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CBC.ca

Canadian hacker pleads guilty in Snowflake data breach case, stealing data and extorting people for millions

A Canadian man accused in a massive data breach of the company Snowflake Inc., has pleaded guilty to four charges including computer fraud, wire fraud, aggravated identity theft and a related conspiracy.

Jalapeno-linked salmonella outbreak sickens hundreds across 27 U.S. states

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration said they are investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeno peppers from Mexico that have sickened 345 people across 27 states and prompted ​a recall of affected products.

Is Trump's new 'Truth API' insider trading? | About That

When U.S. President Donald Trump posts on Truth Social, the stock market reacts. But what if investors could pay for early access? Andrew Chang explains what Trump Media is selling with Truth API — a subscription service that gives users a head start on the president's posts — and examines whether it fits the definition of insider trading.(Photo credits: The Canadian Press, Reuters, Adobe Stock and Getty Images)

Quebec City couple could be on the hook for $20K childbirth tab after work permit delays

A Quebec family says they’ve been stuck in bureaucratic limbo for months, waiting to find out if they can maintain their work permits and provincial health coverage ahead of the birth of their second child.

Move over, Moo Deng: Pygmy hippo calf born at Toronto Zoo

Toronto just got its very own Moo Deng. The Toronto Zoo says a female pygmy hippo calf was born Sunday morning to 20-year-old mother Kindia.

Top-ranked Canadian Auger-Aliassime out of National Bank Open after injuring back in practice

Top-ranked Canadian Félix Auger-Aliassime has withdrawn from the National Bank Open after sustaining a back injuryduring practice in his hometown of Montreal.

It looks like a SpaceX rocket did slam into the moon (as predicted)

A SpaceX rocket that launched a pair of lunar landers slammed into the moon as predicted on Wednesday, scientists reported, after drifting off course for the past year.

UFC lost $30M on White House Freedom 250 event held on Trump's birthday, despite calling it 'roaring success'

The UFC Freedom 250 event held on the White House grounds in June has been described by TKO officials as a “roaring success." But the financial numbers tell a different story.

Heated Rivalry cast and crew need space while shooting Season 2, director says

Director Jacob Tierney has taken to social media to post a gentle request for space for the cast and crew of Heated Rivalry while they film Season 2.
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Toronto Star

Ottawa announces last-minute funding boost for Taste of the Danforth

The injection of up to $100,000 follows funding from the city and province that set the stage for the festival’s return on Friday.

TTC station supervisors vote for potential strike action

115 station supervisors with CUPE Local 5585 are negotiating their first contract. The TTC says bargaining continues with the help of a conciliator.

Carney says tone with U.S. already 'quite firm' as trade talks continue

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada’s tone toward the United States is already “quite firm” and insisted trade negotiations with Washington remain “constructive” as an Aug. 19 deadline for new U.S. tariffs draws near.

Canada's Auger-Aliassime withdraws as top seeds exit early at National Bank Open

Félix Auger-Aliassime withdrew from his hometown event some two hours before his opening match at IGA Stadium on Wednesday after sustaining a back injury in practice.

Prime Minister Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA president Infantino

Carney said Infantino committed a “fatal” governance failure by not consulting senior advisers, including FIFA’s chief operating officer and board members.

Carney doesn't rule out jets at Billy Bishop airport, a move welcomed by Ford officials

Prime Minister Mark Carney is refusing to rule out commuter jets at Billy Bishop airport in the future, but says his government's immediate transportation priorities in the Toronto region are expanding Pearson Airport and building the Alto high-speed rail line.

Carney promises Toronto $2.7 billion to build thousands of new rental homes

The money would go toward 18 developments, including stalled non-market, non-profit projects on city-owned land.

Ontario launches reviews of large public agencies including Metrolinx, LCBO

The Ontario government is putting several large public agencies under the microscope, launching reviews that will look at efficiency and productivity.

Nearly 400 vehicles worth $28M recovered in RCMP anti-fraud pilot program, police say

The RCMP say they've recovered 392 stolen vehicles worth an estimated $28 million through an anti-fraud pilot program launched in June 2025.

Remembering former CTV anchor Lloyd Robertson: ‘A fixture we’ll never forget’

Star readers are sharing what Lloyd Robertson meant to them after the legendary broadcaster's death. Did you ever meet him? Share your favourite memories with us in the comment section.
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Globe and Mail

Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA's Infantino

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday he no longer has confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino, adding to growing pressure on the soccer leader after his abandoned plan to sell stakes in the World Cup sparked a global backlash.

Meta’s AI model hacks another company during cybersecurity testing

Incident adds to a growing list of cases in which AI agents from major developers breached systems at other companies during testing

Germany opens counterterrorism investigation after explosive drone closes airport

Hybrid attack on Leipzig/Halle airport poses new level of danger, minister says

Trump’s immigration crackdown detained more than 50 U.S. military spouses and parents

Parents and spouses of people in the military have generally been shielded from deportation under bipartisan consensus

Progressive Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan primary in jolt to Democrats

The Democratic Party's progressive wing scored a high-profile victory on Wednesday when Abdul El-Sayed won the party's U.S. Senate nomination in Michigan, giving its anti-establishment message a boost ahead of November's midterm elections.

