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CBC.ca

Average asking rents fall 4.8% in August as trade war adds fresh uncertainty: report
A monthly report from Rentals.ca and Urbanation says the August number marks the steepest year-over-year drop since March.

Drones a key part of Nepal's response to flash-flood disaster
With roads and bridges destroyed and helicopters busy with search and rescue operations after last month's devastating floods, Nepal's army is turning to drones to deliver relief to displaced people.

Quebec judge finds rapper K'naan not guilty in sexual assault trial
A Quebec judge has found rapper K'naan not guilty of sexually assaulting a woman while she slept in his Quebec City hotel room in 2010.

Apple expected to unveil pricey folding iPhone in its 1st major overhaul in a decade
Apple is widely expected to unveil a pricey folding iPhone at a launch event on Wednesday at its Cupertino, Calif., headquarters.

The biggest dinosaurs couldn't sit on their eggs. Scientists say they did this instead
Fossil eggshells believed to be from some of the biggest dinosaurs that ever lived have been found in a surprisingly cool climate far from the equator. But those titanosaurs were too big to sit on their eggs. Microscopic evidence shows what they did instead to keep the eggs warm enough to hatch.

Renewed U.S.-Iran exchanges send oil price back over $100 US for first time in several weeks
Iran said Wednesday it had attacked 10 ships near the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. sank five Iranian oil tankers, with theattacks in and around the vital waterway sending the international Brent crude benchmark over $100 US a barrel for the first time since July.

How are northern Sask. schools preparing youth for new mining opportunities?
Schools in northern Saskatchewan are adapting to prepare students to work in a mine that's under construction in the region. It's an unprecedented economic opportunity, but it doesn't come without concerns for the environment.

Ben Shelton beats defending champ Carlos Alcaraz in U.S. Open match that ends after 3:30 a.m.
Ben Shelton had gone toe-to-toe with Carlos Alcaraz for five exhausting sets and finally, at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday, came the chance to end the U.S. Open champion's title reign.

Stephenville, N.L., also saw stranded passengers on 9/11. Now, the community is telling the story on stage
The arts community in Stephenville is marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a musical production about how that west coast town was affected by stranded passengers and turmoil at the local airport.
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Toronto Star

Sportsnet unveils 'Saturday Night Hockey' as replacement for 'Hockey Night in Canada'
The Saturday broadcast will feature a weekly doubleheader, with at least one Canadian team in each matchup. The Oct. 3 debut features four games involving all seven Canadian teams.

More thunderstorms, heavy rain on the way for Toronto a week after intense storms
Anywhere from 10 to 20 milimetres of rain expected to fall in Toronto this afternoon.

Mississauga comedy festival featuring John Mulaney postponed days before start
Organizers said the decision to cancel the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival at Erindale Park this weekend came after "careful consideration."

Jimmy Kimmel, Jon Stewart and Jimmy Fallon mock Trump over U.S.-Canada trade war
American late night hosts poke fun at Trump as tensions between Canada and the U.S. increase.

Winter to wait on the sidelines as El Nino extends fall: The Weather Network outlook
Several forecasters suggest this could be among the strongest El Ninos on record.

Hamilton councillors reportedly eyeing using city-owned utility company to pause data centre development
The new motion comes nearly two months after city council rejected a widely-popular moratorium bylaw — and just weeks before councillors face voters in the October election.

Oil rises past $100 a barrel after the latest wave of Middle East attacks
The price of oil surpassed $100 a barrel for the first time in almost six weeks following attacks on oil facilities and ships in the Middle East.

Airlines scramble to dig out from UK air traffic control tech problems that canceled 2,000 flights
Flight delays were expected to continue through the day Wednesday as airlines rebook stranded passengers and work to reposition aircraft left at the wrong airports by the cancellations.

Raptors voice Jack Armstrong is without a contract for upcoming season. Money is only part of the issue
The broadcaster's deal expired. Now TSN and Rogers-owned MLSE are tangled over who pays, how much and under what structure.

