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CBC.ca

Ancient people had nautical tech, know-how to cross hazardous Arctic channel
Archeologists have found the remains of a cluster of tents with hearths on a remote High Arctic island that date back more than 4,000 years. They offer surprising new insights about the first people who lived near what is now the Canada-Greenland border.

NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander now partly owns Hamilton's TD Coliseum
There are also plans for community programming and events at the venue, in collaboration with Gilgeous- Alexander's charitable organization, says the Oak View Group.

Trial begins for Sask. group home worker charged with assaulting residents
Jaclyn Elias, 38, was fired from the Prairie Branches group home after the allegations arose two years ago in the small community of Wilkie, Sask.

Lindsey Vonn's father says Olympic crash is 'end of her career' if he has any say
Lindsey Vonn's father said Monday that the American superstar will no longer race if he has any influence over her decision and that she will not return to the Winter Olympics after breaking her leg in the downhill over the weekend.

Animal welfare group overseeing medical research in London, Ont. defends dog testing
Western University's Animal Care Committee cleared researcher Frank Prato's controversial use of dogs in medical research but a philosophy professor who specializes in ethics of animal treatment says he still has questions about how the tests were carried out.

Skeleton racer Heraskevych displays images of athletes killed in Ukraine war on his helmet
Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych trained on Monday at the Milano-Cortina Games in a helmet with images of compatriots killed during the war in Ukraine, delivering on a promise to use the Olympics to keep attention on the conflict.

Buckingham Palace prepared to 'support' any police investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
Buckingham Palace said on Monday it is ready to support any police investigation into King Charles's younger brother after emails suggested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor might have shared confidential British trade documents with Jeffrey Epstein.

University of Alberta wants to scrap Equity, Diversity and Inclusion from hiring policy
The University of Alberta is proposing to eliminate Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) from its hiring policy, a year after the school initially said it was moving away from the term.
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Toronto Star

SIU clears Halton officers who failed to give drunk driver breathalyzer in crash that killed 3
SIU Director Joseph Martino said he has asked the Halton Regional Police Chief to conduct a review of the officers’ “possible misconduct” and why it took four months to report the incident to the police watchdog agency.

Jutta Leerdam dominates, Jake Paul cries and influencer culture is everywhere at Milan Olympics
Dutch long-track speedskating superstar Jutta Leerdam won speedskating gold in the women’s 1,000 metres in this new era of Olympics.

Liberal leadership race starts to take shape as one contender drops out
Potential candidates are revving up their campaigns or reviewing options for the Nov. 21 Ontario Liberal leadership vote, with one bowing out of the race now that the rules have been released.

Retail operator of Eddie Bauer files for bankruptcy, liquidation sales begin amid restructuring plans
Through a restructuring agreement with its lenders, the retail operator of the outdoor apparel brand will begin liquidation sales as the company searches for a potential buyer.

Canada captain Poulin exits Olympic hockey game vs Czechia, does not return
Poulin was checked by Kristyna Kaltounkova midway through the opening period of Canada's preliminary round game against Czechia and skated off, favouring her right knee.

'No ice is safe': Toronto police warn against walking or skating on Lake Ontario
The warning comes after photos and videos circulated online showing people venturing onto the frozen lake.

Toronto police chief seeking suspension without pay for six out of seven officers named in Project South
Meanwhile, Ontario's inspector general of policing announced a sweeping inspection of all 45 police departments in the aftermath of Project South.

Prince William and Kate Middleton break their silence on Epstein files as former Prince Andrew fallout continues
The Prince and Princess of Wales are 'deeply concerned by the continued revelations,' according to a statement.

Liberal MP comes out against Carney government's return-to-office plan
Bruce Fanjoy said the mandate will hurt the pocketbooks of both the government and its employees while driving up pollution.

