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CBC.ca

‘Targets on their back’: Trading card shops, collectors face rising thefts

Trading card shops like ShoeBox Games & Cafe in Calgary are being targeted for thefts, as Pokemon trading cards have skyrocketed in value over recent years.

Trump says he will announce his Federal Reserve chair nominee today

U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to announce his choice for chairman of the Federal Reserve on Friday morning, a long-awaited decision that could set up a showdown on whether the U.S. central bank preserves its independence from the White House and electoral politics.

'Mixed' results on N.B.'s targets, premier admits in state of province speech after first year in office

The government has hit 10 of its 15 short-term performance targets laid out by Premier Susan Holt, but has fallen back on one of the most top-of-mind objectives for New Brunswickers.

So long, frozen juice from concentrate. The once-popular canned drink leaves shelves this year

Attention, lemonade stand vendors: You'll have to squeeze the fresh stuff this summer. Minute Maid is discontinuing its line of frozen juices as consumers turn to healthier beverages, and it was potentially the last company selling the concentrated cans in the Canadian market.

Why members of ICE will be in Italy for the Winter Olympics

A unit of ICE will be in Italy to work during the upcoming Winter Games. Yes, that ICE. Who exactly will be there and what will they be doing?

Damage, disruption and 2 deaths under investigation following Montreal power outage

After days without power in sub-zero temperatures, residents in Montreal’s west end are dealing with widespread property damage, as two deaths possibly linked to the outage are now under investigation.

He was a high school math whiz. Now he’s a Canadian crypto fugitive trying to hide from the world

Documents from extradition proceedings at the Belgrade Higher Court obtained by the fifth estate and the Balkan Investigative Reporting Network provide an extraordinary glimpse into the lifestyle and whereabouts of a young Canadian man with an alleged $65 million US in cryptocurrency burning a hole in his pocket and multiple countries seeking his arrest.

'Minnetoba'? Some Minnesotans want to join Canada as tensions flare with Trump administration

A former Minnesota governor recently pitched a novel solution to the state’s clashes with the Trump administration: join Canada. He's not the first, nor only, one in the state looking north.

Data breach at Canada Computers & Electronics leaks personal customer information

Canada Computers & Electronics says a data breach has leaked information about some of its customers, though several say they are unhappy with the scant details the retailer has provided — including how many of them were affected, and when the breach occurred.
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Toronto Star

Mark Carney's viral 'Heated Rivalry' moment with star Hudson Williams: 'My new best friend'

At a Canadian media conference in Ottawa, the prime minister introduced the Crave show's key players, including creator Jacob Tierney.

'Frigid' wind chill posing frostbite risk to sweep through Toronto on Friday, Environment Canada warns

The cold weather freezing the city is expected to continue into the weekend, with wind chill making it feel like -30.

Ontario lawyer faked judges' orders to maintain a 'web of lies’ and keep clients paying for years, judge rules

Former York Region lawyer Adam White “maintained an elaborate web of lies for years.”

As a trustee I called on Ontario to take over a school board, but Calandra is going about it all wrong

Taking over a school board may look decisive. It makes for a clean headline and a show of authority. But it is not reform. It is a symptom of policy avoidance.

Corrections authorities to probe case of federal offender charged with Toronto murder while under supervised release

Authorities have launched a probe into the case of a federal offender charged with murder while under supervision after being granted a conditional release from prison, according to Correctional Service Canada (CSC).

Our critic's five must-see movies for February, including Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie in 'Wuthering Heights'

This month also brings new films starring Alexander Skarsgärd and Margaret Qualley, plus the latest 'Scream.'

Toronto teen details 'horrifying' experience of being repeatedly strip searched in youth jail

He was strip searched a total of four times between Sept. 23 and Sept. 25 after he was arrested and charged in a carjacking.

Why Mark Carney ordered a Hawaiian slice with Doug Ford: A far-too-serious analysis of pizza politics

Was ordering a slice of Hawaiian a display of Canada's soft power? We had to find out.

Stephen Harper’s official portrait to be unveiled as former prime minister urges unity during political turmoil

It's part of a week of events marking the 20th anniversary of the modern Conservative Party taking office and the former prime minister's political record, according to one of the organizers.