I'm a longtime Ontario Liberal strategist. Here's how my party can save itself
The party needs to grow, writes Blue Knox. But first, it must modernize.
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Globe and Mail
Three jurors in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial voice frustration with holdout after mistrial
Foreperson Roni Carlson blamed the impasse on one juror, a man, who refused to change his position despite acknowledging having reasonable doubt

Horse smugglers risk spreading screwworm from Mexico into U.S.
Smugglers are sneaking horses across the Texas-Mexico border undetected, raising fears about the northward spread of screwworm.
Tylenol use in pregnancy may be linked with uterus, ovary changes in daughters
Researchers emphasize that their study does not prove the pain medicine is to blame and does not indicate any effect on the girls’ future fertility
A Reuters reporter remembers 9/11 and a president in crisis
Bush would show a range of emotions as he came to grips with events that marked a turning point in his presidency and in American life

Hours after a Russian strike destroys their home, a Ukrainian couple says ‘I do’
Attack hit a warehouse across the street from their building, sending a blast wave through the apartment and threatening to stop the wedding
Ukrainian couple marries hours after Russian strike destroys their home
After repeated delays of their wedding caused by the war with Russia, Liudmyla Ryzhak was only hours away from marrying her partner, a Ukrainian soldier, in a ceremony in the capital. But as the couple slept, a Russian strike hit a warehouse across the street from their building, sending a blast wave through the apartment and threatening to scuttle the wedding scheduled for Tuesday morning.

Eby braces B.C. for job losses as U.S. trade war escalates
B.C. Premier David Eby says the trade dispute with the United States has entered a new phase with the introduction of Canadian retaliatory tariffs. He warns British Columbians of job losses, but says his government will work with Ottawa to reduce the impact.

After 9/11, Canada’s military stepped into the global fight on terror as it headed for war in Afghanistan
Canada went to war with its allies to support U.S. and overthrow the Taliban regime which was harbouring the terror group led by Osama bin Laden
U.K. zoo presents adorable baby hyraxes
Three tiny hyrax pups are delighting visitors and keepers at a zoo in northern England. At six weeks old they now weigh in at 350 grams and look like guinea pigs or marmots, but science has shown they've evolved from the same family as Earth's biggest land mammal, the elephant.
Brent crude rises above $100 as Mideast conflict escalates
Benchmark Brent crude oil futures rose past US$100 a barrel on Wednesday, breaching the symbolic barrier for the first time since July 24 as intensifying conflict in the Middle East fueled growing concern about oil flows from the region.
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Global News

Miss Austria Lucia Sisic dead at 22
'It is with great shock and deep sadness that we have learned of the passing of our Miss Austria 2024, Lucia Sisic,' Mission Austria announced on its official Facebook page.

Oil tops $100 a barrel following latest attacks on Middle East facilities
The price of oil surpassed $100 a barrel for the first time since July after attacks on oil facilities and ships in the Middle East threatened an already weakened supply chain.

Eiffel Tower reopens after strike over limits on women staff ends
The Eiffel Tower reopened Tuesday after a strike to protest what a union official called “unacceptable” management instructions limiting the presence of women ended.

Iceland summons U.S. ambassador over Trump’s ‘unacceptable’ map post
On Monday, Trump posted an image with a map of North America, showing countries like Canada, Greenland and Iceland coloured in with the American flag.

King Charles says Harry and Meghan are ‘private citizens’ amid U.K. return
A letter sent to senior government officials said the couple — who gave up their royal duties and moved to California more than six years ago — will not undertake royal duties.

U.S. family missing after small plane flying from Bahamas to Miami vanishes
Silvia Larrieu said her uncle, Mario Lamar, was piloting the plane that was also carrying Lamar's wife Lily Lamar and two of his grandchildren, Christian Sosa and Sophie Sosa.

Nepal holds day of mourning after deadly floods kill at least 1,300
The government had declared Monday an official day of mourning and ordered flags at government offices lowered to half-staff.

Germany’s Merz ‘shocked’ by far-right AfD state election victory
The anti-migration and Russia-friendly Alternative for Germany, or AfD, fell just short of a majority in Sunday’s vote in Saxony-Anhalt.

U.S. says claim Iran struck unmanned ship in Strait of Hormuz ‘total lie’
Diplomats say the U.S., Britain, France and Germany now seek to refer Iran to the U.N. Security Council for failure to comply with its nuclear nonproliferation obligations.

U.S. envoys Witkoff, Kushner hold ‘encouraging’ talks in Ukraine
The trip by the Americans follows a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Saturday, as both sides have escalated their aerial attacks.
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New York Times

California, an Environmental Bastion, Warms to Nuclear Energy
The state is considering extending the life of its last nuclear power plant, Diablo Canyon, and allowing construction of new reactors to help meet its clean energy goals.

Saudi Arabia Runs Out of Easy Routes for Oil to Bypass Iran War
Saudi Arabia’s oil exports are plummeting as oil prices surpass $100 a barrel.

