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CBC.ca

U.S., Iran each dig in on Strait of Hormuz positions as their tenuous pact officially expires
President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the U.S. has no planned talks with Iran, and none were scheduled, as Iran's top negotiator said the Strait of Hormuz will remain shut until the U.S. meets the conditions of an interim deal inked in June.

July home sales down 5.3% from last year, but market becoming more balanced: CREA
The Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales in July were down compared with a year ago, but edged slightly higher month over month.

Alberta librarians feeling anxious about complying with new restrictions ahead of Jan. 1 deadline
Public libraries in Alberta have until the new year to comply with new restrictions around access to materials in their collection with a visual depiction of a sexual act, but with less than five months before the deadline, questions still remain over how the new regulations will be applied.

Russian missile attack in Kharkiv kills at least 10, as Ukraine keeps up drone attacks in Moscow
A Russian missile attack killed 10 people on Tuesday in a village in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region, Ukrainian authorities said.

Student kills schoolmate and himself in livestreamed Philippine school attack, official says
A high school student carrying two pistols shot to death a fellow student before killing himself Tuesday in an attack in a southern Philippine high school campus that he livestreamed using a body-worn camera, police and other officials said. It was the second fatal school shooting in the country in just two months.

Is Israel deliberately starting wildfires in Lebanon?
As Israeli airstrikes escalate in Southern Lebanon, emergency workers there are accusing the IDF of deliberately starting wildfires. We look at what’s happening on the ground.

Drug trafficker, associates convicted after investigation Winnipeg police feared was undermined by corrupt cop
A high-level cocaine trafficker, a nightclub owner working as a drug courier and a recently divorced father have pleaded guilty to various roles in a drug bust Winnipeg police once worried had been compromised by a corrupt officer.

P.E.I. declines Ottawa's offer to let rural employers hire more temporary foreign workers
Prince Edward Island has decided not to participate in a federal measure that would allow rural employers to hire more low-wage temporary foreign workers.

Could an explosive drone at a German airport signal a growing Russian threat to NATO?
Following the discovery of a drone laden with explosives and a detonator at Germany’s Leipzig airport, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov signaled Moscow's intent to step up retaliation against countries that are helping Ukraine.

What the Churchill Falls deal means for Quebec – and the provincial election
Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador and the federal government are hailing the new Churchill Falls deal as a win-win-win.The new agreement will have major consequences for Quebec, and could also have an impact on the upcoming provincial election.
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Toronto Star

Maple Leafs star John Tavares in court today to fight CRA over $8M tax bill
The Canada Revenue Agency says the Leafs star owes $6.8 million plus $1.2 million in interest in taxes over his 2018 signing bonus.

No referendum on Quebec separation until Donald Trump is out of power, PQ leader says
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon made the announcement Tuesday, as a fall election inches closer and public opinion polls suggest his party continues to lead in public support.

ABC sues FCC over challenge to its broadcast licenses, saying actions present 'existential threat'
ABC accused the Federal Communications Commission of a brazen attempt to chill its constitutionally protected free speech — and by extension, that of every media outlet in the country.

How BTS fans are 'bringing Army together' to prepare for the K-pop superstars to land in Toronto
From a games night on the Tall Ship Kajama to special-edition chocolates, fans are pulling out all the stops for the band's Arirang tour.

Whistleblower alleges political pressure, lack of evidence in Trump's antisemitism probes targeting Ivy League schools
The complaint alleges that the task force was designed to strong-arm U.S. universities into cutting deals for political purposes.

One of Toronto's most important theatres has languished since the pandemic. Its new artistic director has plans to fix it
Kevin Matthew Wong has been appointed the new artistic director of Factory Theatre, the storied but now struggling arts institution.

Palestinian American returns to besieged West Bank home but Israeli settlers remain
Emboldened by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing government, extremist settlers have routinely attacked villages and set homes, cars and mosques ablaze in the occupied West Bank this year.

Thousands lose power in Brampton after suspected impaired driver crashes into hydro poles, police say
Police said Rosedale Avenue is closed between Fairglen Avenue and Mill Street until repairs are completed, which was estimated to take several hours.

