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CBC.ca
Saskatchewan mayor stepping down now that 'Queen of Canada' cult is gone
When Brad Miller signed up to be mayor of Richmound, Sask., he never imagined his tiny southwestern village would be overrun by a cult. After three years and many sleepless nights, the cult is finally gone, and Miller will resign on Oct. 15.
The NHL final is no longer free to watch. This group wants to pass a law to change that
Next year, for the first time in decades, Canadians won't be able to watch the NHL Stanley Cup final for free on television. A lobby organization wants the government to pass a law to prevent that from happening.
Canadian websites take down articles written by suspected fake, AI-generated persona
Several Canadian websites have taken down articles published under the name Daniel Robson, saying the writer's identity cannot be verified and was likely generated by AI.
Human rights panel condemns Canada's inaction regarding Indigenous people
Canada is failing to meet international legal obligations by refusing to hold thorough investigations into the crimes committed in its residential school system, says a global human rights organization.
Pentagon confirms U.S. military will cut 20% of generals and admirals
U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed Wednesday that the U.S. military will cut 20 per cent of its generals and admirals as he made a series of announcements in what he called his "state of the force" address.
'A trip down memory lane': N.S. man reunited with wallet lost 51 years ago
Carpenter Matty Goldsmith discovered a wallet last week in Dartmouth N.S., returning a time capsule of 1970 memories to its long-lost owner.
Arizona university hockey coach put on admin leave after report on Canadian player Matthew Mayich's collapse
Arizona State University hockey coach Greg Powers has been placed on paid administrative leave after an anonymous letter from teammates of NHL prospect Matthew Mayich disputed aspects of the school's review into the Hamilton-born player's collapse during an outdoor workout last month.
Conservative MP Scott Aitchison officially signals his intent to resign later this fall
Ontario MP and former Conservative leadership candidate Scott Aitchison said Wednesday that he intends to resign his seat at the end of the fall sitting.
After day of delays, witnesses say Tennessee unable to carry out execution of Christa Pike
Tennessee officials were unable to carry out the execution of Christa Gail Pike for a 1995 murder on Wednesday, media witnesses said, after the lethal injection was halted for hours as courts considered a last-minute appeal.
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Toronto Star
Video shows pedestrian in Mississauga crosswalk moments before being fatally struck in hit-and-run
Police released details about the pickup truck that hit the pedestrian Tuesday evening near Winston Churchill Boulevard and Dundas Street West.
Thousands of stories of residential school survivors will soon be destroyed. This group is fighting to preserve them
The 38,000 testimonies are set for destruction next year for privacy reasons. Many survivors are unaware the records are being destroyed.
Ontario's Liberal leadership race down to four candidates
Long-shot candidate Eric Lombardi is out of Ontario's Liberal leadership race after failing to make a $25,000 payment to the party Wednesday.
Two elders of First Nation killed in Delta, B.C., mall crash, two more hurt
Police in Delta, B.C., say two people have been killed in a crash at the Tsawwassen Mills mall, and two others are injured.
Why fast-track approval is only the beginning for the West Coast pipeline
Alberta’s proposed West Coast pipeline is widely expected to get a national interest designation Thursday to fast-track its construction, but it will face plenty of hurdles before oil can flow to the B.C. coast.
Conservative MP Scott Aitchison confirms 'difficult' decision to resign
The MP made the move official in a statement posted to social media on Wednesday after his impending departure was widely reported by the Star and others the day before, citing sources.
Ontario's minimum wage goes up Oct. 1: Here's the new rate – and what workers need to know
Ontario workers will see a 35-cent increase to the minimum wage starting Oct. 1, 2026, when the province's hourly rate rises from $17.60 to $17.95 — one of the highest among Canadian provinces.
Former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem files for divorce from her husband of 34 years
The filing comes after questions arose earlier this year about the nature of Kristi Noem's relationship with a top adviser.