More than a dozen Canadian companies – including Thomson Reuters – have done business with ICE, Star analysis reveals

Such contracts have become controversial as concerns mount that products or services sold to ICE could be used by the agency in activities that may violate human rights.
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Globe and Mail

Russia halts air attacks on Ukraine’s power grid until Sunday at Trump’s request

Kyiv said it was ready to reciprocate as Washington pushes for a diplomatic solution to end the war

Nationwide protests planned to demand an end to Trump’s immigration crackdown in Minneapolis

Protesters said they want to step up pressure even after Trump said he would ‘de-escalate a little bit’

Israel to reopen Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt on Sunday

Israeli military body says ‘limited movement of people only’ would be allowed

Trump names Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve official, as next Fed chair

U.S. President’s pick to succeed Jerome Powell will likely result in changes that could bring the independent agency closer to the White House

WHO says risk of the spread of Nipah virus is low

None of the over 190 contacts of the two people infected in India had tested positive or developed symptoms of the disease

Alcaraz defeats Zverev in epic five-setter to reach Australian Open final

He is the youngest man in the Open era to reach the finals of all four Grand Slam events

After a terrifying fall, Red Panda is back on her eight-foot-tall unicycle, delighting crowds

Renowned halftime entertainer fell during a performance in July, breaking her wrist

Court of Arbitration in Sport declines to hear Bolshunov appeal over Olympic exclusion

Court said it doesn’t have jurisdiction to hear cross-country skier’s appeal

Venezuela’s leader Delcy Rodríguez signs law opening oil sector to privatization

National Assembly approved overhaul of energy industry after capture of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces

Can Native American tribes lay claim to territory in Canada?

A constitutional scholar says recent court decisions have made that a possibility
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Global News

U.K. lottery winner, 80, jailed in $424-million counterfeit drugs bust

A prosecutor said the gang was involved in producing counterfeit drugs with an estimated street value of £288 million (C$424 million).

Venezuela commercial airspace to reopen weeks after Maduro raid, Trump says

Trump said Thursday he instructed U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and U.S. military leaders to open up the airspace by the end of the day.

B.C. premier calls meeting between Alberta separatists, Trump officials ‘treason’

B.C. Premier David Eby is condemning reports of meetings between Alberta separatists and U.S. officials to discuss separation from Canada, accusing them of 'treason.'

10 people abducted from Mexico mining site, confirms Vancouver-based firm

The company said the incident is currently under investigation and information is limited, but it confirms that local authorities have been notified.

Canada and Korea sign MOU for more trade, including autos and minerals

Canada and South Korea have taken key steps to strengthen trade ties that are expected to boost several industrial sectors in Canada, including automotive and critical minerals.

Toronto car exporter accused of laundering money for Hezbollah

Canada has declared Fahed Sowane a danger to security.

Plane crash in Colombia kills all 15 on board, including local politician

State-run airline Satena said air traffic control lost contact with the plane 12 minutes into its short flight from Cucuta, on the border with Venezuela, to the town of Ocana.

How the Ryan Wedding drug trial could compare to ‘El Chapo’ court case

The former U.S. attorney who oversaw the prosecution and conviction of Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman tells Global News there are similarities in both cases.

Staff fend off ICE agents trying to enter Minneapolis Ecuador consulate

The attempted entry prompted Ecuador's Foreign Ministry to send a 'note of protest' to the U.S. Embassy in Quito, demanding such incidents 'not be repeated.'

Several European countries, including U.K. lose measles elimination status

Outbreaks began in late 2023 and increased quickly throughout 2024, resulting in 2911 confirmed cased record in England that year alone.
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New York Times

Why Boys Are Behind in Reading at Every Age

Boys’ reading struggles are not inevitable, research suggests, and addressing the deficit could improve outcomes in school and beyond.

Free Buses? How About Expanding the Subway by 41 Miles Instead?

Some transit advocates are wary of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plan to subsidize bus fares and argue the money would be better spent on a major subway expansion.

Federal Agents Arrest Don Lemon Over Minnesota Church Protest

The former CNN anchor has said he was not demonstrating, but reporting as a journalist, during the interruption of a service inside a St. Paul church earlier this month.

A Farewell Column From David Brooks

After 22 wonderful years, I’ve decided to take the exciting and terrifying step of leaving in order to try to build something new.

Can Food Be Art? Denmark Is Finding Out.

High-level chefs in the country could become eligible for arts funding under a new initiative. Not all in the art and culinary worlds are raising a glass to the idea, though.

