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CBC.ca
U.S. rights group sues New York Times, claiming discrimination against a white man
A U.S. federal civil rights agency filed a discrimination lawsuit Tuesday against the New York Times, claiming that the news organization passed over a white male employee for a promotion in favour of a lesser qualified woman to meet its diversity goals.
Tumbler Ridge shooting survivor's 5th surgery 'a success,' father says
The father of Maya Gebala, the 12-year-old seriously injured during the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., says his daughter has undergone a successful cranioplasty.
Vancouver breaks temperature record last set in 1898 amid hot weather across B.C.
Environment Canada says Vancouver's high temperature on Monday reached 23.9 C, easily breaking the record of 22.2 C set in 1898.
Toronto Maple Leafs secure No. 1 pick after winning NHL draft lottery
The Toronto Maple Leafs won the NHL draft lottery Tuesday, handing newly hired general manager John Chayka and incoming senior executive adviser of hockey operations Mats Sundin immediate control of the No. 1 pick less than a day after their introduction.
He was teaching CPR, then went into cardiac arrest. His students saved him
Karl Arps was demonstrating the signs of a heart attack during a training course when he really had one, and went into cardiac arrest.
Photo of 6-fingered woman in PSA shows N.L. government needs to 'tighten up' AI policy: premier
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham says he will make sure policies around the use of artificial intelligence are enforced. This comes after an altered image was posted on government's Facebook page.
Hit show Tracker on the run from Vancouver, production lured to California by tax credit
The production of the hit CBS TV series Tracker is making a run to California, after three seasons of filming throughout Vancouver and around southern British Columbia.
Sask. announces new requirements for carbon monoxide alarms after boy's death last year
"This law, Henry's Law, will help make sure that families and children are safe in their homes," said Marina Hills, the mother of Henry Losco.
Fact check: Nicki Minaj, Lady Gaga and other fake Met Gala photos
Which celebrity photos from the Met Gala are real, and which are fake? Several AI-generated photos and videos circulated online during this year’s event.
Former governors general claimed $554K from expense account last year
Prime Minister Mark Carney says he will look into an expense program under which former governors general billed the government for more than half a million dollars last year. The program, which launched in 1979, has been shrouded in secrecy despite calls for greater transparency.
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Toronto Star
Blue Jays at Rays: Bullpen blows a lead in unlucky road loss
Tyler Rogers gave up several weak hits in the eighth inning to cough up a one-run lead.
At book talk, Hank Idsinga says 'dysfunction' goes 'right to the top' of Toronto police
Ex-Toronto police officer Hank Idsinga discusses his memoir and its turbulent aftermath with Kevin Donovan, the Star’s chief investigative reporter.
Maple Leafs win NHL draft lottery, will pick first overall in June draft
The Leafs will have the No. 1 pick for the first time since taking Auston Matthews first overall in the 2016 draft.
Doug Ford declines to say when records on scrapped $28.9-million jet will be released
Premier Doug Ford is stonewalling on releasing documents related to the controversial purchase of a $28.9-million executive jet.
'We honour our lost women, our warriors': Red Dress Day brings pain, reflection for Indigenous communities, supporters
Red Dress Day was commemorated across several locations in Toronto.
Rivals team up against Nate Erskine-Smith in Scarborough nomination race
Two rival candidates have reached a mutual support agreement in a bid to block Ontario Liberal leadership hopeful Nate Erskine-Smith from winning the party's nomination to run in a looming Scarborough Southwest byelection.
From the Supreme Court to The Hague: What you need to know about Louise Arbour, Canada's next governor general
From the bench of the Supreme Court of Canada to The Hague, Louise Arbour has had a penchant for challenging power in her long career, even if it ruffled feathers.
Doug Ford accuses NDP leader of using 'Trump-style rhetoric'
Premier Doug Ford is accusing NDP Leader Marit Stiles of using "Trump-style rhetoric" after she predicted he would be locked up in prison.
OLG will no longer reveal full names of lottery winners
OLG will no longer publish the full names of lottery winners in its media releases.
'Driving like maniacs': Police share video of Mississauga tow trucks racing and crashing into collision scene
The drivers, who are now facing charges, "recklessly" fled the scene, Peel police said.
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Globe and Mail
U.S. military strikes vessel in Eastern Pacific, killing three
U.S. has made numerous such deadly strikes in the Eastern Pacific in recent weeks
Four Canadians aboard cruise ship struck by hantavirus outbreak, Global Affairs says
All four are safe and uninfected, federal agency says
Trump renews criticism of Pope Leo ahead of Rubio’s Vatican visit
Pope responds to latest criticism by pointing out U.S. President’s misrepresentation of his views
Fertilizer shortages and rising fuel prices could trigger food crisis across Asia
The closing of the Strait of Hormuz has blocked exports of natural gas, a key input for nitrogen-based fertilizers
Exchange of fire in Strait of Hormuz did not break ceasefire, U.S. says
Washington said Iran had not breached a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East conflict on Tuesday, following an exchange of fire between the two sides the previous day as U.S. forces attempted to force open the Strait of Hormuz.
