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CBC.ca

Juno-award-winning singer Sass Jordan dies at 63
A post on Jordan's social media page on Saturday says she died the day before, "surrounded by her loving family" and calls her an "inimitable force of nature" and "irreplaceable being of light and joy."

Montreal Canadiens defenceman Lyle Odelein, who won a Stanley Cup in 1993, dead at 58
Montreal Canadiens defenceman Lyle Odelein, who won a Stanley Cup with the team in 1993, has died at the age of 58. The Canadiens confirmed Odelein's death in a statement Saturday.

Tennessee prisons chief to resign after failed execution of Christa Pike, governor says
prisons chief in Tennessee is resigning after the failed execution of Christa Pike

Woman, 2 children dead after serious collision near Foam Lake, Sask.
A serious car crash left three people dead and four others injured. A 40-year old man from South Carolina was arrested and charged.

B.C. lawyer found to have misappropriated $117K from dementia-stricken client
Leonard Hil Marriott also prepared documents to give himself 50 per cent ownership of the woman's condo and 75 per cent of her estate.

City of Saskatoon cancels in-person count of unsheltered people over safety concerns
The point-in-time count was scheduled for Tuesday, and about 250 volunteers had been trained.

3 Cape Bretoners were hit and killed by a train in Maine in 1970. Some want the case reopened
Kenny Novak, 15, David Burrows, 17, and Terry Burt, 20, were in sleeping bags on a rail track west of the border town of Houlton, Maine, when they were struck early on the morning of July 10, 1970, by a train. The deaths were ruled accidental, but questions persist about the deaths.

Swiss scientist soils underpants, wins silly science prize
Franz Bender convinced a thousand people to soil their underwear. The Swiss soil ecologist and his team recruited 1,000 citizen scientists to bury and dig up underwear around Switzerland in an effort to better understand soil and soil health.

With celebs and influencers glamourizing 'cigs' online, experts are carefully watching smoking trends
Social media is filled with images of celebrities and influencers lighting up cigarettes and hyping the habit of smoking, suggesting it's experiencing a bit of a cultural resurgence. Though data suggests tobacco use has long been trending downward, experts say if we want it to stay that way, harmful online content that glamourizes smoking shouldn't be ignored.
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Toronto Star

Debris found during search for Hamilton air ambulance jet that disappeared off U.S coast
The plane went missing early Saturday carrying four staff and crew from the GTA and Hamilton areas, along with a patient and family escort.

A toddler fell to her death from a North York highrise. Tenants warned of flimsy windows, but the city gave the building a pass
Tenants say years of complaints raise questions about how Toronto’s apartment inspection program assesses safety.

Instagram flagged her ads for an event for LGBTQ women. So this Toronto organizer got creative
Naturopathic doctor found a new way to market the summit focused on health education for LGBTQ women, non-binary people.

Canada's first 'fentanyl czar' was appointed to stop Trump's threats. Now he has two new jobs
Kevin Brosseau, man of multiple titles, describes himself as a broker and an amplifier, but not a politician.

Software problem caused widespread 911 outage last month, Bell says
The outage in the early hours of Sept. 17 lasted for 87 minutes, according to the telecom giant's report.

Why Alberta's independence question isn't the only referendum fight worrying federalists
While Mark Carney has been clear about where he stands on Alberta independence, his position on nine other referendum questions is far less so.

Some say the Toronto mayor's seat may be won in this borough. Why the candidates are paying attention
The former municipality, whose residents often feel forgotten by city hall, is set to play a potentially crucial role in the mayor's race.

A wave of Canadians switched to 3-year mortgages. That turned out to be a risky move
Many switched to shorter fixed-rate mortgages in hopes rates would fall by renewal time.

Ontario Liberal voting pool shrinks for third leadership vote in six years
A party insider sees "leadership fatigue" after the 2020 and 2023 races.