The Department of Homeland Security Was a Mistake From The Start

Since its founding in 2002, DHS has evolved into the unaccountable domestic security apparatus we have today, one that views the very people it is supposed to protect as threats not humans.

Iran Rules Out Talks With U.S. Until Trump’s Threats Stop

Iran’s foreign minister ruled out direct talks unless President Trump stops threatening to attack it. He also said Iran would not discuss its ballistic missiles.

Police Chiefs Fume at ICE Tactics Across Cities

Many police departments adopted major changes after civilian killings. Now, police chiefs worry ICE is ignoring those lessons and setting back efforts to improve public trust.

Will Kevin Warsh Do What Trump Wants?

Some investors are worried that President Trump’s nominee to run the Federal Reserve may not be a guaranteed “yes” on cutting interest rates.

Trump Says Putin Agreed to a Weeklong Pause in Attacks Amid Extreme Cold

Russia has left thousands of apartment buildings in Kyiv without heat in recent weeks, in a campaign that has appeared aimed at breaking Ukraine’s morale.

CNBC

Trump nominates Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve chair to succeed Jerome Powell

President Trump on Friday named Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed chair, ending an odyssey that has seen unprecedented turmoil around the central bank.

Trump, two sons, Trump Org sue IRS, Treasury for $10 billion over tax records leak

The Miami federal court lawsuit says the IRS and Treasury failed to prevent the leak of Trumps tax records by former IRS employee Charles Littlejohn.

Apple sales surge 16% on ‘staggering’ iPhone demand

Apple reported fiscal first-quarter earnings on Thursday that surpassed expectations, with revenue soaring 16% on an annual basis.  

Gold and Silver tumble as Trump's Fed Chair pick Warsh seen as preserving central bank independence

Gold and silver prices plunged on Friday, following weeks of gains as investors poured money into safe havens.

Trump gets a boost as Panama Canal ruling ups the ante in U.S.-China power struggle

The ruling from Panama's top court is widely seen as a victory for the Trump administration, which is seeking to counter any Chinese influence in the region.

World leaders flock to Beijing, hedging against U.S. disruptions

Nations that avoided China in recent years are now sending their leaders to Beijing for meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Gold rally stalls as prices drop after a sharp run-up; Asia-Pacific stock markets mostly fall

Asia-Pacific markets traded mostly lower after U.S. President Donald Trump said that he will announce his choice for the next Federal Reserve chair on Friday.

CNBC Daily Open: We'll soon find out who the new Fed chair is

Former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh is by far the favorite, according to prediction market Kalshi.

SK Hynix overtakes Samsung in annual profit for the first time as AI reshapes rivalry

SK Hynix beats rival Samsung Electronics in profits for 2025 for the first time ever, as the memory maker retains a lead in AI products.

Indonesian stock exchange CEO resigns after $84 billion market wipe out

The rout was triggered by an announcement on Tuesday by index provider MSCI, warning of a potential downgrade of the country to "frontier" market status.

Washington Post

Russia reveals Ukraine energy ceasefire pushed by Trump is already nearly over

Trump asked Putin to hold off hitting power facilities in Kyiv and other towns but the Kremlin says the pause on strikes expires on Sunday.

At India’s main energy summit, signs of a new world order without Trump

In the beachside state of Goa, officials and oil executives envisioned new energy pacts and multilateral relationships as a counterbalance to Trump’s America.

A U.S. letter opposed Iraqis’ choice of prime minister. They went ahead anyway.

The Trump administration sent a private letter opposing the choice of Nouri al-Maliki, the leading candidate for prime minister, considered close to Iran.

The world recoils at Trump’s ‘paramilitary’ force

The havoc wrought by the deployment of federal immigration enforcement in the U.S. has wrought unflattering comparisons abroad to unaccountable paramilitary forces.

Trump tightens screws on Cuba, threatening tariffs on oil suppliers

A new executive order declares that Havana constitutes a “national emergency,” allowing Trump to levy tariffs on any country that delivers oil to Cuba.

Trump administration eases barriers for U.S. firms to sell Venezuelan oil

The Treasury Department announced a general license authorizing U.S. firms to trade Venezuelan oil after Caracas approved a law to improve terms for foreign investors.

Russia’s top diplomat rejects key part of deal to end war with Ukraine

Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov dismisses security guarantees demanded by Ukraine for any deal, once again saying the current regime in Kyiv should end.

