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CBC.ca

Grab your coffee: An official Gilmore Girls documentary is on the way
Grab your coziest sweater, pour yourself a jumbo-sized mug of coffee and settle in, Gilmore Girls fans, because we’re headed back to Stars Hollow. HBO Max has announced a Gilmore Girls documentary is in production, promising never-before-seen footage and behind-the-scenes scoops from the people who brought the beloved Y2K comfort classic to life.

72-year-old hiker attacked by grizzly bear in B.C.
The hiker was taken to hospital by air ambulance in serious condition, with lacerations on her body and a neck fracture, officials said.

U.S. FDA approves first mRNA flu shot from Moderna
Reversing an earlier refusal, the FDA has approved Moderna's first mRNA flu shot for adults 50 and older. Here's what the major decision means as Health Canada considers its own approval of the vaccine.

Clinics, technicians question Alberta's new self-referral method for health tests
Some Alberta medical clinics are taking a wait-and-see approach to the province's new program that lets patients bypass their doctor and privately book diagnostic imaging tests.

Canada tells UN it's 'taking robust action' to disrupt threats against Sikh activist
The federal government has written to the UN to say it remains "deeply concerned" about the threats facing B.C.-based Sikh activist Moninder Singh and is taking action to disrupt all credible threats made by by foreign actors against those on Canadian soil.

Ford visits Niagara municipalities recovering after massive floods but gives no financial help yet, mayor says
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he has met with the mayors of two flood-stricken municipalities under states of emergency in the Niagara Region.

Missing hiker found in Strathcona Park on Vancouver Island
Search and rescue commander Paul Berry says teams are currently working to extricate Keshav Jindal from steep terrain.

'Flooded, absolutely flooded,' Ontario winemaker says after extreme rain hammers Niagara towns, vineyards
Some vintners in Ontario's popular winemaking area were in cleanup mode on Wednesday, days after major rainfalls swept throughthe Niagara Region and caused severe flooding.

Arrests made for fatal Salsa on St. Clair festival shooting: Toronto police chief
Arrests have been made related to the shooting at Toronto's Salsa on St. Clair festival last month, Toronto police Chief Myron Demkiw told reporters Thursday.
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Toronto Star
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Globe and Mail

Le Court wins sixth stage of Tour de France Femmes, while Reusser remains in leader’s yellow jersey
Nine-stage race concludes on Sunday in Nice
Ransom-seeking hackers targeted U.S. private equity, other firms, data show
Hackers devised websites aimed at stealing passwords from employees of Blackstone, Moody’s and a host of other businesses
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell says he has been released from rehab centre
Kentucky Republican and former Senate majority leader has been out of public view since mid-June
Carney jokes about Trump after teleprompter glitch
When his teleprompter malfunctioned on Wednesday in the middle of a news conference on housing policy, Prime Minister Mark Carney smiled and took a swift jab at U.S. President Donald Trump, saying, 'I do not view this as a conspiracy.'
Iran, Oman in final stage of drafting agreement to open Strait of Hormuz, Tehran says
Deal likely contingent on U.S. lifting its port blockade
War and accumulating sand threaten Sudan’s Meroe pyramids
Sudan’s ongoing war is threatening the integrity of its ancient Meroe pyramids, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its unique and angular architecture, as preservation efforts have completely halted.
U.S. salmonella outbreak in 27 states linked to Mexican jalapenos
36 hospitalizations and no deaths have been reported, while the investigation remains ongoing
Drone with explosives found at German airport
A drone with explosives was found at Germany's Leipzig/Halle Airport and the device was defused, authorities said Wednesday, in an incident that the country's top security official said posed a 'new quality of danger.'
Japan marks 81 years since atomic bombing of Hiroshima
A minute of silence was held while a peace bell rang out at the exact time when a U.S. B-29 dropped the bomb on Hiroshima.
'El-Nino is a blessing' for Indonesian salt farmers
Salt farmers in Indonesia's West Java province are reaping the benefits of an El Nino-driven drought even as crop farmers brace for a prolonged challenge from the baking heat.
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Global News

Canada must ‘be vigilant’ of foreign actors targeting technology: minister
Defence Minister David McGuinty says Canada must 'be vigilant' of foreign actors targeting the country's technology, pointing to artificial intelligence and intellectual property.

