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CBC.ca

When did Easter become 'spring Christmas'? Stressed parents would like to know

If it seems like every year, Easter, and in fact every holiday, gets a little more intense, we're here to tell you that you're correct.

How the Middle East war is already impacting mortgage rates in Canada

The ongoing war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are impacting Canadian pocketbooks in ways we might not expect. Experts warn Canadian homeowners facing mortgage renewals that rates are going up, despite the Bank of Canada holding its key interest rate for months.

It's a World Series rematch as the Dodgers return to Toronto. Here's what the Jays are up against

The Los Angeles Dodgers are back in Toronto to take on the Blue Jays for a three-game series starting Monday night. What's changed since they defeated the Jays to become World Series champs in Toronto last year? Let's find out.

How climate change is threatening the flavour — and future — of India's prized Darjeeling tea

An extremely dry winter has made for another challenging harvest of India's famous Darjeeling tea, with the flavour the region is renowned for at risk as quality dips. As climate change makes the weather more erratic in the Himalayan foothills, estate owners are growing ever more worried about the future of their businesses.

Smoky, fast-moving wildfire triggers evacuation orders in Southern California

The fire was burning in a populated — but not densely so — unincorporated part of Riverside County, in a recreational area near the city of Moreno Valley, which has a population of roughly 200,000.

#TheMoment an escaped kangaroo spent 3 days on the run

Debbie Marland, owner of Sunshine Farms, tells The National about the moment Chesney the kangaroo escaped and spent three days on the run after being spooked by hunting dogs.

Trump administration seeks $152M to reopen Alcatraz as 'state-of-the-art secure prison'

The White House released a budget on Friday, in which the Trump administration requested funds for the ⁠Federal Bureau ⁠of Prisons to cover the ‌first-year costs of rebuilding Alcatraz into "a state-of-the-art secure prison facility."

Is male friendship in trouble? Actor Andrew McCarthy went on a road trip to find out

After the author and "Brat Pack" actor's wife and son confronted him with the fact he didn't have friends anymore, McCarthy crisscrossed the country to visit old friends and ask strangers whether friendships between men are in trouble.

2 deaths after giving plasma in Winnipeg not linked to donation process: Health Canada

The federal health regulator said Friday its assessment found no evidence of a machine malfunction and the equipment performed as expected, wrote Health Canada spokesperson Mark Johnson in an emailed statement.
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Toronto Star

This Ontario nurse came nose-to-nose with a shark in Mexico. Then her blood turned the water bright red

Nicole Moore, an Orangeville nurse, nearly bled to death on a Cancun beach. She said she doesn't regret getting in the water.

Doug Ford's government won't hand over bike lane emails. Why critics say it's a sign of things to come

As Premier Doug Ford prepares to reduce records available for public scrutiny, FOI advocates say the provincial officials are already helping keep documents secret by dragging their heels for months on end.

Ontario’s housing market went bust as other provinces saw prices climb. What went wrong?

'If you speak to people in Quebec or Alberta about a housing correction, they don't know what you're talking about.'

They cheated death and survived the unthinkable. These are their stories in a new Star series

Flooded elevators and failed parachutes. Shark attacks and crash landings. In “I Survived,” a series from the Star, survivors of near-death experiences detail their lives before and after — and the day that changed everything.

These Ontario immigration programs are being hit hard by federal budget cuts. Here’s what they are losing

"It's been a nightmare," one agency said. "We still have more people to serve."

The Doug Ford government is moving to shield politicians from scrutiny. Here are secrets the new law would have kept under wraps

The Star has for decades used freedom of information legislation to hold governments to account.

Inside the battle over Barry Sherman’s billions. Why a court may soon open the books on the murdered tycoon’s family legacy

We may soon get an inside look at the family fallout from the billionaire murders.

This Canadian lab may have found the root of hockey's prime-time ice problem. It may not be around to help fix it

The Open Ice project says three-quarters of Canadian municipalities hand out ice based primarily on historical contracts rather than participation data.

Over 85 kg of suspected cocaine seized at Coutts border crossing in Alberta

Canadian border agents seized 70 bricks from a truck carrying a load declared as produce that was destined for Calgary.