Dallas Protests Planned as Trump, Republicans Gather for RNC Convention
City officials erected barricades, mapped out street closures and coordinated with federal agencies as protesters planned anti-Trump marches and demonstrations near the convention venue.

U.S. Takes Aim at New Target in Deadly Boat Strike Campaign
U.S. military officials in the past two weeks have sunk six large fishing vessels accused of providing fuel to fast boats carrying drugs from South America.

Trump’s Super PAC Starts to Unload Its War Chest, With New Group Booking $47 Million
A recently created Republican group tied to the president’s super PAC is pumping cash into half a dozen key midterm races, with the largest amounts going toward Senate contests in Michigan and Ohio.

Trump Doled Out $45,000 Cash Gifts to Natalie Harp and Other Aides Last Year
The money, listed as “cash gift for the holidays,” was detailed in financial disclosure forms released by the administration.

New Accuser Sues Foundations With Ties to Cesar Chavez
The lawsuit, the first of its kind since revelations against the union leader emerged this year, accuses two foundations of failing to prevent “abusive, rogue and inappropriate” behavior.

He’s Seen Images of 9/11 From Just About Every Angle. Except This One.
The 9/11 completist community wants to know and see everything. The Holy Grail? Pictures from inside the twin towers.

Roy Cohn: ‘The Evil Forrest Gump of the 20th Century’
A new book reveals how the infamous lawyer helped shape Donald Trump.

My Dad Died on Flight 93. I Miss the Way America Responded.
My father died on 9/11, and a nation united behind my family, as well as others. We desperately need that sense of togetherness today.
CNBC

Experts weigh in as researcher says AI has more than 10% chance of 'killing all humans'
Jacob Coxon said in a post on X that Anthropic and OpenAI are "gambling with our lives."

Treasury Department to buy back up to $6 billion in longer-term debt, triple the normal level
The much-anticipated announcement triples the normal buyback operation and follows an announcement from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

Brent crude oil tops $101 for first time since July as fighting escalates in Persian Gulf
Oil prices extended gains on Wednesday as escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran fueled concerns over further disruptions to Middle East energy supplies.

LA Rams President Kevin Demoff touts Australia push ahead of historic NFL game
The Rams spent five years building their brand in Australia. This week, Los Angeles will face San Francisco in the NFL’s first regular-season game Down Under.

CoreWeave CEO chalks up public AI pushback to the speed of change: 'And that is frightening'
CoreWeave CEO Mike Intrator spoke to CNBC at the Goldman Sachs' Communacopia + Technology Conference this week.

U.S. reveals import ban on slew of Canadian goods as trade war escalates
Import bans on motorbikes, alcohol and dairy products are due to come into effect on Sept. 29 as the rift between the countries deepens.

Robinhood CEO says companies can't control how their stock is tokenized as AMC clash escalates
Robinhood's Vlad Tenev said public companies can’t control financial products built around their stock while acknowledging token holders don’t get voting rights.

Silver Lake merges Cegid and Silae in 10 billion euro bet on AI-era software
French firms Cegid, which sells business management software, and Silae, a payroll and HR platform, are set to combine.

U.S. denies claims Iran struck two American vessels in retaliation for earlier strikes
The U.S. denied Iran’s claim that it struck two American vessels as the two sides traded attacks near the Strait of Hormuz and Brent crude hit $100 a barrel.

AI data centers won't create as many UK jobs as the tech sector projects, think tank warns
A new analysis is challenging claims about how many permanent jobs the U.K.'s data center industry will create as billions pour into AI infrastructure.
Washington Post

AP says it will refer to Lake Ontario by its original name, despite Trump’s order
The Associated Press’s guidance says President Donald Trump’s executive order affects only how the U.S. government refers to the lake, not Canada or other countries.

Alcohol, motorcycles, molasses: What Canadian goods has Trump said he’ll ban?
The Trump administration said it would modify the scope of existing tariffs and introduce new bans on Canadian products in the latest escalation of the trade war.

Europeans investigating Epstein say DOJ has not agreed to requests for help
Some European law enforcement agencies chasing leads spurred by information in the so-called Epstein Files say the U.S. Justice Department has not responded to their requests.

Iran sends wave of missiles toward U.S. base in Jordan after vowing escalation
Under economic pressure from the U.S., Iranian leaders have signaled they will not capitulate amid stunted diplomatic efforts to end the war.