Forget work-to-rule — Ontario school support staff will go straight to strike if necessary: Union
Union leader representing custodians, educational assistants and office staff says work-to-rule hasn't been effective in the past.
The Scarborough busway opens today, following years of sluggish commutes for residents
Three years after the Scarborough RT was decommissioned, the line's abandoned tracks will once again help ferry commuters.
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Globe and Mail
What we know about incident on FlyDubai flight bound for Israel
A pilot stabbed a co-pilot in the cockpit as he attempted to take control of a Tel Aviv-bound flight from the United Arab Emirates, with the aim of crashing it, according to Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
What we know about stabbing on FlyDubai flight bound for Israel
One pilot stabbed another and attempted to crash a flight from the United Arab Emirates to Israel
Canadian banker released from prison in Dubai after 10 months behind bars
Ryan O’Grady was arrested last November after South Sudan requested his extradition on allegations of breach of trust
Former DHS secretary Kristi Noem files for divorce
Noem is seeking a divorce from her husband of 34 years, Bryon
U.K. points to possible Iranian role in incident near U.S. air base
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says there are ‘strong indications’ Iran played a part in the incident that saw five men arrested near RAF Fairford
G20 Steel forum calls for more tariffs, fewer subsidies to fight excess capacity
The OECD said excess steel capacity above global demand is expected to increase to 745 million metric tons from 601 million tons in 2025To be released at G20 trade ministers meeting this week
U.S. Supreme Court allows execution of Tennessee woman to go forward
Decision overturns last-minute stay issued by appeals court hours earlier
'Give people options': Burnham raises prospect of Britain rejoining EU
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said in an interview released Wednesday that Britain should consider options for its future relationship with the European Union, including ultimately rejoining the bloc, as he steps up efforts to rebuild ties with Europe.
Video on board Flydubai jet after suspected cockpit attack
Video contains graphic content: Video verified by Reuters on board the flydubai jet appears to show two bloodied pilots receiving first aid and a passenger describing what happened.
Last U.S. troops leave Iraq, ending 12-year mission against Islamic State
Baghdad touted the end of the U.S. mission to fight the Islamic State group as a sign of the country’s increasing strength and sovereignty
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Global News
Iran may have played part in U.S.-run Fairford air base incident, U.K. says
Five British men in their 20s were arrested Sunday on suspicion of explosives offenses and planning an act of terror, before being released on bail a day later.
Pilot on Israel-bound flight stabbed another, tried to crash, Netanyahu says
The FlyDubai flight traveling from the United Arab Emirates to Israel landed safely after issuing an emergency alert and abruptly descending thousands of feet (meters).
U.S. military says the last of its troops in Iraq have withdrawn
The withdrawal, agreed on two years ago, comes against the backdrop of the ongoing war between the United States and Iran that has also sometimes spilled over into Iraq.
Canada extends travel restrictions related to Ebola outbreak for 60 days
Canadian citizens or permanent residents who have been in one of the affected countries need to quarantine for 21 days upon their return to Canada.
Shooting leaves 4 dead, 4 wounded in Caribbean tourism destination
The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force said that officers responded to reports of gunfire in Green Hill, a district located outside of the capital city of Kingstown.
Hurricane Polo: Mexico’s Baja California braces for life-threatening floods
As swirling clouds and strong winds marked the region, the national coordinator of Mexico’s Civil Protection Agency reported that Polo would make landfall later in the afternoon.
U.S., China to slash tariffs on goods worth US$30B after Trump-Xi meeting
The details came days after Chinese President Xi Jinping met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington in his first state visit to the U.S. since 2015.
Pope Leo says medically-assisted dying is ‘false compassion’
The issue roiled French politics for years before resulting recently in legislation allowing adults with incurable illnesses to receive lethal medication.
U.K. police arrest 5 men near air base, suspected of preparing terror act
Police said Sunday that the men were detained on suspicion of offenses under the Explosives Act, and that army bomb-disposal experts were examining several vehicles.