Meta apologizes to India for briefly restricting Prime Minister Modi’s post

Social media giant says post had been blocked inadvertently because of operational error

U.S. Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director, bringing new leadership to beleaguered agency

Third Trump nominee for CDC director in past 18 months is confirmed in 51-44 vote

California man faces weapons charge after pretending to be part of Trump’s security detail

Jeanine John Taele arrested at Trump golf club near L.A. on Sunday, two days before U.S. President visited for fundraising dinner

U.S., Ukraine continue Patriot missile talks despite Trump’s reservations, sources say

Kyiv urgently wants the ability to make interceptor missiles in order to defend against Russian attacks

Scientists certain a SpaceX rocket slammed into the moon as predicted after drifting off course

Scientists say they're certain that a SpaceX rocket has slammed into the moon as predicted. The 5,400-mph crash has yet to be officially confirmed. But space-tracking experts say it's inevitable that the leftover rocket segment plowed into the moon on Wednesday after drifting off course for the past year.
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Global News

Mexican influencer Cesar Gastelum shot dead during livestream

Gastelum, who had nearly 600,000 followers on TikTok and was best known for posting comedy skit videos, was streaming outside ⁠a fast food restaurant when he was shot.

Carney joins criticism of Infantino as FIFA leader after sell-off plan

Carney said keeping the now-abandoned World Cup sell-off plan a secret from senior FIFA staff was a 'fatal' move on Infantino's part and 'not how you run any business.'

SpaceX rocket crashed on the moon, scientists say: ‘100% confidence’

Once imaging is returned, scientists say it will confirm what NASA predicted: that the rocket’s upper stage unintentionally slammed into the moon, carving out a large crater.

Carney says Canada involved ‘from the start’ in NATO intern spying case

As a Canadian faces espionage charges in Belgium, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday that Canada has been 'involved from the start,' adding, 'draw your own conclusions.'

EXCLUSIVE: Classified report reveals how India’s Bishnoi gang uses Canada’s student visa program

The CBSA intelligence report suggests that a controversial government foreign student program opened the door to India’s most notorious crime group.

SpaceX stock sinks after first ever earnings revealed big AI spending plans

SpaceX touted faster-than-expected returns from its AI spending on its first-ever earnings call as a public company, but investors remained concerned about long-term investments.

Russian drone factory director seriously hurt in car explosion

The director of a factory supplying drones to the Russian military was badly wounded when his car exploded, news reports said Wednesday.

U.S. revokes Brazil ambassador’s visa amid ongoing spat with Lula

The U.S. State Department said the decision was retaliation for Brazil’s denial of visas for American diplomats and Brazil’s stalling on approving Trump’s ambassadorial nominee.

U.K. man jailed for storing dead mother in freezer and claiming her pension

Christopher Phillips, ‌60, a former company director, admitted to preventing the lawful and decent burial of his 89-year-old mother, Sylvia Phillips, after she died in March 2023

Pilot caught with 70,000 ecstasy pills in luggage, Indonesian police say

The drugs were discovered by customs officers at Soekarno-Hatta Airport in Jakarta, Indonesia, after they noticed a suspicious suitcase during an X-ray screening.
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New York Times

A Four-Ton SpaceX Rocket Stage Hit the Moon, but No One Saw It

Amateur and professional astronomers pointed their telescopes at the impact site. Most did not detect anything.

Pakistan Starts Sweeping New Crackdown on Journalists

With a protest movement in Kashmir challenging its authority in the region, Pakistan restricts independent reporting by local and foreign media.

F.D.A. Approves Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine

The agency had initially refused to even review the application but reversed course after a public outcry.

Fauci Faces Contempt of Congress Vote on Thursday

A Senate panel scheduled a vote after Dr. Anthony Fauci declined to answer questions at a hearing last week. Here are the legal issues involved.

Helicopter Carrying Trump Flew Near Passenger Jet in Washington Airspace

Marine One, the helicopter that ferries the president, came within less than a mile of an Envoy Air flight on Tuesday, raising new concerns about air traffic control in the congested area.

C.I.A. Sets Up Secret Cuba Task Force as Trump Pressures Havana

The task force will allow the spy agency to quickly direct more financial, human and technical resources at the island, with the goal of creating fissures among the Cuban political elite.

Bessent Declares Widening Gap Between Rich and Poor ‘Dead’

Despite data to the contrary, the Treasury Secretary made the case that the K-shaped economy no longer exists.

Star Scholar Jason Arday Resigns From Cambridge

Jason Arday was hired by the University of Cambridge in 2023 as the youngest Black professor in its history. Doubt has since been cast on his academic qualifications and claims about his life.

After Michigan Loss, AIPAC Weighs a Second Effort to Defeat El-Sayed

The pro-Israel organization spent $32 million in an unsuccessful effort to defeat Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary. It might try again in the general election.

Trump Said Qatari Jet Was Destined for His Library. That May Change.