Condo crash pushes down Toronto asking rents to $2,500 a month due to 'sheer volume of supply'
A flood of new condos and rental buildings in Toronto have given renters the upper hand, according to a new rental report.
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Globe and Mail

Social-media companies stand trial in pair of landmark cases starting this week
One accuses companies’ platforms of addicting children, while another says Meta failed to protect young users from sexual exploitation

Ghislaine Maxwell appeals for clemency as she refuses to answer lawmakers’ questions
Her lawyer says if Trump grants her clemency, she would be willing to testify that neither Trump nor Clinton were culpable for wrongdoing
Democrats say Ghislaine Maxwell is appealing for presidential clemency after House Committee hearing
House Democrats say Ghislaine Maxwell, the former girlfriend and confidante of Jeffrey Epstein, is appealing to President Donald Trump for clemency. This comes after lawmakers tried Monday to interview Maxwell, but she invoked her Fifth Amendment rights.
Ex-prince Andrew shared U.K. trade files with Epstein, e-mails suggest
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the younger brother of King Charles, shared official British trade documents with Jeffrey Epstein in 2010, leaking information to the late sex offender from his role as a government envoy, emails appear to show. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Keir Starmer came under further pressure after a second aide resigned in an Epstein-related scandal.
Starmer’s leadership on the rocks as Mandelson-Epstein revelations spark a crisis
Some lawmakers in his centre-left Labour Party have called on him to resign for his error of judgment
Trump administration proposes rule to limit legal options for fired federal workers
Office of Personnel Management proposed ending the right of fired employees to dispute their dismissal before the independent Merit Systems Protection Board
U.S. reaches nuclear deal with Armenia during Vance visit
Agreement will allow up to US$5-billion in initial U.S. exports to Armenia, plus an additional US$4-billion in longer-term fuel and maintenance contracts
Russia accuses U.S. of ‘suffocating’ Cuba as fuel crisis deepens
Island has unveiled a plan to protect essential services and ration fuel

Buckingham Palace willing to co-operate with any police inquiry into former prince Andrew
King Charles’s younger brother shared U.K. trade files with Jeffrey Epstein, e-mails indicate
Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison in national security case
Jimmy Lai, the pro-democracy former Hong Kong media tycoon and a fierce critic of Beijing, was sentenced to 20 years in prison Monday.
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Global News

King Charles breaks silence on Andrew, will ‘support’ police in Epstein probe
The statement came after U.K. police said that they were 'assessing' reports that the former prince had sent trade reports to Epstein in 2010.

Olympic medals are already falling apart, and we’re not even a week in
Several athletes have reported issues with their medals, saying they aren't able to withstand celebrations. Officials are investigating.

Southern Alberta Mustangs host memorial game for 3 players killed in collision
A memorial game was held at the Stavely arena Sunday night to honour the three members of the Southern Alberta Mustangs hockey team who were killed in a collision last week.

Air Canada suspends all flights to Cuba, effective immediately
This comes after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order threatening to impose tariffs on countries providing oil to Cuba last week.

Canada ‘disappointed’ over Jimmy Lai’s 20-year prison sentence in Hong Kong
The 78-year-old pro-democracy former media tycoon was convicted in December of violating a China-imposed national security law that has virtually silenced dissent in Hong Kong.

Lindsey Vonn received two operations for leg fracture after horrific crash
U.S. skiing great Lindsey Vonn has had two operations in Italy after a serious leg fracture, a source said, to stabilize her after a horrific crash at the Winter Olympics.

Abducted Mexico workers found dead, Canadian mining company says
Mexico's Attorney General's Office said steps were being taken to confirm the victim's identity and collect evidence from the grave in Concordia.

Venezuela frees several opposition members after politically-motivated detentions
Their releases come as the government of acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez faces mounting pressure to free hundreds of people.

Lindsey Vonn crashes in Winter Olympic downhill, taken away by helicopter
Vonn lost control within moments of leaving the starting gate, clipping a gate with her right shoulder and pinwheeling down the slope before ending up awkwardly on her back.