Quebec man trafficked woman while behind bars in Manitoba through phone calls
A man was found guilty of human trafficking, benefiting from proceeds of trafficking, pimping, disobeying a court order, and obstruction of justice, a judge says.
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New York Times
How a Cornell Student Went From Shame to Seeking Justice
The woman known as “Jane Doe” was initially embarrassed about what happened at a fraternity party in 2024, but soon concluded: “I was assaulted.”
Hegseth Talks Tough as Republican Doubts About His Leadership Grow
Pete Hegseth has held onto his job by projecting a tough guy image, but his relationship with Republican lawmakers has never been worse.
Tennessee Death Row Inmate Christa Pike Still Alive After Attempts to Execute Her, Lawyers Say
Christa Pike, who was convicted of murdering a classmate in 1995, was set to be executed by lethal injection. Officials had gone ahead with the execution after a temporary court-ordered pause.
A Bloody Attack on a FlyDubai Plane Headed to Israel, and a Terrifying Plunge
“I don’t deserve to die like this,” said one passenger on Flight 1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The motive of the cockpit stabbing remains unknown, officials said.
Trump’s Voluntary A.I. Policing Echoes What Biden Did. But Is It Enough Today?
President Trump’s plan to let A.I. companies police themselves comes amid mounting examples that they are failing to put safeguards on the technology.
FlyDubai Passenger Who Helped Subdue Pilot Describes Stabbing Attack in Cockpit
A passenger on a flight to Tel Aviv on Wednesday said he watched in horror as the plane’s pilots tumbled out of the cockpit, locked in a bloody brawl.
Newsom, Eager for a Higher Perch, Climbs the Golden Gate Bridge
Gov. Gavin Newsom of California scrambled up a bridge cable before signing a bill at the top of the south tower.
Is American Culture Simply Bad Now?
The world order is changing. So is the United States’ place in it.
I Thought Things Had Gotten Better. The Cornell Case Shows How Bad They Really Are.
How could so little have changed?
In Speech, Hegseth Targets Diversity, Transgender People, Reporters and Iran
In his “State of the Force” address, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth focused on the culture war and accused reporters of “treason” over Iran war coverage.
CNBC
South Korean President Lee pushes back on Alaska LNG project after Trump touts Seoul's participation
The U.S. announced plans for up to $200 billion in South Korean investment, though Seoul has yet to finalize the participation in the Alaska LNG project.
In photos: China's Xi hardens Taiwan warning as country celebrates week-long National Day holiday
China began its seven-day National Day holiday on Thursday after President Xi Jinping used his annual speech to sharpen Beijing's message on Taiwan.
AI race heats up as OpenAI flags alleged model-copying campaign
OpenAI says it identified an attempt to extract protected reasoning from its AI models, linking part of the activity with China’s Moonshot AI.
Trump’s AI lunch included every major tech company. Except Apple
Apple's absence from Trump's AI lunch raised eyebrows, but the company is known to look out for its own interests.
CNBC Daily Open: Potential diesel ban, Pentagon's warfare initiative and Google's latest AI model
U.S. President Donald Trump's comments that he is still "thinking about" a diesel export ban has raised worries that U.S. energy prices may rise further.
Passengers and crew foil co-pilot's apparent attempt to crash FlyDubai flight to Israel
One of the pilots on a FlyDubai flight headed for Israel stabbed the second pilot, according to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Inside India newsletter: Foreign insurers get the red-carpet treatment — and policy uncertainty
Foreign insurers brace for another set of policy changes in India's insurance market.
We're raising our Micron price target after an incredible quarter and robust guidance
Micron signaled that fiscal 2027 will be another strong year as demand for its memory products continues to exceed supply.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom bans AI 'robo bosses' in landmark state law, reversing his earlier veto
California Governor Gavin Newsom has banned 'robo-bosses' from firing workers, the first U.S. state with such a law.