A White House official says no final decision has been made about which plane will go on display at the Trump presidential library. That leaves the fate of the Qatari jet unclear.

CNBC

U.S. ready to return to 'commitments,' Iran says, after Trump signals deal is near

Iran denied it was in talks with Washington, despite claims by Trump to the contrary.

CNBC Daily Open: Iran, Oman in talks on Hormuz; SpaceX is loyal to Nvidia on AI

Optimism over a Strait of Hormuz deal pushed the Dow to a record high and its fifth positive day in a row, while oil extends a cooling trend.

JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon warns of high leverage: 'Somebody will disrupt the market'

JPMorgan Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon warned that leverage across financial markets remains elevated, adding that investors should be mindful that hidden borrowing could amplify market disruptions.

Inside India newsletter: What's behind India’s rush to sell shares in state-owned firms

India is ramping up stake sales in state-owned companies to keep the growth engine running amid growing fiscal constraints

How Disney parks are bucking a travel slowdown

Disney posted record quarterly revenue at its parks division despite a continued slump in international travel to the U.S.

Disney tops earnings estimates as parks and streaming offer a boost

Disney reported growth at its domestic theme parks and cruises despite mounting macroeconomic uncertainty for consumers.

Meta debuts first AI coding agent to take on Anthropic and OpenAI

Meta released its first coding agent called Muse Code as the company ramps up its investments in AI models and services to try and take on Anthropic and OpenAI.

Marc Benioff gets a new operating chief, as Salesforce promotes Miguel Milano

Salesforce promoted revenue head and former Oracle executive Miguel Milano to role of operating chief.

Uber stock sinks 5% after weak guidance despite revenue growth

Uber's earnings were in line with estimates, but the company's guidance for the third quarter trailed expectations.

Lisa Su brushes off Musk's Nvidia commitment as AMD stock sinks after earnings

The chip giant has been a big beneficiary of the AI boom, with stock trading 132% up so far in 2026.

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BBC

Meta says AI model accessed the internet and hacked another firm

Meta is the latest company to disclose an AI agent breach, raising cyber-security concerns.

Man extradited to UK and charged over alleged hit-and-run death of Keaton Slater

A Latvian man charged with causing death by dangerous driving over the 2024 collision will appear in court on Thursday.

Iran says deal with Oman on Strait of Hormuz is in final stages

Neither the US or Oman have commented on the proposed agreement on the vital waterway.

University of Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row resigns

Prof Jason Arday said he had "concluded that the only way to bring this chapter to an end is to step away".

UK papers: 'Plagiarism row professor resigns' and 'West End stab rampage'

A Cambridge University professor's resignation dominates many of Thursday's papers.

'I've had to Botox my CV': Are AI recruitment tools affecting women's careers?

Are AI recruitment tools disadvantaging women who are seeking to return to the workplace?

Sunshine to meal times: How to beat jet lag

With bags packed and boarding passes at the ready, what can you do to keep your body clock on track?

Why phones on loudspeaker may become just another noise

Playing music or videos out loud on your phone is bemoaned by many - but in the future, it might not seem so outlandish

Reform UK pledges to jail bosses employing illegal workers

The party says its aim is to stop companies profiting from illegal workers "without consequences".

Banned from football at home, Afghan women's team reunite 8,000 miles away

Women in the team, which is recognised by Fifa, say football has given them freedom and independence.

The Independent

Iran-US war latest: Tehran says deal agreed to reopen Strait of Hormuz after Trump warns of more attacks

Agreement with Oman would reportedly give Tehran control over ships entering waterway

This African city thought cable cars could fix its traffic gridlock. It was wrong

Madagascar's capital hoped to solve its traffic gridlock with a cable car system that carried commuters above it

Trump confronted Hegseth at Camp David over Iran munitions shortage, report says

The Pentagon chief reportedly blamed his deputy, Stephen Feinberg, for not making sure the president was fully informed of the issue

US suspends avocado inspections in Mexican state on Michoacan due to threat

The United States says it has suspended all government operations in the Mexican state of Michoacan because of a “threat to U.S. interests,” including the inspections of avocados required for their export

Climate change squeezes Malaysian durian growers as they chase China's booming market

Malaysian durian farmers face challenges as climate change impacts their crops

Mike Lindell quits MyPillow so he can focus on his run for Minnesota governor

‘Minnesota deserves my full attention, and that's exactly what I'm giving it,’ the pro-Trump businessman said

Trump administration moves to shut down Kentucky organ donation group over safety concerns

RFK Jr accused the nonprofit of ‘persistent safety failures’

Gianni Infantino gets internal support at crisis meeting to remain as FIFA president

FIFA says it has apologized for errors made over Gianni Infantino’s failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and that senior staff in attendance at a summit held in Morocco “reaffirmed their full support” for his presidency

Three charged with threats linked to Nolan Wells investigation

None of the three appear to know Wells, his family or be part of the investigation

Universal Studios Hollywood visitors warned after measles exposure

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed that anyone present at the theme park on Sunday, July 26, may have been exposed