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CBC.ca

Canadian astronaut prepares for International Space Station mission

Growing up on a cattle farm in Fort Saskatchewan, Alta., Joshua Kutryk says he dreamt of going to space though he never thought it would happen.

MLS investigating reports of antisemitic comments hurled at player in Montreal

The Major Soccer League says it is investigating reports of "antisemitic and discriminatory language" by CF Montreal fans directed at a player of the opposing team during a game on Saturday at Saputo Stadium.

Hundreds of migrant children are stranded in Spain's Ceuta after border crossing

A teenage girl made it through the waves to Spanish territory. Her little brother did not, drowning in the Mediterranean, while their mother disappeared in the chaos when tens of thousands of people surged through the breakwater, trying to leave Morocco behind. More than 800 minors, four days after the collective push by migrants into Ceuta, face a scary present and an uncertain future.

'It's just ash': Washington state wildfire evacuees return to find devastation

Some residents returned to devastated neighbourhoods in eastern Washington state to find their homes leveled by wildfires that erupted across a parched landscape over the weekend, covering yards in charred debris. In some cases, only chimneys were left standing.

The sweet, starchy legacy of the spudnut lives on

Despite the Saskatoon Exhibition's recent decision to stop featuring spudnuts, a popular potato-based doughnut, the treat remains a beloved staple among enthusiasts.

Michigan reports 1st 2 U.S. deaths related to diarrhea-causing parasite

Two people have died in the Cyclospora outbreak in Michigan, state health officials announced Monday, the first deaths confirmed in the U.S. related to the microscopic parasite. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said both people had underlying health conditions that may have been impacted by the intestinal illness and dehydration.

Winnipeg Sea Bears star Teddy Allen injured in downtown assault

Winnipeg Sea Bears basketball team star player Teddy Allen is in hospital after being assaulted in downtown Winnipeg Sunday night.

One in 50 million: Oscar the two-coloured lobster lands in N.S. aquarium

In his 40 years as a lobster fisherman, Robert Wagner had never seen a critter like it: a half-blue, half-orange lobster, split down the middle from head to tail. "I said, 'Wow! I've never seen that like that in my life,'" said Wagner. Oscar is now calling the Beaty Centre for Marine Biodiversity in Halifax home.

European soccer body UEFA warns FIFA of legal action over Infantino's failed World Cup sell-off plan

European soccer body UEFA has threatened FIFA with legal action over Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell a stake in future World Cup profits to private investors, and said any potential evidence should not be destroyed.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day breaks box-office record for biggest North American opening weekend

Spider-Man: Brand New Day broke the Avengers: Endgame record for the biggest North American opening weekend with $360 million US in ticket sales from theatres in the U.S. and Canada, Sony Pictures said Monday.
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Toronto Star

MLB trade deadline live: Blue Jays make six trades while keeping playoff dreams alive; Emotional exits for Varsho, Gausman, Hoffman

Follow along here for everything you need to know about the Blue Jays on MLB trade deadline day.

Blue Jays trade grades: How did GM Ross Atkins do in selling Gausman, Varsho, Hoffman, buying Soriano?

Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins did a little buying and a little selling. Here's how we grade each trade deadline move.

WestJet resumes flights from Toronto after reaching tentative deal with flight attendants' union

The two sides agreed to a tentative deal early Monday morning that the union said addresses the “wage gap” between flight attendants at WestJet and other Canadian carriers.

Red Sox get All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman from AL East rival Orioles

The Boston Red Sox acquired All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman from the Baltimore Orioles on Monday for a package that includes three of their top prospects.

As Blanche's path to confirmation is cleared, Trump's tax audit immunity remains in place

Todd Blanche formally rescinded a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate President Donald Trump's political allies.

'A hurricane's worth of rain' twice within 5 days: North Niagara declares state of emergency

Meteorologists were tracking a severe thunderstorm in Niagara Falls, Thorold, Queenston and Virgil that could possibly produce a tornado.