Cuba’s seniors struggle to survive as economic crisis worsens under Trump’s embargo
Most are former government employees whose pensions are usually less than $10 a month
What is hantavirus, the deadly disease aboard a cruise ship?
Seven passengers on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, including three who have died, are either confirmed or suspected to have hantavirus, according to the World Health Organization.
Taiwanese town embraces life moving at snail’s pace through a snail race
Fenglin has been putting on snail races as a way to celebrate its focus on a slower, sustainable lifestyle with a focus on community
Zoo in New Orleans welcomes rare Hartmann’s mountain zebras for the first time
Hartmann’s mountain zebra are listed as a species vulnerable to extinction due to habitat loss from livestock farming, climate-induced drought, and competition for water.
The Rolling Stones announce new album, Foreign Tongues
They also released a new single, titled In The Stars
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Global News
Trump says he has paused effort to guide vessels from the Strait of Hormuz
The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment for further detail on the progress in negotiations that Trump mentioned.
At least 26 dead, 61 injured in Chinese fireworks factory explosion
Blown-out walls, columns, and a collapsed roof left the site in ruins, people trapped without access to exit routes and at risk from further explosions.
Volunteer rescuers among 3 dead after yacht capsizes off Australian coast
An emergency response team was deployed after a bystander reported a vessel in distress near the South Ballina break wall in northern New South Wales.
Hantavirus: Possible human transmission in cruise ship outbreak, WHO says
A World Health Organization official said that the cruise stopped at several islands off the coast of Africa, some of which 'have a lot of rodents.'
Driver plows into crowd at shopping area in Germany, killing 2
Photos from the scene showed a car with a battered front and a shattered windshield after the incident, which killed two people and seriously injured three others.
Trump says closed Strait of Hormuz will ‘be dealt with forcefully’
Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf accused the U.S. of undermining regional security with the effort to end Iran’s hold on the strait, warned Tehran will respond.
Timmy the stranded humpback whale rescued and returns to the ocean
The stranded whale was first spotted idle near Germany’s Baltic Sea coast on March 3, far from his natural habitat in the Atlantic Ocean.
Austrian police arrest man after rat poison found in baby food jars
HiPP, a Germany-based organic baby food maker, became aware of the situation after a 'blackmailer sent a message to a non-personalized shared mailbox.'
Hantavirus: 3 dead on Atlantic cruise ship in suspected outbreak
The World Health Organization said detailed investigations aboard the MV Hondius ship are ongoing, including further laboratory testing.
U.S. denies Iran claim of striking American vessel in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S.-led Joint Maritime Information Center advised ships to cross the strait in Oman’s waters, saying it had set up an “enhanced security area.”
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New York Times
Takeaways From Indiana Primary Elections 2026: Trump Gets Payback
The president helped unseat most of the state lawmakers he targeted after they rebuffed his call to draw new House maps to help Republicans.
U.S. Military Strikes Boat in Eastern Pacific, Killing 3
The attack was the second in two days, and the latest in an ongoing campaign against people the United States says are engaged in drug smuggling at sea.
Pro-Palestinian and Pro-Israel Demonstrators Rally Outside Synagogue
For the second time in six months, protesters gathered outside Park East Synagogue, which was holding an event to promote real estate sales in Israel. A heavy police presence kept the two groups apart.
Trump and Rubio Insist Iran War Is Over, Even as Missiles Fly During Cease-Fire
The White House is turning to rhetorical leaps as President Trump tries to put the biggest political crisis of his presidency behind him.
In Indiana Primary Elections, Most Trump-Backed Challengers Beat Incumbents
President Trump endorsed primary opponents against seven Republican lawmakers who opposed his redistricting push. At least five of the Trump-backed candidates have won their races.
Elon Musk Wanted OpenAI to Go Commercial, Greg Brockman Testifies
Greg Brockman, OpenAI’s president, testified in a trial pitting Mr. Musk against his company that the world’s richest man was eager to change how it operated as a nonprofit.
‘Avatar’ Suit Focuses on Hot Topic in A.I. Age: A Character’s Face
An actress accused the director James Cameron of stealing her likeness for a digitally created, blue-skinned warrior princess.
To Rename Its Airport After Trump, Palm Beach Had to License His Name
The Trumps won’t profit from airport-branded merchandise sold on site. But the agreement doesn’t prevent them from profiting off such items sold elsewhere.
Was It Art? Was It Fashion? Was It Good?
Guests at the Met Gala had different interpretations of the night’s dress code.
