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CBC.ca

What lives in the rivers near you? Why scientists want you to know

Scientists are uncovering the creatures that live in our rivers with techniques like electrofishing and DNA sampling. Here's what they're finding, from mottled sculpins to mayfly nymphs, and why they say we need to know our underwater neighbours.

Trump's latest push to reshape U.S. history? Signs at the Smithsonian

The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History is at the centre of an effort by the Trump administration that observers say is part of a broader attempt to reshape the stories of the United States as told by the country's cultural institutions.

Adult summer camps offer grown-ups a chance to get away from it all

Interest in summer camps for grown-ups is on the rise. More and more adults are seeking them out because they're nostalgic for the fun-filled summer days of childhood. Campers say they're eager to disconnect from their responsibilities and meet other people.

Flight to Toronto cancelled over child standing on seat: Porter Airlines

A flight bound for Toronto was cancelled Thursday evening after a young child refused to secure their seatbelt, according to Porter Airlines.

12-year-old girl dies from critical wounds following Thailand shooting

Another victim has died following a mass shooting in Thailand, northwest of Bangkok. The death toll is now at least eight.

Emergency alert ended as shooting suspect arrested in Halifax Regional Municipality

RCMP say an emergency alert covering the Halifax Regional Municipality has ended now that the suspect is in custody. The suspect is believed to have been involved in a shooting earlier Saturday in South Farmington, N.S., say RCMP.

Venues have unwittingly let extremist groups book events. Anti-racism groups offer tips to prevent that

Dominion Society, which supports deporting immigrants en masse, is advertising a conference in Hamilton this month. It's prompted anti-racism groups to advise venues and businesses on how to avoid unwittingly booking events by groups they say promote hate, an issue that's come up in other parts of the country.

The world wants more Canadian-made water bombers. Can Canada build them fast enough?

The hand-built planes are unmatched in the firefighting aircraft market and are built to last for decades. Europe wants more of them than ever.

Feds should devise way to reflect on COVID-19 response, says Canada's chief science adviser

Canada's chief science adviser says the federal government should devise a way to reflect on its response to the COVID-19 pandemic to better prepare the country and Canadians for future public health challenges.

'I woke up and I had lost the baby': Miscarriages in Gaza spike amid harsh conditions, UN report finds

Women in Gaza experienced nearly 4,000 miscarriages between January and June this year, according to a UN report that suggests that rate is more than three times higher than in the second half of 2025. Though it's not yet clear exactly what is behind the spike, a doctor in central Gaza says harsh living conditions as well as fear and anxiety are contributing factors.
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Globe and Mail

Democrats plan Trump investigations instead of impeachment if they win House, sources say

Probes likely to target companies, donors and contractors around Trump administration

Spain imposes border checks on Italian travellers in retaliation over Ceuta migrants row

EU member states are allowed to temporarily reintroduce controls at so-called internal borders in case of a serious threat, though they should be a last resort and time-limited

Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general in close vote

The Republican-led Senate voted 50-49 to make Blanche the second confirmed attorney general since Trump returned to the White House last year

Four killed after Russian attacks in Kyiv and surrounding region as Zelensky visits Serbia

Moscow launched 151 drones and six ballistic missiles overnight, says Ukraine’s air force

Iran, Oman Strait of Hormuz deal is close while Tehran issues U.S. new demands

The U.S. must never threaten Iran again and must permanently end the war with Iran and its armed allies in the region, the statement said

Typhoon Dolphin leaves thousands without power in Japan, heads towards China

Nearly 39,000 buildings were without power in Kagoshima while just over 12,000 were affected in Okinawa

Crews on hundreds of ships in the Persian Gulf stuck at sea, many in dire conditions

Unable to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, many have gone without pay for months, and some are running out of food and medicine

China’s unemployed are flocking to Communist Party service centres

For those looking for a job, the public spaces offer free internet, cheap food and work desks

New Jersey opens civil rights probe of Delaney Hall, a privately run ICE detention centre in Newark

The one-thousand-bed jail is operated by Private prison company GEO Group, and is accused of unsafe, unsanitary conditions

Spain establishing immediate border controls with Italy over migration spat

Italy imposed its own controls last week following mass influx of migrants from Morocco into Spanish enclave of Ceuta
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Global News

Car-bomb attack targets southwest Colombia a day after conservative president takes office

A car bomb exploded in southwestern Colombia on Saturday, injuring two people, a day after newly sworn-in President Abelardo de la Espriella vowed to crack down on armed groups.

