauritius concerning the Chagos archipelago'.
Stop dithering on Brazilian butt lift crackdown, say MPs
A committee of MPs warns tighter restrictions on high-risk cosmetic procedures are needed immediately.
I used to hate my appearance. Here's how I learned to accept it
Tilly and Charlotte share their experiences of body dysmorphic disorder and how they recovered from it.
'I do not trust them' - top streamers left concerned by Discord age checks
The platform's plan to roll out global age checks has caused concern in streaming communities.
Reform plans to keep UK's budget watchdog
Robert Jenrick will promise to reform the OBR, rather than abolish it, in a move to reassure financial markets.
Snow and rain warnings as cold snap continues
The Met Office says there could be some flooding and disruption to travel.
'Just push us into the sea': The frustration of an area failed by politics
In Horden, County Durham, Westminster slogans have long been left unmet as the population has plummeted.
The Papers: 'Pressure piles on Andrew' and 'Jesse Jackson dies at 84'
Police accessing information from Stansted Airport private flights over Epstein ties leads a number of papers today.
Mourinho's 'big mistake' after 'disgusting' Vinicius incident
Trent Alexander-Arnold calls the alleged racist abuse of team-mate Vinicius Junior a "disgrace to football", while opposition manager Jose Mourinho is criticised for his comments.
Under pressure from Trump, Venezuela's new president has aces up her sleeve
Delcy Rodriguez knows its in America's interests for her to be a success
The Independent
Rhode Island man who says he wrestled weapon from mass shooter recalls attack: ‘I just grabbed, went for the gun’
Robert Dorgan, 56, killed their ex-wife and adult son and critically injured three others during a hockey game at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, police say
‘Things are pretty chaotic lately’: Young voters swung to the right for Trump in 2024 - and they’ve abandoned him just as quickly
Some young Trump voters are reportedly concerned about the job market and affordability
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Woman killed in latest Putin strikes after ‘tense’ US-backed talks in Geneva
Moscow pressures Kyiv further with more than 400 drones and missiles
From automated farm tractors to exam paper grading, AI boosts efficiency for some in India
Artificial intelligence is spreading fast across India, and people already use it to work quicker and cheaper
‘What the [bleep] did I just watch?’ RFK Jr. posts workout video with Kid Rock urging Americans to ‘get active’
The video features clips of Kid Rock and RFK Jr. working out, playing pickleball and lounging in a pool
California regulators decide not to suspend Tesla sales in the state
California regulators say that Tesla had stopped misleading drivers about the safety of its cars and so would not suspend its license to sell in the state
Lawsuits challenge renewed push for oil drilling in Alaska petroleum reserve and upcoming lease sale
Conservation organizations and an Iñupiat group have filed legal challenges to the Trump administration’s renewed push for oil and gas development in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska and an upcoming lease sale
JD Vance claims ‘Fox News has the worst polling’ over forecast showing grim GOP midterm election results
Polls are consistently showing Democrats in favorable position ahead of the 2026 midterms
How the Rev. Jesse Jackson helped popularize the term 'African American'
The Rev. Jesse Jackson had popularized the term “African American" as a way to reclaim cultural identity
CBS hits back at Stephen Colbert after he claims top brass wouldn’t let him air interview with Texas candidate
CBS said Stephen Colbert’s show ‘was not prohibited’ from broadcasting his sit-down with James Talarico
