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CBC.ca

Union says no snow crab will be processed in N.L. until 'fair' price agreed upon
The union representing fishery workers in Newfoundland and Labrador says there will be no snow crab processed in the province until they get a deal for a "fair" price.

Federal 30-days-or-free policy for passports now in place
The federal government's new "30 days or free" policy for issuing passports takes effect on Wednesday.

Investigators link serial killer Ted Bundy to 1974 Utah murder
Utah officials announced on Wednesday that they were closing a five-decade-old case after finding "definitive proof" that American serial killer Ted Bundy killed a 17-year-old Utah girl.

Conversion therapy survivors on edge as U.S. Supreme Court strikes down ban
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that banning conversion therapy for minors is a violation of free speech. But a man who once underwent the practice himself says it's about protecting vulnerable young people from serious — and sometimes fatal — harm.

Italy missed the World Cup again — but that's good news for Canada
CBC Sports' daily newsletter breaks down Italy's stunning loss in World Cup qualifying and how it could help co-host Canada.

Megan Thee Stallion takes 2 Broadway shows off, citing exhaustion during Moulin Rouge!
Megan Thee Stallion was rushed to the hospital after "feeling very ill" while onstage on Broadway in Moulin Rouge! The Musical. She later took to social media to explain she had been "pushing myself past my limits lately."

Hershey says it will go back to classic recipe for all Reese's products after criticism
Hershey said Wednesday it will use classic recipes for all Reese's products starting next year, a change that comes after the grandson of Reese's founder criticized the company for shifting to cheaper ingredients.

First Nations chiefs demand the PM apologize after he said he could 'outlast' protesters
Two First Nations chiefs are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to apologize for saying he could "outlast" protesters. Chrissy Isaacs, a Grassy Narrows woman suffering from mercury poisoning, was in Toronto on Monday to demand compensation from the provincial government for mercury contamination in her community.

Tumbler Ridge shooting victim moved out of ICU, father says
Maya Gebala, a 12-year-old injured in the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting, has been moved out of intensive care and into a "recovery and rehab-focused unit" at B.C. Children's Hospital, according to her father.

With winning top of mind, Canada's first WNBA team finally arrives at expansion draft
If it wasn’t already clear, the Toronto Tempo’s latest addition makes their Year 1 intentions plain and obvious. As Masai Ujiri, announced Tuesday as principal owner of the WNBA team, once said, the Tempo plan is to win — and win in Toronto.
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Toronto Star

Ryan Wedding’s alleged Ontario ‘cocaine lawyer’ got bail. The Court of Appeal is set to decide whether that was a mistake
The Crown alleges Deepak Paradkar was paid millions of dollars for “egregiously abusing his position as a licensed lawyer.”

Stellantis eyes idled Brampton assembly plant for Chinese EV production, alleged deal draws ire from premier, union
Industry sources suggest a deal with Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology could be for "knockdown" assembly kits, meaning all the parts to build a finished vehicle would be shipped from China.

Artemis II launches into space with NASA astronauts on Moon mission: Live updates
Artemis II is the opening shot of NASA’s grand plans for a permanent moon base. Follow our live coverage from Florida's Space Coast.

Fifth suspect arrested in 2021 Bolton murder in ongoing gangland saga
Giovanni Costa, 65, was killed in his Bolton home on Jan. 18, 2021 in a double shooting that also seriously injured his son, Michael.

Frank Stronach trial: Judge says she ‘couldn’t possibly’ convict on one of four remaining sex assault complainants
The woman could have been sexually assaulted, but the evolving narrative makes it “impossible for me to know it happened,” the judge said.

Blue Jays notebook: Ponce injury 'just stinks,' Scherzer says
Right-hander will head to California on Monday to determine whether surgery will be necessary on ACL.

Minimum wage increase is not enough for life in Toronto, agency says
Raising it to $17.95 an hour is well below the $27.20 living wage required for survival, says the Ontario Living Wage Network.

Man wanted in armed Brampton kidnapping arrested at Pearson airport
The suspect is one of three people accused of kidnapping a man in the fall and demanding his friend pay a $200,000 ransom.

Star readers on banning social media for kids: 'You can’t put the genie back in the bottle'
Star readers are debating whether social media restrictions should be in place for those under 16. Here’s how you can join the conversation.