Spain imposes border checks on Italian travelers in tit-for-tat move over Ceuta migrants row

Spain imposed border checks on Italian travellers after Rome refused to lift restrictions on Spaniards, escalating a dispute over migration to Ceuta.

Canada’s avocado supply not impacted by U.S. pause on Mexico inspections

The U.S. government this week halted inspection activities in Michoacan, Mexico's top avocado-producing state, where organized crime groups have extorted growers and exporters.

Abbot’s kneecap returned 70 years after it was taken from 13th century grave

George Box, who died last year, was 11 when he swiped the bone fragment while on a school trip to Glastonbury Abbey in the summer of 1956.

U.S. Senate passes bill that would impose punishing new sanctions on Russia

The bipartisan legislation, championed by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, would penalize countries that continue to buy Russian oil, gas and other exports that fund the Ukraine war.

At least 7 dead in student gunman shooting in Thailand, officials say

Five school staff members, including teachers and administrators, died in the shooting around 10 a.m. at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Nonthaburi province northwest of Bangkok.

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

The orders come 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.
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New York Times

Moderate Democrat in Hawaii Defeats Progressive House Challenger

Representative Ed Case beat Jarrett Keohokalole, a younger progressive, in a race that centered on questions of generational change and the state’s skyrocketing cost of living.

It Won’t Stop at the Arc de Trump. It Won’t Stop at Washington.

The Trump administration’s proposed changes to the review process will allow it to take a wrecking ball to historic sites across the country.

How a Drone ‘Hellscape’ Might Stop a Chinese Invasion of Taiwan

Inspired by Ukraine’s battlefield gains, Taiwan is betting on drones to deter a potential Chinese invasion.

Hunter Biden Says His Father’s Cancer Is Worsening

In an interview with the BBC, Mr. Biden said that former President Joseph R. ⁠Biden Jr.’s prostate cancer had spread into his bones and was causing pain.

Max Miller, Republican Accused of Abuse, Won’t Drop Out, Spokeswoman Says

Mr. Miller, who has faced pressure from fellow Republicans to end his campaign and avoid endangering a solidly red seat in Ohio, will stay in the race, his spokeswoman said.

Senate Bows to Reality, Leaving Trump’s Voting Bill Undone

The summer exit confirmed what had been apparent for weeks: that Republicans lacked the votes to pass the voting restrictions the president has made a top priority.

The U.S. Is Burning Through Weapons in Iran. Russia and China Are Taking Note.

The Iran war has depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, resulting in a significant erosion of firepower. A more drawn-out Iran conflict benefits Moscow and Beijing, some analysts say.

Iran Issues List of Demands, Dampening Hopes of Reopening Strait of Hormuz

The head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until the United States met certain conditions.

In Confirming Blanche, Senators Endorse a Justice Dept. Under Trump’s Sway

Time and again, Todd Blanche has made it clear that he believes President Trump possesses a nearly limitless right to directly control the actions of the Justice Department.

Amid Abuse Claims Against Max Miller, This Democrat Thinks He Can Win His Seat

Brian Poindexter, an ironworker, is in the spotlight in Ohio’s 7th Congressional District, where Mr. Miller faces multiple calls to step aside.

CNBC

Myspace eyes comeback as an an 'antidote' to social media fatigue — but it may be a long shot

"Excitement about Myspace's relaunch reflects nostalgia for a more analog time, when algorithms were less dominant in our lives," an analyst told CNBC.

Iran sets conditions for opening Strait of Hormuz after UAE says one of its ships was targeted by airstrike

Iran's military stressed that the crucial waterway would only be reopened when the U.S. accepts Iran's conditions.

Inside the startup drone maker powering Ukraine's deep-strike campaign

Fire Point CEO Iryna Terekh says Ukraine has "learned the hard way" that military leverage is integral to to bringing diplomacy within reach.

Next big push in ETF industry? Why these risk assets are gaining traction as interest rate uncertainty persists

Collateralized loan obligations may become the next big push in the exchange-traded fund industry.

Berkshire earnings rose last quarter and CEO Greg Abel is starting to deploy Buffett's massive cash hoard

Strength across its energy, railroad and manufacturing businesses more than offset weaker insurance results.

How cleaning up space debris could grow to become a big business

As Earth’s orbit gets more crowded, companies are betting that cleaning up space junk could become a lucrative new business.

Hugging Face hack marks start of dangerous AI cyber era and many firms 'don't even know it'

The Black Hat cybersecurity conference in Las Vegas couldn't have come at a better time, with AI agent hacks stacking up from Anthropic, Meta and OpenAI.