Rubio enjoyed major support among Venezuelans. Then came Trump’s oil deal.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit friendly governments in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. But his support for the Venezuela oil deal is rankling some in the region.

As Canada’s tariffs take effect, Trump’s trade war complicates GOP election pitch
Republicans pushed back against Trump's call to ban sales by Québec-based aerospace giant Bombardier.

Renewed fighting in southern Lebanon strains U.S.-backed ceasefire
In war-weary Lebanon, Israeli strikes have intensified in response to Hezbollah drone attacks.

Israel boosted Europe’s right wing — and recoils at German party’s gains
Alternative for Germany is the first far-right party to win a state election in Germany since the Holocaust, one Jewish group noted.

Iran says it captured a U.S. sea drone in the Strait of Hormuz
U.S. military officials acknowledged the incident but downplayed its significance, saying the drone was “defective” and lacked secretive technology.

Iceland summons U.S. envoy over Trump map depicting it in stars and stripes
A Trump post showed the country, along with Canada, Cuba, Mexico and Greenland, covered in red, white and blue, and labeled “United States of America.”
BBC

Two die at Moldovan border as Russia-Ukraine drone war rages
Three deaths are reported in Ukraine and four in Russia as both sides launch new drone strikes.

Police launch criminal investigation into Reform UK donations
The investigation, which follows a broadcast by Channel 4 News, is being folded into the inquiry that has been under way into other donations.

Anthropic researcher believes more than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans'
It is the latest in a series of increasing warnings about the safety threat posed by artificial intelligence.

Police say Nottingham attacks were 'not preventable'
Police say any mistakes were not missed opportunities to prevent the 2023 Nottingham attacks.

Uganda pulling out of Prince Harry's Invictus Games, says military chief
The decision, announced by the chief of defence, comes just two months after Uganda said it would participate.

National security can't come at expense of social security, Burnham says
The prime minister says he will fund defence and get the welfare bill down in "the Labour way".

What next for LIV Golf's star players, and its fight for survival?
Golf's main tours are expecting a lot of interest in rejoining from LIV golfers – but the path back might not be so easy.

Hundreds mourn police officer killed in wrong-way A66 crash
Officers give PC Matthew Blades a guard of honour as people line the streets for his funeral.

'Embarrassing' Pakistan break record in innings to forget
The only thing gloomier than the leaden skies at lunch on day of the third Test at Edgbaston will be the mood in the Pakistan dressing room as things went from bad to worse.

'We were raped and exploited by a drug gang as teenagers', women tell BBC of their ordeal
Four women have chosen to waive their anonymity and speak publicly to the BBC documentary, Britain's Forgotten Girls, about how they were targeted by criminals when they were children.
The Independent
New York firefighters left reeling after ‘appalling’ 9/11 records: ‘We were dying with every breath’
NYFD union leaders are pressing for health care protections for thousands of sick members after ‘disgusting’ revelations

US Embassy issues health alerts as Cuba’s multiple crises push islanders to breaking point
Daily power outages now surpass 24 hours and clean running water is scarce, leading to an increase in gastrointestinal illnesses
Container ship arrives in UK after 25-day voyage from China via Arctic shortcut
The Arctic voyage is intended to be the start of a regular container service to Europe via the so-called North Sea Route
Trump vs. the NFL: President will go head-to-head with season opener as he hosts first-ever midterm convention
Attendees include Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Texas Senator Ted Cruz, Ohio Senator Jon Husted and Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno.

Police launch criminal investigation into Reform UK donations after undercover sting
Allegations that the party arranged illegal donations overshadowed the party’s conference in Birmingham last weekend

What to know about Europe’s push to compete in space
Key figures from Europe’s space industry and other international players have converged on Paris to discuss how to advance the continent’s ambitions in a global market dominated by the United States

Tommy Robinson could face criminal probe over perjury and fraud allegations after Channel 4 investigation
Tommy Robinson has denied the allegations in a written statement

Dawn French banned from driving for six months for speeding
The Vicar of Dibley star, 68, was caught breaking a 30mph speed limit by a camera last July
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In The Room: How Badenoch’s reshuffle highlights Labour’s woman problem
Kemi Badenoch has been making some major changes to her shadow cabinet. One which caught particular attention was the appointment of Claire Coutinho, who is currently pregnant, to shadow business secretary.
26 haunting images that show what 9/11 was really like as the attacks unfolded
Images of the terror unleashed on America, in which 2,977 innocent people were murdered by 17 terrorists who also died in the attacks, are as devastating now as they were in the moment
























