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CBC.ca

Detective says man accused of starting Spokane wildfire confessed, described his planning process

A detective who interviewed the man accused of starting one of the wildfires in the Spokane, Wash., area, said the man confessed, described his planning process and explained how he created a device to ignite the blaze.

Trump targets birthright citizenship with newly signed executive orders

U.S. President Donald Trump signed two executive orders on Thursday that the White House said expands the definition ‌of people who are ineligible for birthright citizenship and bans 'birth tourism.'

Granby Zoo issues warning to visitors who may have had contact with Japanese macaques

Public health officials are urging anyone who may have had direct contact with a Japanese macaque at the Granby Zoo on Aug. 4 to contact Info-Santé.

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.
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Globe and Mail

Trump signs executive order protecting U.S. polysilicon industry

Order imposes a series of price floors and a 15% tariff on products made from polysilicon

Trump targets birthright citizenship with new executive orders

Orders expand the definitions of people who are ineligible for birthright citizenship and ban ‘birth tourism’

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.'
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Global News

Trump orders ‘birth tourism’ ban in new bid to limit birthright citizenship

The order comes after an earlier effort by Trump to overturn birthright citizenship was rejected by the U.S. Supreme Court, which ruled it's protected by the U.S. Constitution.

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.
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New York Times

Trump Issues Tariffs on Key Ingredient for Electronics and Solar Panels

The administration will impose a minimum import price for polysilicon, a key component for semiconductors and solar panels, as well as tariffs for products made with the material.

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.

Some House Republicans Are Backing a Challenger in Cory Mills’s Re-election Bid

Two Republican lawmakers have endorsed a primary opponent of Representative Cory Mills, who has been accused of assault and is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee.

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.

John O’Malley, Bronx Detective and Federal Investigator, Dies at 73

As a detective with the N.Y.P.D., he helped prosecute violent crimes under federal law. At the U.S. attorney’s office, he was involved in high-profile exonerations.

Sydney Towle, Who Chronicled Her Cancer on TikTok, Dies at 26

For an audience that grew to more than a million followers, she challenged assumptions about how people with serious illnesses should look and live.

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.

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.

CNBC

Airbnb stock soars 9% on earnings and revenue beat, strong guidance for third quarter

Airbnb said it's seeing strong demand "across all regions," contributing to the company's better-than-expected forecast.

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.

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.

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.

Washington Post

Iran says Hormuz deal with Oman won’t fully reopen strait

Oil prices jumped after the comments by senior Iranian officials on the talks to manage traffic through the waterway.

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

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.

Met Police boss admits mistake over Cambridge professor plagiarism row

Sir Mark Rowley says his force "dropped the ball" after it investigated a reporter looking into claims about Jason Arday.

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.

Conservatives pledge to ban foreign nationals from social housing

They claim around 230,000 homes would become available under their plan to limit social housing entitlements.

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?

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.

The Independent

Trump signs new orders to restrict birthright citizenship despite Supreme Court ruling

Trump is taking aim at ‘birth tourism’, potentially setting up yet another court battle

Family sues mortuary over ‘grotesque’ embalming ruined funeral

The lawsuit states that Ramos's remains were in a ‘state of notorious and advanced decomposition’

No 10 enters Soho licensing row after Sadiq Khan criticism of proposed pub standing restrictions

The intervention follows Westminster City Council’s publication of draft alcohol policies which encourage establishments to prioritise tables and chairs over standing space

Iran-US war latest: Trump says Strait of Hormuz ‘sort of open’ as he denies munitions shortage in war with Tehran

Iran warns US not to get involved as it claims agreement with Oman to open shipping route through Strait of Hormuz

Universal Studios is reducing its fire risk with an eco-friendly method – goats

The crew of ‘goat-scapers’ continues to expand, with 30 kids born on the Universal Studios Lot

Drivers warned of growing ‘crash for cash’ scam putting motorists and their data at risk

Police have warned drivers of a new scam that could endanger both themselves and their identity data.

Couple wins settlement after block of ice from JetBlue plane crashed through roof

The FAA linked the aircraft to a similar incident in Massachusetts, the lawsuit alleged, where falling ice damaged a home in August 2023

Trump’s ‘Golden Fleet’ of battleships could cost $455B, blowing past original estimates

Democrats are fighting to withhold funding for the new ship-building program

Driver caught inhaling nitrous oxide after DUI crash with 10 canisters found in car

While nitrous oxide is legal for a variety of purposes ranging from medical to culinary, California has criminalized the recreational use of the drug

Tories unveil ‘unserious and unworkable’ plan to evict foreign nationals from social housing to free up homes

Conservatives accused of copying controversial Reform policy while government data shows nine out of 10 social lets already go to UK nationals