Stephen Harper warns Albertans against supporting separatists
"I love my country, and I love my province," the former prime minister wrote. "I do not wish to pit one against the other. I believe that is how most Albertans feel."
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Globe and Mail

Trump picks intelligence chief Jay Clayton as AI czar, report says
Clayton will lead a new White House panel tasked with reporting on the risks and opportunities posed by AI

Cornell president pledges greater transparency after fallout from alleged gang rape case
Michael Kotlikoff called the allegations against former fraternity members ‘deeply disturbing’ and said it would weigh on the university for years to come

What to know about Brazil’s highly polarized presidential race
Brazilians will vote Sunday in an election dominated by two rivals: incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro

Ukraine will target Russian refineries in response to Moscow’s air strikes, Zelensky says
Ukrainian President says Russia is attacking infrastructure in drive to force residents to flee
France’s student protest movement is ‘out of control,’ Paris police chief
President Emmanuel Macron’s government is battling to contain demonstrations over classroom conditions and funding

Head of Tennessee’s prison system resigns after failed execution of Christa Pike
Pike was placed on a ventilator and remained unconscious in a hospital, her attorneys said Friday

U.S. Coast Guard finds debris from missing air ambulance carrying four Canadians
U.S. authorities are searching for six people after losing contact with an Ontario medical transport aircraft bound for Boston from Bermuda
Indian police detain several people in ‘Cockroach’ youth protests against voter roll changes
Demonstrators say the changes benefit Prime Minister Modi’s party and demand election chief’s resignation

Two appear in U.K. court over alleged plot to target Manchester’s Jewish community
Police say allegations were not connected to the RAF Fairford probe, in which suspect received bail on Saturday

Russian attacks damage Kyiv’s Northern Bridge, kill at least six in Ukraine
No casualties were reported from strike in capital that damaged road surface and trolleybus cables
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Global News

Axe-wielding FlyDubai co-pilot had been flagged over extremism concerns
The co-pilot accused of attacking the captain on an Israel-bound flight with an axe had been barred from flying on his country's airline because of concerns about extremist views.

Dual UK-Iranian national released on bail over suspected plot against US-run military base
A dual U.K.-Iranian national arrested on suspicion of plotting a terror attack following a security incident at a U.S.-run military air base in England has been released on bail.

Europe to release reserve oil and diesel after threats from Trump
The Group of Seven industrial nations said Friday that they plan to release 100 million barrels of oil and fuel products in the coming weeks.

As Texas declares state of emergency over fuel shortage, what’s dyed diesel
As global oil supplies continue to tighten up amid ongoing geopolitical conflicts that have pushed up fuel prices, the governor of Texas has declared a state of emergency.

U.S. reportedly threatens EU diesel export ban unless reserve fuel released
The U.S. is reportedly threatening to ban exports of diesel fuel to parts of Europe, unless countries like Germany and France release more of their diesel reserves.

Indian airline captain hailed as hero after cockpit attack on FlyDubai flight
Capt. Smit Machchhar was seriously injured in Wednesday's attack. Passengers described how the pilot still managed to open the cockpit door to let them in.

Iran may have played part in U.S.-run Fairford air base incident, U.K. says
Five British men in their 20s were arrested Sunday on suspicion of explosives offenses and planning an act of terror, before being released on bail a day later.

Pilot on Israel-bound flight stabbed another, tried to crash, Netanyahu says
The FlyDubai flight traveling from the United Arab Emirates to Israel landed safely after issuing an emergency alert and abruptly descending thousands of feet (meters).

U.S. military says the last of its troops in Iraq have withdrawn
The withdrawal, agreed on two years ago, comes against the backdrop of the ongoing war between the United States and Iran that has also sometimes spilled over into Iraq.

Canada extends travel restrictions related to Ebola outbreak for 60 days
Canadian citizens or permanent residents who have been in one of the affected countries need to quarantine for 21 days upon their return to Canada.
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New York Times

How Cornell Punished Each of the 7 Men Accused of Sexual Assault
Summaries obtained by The New York Times offer a detailed look at the discipline meted out to the men accused of sexually assaulting a fellow student at Cornell University.

Here’s Senator Cotton’s Cell Number, Trump Says, in Dispute Over Daylight Saving Bill
The president urged people to call Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas and accused him of blocking a bill to cement daylight saving time.

U.S.-Russia Talks on Ukraine Now Involve an Oil Deal Tied to Trump Allies
President Vladimir V. Putin brought up a sale of Russian energy assets with President Trump’s envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, pushing a deal that raises new questions about conflicts of interest.

