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CBC.ca
2 legendary polar exploration shipwrecks are about to get their 21st-century close-up
An ambitious expedition will use Canadian technology to revisit two legendary polar exploration shipwrecks. The goal: create detailed digital twins of Quest and Terra Nova while leaving the historic wrecks undisturbed on the sea floor.
Trump's crypto businesses took in about $1.2B US last year, federal filing shows
U.S. President Donald Trump took in nearly $1.2 billion US from his crypto businesses last year, a federal filing released Tuesday shows, locking in profits as his investors suffered losses.
Village People lead singer Victor Willis dead at 74
Victor Willis, Village People's lead singer and co-writer of hits including Y.M.C.A. and Macho Man, has died one day before what would have been the Dallas-born entertainer's 75th birthday.
How extreme heat is changing Europe
Cities across Europe have hit record temperatures during this year’s heatwave. As extreme heat becomes more common, what does it mean for life across the continent?
Why do we salute with 21 guns?
How did armed forces the world over settle on an uneven number like 21 that has no obvious symbolic value? The answer goes back to an age-old pursuit: administrative cost-cutting.
The Vespa at 80: Why the Italian scooter remains the coolest thing on 2 wheels
Thousands of Vespa riders have been moving in swarms through Rome to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the iconic Italian scooter, which became famous in the 1953 film Roman Holiday.
Cartoon villains with foreign accents drive language bias, Canadian study finds
When popular villains in cartoon shows and movies speak in foreign-accented English, the young children watching the conniving depictions also seem to pick up language biases, Canadian researchers say.
I walked across Canada and it changed what I thought I knew about it
For most of her life, Sonya Richmond's understanding of Canada came from maps, media and flying quickly between major landmarks. That changed when she spent years walking across the country on the Trans Canada Trail.
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Toronto Star
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Globe and Mail
Ukraine hits Russian oil refinery for second time in one week, Zelensky says
Ufa refinery one of Russia’s largest producers of oil and gas products; Russian long-range attacks on Ukraine continue
Federal Judge bars Pentagon requirement that journalists be accompanied by an escort
Judge Paul L. Friedman said the rule violated the first amendment, after New York Times sued Department of Defence for second time in five months
New Fed Chair Warsh emphasizes political independence, signals focus on inflation
Wall Street investors expect the Federal Reserve could hike key interest rate from 3.6 per cent to 3.9 per cent as soon as September
Speculation around Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding fuels search for easter eggs
Fans, internet sleuths and news media alike scramble for clues about the highly secretive big day, expected as soon as this week
Alberta’s separatism debate jostles summer rodeo scene
Pro-independence parade float created controversy in town of Sundre
Technical talks between U.S. and Iran begin in Qatar
Ship runs aground in an attempt to pass through Strait of Hormuz using unapproved route, Iranian state television says
U.S. Supreme Court defies Trump’s birthright citizenship order
Legal experts say 6-3 ruling narrower than expected, given the clarity of the 14th Amendment’s wording
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Trump's pressure to restrict birthright citizenship
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected Trump's attempt to restrict birthright citizenship in the United States, while it sided with Republicans regarding campaign spending and backed limitations on transgender student athletes.
Heritage Minister wrong to criticize Palestinian exhibit, says NDP Leader Lewis
Marc Miller called on the Canadian Museum for Human Rights to change the wording in an exhibit about displaced Palestinians
U.S. Supreme Court reins in Trump and speaks volumes about the role of immigrants in America’s story
Tuesday ruling affirms the right of birthright citizenship, granted under the 14th Amendment
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Global News
B.C. journalist tormented by Chinese tycoon’s followers relieved after jail sentence
Gao, a critic of Guo's, was targeted by the tycoon's supporters who stationed themselves outside his Surrey, B.C., home for 77 days in 2020.
Burnaby Urban Search and Rescue Team shares images from Venezuela after earthquakes
The team of volunteers, including two firefighters, paramedics, law enforcement officials and two dogs, has spent days scouring the debris for survivors.
‘Booby-trapped package’ explodes in Monaco, injuring Ukrainian oligarch
The attack shocked the country on the Mediterranean coast, one of the world’s smallest sovereign states known for its high concentration of ultra-wealthy residents.
China slaps 73.5% preliminary tariff on pea starch from Canada
The Ministry of Commerce said its investigation had found that Canadian pea starch was being "dumped" in China, causing "material injury to the domestic industry."