Michigan reports the first 2 US deaths related to a diarrhea-causing parasite

Two people have died in the cyclospora outbreak in Michigan, the first deaths confirmed in the U.S. related to the microscopic parasite.

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ beats ‘Avengers: Endgame’ box office record

Spider-Man beat the Avengers at the box office. “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” broke the “Avengers: Endgame” record for the biggest North American opening weekend with $360 million in ticket sales from theaters in the U.S. and Canada, Sony Pictures said…

Blue Jays' return for Gausman was underwhelming. Could keeping him for playoff push have been the better option?

Gausman is gone and the return was thin. Riding it out and pushing for a wild-card spot might have been the play here.

Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical and will take a break from the public eye

Grande was due to star alongside her “Wicked” co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of Stephen Sondheim’s “Sunday in the Park with George” in 2027.
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Globe and Mail

Trump says Pirro ‘folded like an umbrella’ in move to drop Reflecting Pool vandalism charges

Move to dismiss charges marked a rare moment during Trump’s second term of an aide or political appointee openly defying him

U.S. State Department to close consulate in Winnipeg, sources say

Trump administration reportedly plans to also close posts in Japan, Indonesia, Cameroon and Grenada in rare downsizing of diplomatic footprint

Memories of a Northwestern Ontario cottage that may go up in smoke

Our little slice of heaven on Lac des Mille Lacs may become just that, memories, if the wildfires in the region are not brought under control

Group of 25 Democratic-led U.S. states challenge Trump’s latest tariffs

States sue Trump administration, arguing tariffs exceed U.S. President’s legal authority to tax imports

Trump bank accounts closed due to money laundering concerns, Capital One says

U.S. President alleges bank illegally closed his accounts for political reasons after Jan. 6 attacks on U.S. Capitol

First deaths related to cyclospora outbreak reported in Michigan

CDC is aware of more than 18,000 confirmed or suspected cases in current surge

Russian Embassy in Rome accuses Ukraine for deadly restaurant bombing in Moscow

The Saturday night attack killed five and injured 19, says the embassy

Yen holds gains after Japan, U.S. conduct intervention to prop up currency

Yen surges more than 1% to 155.20 per dollar, its strongest since early May

Migrants set up camp at Ceuta as thousands still remain in enclave

The crisis has fuelled anti-immigration rhetoric throughout Europe and sparked diplomatic tensions within the European Union over border policy

Firefighters struggle to contain Washington state fires as 67,000 residents evacuate

Fires are among dozens across the Western U.S. that are stretching federal, state and local agencies
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Global News

U.S. states sue to stop Trump’s forced labour tariff on dozens of countries

The challenge comes after a group of American small businesses filed lawsuits seeking to block the new tariffs on 60 U.S. trading partners, including Canada.

Ukrainian drone hits Russian beach town as Moscow, Kyiv trade deadly strikes

Russian glide bombs killed one person in Zaporizhzhia, while six people were killed by Ukrainian drone debris in Arkhipo-Osipovka, according to local officials.

Trump says planned talks are Iran’s ‘last chance’ to avoid new strikes

Trump said earlier Monday that whether 'Iran wants to admit it or not, we are, in fact, talking' about preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons.

Moscow’s mayor calls deadly restaurant bomb attack a ‘brutal terrorist act’

At least 21 people were wounded when the explosive device detonated at the restaurant on Kudrinskaya Square, the National Anti-Terrorism Committee said late on Saturday

Trump holds off strikes on Iran, says parameters reached on deal to end war

Trump has announced halts to strikes in Iran on several occasions since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28, only for things to unravel and fighting to resume again.

Ukraine seeks Trump’s help to get Starlink access for aiding Russia strikes

The push for expanded use of Starlink comes as Zelenskyy looks for ways to mitigate the need for U.S. Patriot air defense systems, with Trump walking back a possible access deal.

FIFA abandons plans to sell World Cup profits to private equity following massive pushback

Infantino’s decision came after his senior adviser who sat on a White House panel resigned and Asia’s soccer body joined Europe and North America in opposing it.