Note to Doug Ford: You're not the one being spied on
Bonnie Crombie appears to be trying to make peace, despite the premier's near cartoon villain-level obsession with her, writes Tabatha Southey.

Crown appeals Frank Stronach mistrial, asks court to reinstate billionaire's Toronto sex assault conviction
Attorney General is asking the Court of Appeal for Ontario to set aside the decision declaring a mistrial in one of Stronach's two convictions.
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Globe and Mail
Flight attendants and pilots at highest risk of dying from radiation-related cancers, study shows
Researchers found flight attendants had about 50% higher odds of dying from a radiation-related cancer than the general working population, and pilots had about 36% higher odds

LeBlanc says the 'job is not yet done' after meeting to defer Trump’s latest tariffs
Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc says talks with his American counterparts will continue after a meeting with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick as the deadline closes in on deferring hefty tariffs.

Texas Stock Exchange lands first primary listings in bid to carve out market turf
Texas Capital Bancshares said two of its ETFs would make TXSE their primary trading venue starting Sept. 16

Opening arguments set to begin in Meta's federal trial over child safety
A pivotal trial for Meta Platforms is set to kick off in a California federal court. Proceedings are expected to begin Tuesday and last six to eight weeks.
Philippine student shoots a classmate dead and then kills himself at school
Authorities say a high school student carrying two pistols shot and killed a fellow student before killing himself in an attack in a high school campus in the southern Philippines.
Trump's approval tanks to lowest of his presidency
President Donald Trump's approval rating fell to the lowest level of his presidency, with an overwhelming majority of Americans concerned the U.S. war with Iran will last a long time, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll that concluded on Monday.
Ship hit while transiting Hormuz, Tehran says strait will not reopen until U.S. meets its conditions
Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he’s unhappy with country’s deal with Iran, officials say

Canada ‘pivotal’ in Mideast peace, Palestine envoy says, as she urges more action
New Palestinian ambassador to Ottawa Feda Abdelhady says Canada must do more to end Israel’s occupation

Child safety trial against Meta set to begin in U.S. federal court
Social-media companies have faced a flood of litigation in the U.S. over arguments that their platforms cause harm to young people

Voters go to the polls in Florida, Alaska primaries that could offer clues to November’s midterms
Florida’s new congressional map could cost Democrats up to four House seats
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Global News

Has there been an increase in big earthquakes worldwide this year?
So far in 2026, there have been 34 earthquakes with a magnitude between six and 6.9, alongside 11 earthquakes above a magnitude of seven.

U.S. tourist killed by lightning strike while hiking Sicily’s Mount Etna
The 29-year-old man from Kansas was found and transported to hospital by helicopter crew after being struck on Sunday in a prohibited area on Etna's eastern slope.

2 dead in livestreamed Philippine school attack, second in two months
Hundreds of students were evacuated after shots rang out in the high school building of the Ateneo de Zamboanga university campus in the southern port city of Zamboanga.

Iranian regime member deported from Canada, CBSA confirms
Syed Salman Samani was Iran’s deputy interior minister and official spokesperson.

Thousands awaiting aid in Indonesia after earthquake kills 68
Many residents on Flores island in East Nusa Tenggara province spent the day mourning victims and waiting for aid to arrive to communities still cut off by the deadly quake.

Colombia’s president asks Trump to suspend tariffs amid earthquake recovery
There has been no immediate response from President Donald Trump's administration to Abelardo de la Espriella's request for a suspension.

Trump suggests ‘declaring’ Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory, Iran rebuffs claim
Throughout the conflict, U.S. President Donald Trump has alternated between threats of escalation and assertions that a peace deal is imminent.

Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s coast, toppling buildings and killing at least 38
The U.S Geological Survey said the quake hit Indonesia's Flores region with a depth of 10 kilometers at 5:58 a.m. Indonesia time.

Gas prices set to change when excise tax pause expires — what to know
Some temporarily relief at the gas pump for Canadian consumers is set to end next month when the fuel excise tax pause is scheduled to expire.

Colombia earthquake rescue continues as hundreds remain missing
The 7.4-magnitude quake struck on Monday, toppling apartment blocks, damaging homes, schools and hospitals, sending residents into the streets across western Colombia.
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New York Times

Meta to Stand Trial Over Claims It Addicted Children to Social Media
California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey have taken the social media giant to trial in the first bellwether federal case over child harm.