8 Key Findings From the Times/Siena Polls
Democrats are competitive in Alaska, Iowa, Ohio, Texas and even Kansas as they try to wrest control of the Senate from Republicans. Here’s a look at why.

Cornell President Calls Rape Inquiry ‘Defining Moment’ for Campus
Michael I. Kotlikoff said in a video the university would be more transparent, hold Greek groups accountable and improve sexual assault prevention.

‘Digger,’ Warner Bros.’ Last Release Before Merger, Is a Major Flop
The film, starring Tom Cruise, grossed an estimated $8 million in its opening weekend. That could put the movie on track to lose at least $125 million.

With Elon Musk’s Return to Washington, Possible Conflicts of Interest Resurface
The founder of SpaceX, with billions of dollars in military contracts, joins several other defense industry executives on a Pentagon advisory board.

Tennessee Commissioner Resigns After Failed Execution of Christa Pike
Frank Strada, who oversaw the process that left Christa Pike unconscious and hospitalized, quit as an independent review began.

Chris Rock Has Been Thinking About Forgiveness
The comedian and filmmaker on what real friendship looks like, what keeps him up at night and his new movie, “Misty Green.”

Trump’s War Empowers Extremists in Iran
Threats to withdraw from the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty are growing in Tehran.
CNBC

Trump taps Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton as AI czar: WSJ reports
Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton will lead the administration's AI policy, The Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday.

Lula or Bolsonaro: Wall Street braces for two wildly different results in Brazil election
With the first round of Brazil's presidential election taking place Sunday, Wall Street is gearing up with starkly different market predictions.

America’s data center fight is a preview of what's to come for the rest of the world
America’s fight over data centers is going global. Communities across Europe and Asia are pushing back over the rising costs of the AI infrastructure boom.

FlyDubai plane attack by co-pilot was an attempted 'terrorist' act, UAE says
The FlyDubai co-pilot attacked the pilot inside the cockpit with a crash axe and attempted to take control of the aircraft, the UAE prosecutor general said.

David Ellison just brought in a co-CEO to run his new empire: Meet Ynon Kreiz
Ynon Kreiz's appointment as co-CEO of Skydance answers a key governance question for Ellison's soon-to-be-merged company.

Top McKinsey executive reveals Asian owner-CEOs' secrets to success
Gautam Kumra, Asia chairman at consultancy McKinsey & Co., researched the qualities of Asia's best owner-CEOs.

DOJ says it will not reopen criminal probe into former Fed Chair Powell
The confirmation comes after the Fed's inspector general report that said there were no grounds for a criminal referral over the mismanaged headquarters renovation.

Oil prices lower as G7 nations to release diesel stocks, Saudis reportedly plan attack on Houthis
The G7 will deploy 100 million barrels of reserves over the next four months, the group's leaders said in a joint statement.

10-year Treasury yield ticks higher despite weaker-than-expected jobs report
U.S. Treasury yields rose despite a September jobs report came in much weaker than expected.

G7 nations to release diesel stocks as wars in Europe and Middle East constrain fuel supplies
EU countries are set for crisis talks on soaring diesel prices, with officials warning a U.S. export ban could hurt Europe’s economic outlook.
Washington Post

FlyDubai co-pilot used crash ax to attempt terrorist act, UAE says
The alleged attacker, Hamam al-Hammami, had been banned from flying with Oman Air because of concerns about his radical views, a person familiar with the matter said.

Fighting in Ethiopia threatens to spill into conflicts in Horn of Africa and beyond
As attacks escalate between Ethiopia and Tigrayan rebels, intersecting wars could deepen instability across regions already mired in conflict.

Russia is hitting Kyiv’s bridges, hoping to make the capital unlivable by winter
The Ukrainian capital’s left and right banks are connected by eight bridges — and Russia has been targeting both its North and South bridges in recent days.

Four fears and frustrations that are shaping Brazil’s election. One is Trump.
Officials in Brazil have grown increasingly concerned about the possibility of U.S. interference in the presidential vote on Sunday.