The WNBA expansion draft gives the Toronto Tempo an identity. Two selections stand out

The Tempo came away from Friday’s expansion draft with a guard-heavy group headlined by a couple of picks who seem to fit expectations perfectly.
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Globe and Mail

U.S. presses search for missing pilot after Iran shoots down two planes

One service member rescued and at least one is missing after warplanes are attacked

At a heavy-metal high school, Indigenous youth seek community through darkness

In Montana’s Blackfeet Nation, a class offers a crash course on distorted guitars and dealing with crushing anxiety

Fourteen people jailed for paying bribes to get their kids into Hong Kong kindergarten

School’s admissions officer offered to help children jump the queue in exchange for cash and gifts

How the Artemis II mission is rekindling humanity’s long love affair with the moon

In the coming days, astronauts on the mission are set to witness something that very few have seen before: the moon’s far side

Oman grapples with its national identity as a neutral mediator after Iran’s attacks

The country is now forced to reconsider its long-term economic plans, which were built on a promise of peace

Now McIlroy has shed burden of winning green jacket, the onus falls to others

There are no end of players now facing the pressure of winning the Masters

Pope Leo’s Good Friday service includes prayers for war orphans and deported children

Candlelit service inside Colosseum warns world leaders that their decisions will one day be judged by God

As freed Cuban prisoners celebrate, human rights groups demand clarity on detained protesters

Cuba’s government said it will release 2,010 prisoners but it was not clear how many were released on Friday or how many were political prisoners

Canada seized 3.7 tonnes of cocaine at border in nine-month period

It’s a sign that drugs continue to move easily through the U.S., despite promises by the Trump administration

Surge of generic weight-loss drugs triggers price war in India

Sudden availability of so many cheap versions has raised concerns among health care professionals about malpractice and misuse of the drugs
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Global News

Mount Everest guides accused of targeting climbers in alleged $20M fake rescue scheme

Rescues and medical emergencies are commonplace on Mount Everest. In October of last year, more than 350 climbers were rescued after becoming trapped in a freak storm.

2 US aircraft shot down in Iran. At least 1 crew member is missing

One fighter jet was shot down in Iran. A U.S. crew member from that plane was rescued, but a second was missing, and a U.S. military search-and-rescue operation was underway.

Iran hits Gulf targets, U.S.-Israel strike Tehran as war enters 5th week

Tehran has kept the pressure on Israel and its Gulf Arab neighbors, despite U.S. and Israeli insistence that Iran’s military capabilities have been all but destroyed.

Canadian faces terrorism charge after machete attack on mosque in Kenya

Kenya's Directorate of Criminal Investigations says the 32-year-old appeared in court Thursday on nine terrorism charges, such as assault causing actual bodily harm.

Artemis II on course for the moon after day in Earth orbit

The translunar ignition came 25 hours after liftoff, putting the three Americans and one Canadian on course for a lunar fly-around early next week.

Soaring gas prices prompt renewed calls for government fuel tax relief

Another jump in the price of gasoline has heightened the debate over whether the provincial and federal governments should provide some tax relief for drivers.

Drive less and work from home as Iran energy shock bites, EU official urges

The EU is asking its member states to implement the International Energy Agency’s 10-point plan to reduce global demand for oil, Dan Jørgensen, the EU’s energy commissioner said.

Iranian facing deportation for sanctions evasion tries to sponsor mother to immigrate

Convicted of violating sanctions on Iran and awaiting a decision on his deportation, Amin Yousefijam has taken the government to court over the matter.

‘We’re there to help our allies’: Trump once again shifts reasoning for Iran war

It was president's first address on the war and it comes at a pivotal moment at home and abroad as he faces mounting questions about the costs, rationale and objectives of the war.

U.S. lifts sanctions on Venezuela’s acting president after Maduro capture

The newly announced sanctions relief is a strong signal that the U.S. recognizes Delcy Rodríguez as a legitimate authority in Venezuela ever since the U.S. military operation.
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New York Times

Trump’s Relentless, ‘Utterly Incoherent’ Battles

From Tehran to the Supreme Court, a look at Trump’s relentless battles.

What We Know About the F-15E Strike Eagle Shot Down by Iran

An F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down over Iran and an A-10 Warthog crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, officials said on Friday. Two airmen were rescued, and one is unaccounted for.

Three Charged With Arson in Attack on U.K. Jewish Charity’s Ambulances

Two men and a teenager were arrested this week, the London police said, adding that the March attack had not been declared a terrorist incident.