How NASA Engineers Are Keeping the Voyagers Alive
A reworking of the spacecraft’s power systems could extend the nearly 50-year-old Voyagers’ exploration of interstellar space into the early 2030s.

It’s Crunchtime Again for Canada to Avoid Trump’s New Tariffs
Canada is seeking a deal to dodge further economic pain at the hands of the Trump administration on midnight Tuesday. But at what cost?

The Little-Known Link Between Dementia and Epilepsy
Doctors were stumped by his memory loss and confusion, until he met the epilepsy specialists.

Forty First Dates and Still Searching
Joseph Pascaretta has spent roughly $65,000 on high-end matchmaking services. Will it help him find the love of his life?

Childhood Friends, Adopted From India, Discover They’re Sisters
Meena Geltink and Minal Tijssen were adopted from India by families in the Netherlands and grew up less than 100 miles apart.

Texas Tech University Is Using A.I. to Cut Left-Leaning Content
The politician behind Texas’ conservative overhaul of higher education is now running a university system. Some say his effort to ferret out forbidden topics is a dystopian academic nightmare.

Bond Yields Jump and Stocks Slip as Iran Stalemate Unsettles Investors
The yield on the 30-year U.S. Treasury bond rose to its highest level in nearly 20 years.

Google Just Made It Easier for Campaigns to Send You Fund-Raising Emails
Republicans previously sued Google claiming its spam filter was biased, but the case was dismissed. The company will now allow verified campaigns to more easily bypass the spam filter.

OpenAI Introduces ‘ChatGPT for Teens’ as Safety Concerns Grow
The artificial intelligence start-up announced a chatbot mode that will automatically limit some conversations to better protect young users.
CNBC

30-year Treasury yield tops 5.33%, new 19-year high on inflation, spending concerns
Long-dated fixed income hit their highest level in almost two decades amid a worsening U.S. fiscal situation and persistently higher inflation.

Nvidia's AI moat is shifting from chips to capital
Nvidia still has dominant market share in AI chips, but with competition picking up steam, the company is taking greater advantage of another key asset.

Sea Ray parent Brunswick bets on AI navigation and new revenue streams to help stalling boat sales
Brunswick Corp. CEO David Foulkes told CNBC premium boat sales are staying afloat, while value options are lagging.

Trump says no talks scheduled with Iran as he teases action in Hormuz Strait
Trump insists the U.S., not Iran, is in control of the strait, even though transiting vessels continue to come under attack and few attempt the crossing.

Disney-owned ABC files First Amendment lawsuit against FCC
Disney's ABC has sued the FCC claiming its investigation and early broadcast licenses renewal are a 'retaliatory campaign' due to its programming.

Kalshi seeks to launch ‘perps’ on equity indexes as it moves in on traditional exchanges' turf
The company is seeking to launch a "US500" perp tied to the MerQube U.S. Large Cap Index, according to a regulatory filing.

Home Depot reaffirms guidance amid 'frozen housing market conditions'
Home Depot reported second fiscal quarter results that beat Wall Street expectations on the top and bottom lines.

Contrarian vs. the crowd: One trader made a massive bet against chip stocks
The biggest single options trade in the entire market Monday was a $129 million bet against the VanEck Semiconductor ETF.

'Worrisome': AI is driving a looming market correction, European central bank economists warn
History suggests valuations will tumble even if they are a fair reflection of the transformative power of AI, according to a European Central Bank analysis.

Russia says its economy is strong. It just fired a top economist who warned otherwise
Andrei Klepach was reportedly fired from his role after presenting a report warning that Russia could not win a prolonged war of attrition with Ukraine.
Washington Post

Russians pull billions from banks, fearing Kremlin will seize deposits for war
Russians are withdrawing billions, causing liquidity problems for banks and undermining the Kremlin’s ability to issue bonds to finance the fight in Ukraine.

U.S. Navy destroyer lost power for 4 days in South China Sea
The ship’s crew lost access last month to drinkable water, running toilets and air conditioning, as the fleet sees heavy use by the Trump administration.