Toronto police ramp up presence in Jewish communities during Passover
More officers will be deployed in residential areas, grocery stores, places of worship and other community locations, according to the Toronto police.
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Globe and Mail
Trump to claim Iran war goals have been accomplished in prime-time address, official says
U.S. President faces a wary American public and sliding approval ratings
Italy sheds tears after missing out on World Cup again
Soccer-mad nation tries to come to terms with missing its third consecutive World Cup

FIFA appears to have technical difficulties with latest round of World Cup ticket sales
Issues were sorted by noon ET on Wednesday, FIFA said
U.S. Supreme Court seems poised to reject Trump's birthright citizenship limits
The U.S. Supreme Court seems poised to reject President Donald Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship in a consequential case that was magnified by his unparalleled presence in the courtroom.
50 years of Apple gadgets celebrated in new museum
The innovations of Apple Inc. are on show at a new museum in the Netherlands. It charts the company's journey, from its first experimental models to the world-changing iPhone.

U.S. Supreme Court signals skepticism about Trump’s bid to restrict birthright citizenship
Trump, who left midway through the arguments, became the first sitting president to attend an oral argument at the Supreme Court
Trump plans to attend Supreme Court hearing on bid to limit birthright citizenship
The citizenship restrictions are a part of Trump’s broader immigration crackdown, signed as an executive order in January, 2025, but they have not yet taken effect anywhere in the country after being blocked by several courts. A definitive ruling from the Supreme Court is expected by early summer.
Luigi Mangione’s state murder trial delayed until September
New York state judge’s decision throws into question the timing of a parallel federal trial
Tiger Woods stepping away after DUI arrest, will miss Masters
Tiger Woods said on Tuesday he is stepping away to seek treatment and focus on his health after pleading not guilty to DUI charges stemming from his rollover crash in Florida last week.
Meet the crew behind NASA's latest mission to the moon
NASA is preparing for its first crewed mission towards the moon in more than fifty years. The Artemis II mission will not land on the lunar surface, but it's a critical step in testing deep space travel and the crew reflects a new generation of international and more diverse human spaceflight. Here is a look at the four astronauts who will make the journey.
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Global News

U.S. lifts sanctions on Venezuela’s acting president after Maduro capture
The newly announced sanctions relief is a strong signal that the U.S. recognizes Delcy Rodríguez as a legitimate authority in Venezuela ever since the U.S. military operation.

Lost dog reunited with owner, rescued by helicopter after week in New Zealand forest
An emergency rescue helicopter airlifted Jessica Johnson after a fall at a remote rocky waterfall, and she was forced to leave without her dog, Molly.

American journalist kidnapped in Iraq was warned of threats: officials
U.S. and Iraqi officials said Shelly Renee Kittleson had also been warned of threats against her in the days before her abduction.

Anand to join U.K.-led talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz without U.S.
Anand says Canada will not hesitate to help secure the strait once there is a ceasefire, but the Liberal government has not decided yet on specific measures.

Iran and Trump trade threats, dispute ceasefire talks as war drags on
Trump struck a belligerent tone Wednesday, demanding that Iran stop blocking the Strait of Hormuz or the U.S. would bomb the Islamic Republic 'back to the Stone Ages.'

NASA’s Artemis II lunar space mission takes off in historic launch
Four astronauts — including a Canadian — aboard the Orion spacecraft lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 6:35 p.m. eastern time.

3 more men arrested in antisemitic ambulance attacks in London
Two British men, ages 20 and 19, and a 17-year-old male were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life.

Trump says he’s considering pulling out of NATO, calls it a ‘paper tiger’
The 77-year-old U.S.-led military alliance was a 'paper tiger' and Russian President Vladimir Putin 'knows that too,' Trump said in an interview.

Foreign states continue to harass and intimidate Canadians, RCMP says
The statement was released after Global News asked the RCMP to clarify Commissioner Mike Duheme’s comments about India.

Soaring U.S. gas prices amid Iran war ups pressure on drivers and Trump
U.S. gas prices jumped past an average of US$4 a gallon for the first time since 2022 on Tuesday, as the Iran war continues to push fuel prices higher worldwide.
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New York Times

Man in Custody After 7-Month-Old Girl Is Fatally Shot in Brooklyn
The baby was struck by a stray bullet on Wednesday afternoon in the Williamsburg neighborhood. The police said they were still looking for another person.