FlyDubai pilot describes harrowing attack in call with Indian prime minister
Smit Machchhar, an Indian national, spoke from his hospital bed in Abu Dhabi, according to a video shared by Narendra Modi.

Ex-Harrods owner potentially trafficked women on ‘shocking’ scale, official says
“The scale of potential trafficking in the Al Fayed case is deeply shocking,” said Eleanor Lyons, Britain’s antislavery commissioner.

Attempted hijacking sets off firestorm in Israel amid election race
Supporters of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu call him “Mr. Security.” Critics said this week’s FlyDubai incident, a day after he warned of a possible attack against Israel, was another security lapse on his watch.

While the U.S. debates AI risks, China mandates universal training for students
Beijing aims to provide artificial intelligence education in all of the country’s schools by 2030, while demand for AI-themed study tours surged this summer.
BBC

'Anger in the streets': Tens of thousands protest in Spain over housing crisis
More than 50 protests took place on Saturday after the government failed to get emergency legislation through parliament.

The Celebrity Traitors connections that might surprise you
Lots of the stars have worked together, some are good friends - and that can impact the show's dynamics.

When parenting advice becomes too much
Many parents feel overwhelmed by the amount of parenting information available

Autumn chill to arrive this week as temperatures set to drop
After highs of 28C in the final week of September, cooler air will arrive this week with temperatures falling closer to the seasonal norm.

Cornell president says university 'must do better' after frat house rape allegations
Michael Kotlikoff described the allegations of a woman who says she was drugged and gang raped as "deeply disturbing".

The Papers: 'Another tax bombshell?' and 'Terror plot targets'
Several of today's papers feature Andy Burnham's latest plans as PM, including experts warning of a potential tax rise to help cover his social care plan.

Why Canada is preparing for a (long shot) US invasion
Prime Minister Mark Carney has said the military is running scenarios in the unlikely case the US invades Canada.

Two going on four, five or six on good night for new Scotland era
Scotland scored twice in North Macedonia but the scoreline does not reflect their dominance in Skopje, writes Tom English.

Bellingham unlocks new level and potential to be 'one of the greatest'
Jude Bellingham's international future was being called into question a year ago, but now he is regarded as potentially one of England's "greatest of all time".

Tories pledge to scrap £100,000 childcare 'cliff edge'
Party leader Kemi Badenoch tells the BBC that she wants to see "people who work harder" not getting punished for doing so.
The Independent
FlyDubai co-pilot who used crash axe in ‘terror incident’ studied at British university
Hammam al-Hammami, believed to be the perpetrator of the FlyDubai hijacking, was educated in the UK
Burnham scraps controversial Starmer plan to axe jury trials
The move is a U-turn on radical plans to cut thousands of jury trials across England and Wales in a bid to tackle the court backlog
Farage claims people were ‘quite impressed’ by £72m donations from crypto-billionaires
Shrugging off slumps in polls, the Reform leader insists the historic donations has won 'grudging respect'

Cornell president calls alleged gang rape 'deeply disturbing,' pledges greater transparency
Cornell University’s president has called the alleged gang rape of a student at a fraternity house in 2024 “deeply disturbing.”

America's $28B hemp THC industry is under threat from a looming ban
Sen. Mitch McConnell closed a loophole in the hemp law he championed

The air traffic controller who flies himself to work on a paramotor
Everything changed when Jake Hutzler came across a viral video of a man flying a paramotor to McDonald’s

Nolo becomes a Category 3 Hurricane in the remote Pacific Ocean
Hurricane Nolo has strengthened into a Category 3 storm far out in the Pacific Ocean, well to the west of Hawaii’s main islands
House GOP reportedly in ‘triage mode’ as midterm bloodbath fears spiral
President Donald Trump has once agian promised voters $5,000 checks if they vote for Republicans in the midterm elections next month

Barstool's Dave Portnoy pulled from Fox's 'Big Noon Kickoff' appearances, AP source says
Dave Portnoy and Barstool Sports will no longer make appearances on Fox’s “Big Noon Kickoff” pregame show, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press
Iran-US war latest: Fire breaks out near major Saudi oil refinery as ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz
It comes amid escalating hostilities between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis
