Starmer’s chief of staff resigns over Mandelson ambassador appointment despite Epstein ties
Aside from his association with Epstein, Mandelson previously had to resign twice from senior government posts because of scandals over money or ethics.
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New York Times

Savannah Guthrie Says, ‘We Believe Our Mom Is Still Out There’
The television host pleaded for the public’s help in finding her mother, Nancy, who disappeared from her Arizona home last week. “We are at an hour of desperation,” she said.

Israel Gives Itself More Control Over Occupied West Bank
The security cabinet took actions that make it easier for Jews to buy land in the territory. Critics say the changes violate the Oslo Accords and international law and accelerate attempts to annex the land.

Health Advice From A.I. Chatbots Is Frequently Wrong, Study Shows
In part, the problem has to do with how users are asking their questions.

N.Y.C. Nurses and Hospital Officials Reach Deal to End Strike
A tentative agreement was reached between the New York State Nurses Association and the Mount Sinai Health System and Montefiore Medical Center.

Will This High School Coach Get to 973 Wins Before He Gets Fired?
After 45 years coaching basketball in Queens, Ron Naclerio was a shoo-in for the Hall of Fame. Then his victory lap got complicated.

Oz Offers Forceful Call for Measles Vaccination
The comments by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services director come as South Carolina grapples with a large measles outbreak.

Bomb Threats Referring to Haitian Immigrants Disrupt Springfield, Ohio
Schools, city offices and businesses were locked down in Springfield, Ohio, where more than 10,000 Haitians have settled in recent years.

Australia Visit by President Herzog of Israel Prompts Protest
Amid activists’ objections, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had invited President Isaac Herzog to visit to honor the victims of the Bondi Beach shooting.

What to Know About Measles as Cases Rise: Symptoms, Vaccine and More
Here’s why we’re seeing so many cases now, and what to know about the risks of infection.

Bar Complaint Filed Over Search of Washington Post Reporter’s Home
A press group says a prosecutor broke ethics rules by not flagging a law that limits searches for reporting materials.
CNBC

Oracle gains 9%, Microsoft climbs 3% as tech tries to bounce back from $1 trillion sell-off
AI hyperscalers had a bruising week after investors got jittery about huge expenditure outlooks.

10-year Treasury yield is little changed as investors await busy week of economic data
The 10-year Treasury yield was little changed Monday as investors looked ahead to a flurry of economic data, including the delayed January jobs report.

Cuba says international airlines can no longer refuel there as Trump turns up the pressure
The update comes shortly after President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on any country that supplies Cuba with oil.

Novo Nordisk sues Hims & Hers over copycat versions of Wegovy drugs; Hims stock falls 18%
Novo is asking the court to permanently ban Hims from selling compounded versions of its drugs that infringe patents, and is seeking to recover damages.

Automakers largely sit out 2026 Super Bowl advertising amid industry uncertainty
Automakers are largely sitting on the advertising sidelines during this year's Super Bowl amid broader uncertainty in the U.S. automotive industry.

Pressure mounts on American Airlines CEO as carrier lags rivals
American Airlines made $111 million last year, while rivals Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, brought in $5 billion and $3.3 billion, respectively.

Sam Altman touts ChatGPT's reaccelerating growth to employees as OpenAI closes in on $100 billion funding
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told employees that ChatGPT's monthly growth is back above 10%, as competition ramps up in generative AI.

Japan's Nikkei 225 crosses 57,000 for the first time as Takaichi secures historic mandate
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party captured a two-thirds supermajority in the 465-seat lower house, public broadcaster NHK reported.

Databricks completes $5 billion funding round at $134 billion valuation
Databricks is prepared to go public "when the time is right," CEO and co-founder Ali Ghodsi told CNBC in an interview.

Digital employees, AI bootcamps: America's oldest bank is spending billions on tech
The race to integrate artificial intelligence is on among the banks. BNY now has 134 "digital employees," who work alongside humans.
Washington Post

Prince and Princess of Wales ‘deeply concerned’ as Epstein files roil U.K.
The latest tranche of Epstein files put added scrutiny on some of Britain’s elite, including Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Peter Mandelson, the former U.S. ambassador.