Bondi Is Vulnerable as Republican Frustrations Over DOJ’s Epstein Files Missteps Grow
Ms. Bondi’s critics inside and outside the administration say she has made unforced errors that have turned the Justice Department’s handling of the Epstein files into a political crisis.

Iran Is Skeptical About Diplomacy, U.S. Intelligence Says
Any decision by Iran to keep fighting would complicate President Trump’s stated goal of trying to end the war within weeks.

DNA Confirms Ted Bundy Killed Utah Teen in 1974, Investigators Say
Mr. Bundy had confessed to killing Laura Ann Aime before he was executed in 1989. Investigators said DNA testing provided conclusive proof.

Trump Laid Out Five Goals for the Iran War. Here’s Where They Stand.
The United States and Israel have done significant damage to Iran’s military capabilities. But Iran still fires missiles, has nuclear material and coordinates with militias in the region.

What to Know About Ted Bundy, the Notorious Serial Killer
On Wednesday, the authorities said DNA evidence had linked Mr. Bundy, who was executed in 1989, to the murder of a 17-year-old Utah girl in 1974.

Trump Attends Supreme Court Oral Arguments, Then Leaves an Hour In
President Trump’s presence in the court, a presidential first, put him face to face with justices whom he has tried to bully and intimidate.

Trump Will Lose the Birthright Citizenship Case. But in a Way, He’s Already Won.
The case is open-and-shut on the merits. But its procedural course still leaves plenty of room for Trump administration overreach.

Syracuse Drops 84 Programs Including Classics, Ceramics and Italian
In all, 93 of the 460 academic programs at the university will be closed or paused. No students were majoring in 55 of the programs that are ending.

Goodbye ‘Geeky Hunk’? Gmail Users Can Now Change Their Usernames.
Users who have been saddled with now-cringe email handles since the mid-2000s can now change them without losing any data under a policy Google announced on Wednesday.
CNBC

Asia-Pacific markets set to extend recovery as investors await Trump address on Iran war
The U.S. president will address the nation at 9 p.m. Eastern Time, or 9 a.m. Singapore/Hong Kong time.

Oracle layoffs will help cost savings, analysts say
Oracle plans to cut thousands of jobs which will free up cash flow as the company aggressively invests in its AI data center buildout.

10-year Treasury yield edges higher as investors monitor developments with Iran war
The 10-year Treasury yield ticked up on Wednesday as investors assessed the prospect of a resolution to the conflict in the Middle East.

Oil prices fall to around $100 after Trump indicates war could end in weeks
Crude prices fell Wednesday as President Donald Trump signaled a willingness to exit the Iran war even as the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed.

Eli Lilly opposes push to pass Trump's drug pricing deals into law, CEO says
Eli Lilly opposes the White House's push to codify "most favored nation" drug pricing into law, CEO Dave Ricks said in an interview with CNBC.

SpaceX confidentially files for IPO, setting stage for record offering
Elon Musk's SpaceX is reportedly targeting a valuation of around $1.75 trillion in its forthcoming IPO.

Trump calls U.S. 'STUPID' for birthright citizenship after attending Supreme Court arguments
Trump's executive order says babies born in the U.S. are not entitled to citizenship if their parents are illegal immigrants or undocumented workers.

FDA approves Eli Lilly's GLP-1 pill, opening the next phase of the weight loss drug market
The FDA approval of Eli Lilly's GLP-1 pill Foundayo comes nearly three months after Novo Nordisk's oral version of Wegovy hit the market.

Europe stocks rebound strongly as Trump says Iran war will end in weeks
Shares listed in Europe kicked off the new trading month with a strong bounce.

Private sector hiring totaled 62,000 in March, better than expected, ADP says
Private sector employment growth kept pace, but health care and construction continued to provide nearly all the momentum.
Washington Post

American journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Baghdad
Iraq’s interior ministry said it had arrested one suspect, seized a car and was looking for accomplices.

Risky commando plan to seize Iran’s uranium came at Trump’s request
A plan briefed to Trump last week to insert ground forces to remove Iran’s nuclear material would be a very difficult endeavor of a type never before attempted in wartime.