Europe’s new AI transparency rules are in effect. Should Canada copy them?
As of Sunday, AI systems in Europe must explicitly notify users when they're dealing with AI instead of a human, while AI-generated content like deepfakes must be labelled.

Rapid endometriosis tests now available in the U.K. What about Canada?
The tests will help rapidly reduce the time it takes for women to be told whether they have the condition, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.

EXCLUSIVE: Key members of India’s Bishnoi gang named in Canadian intelligence report
The gang’s leaders are profiled in the report by the Canada Border Services Agency’s Intelligence and Investigations Directorate.

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.
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New York Times

Mitch McConnell Discharged From Rehabilitation Facility
The Kentucky Republican has been absent from Congress for nearly two months after a health episode. He said he would continue recovering from home.

Israeli Settler Charged in Death of Activist Awdah Hathaleen
The indictment was a rare case in which the Israeli authorities pressed charges against an Israeli in the killing of a Palestinian.

Senate Panel Votes to Hold Fauci in Contempt of Congress
Dr. Anthony Fauci had refused to answer questions at a hearing last week, invoking the Fifth Amendment. Republicans argued he wasn’t entitled to that protection because he had a presidential pardon.

Can Robots Save Japan’s Aging Cherry Blossom Farmers?
Monster Wolf and Pochi are among the robots deployed to scare away bears and transport cherry blossoms in a northern region where many farmers are in their 70s or older.

This A.I. Just Created Viruses Not Found in Nature
Scientists trained artificial intelligence on libraries of DNA and then asked the model to create recipes for viral genomes. Sixteen of them were viable, yielding new viruses.

Union Representing IRS Workers Sues Over Trump’s Deal Granting Sweeping Tax Protections
The request was the first time that anyone had used the courts in an effort to directly kill the sweeping tax protections offered to the president and his family.

Trump Administration to Deregulate Head Start, Antipoverty Program Created Under R.F.K. Jr.’s Uncle
While administration officials say the changes will save money by lifting onerous requirements, advocates fear the anti-poverty program will be gutted.

FIFA Executives Were Given Ultimatum to Approve World Cup Privatization Plan
The day before the World Cup final, key FIFA figures faced a stunning demand to sign off on a multibillion-dollar privatization project.

A Promising Heart Drug Fails, Challenging a Long-Held Theory of Disease
The drug targeted inflammation, and its shocking failure has experts questioning whether inflammation really does cause heart disease.

Women’s Share of Top Military Promotions Falls as Hegseth Blocks Nominees
The percentage of high-ranking officer nominations going to women is currently at its lowest level in over two decades.
CNBC

Treasury yields rise, hurt by rising oil prices as traders focus on Middle East threats
Treasury yields rose on Thursday, with traders reacting to rising oil prices as Iran-Oman talks continued over the status of the Strait of Hormuz.

Gas prices could remain high this fall even if crude prices stabilize. Here's why
The refining market is very tight due to the Ukraine and Iran wars, keeping gas prices elevated even as crude prices fall.

Versant raises 2026 outlook on strength of platforms segment and advertising momentum
Versant noted revenue growth in its platforms business, which includes Fandango and GolfNow, and now, the recent acquisition of Full Swing.

The July jobs numbers are due out Friday. Here's what to expect
Nonfarm payrolls are expected to post a gain of just 83,000 with an unchanged unemployment rate at 4.2%.

Copper jumps to its highest level ever. What the metal is telling us
Once a reliable gauge if economic health, "Dr. Copper" may be giving complicated signals this year.

AMD buys chip startup that hardwires AI models into its silicon
Taalas' current chip runs a small version of Meta's Llama 3.1, though the company is working on chips for bigger and more advanced models.

AppLovin stock tanks on Q2 revenue miss
Shares of AppLovin tanked 19% Thursday off a second-quarter earnings miss, falling short of analysts' expectations for revenue.

SpaceX shares passed a key test Thursday. Now sophisticated traders are betting the bottom may be in
Shares of Elon Musk's rocket company were trading higher in Thursday's session even as a key lock-up provision expired.