Hong Kong democracy champion Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison
The heavy sentence for the 78-year-old Apple Daily founder and British citizen was imposed as Beijing seeks to wipe out the city’s remaining press freedoms.

Japan’s firebrand prime minister pulls off victory in snap election
The supermajority victory by the party of Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first female premier, appeared to affirm a strong appetite for her “Japan First” approach.

Vatican announces Pope Leo will not visit U.S. this year
Pope Leo’s decision not to visit the U.S. in 2026 reflects his desire to emphasize the importance of other parts of the Catholic world.
BBC

Savannah Guthrie pleads for help as missing mother's ransom deadline looms
The video appeal comes as a deadline looms to pay the people believed to be holding the TV hosts's mum.

Palestinians say new Israeli measures in West Bank amount to de facto annexation
The measures aim to increase Israeli control over the occupied West Bank in terms of property law, planning, licensing and enforcement.

Streeting's Mandelson messages reveal election fears and criticism of government
The health secretary says he is publishing the messages "after a weekend of smear and innuendo that I have something to hide".

'Didn't want the season to end like this' - Grealish has surgery
Jack Grealish says he "didn't want the season to end like this" after confirming he has had surgery on a foot stress fracture.

Family of Hillsborough victims criticise 'hollow' police apology
Trevor and Jenni Hicks, whose daughters died at Hillsborough, want court records to be corrected.

King's 'profound concern' at Andrew claims as Palace says it is 'ready' to support police
Making his first intervention in the Epstein scandal, the King said he is ready to support the police in their inquiries.

'She had gold in her hands!' - GB's Brookes' costly landing on huge final jump
Team GB's Mia Brookes finishes just outside the medals in the women's snowboard big air final, taking fourth after an ambitious final jump.

So close to a 'world first' - fourth for Brookes on frustrating day for Team GB
Mia Brookes finishes fourth in the snowboard big air final - ending a frustrating day for Team GB that had promised so much more.

So close to a 'world first' - fourth for Brookes on frustrating day for Team GB
Mia Brookes finishes fourth in the snowboard big air final - ending a frustrating day for Team GB that had promised so much more.

Violinist sent hundreds of nude images to women
Ben Gunnery has been handed a 12-month suspended jail sentence at Bromley Magistrates Court today.
The Independent

Last 2 civil lawsuits alleging sexual assault by Browns QB Deshaun Watson dismissed
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has had the final two of nearly 30 civil lawsuits against him dismissed

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show celebrated America – all of it – with a message of unity
Bad Bunny concluded his historic Super Bowl halftime performance with a few English-language words

Britain deluged by rain for 40 days straight – how bad is it and how long will it last?
'Winter is stuck on repeat', Met Office says, while Wildlife Trusts warns of impacts on vulnerable species

Keir Starmer clings on as another aide quits and Scottish leader urges him to step down after ‘too many mistakes’
Cabinet rallies around embattled PM, who says he is not prepared ‘to walk away’ despite facing public calls to quit – after communications director Tim Allan steps down
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Turning Point halftime show latest: Trump silent on MAGA performance as conservative group plans another one
The MAGA-friendly Super Bowl alternative to Bad Bunny featured Kid Rock

Savannah Guthrie posts new video begging for mother’s return: ‘We are at an hour of desperation and we need your help’
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen on January 31

No new three star restaurants as Michelin names its top spots
The latest Michelin guide was revealed at a ceremony in Dublin on Monday night.

Catherine O'Hara died from a pulmonary embolism. Cancer was the underlying cause
Catherine O’Hara died from a pulmonary embolism, with rectal cancer as the underlying cause

GOP lawmakers both critical and cordial with Charlotte leaders after high-profile crime
Republican lawmakers in North Carolina have pressed Charlotte-area leaders about crime-fighting efforts after recent light-rail stabbings

The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists
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