Shares of this digital medical platform jumped more than 100% overnight. Here’s why

The company is seeing huge profitability potential and a larger addressable market as a result of AI search.

Rockstar Energy founder builds Celsius stake, wants to take over as CEO

Rockstar Energy founder Russ Savage told CNBC he now controls 12 million shares of Celsius Holdings, amounting to roughly 4.7% of the energy drink company.

‘SaaSpocalypse’ debate intensifies as software stocks swing wildly

This week saw massive moves in both directions for software stocks, as investors try to figure out which names are best insulated from artificial intelligence.

Washington Post

Iran says deal with Oman is close — but its demands leave Hormuz opening uncertain

Tehran insists on compensation and the lifting of sanctions, among other concessions from the U.S., as a condition for reopening the strait.

7 killed and more than 20 injured in Thailand school shooting

Authorities say a teen killed his two grandparents and five teachers and staff before taking his own life.

On Hiroshima anniversary, Japan’s premier shifts tone on nuclear policy

Ultraconservative Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi left a subtle opening in remarks Thursday for rethinking Japan’s “Three Non-Nuclear Principles.”

BBC

Unmasking London City's Spanish superstar

Alexia Putellas' arrival at London City Lionesses was the biggest transfer in WSL history - but who is the person behind the global stardom?

What are your favourite new kits for the coming season?

BBC Sport has rounded up some of the best new kits released by clubs around the world over the summer - vote for your top 10

Sabalenka and Norrie exit Canadian Open in last 16

World number one Aryna Sabalenka suffers a surprise defeat at the Canadian Open, while Britain's Cameron Norrie also bows out in the last 16 in Toronto.

Rare turtle to be sent back home in 5,000-mile 'incredibly emotional' trip

A rare turtle is being flown home to the Caribbean Sea after being found washed up in Wales.

New season, new boss - will Alexander-Arnold be key figure at Real Madrid?

Trent Alexander-Arnold faces a defining second season at Real Madrid as he looks to prove his worth under Jose Mourinho.

Perez Hilton faces long recovery after reports he self-harmed during livestream

The US blogger is in a "serious but stable" condition in hospital, according to his family.

The Papers: 'Top universities cut entry grades' and 'Uefa set for Infantino inquiry'

The Sunday Times reports that top institutions are becoming "more flexible" following a 10% drop in international students.

More areas of UK likely to move into drought as fifth heatwave builds

With no significant rain forecast in the coming week, more areas of England could move into drought status, as Simon King explains.

What it's like to chase solar eclipses around the world

For many, a total solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But for a dedicated few, it's a deep passion.

Kellie Bright to leave EastEnders after 13 years

The former Old Vic landlady Linda Carter is set to leave Walford.

The Independent

Mapped: The best places in the UK to watch Wednesday’s solar eclipse

Devon and Cornwall are among the prime locations

Stranded Red Arrows forced to pull out of string of UK air shows

Weather conditions in Canada mean the famed Royal Air Force aerobatics team are not able to return home on time

UK economy set for another quarter of growth as ‘big picture’ shows resilience

Some economists think GDP will have increased 0.4% for the second quarter, between April and June.

Spanish police take down speedboat gang trafficking thousands of migrants into Ibiza

The network was described as ‘complex, active and dangerous’

Mystery deepens over disappearance of Bristol man after new study dismisses leading theory

A new report casts doubt on a leading police theory over the disappearance of Jack O’Sullivan, who vanished in Bristol more than two years ago. His mother, Catherine, tells The Independent she wants to see action

Tens of thousands flee British Columbia wildfire as state of emergency declared

The blaze has been likened to ‘a bomb going off’

Why misguided influencers are wrong to ditch sunscreen during Europe’s record-breaking heatwave

As Europe swelters under record-breaking temperatures, misleading claims that sunscreen causes rather than protects against skin cancer are spreading online – but experts tell The Independent the evidence shows a very different story

Royal Navy warns of 25% surge in Russian ships near UK waters

The Royal Navy spent 21 days in July monitoring Moscow’s vessels

Iran-US war latest: Trump military chief seeks ‘off-ramp’ from conflict as Strait of Hormuz ‘hit by missile strike’

UAE condemns attack on carrier as it accuses Tehran of ‘acts of piracy’

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky warns North Korea could send up to 50,000 troops to Russia

North Korea previously sent troops and munitions to support Russia’s war effort against Ukraine