Fed's Kashkari says inflation is 'still too high' even after softer-than-expected PCE data, labor market is 'pretty good'
Kashkari sat down with CNBC's Steve Liesman for an exclusive conversation Wednesday night.
Washington Post
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US death row inmate Christa Pike taken to hospital after surviving two lethal injections, says lawyer
Her lawyer says Pike is being "provided life-saving measures" after two syringes of pentobarbital.
AI boom could trigger market shocks, Bank of England boss warns
Andrew Bailey says the central bank is watching the waves of cash being invested in artificial intelligence "very carefully".
Plummeting Israel flight like 'rollercoaster', says passenger
An aeroplane flying to Israel fell 17,000ft (5,200m) in less than two minutes before it was diverted.
Too early to say what motive for Dubai-Tel Aviv flight attack was, Israeli PM says
A pilot who stabbed another pilot on an Israel-bound plane is under investigation in Saudi Arabia, Benjamin Netanyahu says.
Japan raises residency fee for foreign nationals by twenty-fold
The hikes are part of immigration policy changes introduced to manage Japan's growing foreign population.
What we know about stabbing on Israel-bound plane
A pilot has been arrested and is being questioned after another pilot was stabbed, officials say.
Two dead in Canada after vehicle hits pedestrians taking part in First Nations event
Police said the driver "may have been experiencing a medical emergency" before hitting four people in British Columbia.
Veteran broadcaster Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86
Rantzen, who fronted the BBC's That's Life for two decades, went on to found Childline, and in recent years had been a campaigner for assisted dying.
How the new prison release scheme will work - and number of inmates to be freed
Hundreds of eligible offenders will leave jails in England and Wales on 1 October, under the government's early prison release plan.
Son who used AI to help save mum's life hopes case unlocks clues for other Parkinson's patients
Doctors say clinical trials are needed to understand more after Ed Patrick identified a potential side effect of a Parkinson's drug.
The Independent
Captain Smit Machchhar: Modi and Trump hail ‘hero’ Indian pilot who opened cockpit door after being stabbed
Israel says Captain Smit Machchhar was stabbed repeatedly while trying to stop plane from crashing
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Nato responds to Putin’s nuclear weapon threat against member nations
Moscow vows to use its ‘entire arsenal, including nuclear weapons’ if threatened
Iran-US war latest: Tehran claims it has received official US response to latest offer on ending conflict
‘The agreement must now be based on a win-win strategy,’ said the Iranian president
Victoria Monét’s ‘Frequency of Love’ aims to strike the optimal sonic vibration
Victoria Monét is back with 22 new tracks of music for her project “Frequency of Love.”
This Head Start center teaches in two languages. A Trump overhaul would require one: English
Head Start preschools are bracing for changes proposed by the Trump administration that would require all education to be conducted in English
Fried, Bellinger and García lead Yankees over Red Sox 9-2 for 2-game Wild Card Series sweep
Max Fried dominated Boston in the playoffs for the second straight year, Cody Bellinger and Luis García Jr. homered, and the New York Yankees romped over the Red Sox 9-2 for a two-game AL Wild Card Series sweep
Asian shares mostly rise amid market optimism about AI, despite Iran worries
Asian shares are mostly rising amid investor interest in technology-related issues, despite ongoing worries about the war in Iran
Former Wallabies hooker Nathan Charles diagnosed with MND after health decline
Former Australia rugby international Nathan Charles, who overcame cystic fibrosis to play a contact sport professionally, has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND)
Heartwarming moment boy who survived stabbing attack that left four dead returns home
‘Someone take him to Disney,’ one social media user wrote after seeing a video of his police escort home
Israel flight hijacking latest: Netanyahu names ‘true hero’ pilot who opened cockpit door after being stabbed
The flight from Dubai to Israel plunged approximately 13,000 feet in 30 seconds after the pilot lost control of the aircraft