Canada, allies warn North Korea IT workers pose ‘insider threat’ abroad

The joint advisory urged countries and companies to 'deepen their understanding' of the tactics used and implement measures to counter them.

60K migrants enter Spain’s Ceuta, many return to Morocco after crackdown

The border crisis boiled over Thursday and continued on Friday with security forces clashing with migrants on the Moroccan side of the border.

Hamas says it agrees to disarm after Trump announces Gaza peace proposal

U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal comes nine months after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire to end the fighting between Israel and Hamas was signed.
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New York Times

Republicans Let Trump Keep Unparalleled Benefit: I.R.S. Immunity

The rebellion against Todd Blanche’s nomination to be attorney general, now seemingly contained, at no point fundamentally questioned President Trump’s new protections from the I.R.S.

Two Deaths Linked to Cyclospora Outbreak in Michigan

The patients had “significant underlying health conditions,” health officials said.

Senate Moves Ahead on Bill to Avert a Shutdown

Senators in both parties are eager to avoid another spending skirmish before the midterm elections, but the measure still must pass the House.

Trump’s Meddling in Justice Dept. Causes Problems of His Own Making

In the past week alone, President Trump’s interference has imperiled one criminal case, set the stage for sanctions in a second and hindered the confirmation chances of his pick for attorney general.

Immigrant Held at Delaney Detention Center Has Died, Officials Say

The mayor of Newark identified the dead man as Edwin Jovanny Lopez Cornejo. The New Jersey center has been the focus of intense scrutiny for its treatment of detainees.

California Democrats Want to Tax Billionaires. They Can’t Agree on How.

Leaders of the state Democratic Party endorsed the ballot measure slated for November, but the party remains far from united on the issue as Democrats nationwide grapple with a growing wealth gap.

N.Y. Law Barring ICE Agents From Wearing Masks Is Blocked by Judge

While the ruling dealt a blow to New York’s efforts to rein in ICE, a ban on formal cooperation with local police officers will move forward.

In Michigan’s 7th District’s Democratic Primary, a Centrist Split Boosts Progressive Hopes

Unable to unite behind a single candidate in Michigan’s Seventh Congressional District, moderate Democrats worry that they’ve complicated their chances in a key November battleground.

Wildfires Force 60,000 Evacuations in Spokane

Plus, two deaths are linked to cyclosporiasis. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.

After Colleges Reject ‘Compact,’ Trump Officials Try a Letter

The open letter from Education Secretary Linda McMahon fell far short of the attempt at a compact last year that dangled research money in return for embracing the Trump administration’s agenda.

CNBC

Analysis: Federal Reserve may be pulled into Bessent’s effort to support Japan’s yen

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wants to defend the yen without selling Treasurys into a sensitive U.S. bond market. The Federal Reserve could help.

CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: AI wins come with an old investor risk

From a surprise yuan devaluation in 2015 to crackdowns in recent years, many of Beijing's policy moves appear abrupt to outsiders.

Big Tech's Anthropic and OpenAI stakes are distorting the corporate earnings picture

If you were to strip out Big Tech's investment gains from private AI companies, the earnings story is a lot less bullish.

Palantir soars 12% on blowout quarter, with U.S. commercial revenue soaring nearly 150% 

Palantir's second-quarter earnings beat expectations, and the AI software company lifted revenue guidance.

Palantir's Karp renews attacks on frontier AI labs that are 'trying to drug addict us'

Karp said Chinese models can't be blamed for distilling U.S. models when the frontier labs "distilled all the value of IP, everywhere."

Snap's stock jumps 8% on earnings beat and strong sales forecast

Snap beat analysts' estimates across the board in its second-quarter earnings report.

U.S. Treasury yields fall as oil prices plunge on Iran de-escalation hopes

Yields are falling as oil prices pull back.

Twenty five states sue Trump administration over latest global tariffs

Twenty five states sued the Trump administration, arguing its latest global tariffs unlawfully replace duties already struck down by courts.