Ukraine drone strikes hit major Russian satellite centre near Moscow
In a post on X on Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote that long-range defences had reached the Dubna space communications centre in the Moscow region.
U.K. lays out future defence plan with technology focus, fight over money
Like other NATO countries, the U.K. is under pressure to increase defence spending to counter a more aggressive Russia and less reliable United States.
Best known example of Etruscan paintings displayed in Italy
The ministry announced in May that it had acquired the fresco panels, dating from the 4th century, from members of the Torlonia family.
What happens to CUSMA on July 1? The paths ahead as review set to begin
July 1 is the date set out in CUSMA for the countries to either formally extend the agreement another 16 years or continue under annual reviews for up to a decade.
Venezuela faces aftershocks as questions mount over earthquake response
Five days after the twin quakes, questions loomed about whether the cash-strapped government will be able to care for thousands of people who have been left homeless.
28-year-old man dead in fatal crocodile attack near Mexico resort
The victim's body was reportedly recovered Saturday morning approximately 300 metres offshore following an overnight search and rescue operation at sea and on land.
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New York Times
Heat Wave Spreads East on Wednesday
More than 160 million people are under extreme heat warnings or heat advisories ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.
Left-Wing Insurgent Ousts 15-Term Congresswoman in Colorado
Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old democratic socialist, unseated Representative Diana DeGette in a Democratic primary to represent the Denver area.
N.Y.P.D. Memo Outlines Taylor Swift Wedding Events at the Garden
Law enforcement officials in the city are preparing to monitor the pop star’s two-day event at Madison Square Garden, and several streets in the area will be closed.
Troop Casualties in Ukraine War Top 2 Million, Study Finds
Russia has borne the heavier toll, with 1.4 million troops killed or wounded since it invaded in February 2022.
The Divorce Crusader
Part activist, part influencer, Adina Sash will do anything to rescue Orthodox women she sees as trapped in their marriages.
What Would Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Prenuptial Agreement Look Like?
What would a prenuptial agreement between one of the world’s biggest pop stars and a three-time Super Bowl champion look like? Legal experts weigh in.
Trump’s Moneymaking Run: Unrivaled in Presidential History
The president’s move to open new business ventures, rather than eliminate potential conflicts, defies a long-held tradition.
Can ‘Chalant’ Dating Help More People Find Love? Ask Taylor and Travis.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are the poster children for enthusiastic romance. Some regular daters are pining for a similar dynamic.
America, Onscreen
Ten writers on the films that get at the hopes, dreams, heartbreak and hilarity of the U.S.A. as it turns 250.
After Venezuela Earthquakes, Deportees from the U.S. Are Missing or Found Dead
Many of the 146 Venezuelans deported from the United States the day the earthquake struck are feared dead.
CNBC
U.S. won’t renew USMCA, opening door for negotiations with Canada and Mexico
President Donald Trump's "primary" issue with USMCA centers on America's trade deficits with Canada and Mexico, a senior administration official said.
Meta pops 10% as company makes cloud push to sell excess AI compute power capacity
The new business is a welcome signal for some investors who have been uneasy about the company's infrastructure spending plans.
Treasury yields rise as Fed Chairman Warsh says 'prices are too high'
U.S. Treasury yields rose on Wednesday, as investors awaited more data and clues on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy path.
Buy the UK DIP? Defense stocks lifted by $20 billion spending boost as gilts come under fire
British defense stocks are marching higher once again after the U.K. confirmed a near-$20 billion military spending boost on Tuesday.
Private payrolls rose by 98,000 in June, less than expected, ADP reports
Companies added slightly fewer workers than forecast, with hiring targeted heavily toward healthcare-related sectors.
Tech leads first half stock gains — but the biggest winners weren't in the U.S.
U.S. Big Tech stocks enjoyed strong gains — despite a sharp sell-off at the end of June — but were largely outperformed by their international counterparts.
South Korean government discriminated against Coupang, U.S. companies, House report finds
The House Judiciary Committee said the South Korean government discriminated against Coupang and other U.S. companies, in a new report.
Gold losses ease after worst quarter in 13 years as interest rate fears hit bullion
Gold fell further on Wednesday, with bullion continuing its slide after suffering its worst quarter since 2013.
Employers who laid off workers citing AI are already starting to regret it
Companies are realizing artificial intelligence can't do everything after all, prompting them to rehire employees to grow their businesses
Demand for riskier mortgages drops, as their advantages shrink
The spread between the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage and adjustable-rate loans is narrowing, causing demand for ARMs to weaken.