Genius Sports' media surge shows shift beyond sportsbook data
Genius Sports, which provides real-time sports data, reported revenue rose 65% in the second quarter.

Trump wins last-minute reprieve temporarily blocking BBC access to his business records
Trump sued the BBC for $10 billion, alleging its 2024 “Panorama” documentary about the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack defamed him.
Washington Post

U.S.-Canada relations go up in smoke
There’s been something in the air in D.C. this summer — namely wildfire smoke and frustration over Canada’s inability to keep it on its side of the border.

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.
BBC

Arrests in Norfolk town as disorder continues for third night
Norfolk Police attend a residential area in Thetford on Thursday as a third night of protests begins.

Is Gianni Infantino still backed by the African football federations?
The African confederation has yet to take an official stance, but where do the key African footballing nations stand on the Infantino saga?

Thousands of rail passengers hit by power failure disruption
An outage in Manchester caused delays and cancellations, with services expected to be affected throughout the evening.

Amanda Knox defends Fringe comedy show after claims it will 'trivialise violence'
Knox, who was convicted and later acquitted of the murder of a British student, said she does not downplay the seriousness of Meredith Kercher's death.

Trump denies US weapons shortage and says information 'leakers' being 'hunted down'
While precise data is classified, publicly available information suggests the US has used up many difficult-to-manufacture weapons.

Israel charges settler over killing of Palestinian involved in Oscar-winning West Bank film
Yinon Levy is charged with reckless manslaughter over the July 2025 shooting of Odeh Hathaleen.

Wigan thrash Saints in opening Super Four game
Wigan Warriors kick off the new Super Four format of the Women's Super League with a thumping 44-6 win at St Helens.

Trafford joins Leeds from Man City in potential £45m deal
Leeds United sign Manchester City and England goalkeeper James Trafford in a deal worth up to £45m.

Artificial Intelligence used to design brand new viruses
Scientists made 16 successful viruses that had their genetic code designed by artificial intelligence.

Vinicius Jr and Real Madrid agree new six-year deal
Brazil winger Vinicius Jr will stay at Real Madrid after agreeing improved terms with the Spanish side despite interest from Arsenal.
The Independent

Driver caught inhaling nitrous oxide after DUI crash with 10 canisters found in his vehicle
While nitrous oxide is legal for a variety of purposes ranging from medical to culinary, California has criminalized the recreational use of the drug

Major bank CEO says company spends $250 million a year on GLP-1 drugs for its employees
GLP-1 drugs for weight loss are on the rise, with 11 percent of Americans saying they take one in a recent poll

EasyJet to be sold to US private-equity firm in £5.7bn deal
Apollo pledges not to cut jobs for at least a year
Lawsuit calls on judge to block Trump’s ‘breathtakingly corrupt’ IRS immunity deal after stopping slush fund
Plaintiffs refile lawsuit after Todd Blanche salvages IRS deal that shields the president and his family from tax investigations

Trump administration reaches $1.2B deal with offshore wind company to abandon projects
The latest agreement brings the total amount spent on similar settlements to nearly $4 billion
Trump signs new orders to restrict birthright citizenship despite Supreme Court ruling
Trump takes aim at ‘birth tourism’, setting up court battle
Trump doesn’t understand why Pirro ‘did such a stupid thing’ but says he won’t fire her over reflecting pool betrayal
President continues to falsely claim the reflecting pool was vandalized despite documents showing a botched renovation job by handpicked contractor

Tehran on brink of deal with Oman to open Hormuz that could finally pave way for Trump peace talks
Donald Trump says that talks are progressing well - but a deal on the Strait of Hormuz is at odds with US interests
Retailers are selling their tariff refunds on the cheap for a quick infusion of cash
Some companies struck deals to sell tariff refund shares before the Supreme Court even ruled against the president’s sweeping levies

Leprosy cases are on the rise in Florida. Here’s how to reduce your risk
Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, can impact a person’s nerves, muscles, skin, eyes and respiratory tract, causing large bumps all over the skin and lead to paralysis and blindness
