'The Odyssey' fuels Imax stock to all-time high. CEO calls momentum a 'flywheel'

Imax shares hit an all-time high Monday as the company continues to haul in box office receipts for Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey."

FAA clears smallest Boeing 737 Max to fly after years of delays

Airlines can finally start flying passengers soon after planes are certified, but it can take them months to work them into schedules.

Washington Post

Boris Nadezhdin, anti-war candidate in Russia, flees to France

Nadezhdin was prohibited from running in parliamentary elections in September. He posted a video from Paris, saying, "I'm alive and free."

BBC

UFC's Nascimento, 34, dies after apparent heart attack

MMA fighter Allan Nascimento dies at the age of 34, says the sport's leading promotion the UFC.

There's a reason child vaccination rates are falling - and it's not social media

As child immunisation rates fall across the UK, one clinic in west Yorkshire is taking aggressive steps to boost immunisations

Tierney shows value as Celtic title defence begins

BBC Scotland looks at the impact of Kieran Tierney in Celtic's win over Dundee in the Scottish Premiership.

EU calls for stronger borders after Ceuta migrant crossings

Ursula von der Leyen has called for action ahead of an urgent EU interior ministers meeting to discuss the issue.

Rapists and child sex offenders to be barred from early release scheme

The widow of PC Andrew Harper says it is "disgusting" her husband's killers remain eligible for the scheme in England and Wales.

West Ham co-owner David Sullivan advised to stay away from home matches

London Stadium recommends West Ham's co-owner stay away amid fears of fan unrest following sexual misconduct claims.

US reports first two deaths linked to 'explosive diarrhoea' outbreak

The illness caused by parasitic infection that spreads through contaminated food or water is not generally life-threatening, health officials say.

Iran says it is in talks with Oman but not the US after Trump says negotiations to resume

Iran's remarks that there were no talks with the US prompts Donald Trump to issue a strong condemnation of its leadership.

Russia says seven killed and 40 injured by Ukrainian drone hitting busy beach

Three children were killed when the drone crashed at a popular resort on the Black Sea.

Raducanu to miss US Open to continue recovery

Emma Raducanu will miss the US Open as she continues her recovery from a stress fracture.

The Independent

Woman believed to be ‘agoraphobic’ was dead and kept in freezer by her son

Christopher Phillips was jailed after admitting to keeping the body of his mother Silvia, 89, frozen in the living room of their home in Porthcawl, Wales

Tesco, Boots and Greggs among retailers using new tech to crack down on shoplifting in London

The software has helped detectives track, arrest and build cases against offenders more quickly

Man refused to let non-white sonographer scan his pregnant wife as poll reveals ‘noticeable’ rise in NHS racism

‘Noticeable’ increase in xenophobic and racist comments towards NHS staff made in past 18 months, experts say

Three Texas moms launch lawsuit over state’s plan to put display of Ten Commandments in every classroom

Representing Sikh, nonreligious and multi-faith households, the plaintiffs argue the mandatory posters foster exclusion in public school classrooms

Leading autism expert calls for spectrum to be ‘split up’ to prevent misdiagnosis

Professor Dame Uta Frith also warned that people on social media could be spreading ‘simplified or misleading ideas’ about autism

Animal rights campaigners sue Met Police over wrongful arrests before King’s Coronation

The group said they were subjected to full-body searches and held for up to 14 hours after being arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to cause a public nuisance

Britain’s potato crop at risk amid ongoing heatwaves

Supermarkets have been told to expect smaller potatoes amid the ongoing heatwaves

Todd Blanche’s deal to end Trump’s ‘weaponization’ fund is ‘laughably flimsy,’ Democrats and legal experts say

Critics say the latest language raises more questions about Trump’s IRS shield and could open the door for slush funds in the future

National Park Service concludes Trump’s arch is so big that it would intrude on other DC landmarks

One critic argued the design is intended to ‘dominate’ the surrounding landscape of monuments and memorials

Bestselling author Lynda La Plante says six-month driving ban could end her career

The writer, 83, who was tearful in court, had multiple driving offences