Washington Post
Pope Leo plans to send a message about migrants on July Fourth
The pope's visit to the Italian island of Lampedusa, desperate migrants' gateway to the West, will set up a split-screen moment as President Donald Trump holds an Independence Day rally.
After quakes trap Venezuelans, the government impedes rescuers and aid
In the nation’s gravest hour, the country’s authoritarian regime has crippled an effective response, say survivors, rescue workers and former officials.
As war stalls, Putin concedes he never cut a deal with Trump in Alaska
The Kremlin had framed the Anchorage summit as a turning point for the war in Ukraine. Now, Putin admits there was no deal, perhaps to get U.S. to help to broker a new one.
With little official help, Venezuelans in earthquakes rescue themselves
After two devastating quakes, first responders were fishermen, doctors, and emigres returning from abroad — a grassroots campaign filling a government void.
Trump says U.S. and Iran will meet to negotiate after days of strikes
Both sides will “stand down for now,” a U.S. official said, as talks are set to continue in Qatar. Iran hasn’t publicly confirmed the meeting.
BBC
Badenoch accuses Starmer of leaving defence spending 'mess' for Burnham
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticised what she called a missing £5bn in the defence investment plan.
Rate the players as England face DR Congo
Rate the England and DR Congo players out of 10 below and come back 30 minutes after full-time to see the final ratings.
Rate the players as England face DR Congo
Rate the England and DR Congo players out of 10 below and come back 30 minutes after full-time to see the final ratings.
Two people climb to top of NYC's Empire State Building
At one point while at the top of the building, one individual appeared to propose marriage to the other.
18-year-old dies on Duke of Edinburgh expedition
Police, mountain rescue volunteers and firefighters were called to the search in Glasbury, Powys.
PlayStation will stop releasing games on discs in 2028
The firm said future games would still be sold in shops, but they would come with a digital code only.
'Wonderful finish' - Cipenga gives DR Congo shock lead against England
Brian Cipenga gives DR Congo an early lead against England during their World Cup last-32 match in Atlanta.
Controversial bishops ordained as Pope warns of 'schism' in Catholic Church
Thousands of worshippers attended a ceremony in the Swiss Alps as part of the breakaway Society of Saint Pius X.
Nottingham Forest set to replace Pereira with Glasner
Vitor Pereira is poised to leave Nottingham Forest with the club ready to appoint former Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner as his successor.
'Just what the doctor ordered' - Sinner overcomes tricky Borges test
Jannik Sinner's tricky start to his Wimbledon title defence continues as he overcomes a stern second-round test against Portugal's Nuno Borges.
The Independent
Live Trump updates: President takes ‘maiden voyage’ on new Qatari-gifted plane to dedicate Roosevelt library
Before taking off, he brushed aside questions from reporters about the billions of dollars he has earned in office
Watch: Masked Empire State Building pair appear to get engaged after scaling 1,454ft skyscraper
Two masked people appeared to get engaged after scaling the Empire State Building on Wednesday, 1 July.
10-year-old accused of stabbing worker in attempted robbery of a Pennsylvania Dollar Tree
Store workers came to their colleague’s defense to subdue the boy during the incident in Swatara Township, police say
Charges to be considered against MP Dan Norris in sexual offences investigation
Avon and Somerset Police began investigating a man in his 60s in December 2024
What to know about fireworks and the risk of wildfires this July 4th
With wildfires raging across the Western U.S., cities and states are restricting fireworks as the nation gears up for a big Fourth of July
Burnham under pressure to rule out welfare cuts to fill £5bn defence budget black hole
As a defence minister admits Starmer only told Burnham about a £5bn black hole in the Defence Investment Plan at the last minute, the prime minister-in-waiting is under pressure not to balance the books by cutting welfare
Iconic Times Square billboards are dimmed as heat wave threatens to overwhelm power grids
Residents have been urged to slash their energy use as the heat wave bakes the eastern U.S.
Protesters climb to the top of the Empire State Building with a banner to hang over NYC skyline
Helicopters were seen flying around the Empire State building and filming
Monaco authorities detain then release a person in their probe of this week's explosion
Monaco authorities say a person was arrested but later released as they “very actively” pursue their probe of an explosion that reportedly wounded a Ukrainian tycoon with ties to Russia and two other people
Why are World Cup refs giving red cards to players covering their mouths when confronting opponents?
World Cup players have been warned about a new rule that results in a red card for anyone covering their mouth when verbally confronting another player