Trump Wants to Make Deportation Deals. Autocrats Are Ready to Listen.

The White House has turned deportations, a signature domestic issue, into a major piece of foreign policy. Here’s what we know about the program.

Pam and Kristi, Kicked to the Curb

Trump girls gone wild — or just gone.

Missing Airman Raises Concerns That Iran Could Gain Leverage Over the U.S.

Since 1979, Iran has repeatedly used Americans and Europeans detained on its territory to win concessions over more powerful adversaries.

Living Space

We don’t have to travel to the moon to gain some of the insight that astronauts do.

‘Hacks’ Has the Last Laugh

As the HBO comedy finished production earlier this year, a photographer captured some of the final days on set and the showrunners looked back on its award-winning run.

New Attorney General, Same Albatross: Trump’s Quest for Retribution

The name atop the Justice Department’s organizational chart matters less than the presence of a president whose demands for revenge have become so extreme that even his most obsequious appointees have fallen short.

Trump Budget Does Little to Address Nation’s Fiscal Challenges

While the federal deficit has started to shrink under President Trump, his plans could make the long-term situation worse.

CNBC

Debris from aerial interception strikes Oracle building in Dubai, UAE says

The damage to Oracle's building comes after Iran warned it would target U.S. tech companies operating in the Middle East.

U.S. fighter jet shot down in Iran, one crew member rescued, MS NOW reports

The U.S. is searching for the second member of the F-15 aircraft's crew, whose whereabouts are unknown, MS NOW reported, citing two U.S. officials.

Asian travelers seek respite in other options as Middle East travel plans stay grounded

Ticket prices across airlines in Asia increase in the midst of Iran War tensions, Asian travelers look elsewhere to relax

OpenAI's Fidji Simo takes medical leave, announces leadership changes

OpenAI President Greg Brockman will oversee product in Simo's absence.

'Chasing vibes' — OpenAI's M&A strategy gets more confusing with TBPN purchase

Over 10 months after shelling out an eye-popping $6.4 billion for Jony Ive's nascent devices startup, OpenAI announced it's buying media company TBPN.

Trump threatens to destroy Iranian infrastructure, saying its government 'knows what has to be done'

The threat comes a day after he said in a nationwide address that the U.S. military will be hitting Tehran "extremely hard" for the next two or three weeks.

U.S. payrolls rose by 178,000 in March, more than expected; unemployment at 4.3%

Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 59,000 in March, with the unemployment rate holding at 4.4%.

Trump tariff fallout: Some industries grapple with lingering effects one year later

A year after his "liberation day," Trump's trade war has reshaped how companies in industries such as retail and autos are modeling economic and policy risk.

Asia-Pacific markets mostly rise in Easter trade on hopes for Hormuz reopening

South Korea's Kospi led gains in the region while Japan's Nikkei 225 also opened higher. The Australian and Hong Kong markets were closed for the Easter weekend.

Japan's Sakura Internet jumps 20% as Microsoft plans $10 billion AI push with SoftBank

Microsoft said it plans to invest $10 billion in Japan between 2026 and 2029 to build AI infrastructure.

Washington Post

U.S. races to find missing airman as Iranian TV broadcasts reward for capture

Iranian state media said “many people” are searching for the missing crew member after an F-15 fighter jet and an A-10 attack plane were lost to hostile fire.

Chinese firms market Iran war intelligence ‘exposing’ U.S. forces

Private Chinese technology companies — some with ties to the military — are marketing detailed intelligence on movements of U.S. forces in Iran, even as Beijing seeks to keep its distance.

Epstein victims demand meeting with King Charles in Washington

A state visit intended to mark 250 years of U.S. independence could become a test of the British monarchy’s willingness to confront one of its most difficult controversies.

Two U.S. warplanes shot down; search ongoing in Iran for 1 missing crew member

An F-15 fighter jet and an A-10 attack plane were lost to hostile fire. Two search-and-rescue helicopters also were hit, injuring the crews, before safely returning to their base, officials said.

With Mideast in conflict, Pope Leo criticizes those who invoke God for war

Some Trump aides and supporters cloak the war on Iran in religious terms, but the Chicago-born pope said that God “does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war.”

Russian attacks on Ukraine kill 5 people; nearly 20 animals die in fire

Ukraine’s Emergency Services posted images of rescue workers trying to save the animals — in one instance administering CPR to a dog — at the clinic in Chabany.