Kushner, Netanyahu make little progress on advancing Gaza deal after meeting
President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and envoy first held rare talks with Hamas’s new leader in Egypt over the weekend in his effort to advance the stalled 15-point plan.

Trump defends his move to cut back U.S.-South Korea military exercises
A day after attributing the decision to a good relationship with North Korea, President Donald Trump also tied the move to South Korea’s refusal to help with the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it ‘gets in the way’
The threat came in response to a question about negotiations between Iran and Oman regarding control of the Strait of Hormuz, according to a reporter.

U.S. commander calls mental health a priority after he visits USS Lincoln
Amid reports of burnout and poor conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln, Adm. Brad Cooper acknowledged that long stretches at sea can be challenging but said some of the concerns were "old news."

Jared Kushner meets Hamas on Mideast trip to push Gaza deal
The president's son-in-law and envoy is expected in Jerusalem on Monday for talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who last week rejected the Trump-backed 15-point plan.
BBC

Pakistan top court orders ex-PM Imran Khan be moved to hospital from jail
Imran Khan has been imprisoned since 2023 on corruption charges which he says were politically motivated.

One dead and hundreds ill in UK salmonella outbreak
Most of the cases were in England in recent weeks, linked to eating imported eggs, experts believe.

Tarling death shows risks of smaller races - Vaughters
Riders are risking their lives in races where organisers battle huge costs, and cycling's governing body "cannot keep traffic off the roads", according to former rider and team boss Jonathan Vaughters.

Officers told not to pursue car on wrong side of motorway before crash, says Ireland's police body
The Garda Representative Association said officers were given a command to "disengage" with the car after it took "evasive action".

British couple on honeymoon killed in helicopter crash on Greek island
The newlyweds, named as Alexander Cromie and Marie Ebert, were killed alongside their Greek pilot.

Wetherspoons bans customers playing music from phones in pubs
The pub chain says the decision follows complaints about "other people's videos and amplified phone conversations".

Snooker player Graeme Dott goes on trial over child abuse allegations
The 2006 world champion is accused of lewd and libidinous behaviour towards a girl and a boy in Glasgow and South Lanarkshire.

Former world champion Dott goes on trial over child abuse allegations
The 2006 world champion is accused of lewd and libidinous behaviour towards a girl and a boy in Glasgow and South Lanarkshire.

Bezos consortium bought almost 40% of Liverpool
A consortium including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos bought close to 40% of Liverpool from Fenway Sports Group (FSG).

Albon to stay with Williams for 2027 season
Alex Albon will stay at Williams for the 2027 season after signing a one-year contract extension.
The Independent

Major emergency services response as four people in difficulty in water off Sussex coast
A large emergency services response is at the scene

Bomb squad carry out ‘controlled explosion’ of unattended car close to London Eurostar terminal
The police incident led to delays on certain services

Trump says opposing his ballroom project is ‘disloyal’ to America
‘We’re under budget. It’s going to be the most beautiful ballroom of its kind,’ Trump claimed

Towns in four states pull plug on Flock cameras as company’s media team ‘takes a break’ from responding to questions
Dozens of law enforcement officers have reportedly been charged with or accused of misusing the surveillance cameras

Lindsay Clancy was ‘begging for help’ before killing her children, former mother-in-law testifies
Lindsay Clancy was “begging for help” as her mental health deteriorated in the months before she killed her three children, her former mother-in-law testified at her Massachusetts murder trial
Iran-US war latest: Trump claims Strait of Hormuz is open with all mines removed after declaring it ‘new US territory’
Negotiations between the parties remain deadlocked as the waterway remains largely closed

Minnesota governor signs order to stop any mining efforts in Boundary Waters wilderness
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has suspended state work on proposed mining projects in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
Nearly one billion people forced to use healthcare facilities without clean water
‘No one should have to give birth, receive treatment for an infection or undergo surgery in a healthcare facility without access to clean water,’ says WaterAid
Boris Johnson’s Covid U-turns were like a ‘slow-moving car crash’, former aide says
Lee Cain said the government was making the same mistake ‘over and over again’

Marjorie Taylor Greene ‘can’t remember the last time she saw someone wear a MAGA hat’
The former lawmaker made the remark following the closure of the Trump Superstore in Tennessee due to lack of business