Trump slams allies as Europeans show reluctance to aid U.S. in Iran war
Italy blocked U.S. use of a base, the latest instance of European nations refusing deeper involvement in the war despite U.S. threats of backing away from NATO.

Israel mandates death penalty for West Bank Palestinians who kill in terrorist acts
Opposition lawmakers, rights advocates and some foreign governments condemned the law as discriminatory. Israelis in the territory are tried in different courts.

Israel suspends battalion that detained CNN crew in West Bank
A soldier who made “inappropriate remarks” has been dismissed from service, the IDF said. Reservists from the ultra-Orthodox Netzah Yehuda unit held the journalists for two hours.

Trump says U.S. negotiating with Iranian leaders, despite Iran’s denials
Iran contradicted Trump’s claims that direct talks with more a moderate regime in Tehran were making “great progress.”
BBC

Record monthly rise in petrol and diesel prices, says RAC
March saw the fastest rise in fuel prices on record in pence per litre, according to the motoring organisation.

The Papers: 'Trump goes to war on Nato' and 'Scott breaks silence'
The US president's comments on considering withdrawing the US from Nato dominates Thursday's papers.

'Spectacular!' - BBC journalist's emotional reaction to Artemis II launch
Science editor Rebecca Morelle watched from just three miles away as the most powerful rocket ever built blasted off from Florida.

Doctors lose new jobs package as strike to go ahead
The offer of 1,000 more training posts has been withdrawn after the union refused to scrap the planned six-day strike.

How Arsenal are building something 'special' in Europe
Arsenal had their fairytale ending in Europe last season - but can they produce something magical again?

New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions
Consumers will be able to cancel unwanted subscriptions 'at the click of a button', the government said.

'We entered Race Across the World to honour dying wish'
Margo Oakley and her brother-in-law Mark Blythen bonded when their sister and wife Julia was terminally ill.

The delicate question of where responsibility lies for safety on our mountains
Who is responsible for safety in our mountains?

Bompastor angry with VAR after McCabe hair pull
Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor criticises VAR after Arsenal's Katie McCabe avoids a red card for pulling Alyssa Thompson's hair during their Women's Champions League quarter-final.

Woods declines US Ryder Cup captain role in 2027
Tiger Woods turns down the role of United States Ryder Cup captain next year in Ireland, the PGA of America announces, as he steps away from golf following last week's car crash.
The Independent

Iran-US war latest: Iran’s president hits out at ‘unprovoked military aggression’ hours before Trump’s address
Trump said the US would be ‘blasting Iran into oblivion or, as they say, back to the Stone Ages’ if the Strait of Hormuz was not opened

Plans to fast-track sale of nicotine pouches in US stalls as FDA scientists fear impact on kids, report says
New versions of both Zyn and Velo — both popular nicotine pouch brands — are still pending approval by the FDA

Artemis II astronauts embark on historic NASA mission to the moon and back, in photos
Four astronauts took off on a flight around the moon in what is humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than half a century and the leadoff in NASA’s push toward a lunar landing in two years.

Met Police vow to crack down on online trend as they say more arrests to come over Clapham unrest
‘Just because you have not yet been arrested does not mean you will not be,’ warns police chief

DHS scraps Noem’s controversial $100K approval policy
The decision marks the first major action by the new Homeland Security leader

Baby killed by a stray bullet after drive-by attack in Brooklyn, police say
A 7-month-old baby in a stroller was killed by a stray bullet when a man on a moped shot at a group of people on a Brooklyn sidewalk

Lift-off for first manned Moon mission in more than 50 years
The lunar flyby paves the way for a future landing and lays the foundation to send humans to Mars.

'Bob's Burgers' actor Eugene Mirman rescued from fiery crash by New Hampshire governor's detail
Actor and comedian Eugene Mirman suffered serious injuries after crashing his car into a toll plaza and being pulled from the fiery wreckage by a state trooper assigned to protect the governor of New Hampshire

Sexual harassment lawyer sues over rejected airport ad, now has a massive billboard
A legal battle over a small advertisement a lawyer paid for at an upstate New York airport has been resolved, and the same ad now takes up two walls at the facility

Man charged in connection with some of 'Texas Killing Fields' deaths of dozens of women
Prosecutors have charged a man allegedly connected to some of the “Texas Killing Fields” deaths of dozens of women found near Houston beginning in the 1970s






