Cuba to release 2,000 prisoners, as U.S. pressures island amid energy crisis

The move, described by the communist government as a “humanitarian and sovereign gesture,” comes as the U.S. enforces a crippling oil blockade on the island.

An emboldened Iran is driving a hard bargain, officials say

The president says Iran’s remaining leaders are more reasonable. But assassinations have left in place an emboldened government driving a hard bargain, officials say.

As Trump doubles down on Iran war, markets shudder and oil prices climb

Britain’s Keir Starmer hosts a meeting of world leaders for talks on the waterway amid mounting pressure from the Trump administration to join the Iran war.

Sudanese rebels used rape as a weapon, aid group says

Sexual violence is a widespread weapon of war in Sudan. “Survivors frequently and clearly identified the perpetrators as RSF fighters,” Doctors Without Borders says.

BBC

Fugitive mafia boss wanted for murder arrested in Amalfi Coast luxury villa

Roberto Mazzarella has been on the run for more than a year and was living under a false name, police say.

What we know so far about the search for missing US airman in Iran

US and Iranian forces are searching for a missing American crew member after a US warplane was shot down.

Rescue team in Iran face 'harrowing and dangerous' search for US crew member

A former US marine tells the BBC the priority of any recovery team would be to look for signs of life.

Storm Dave triggers weather warning as 80mph gusts and travel disruption expected

Power firm SSEN predicts wind gusts could reach about 80mph in parts of the country over the Easter weekend.

Ex-England defender Trippier to leave Newcastle

Kieran Trippier is to leave Newcastle United when the defender's contract expires this summer.

Ex-England defender Trippier to leave Newcastle

Kieran Trippier is to leave Newcastle United when the defender's contract expires this summer.

Teachers' union warns of 'masculinity crisis brewing' in schools

NASWUT's leader said there is a "ticking time bomb" if male pupils cannot be helped with misogyny.

Trump seeks $152m to reopen notorious Alcatraz prison

Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi calls the plan a "stupid notion that would be nothing more than a waste of taxpayer dollars".

Russia chose 'Easter escalation' over ceasefire, says Zelensky

Six civilians were killed and 40 others injured as Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles.

How former Liverpool prospect found love for football again

After 18 years at Liverpool, Tyler Morton tells BBC Sport how moving to Lyon in the summer has helped him fall back in love with football.

The Independent

Nine men charged over plot to smuggle 3.5 tonnes of cocaine into Australia by sea

Four men also charged in connection with seizure of 30kg of methamphetamine in Perth last August

Housing market trends favor home shoppers, but Iran war clouds the outlook for mortgage rates

The economic fallout from the war with Iran is driving up the cost of buying a home, even as other housing market trends in many parts of the country favor home shoppers this spring

Death toll from Afghan quake rises, including 8 members of refugee family returned from Iran

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake has struck northern Afghanistan, killing at least eight members of a refugee family near Kabul

What history tells us about how Iran’s Revolutionary Guard would resist any US ground invasion

The IRGC will likely resist any invasion of Iranian territory with tenacity

Can Kennedy lineage and hype over 'Love Story' help send JFK's grandson to Congress?

As a Kennedy scion, Jack Schlossberg had a lot of hype behind him when he launched his congressional campaign in New York City late last year

China's Communist Party investigates ex-Xinjiang leader Ma Xingrui

China's Communist Party has placed former Xinjiang party chief Ma Xingrui under investigation for suspected violations of discipline and law

Pupils as young as 7 taking blades to class as shocking figures expose UK’s knife crisis in schools

Exclusive: Children have been accused of hundreds knife offences in schools, including violence and threats, in what the mother of a murdered teenager called a schools ‘emergency’

My murdered son’s football is still in the garden, his clothes are on the ironing pile – why I’ll never be able to move on

Caroline Willgoose’s life changed forever on the day her son, Harvey, was stabbed at school – now she wants to use her pain to protect others

European ministers call for profit caps on energy companies as Iran war drives price surge

Finance ministers from five European Union member states are urging the bloc to introduce a windfall tax on energy companies as surging oil and gas prices raise inflation fears

Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 5 people and wound 30 more

Russian drone strikes on Ukraine have killed five people and wounded 30 more, according to Ukrainian officials