Friction emerges between Trump, Venezuelan opposition over Machado’s return

The administration may prefer reliability over democracy in Caracas, worrying advocates for opposition leader María Corina Machado.

Trump weighs imminent Iran strikes, but what’s the mission?

Trump has sent an “armada” to threaten Iran, but the president’s rationale for a possible military strike keeps changing.

South Korea’s former first lady jailed for bribery ahead of husband’s verdict

Kim Keon Hee, the wife of former president Yoon Suk Yeol, was handed a 20-month sentence in a country where high-level prosecutions have become standard fare.

BBC

Who is Kevin Warsh, Trump's pick for Fed chair?

The 55-year-old economist had been considered for Fed chair during Trump's first term.

China has lifted sanctions on six British MPs and peers, Starmer says

The prime minister says the restrictions "no longer apply" and hopes President Xi will visit the UK next year.

Fire halts Euston rail services to several cities across the UK

There is major disruption on all rail services between Euston station and Watford Junction.

Queen Camilla among guests at memorial for author Jilly Cooper

Dame Jilly Cooper, known for best-selling novels including Rivals and Riders, died after a fall in October.

Fulham sign Man City winger Bobb for £27m

Fulham sign Norway winger Oscar Bobb from Manchester City for £27m on a five-and-a-half-year contract.

Syrian government reaches deal with Kurdish-led forces

The deal will see the gradual integration of Kurdish forces and administration into the Syrian state.

Celtic to play Stuttgart & Forest face Fenerbahce

Celtic will play Stuttgart and Nottingham Forest will face Fenerbahce in two-legged play-offs to reach the last 16 of the Europa League.

Putin will not attack Ukraine cities during cold week, says Trump

Russia said the US president requested a pause in strikes on Kyiv until 1 February, a move Trump said was prompted by the cold weather.

Alcaraz beats Zverev in Australian Open classic

Carlos Alcaraz comes back from the brink of defeat to beat Alexander Zverev and reach his first Australian Open final.

Inside Syrian camp holding wives and children of suspected IS fighters

Kurdish-run prisons hold about 8,000 suspected IS fighters and around 34,000 of their family members in camps.

The Independent

Don Lemon arrested on federal charge for Minnesota church protest

Lemon has said he was at the protest to observe it as a journalist conducting reporting

Minnesota ICE live: Trump calls Pretti ‘agitator’ and ‘insurrectionist’ in latest post defending ICE officer

When Trump was asked whether he was pulling ICE agents out of Minnesota, he said, ‘No, no. Not at all’

Why Iran is the wrong war for Trump to back

Trump may be very proud of his ‘armada’ off the coast of Iran but the US president could look good, back a winner, and support his allies by leaving Tehran alone and helping Ukraine win instead, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

UN nuclear watchdog discusses risks to Ukraine's nuclear safety after relentless Russian strikes

The U.N. atomic watchdog’s board is holding a special session to discuss risks to nuclear safety in Ukraine as concerns mount that relentless Russian attacks on its energy infrastructure pose an increasing danger of a nuclear accident

Mistakenly freed sex offender jailed again for biting police officers

Brahim Kaddour-Cherif sparked a manhunt last November after he was accidentally released from HMP Wandsworth

Journalist Don Lemon arrested after protest that disrupted Minnesota church service

Journalist Don Lemon has been arrested after he entered a Minnesota church and recorded anti-immigration enforcement protesters who disrupted a service

Labour MPs ‘reluctant to campaign in by-election’ as Reform and Greens threaten to snatch seat

‘We would have won with Andy Burnham, but I know activists from my constituency don’t exactly feel inspired to go and campaign there now,’ says one Labour MP

Mental health hospital paid millions by NHS facing police probe after patient death

Police are investigating the death of an elderly man, while eight care workers have been arrested on suspicion of wilful neglect and ill treatment of another patient at the 400-bed St Andrew’s Hospital in Northampton

UK-China latest: Beijing lifts sanctions on British MPs critical of its human rights record after Starmer-Xi talks

PM met Chinese president on Thursday as he made case for ‘more sophisticated’ relationship between two nations

Denmark unveils legal reform to allow the worst foreign criminals to be deported

Denmark has unveiled a deportation reform under which foreigners who are convicted of serious crimes, like aggravated assault and rape, would be expelled