Journalist and Her Mother Are Among 3 Killed in Upper Manhattan Fire
Yolaine Díaz, a fashion and beauty writer for People en Español, and her mother were killed in the blaze at an apartment building in Inwood, People magazine said.
CNBC
In the global AI race, a sanctioned Chinese firm says cheaper models can still win
As China’s AI competition intensifies, SenseTime is shifting toward multimodal AI, lower-cost models and overseas expansion to remain competitive, co-founder Lin Dahua said.
Samsung hits $1 trillion valuation as AI rally lifts shares over 10%
The rally comes after the company reported an over eightfold increase in first-quarter operating profits last week.
South Korea's Kospi tops 7,000 to hit a new high as Asia markets rise on Mideast de-escalation signals
Signaling diplomatic efforts for resolving the Middle East crisis were on track, Trump said the U.S. bid to guide ships out of Strait of Hormuz had been paused.
CNBC Daily Open: 'Project Freedom' paused, tech rally unleashed
Within days of announcing "Project Freedom," U.S. President Donald Trump has paused it, marking the latest twist in the Middle East conflict.
Oil prices fall as Trump pauses Hormuz escort effort
Oil prices fell after Trump said the U.S. would pause its naval escort endeavor in the Strait of Hormuz, raising hopes of a potential deal with Iran.
Trump pauses U.S. bid to guide ships out of Strait of Hormuz, cites Iran deal progress
President Donald Trump said he is pausing "Project Freedom," the U.S. military's bid to guide commercial ships out of the Strait of Hormuz.
AMD's stock soars 15% as data center growth pushes revenue and guidance past estimates
AMD's earnings report lands as investors rush into the stock on optimism that the AI boom is just getting started.
Super Micro stock jumps 18% on guidance beat as revenue more than doubles
Super Micro pointed to progress in U.S. manufacturing in issuing a stronger-than-expected quarterly forecast.
Iran doesn't have 'kamikaze dolphins,' Hegseth says. But marine mammals have a long history of military use
Several countries, including the U.S., have a history of using dolphins in conflict areas, though not as weapons.
Aluminum prices are surging. Here's how companies are handling the costs
Aluminum's surge since the start of the Iran war is creating cost pressures for some of America's largest companies.
Washington Post
Trump orders military to pause effort to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
The White House and the Pentagon touted the new mission dubbed “Project Freedom” on Tuesday, only for the president to abruptly halt it.
Trump lashes out at Pope Leo again ahead of Rubio trip to Rome
The criticism of the pontiff’s stance on Iran highlighted what Vatican officials have described as an unprecedented low in relations with the United States.
U.S. and Iran exchange taunts as attacks imperil fragile ceasefire
Iran’s foreign minister warned the U.S. should be wary of being dragged into a “quagmire” after tensions flared in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump keeps changing his timeline for ending the Iran war
The president has repeatedly suggested that the conflict was nearing a conclusion while simultaneously escalating threats against Tehran.
Some Democrats press Trump to break silence on Israel’s nuclear arsenal
A letter from 30 lawmakers calls on the U.S. to expose Israel’s weapons program, which it doesn’t acknowledge and was built in secret beginning in the late 1950s.
Cuba’s mom influencers share rare view of struggles under U.S. fuel embargo
A growing cohort are using Instagram and TikTok to share unmoderated coverage of the beleaguered island.
Rubio to meet with Pope Leo amid Trump’s clash with pontiff on Iran
The secretary of state will travel to Italy this week, the State Department said. Observers view the trip as an attempt to patch up ties with the Vatican and Italy.
Poisonous black rain falls in Russia as Ukraine strikes oil facilities
Residents of Tuapse, on the Black Sea, complained of an inadequate government response and coverup of what they say is a huge environmental and health disaster.
BBC
Trump says US to pause operation to guide vessels through Strait of Hormuz
"Project Freedom", which began on Monday, will be halted because progress has been made toward a deal with Iran, the US president says.
Oil prices ease as US pauses Project Freedom to seek deal with Iran
President Donald Trump raised hopes of an agreement between the US and Iran after days of escalation.
Campaigning sprint finish ahead of elections around Britain tomorrow
A mesmerising mix of results are expected after candidates make their final pitches, our political editor writes.
Apple to pay $250m to iPhone buyers over AI features lawsuit
Claims from last year said the tech firm’s advertising of Apple Intelligence fooled iPhone buyers.
Catherine to return to overseas visits with Italy trip
The Princess of Wales will go to Italy next week on her first official overseas engagement for more than three years.
Cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak to sail to Canary Islands
Spain's health ministry said the MV Hondius is expected to arrive within three to four days.
The Papers: 'Borrowing costs hit 28-year high' and 'Come cry with me'
The upcoming local elections on Thursday and jet fuel shortages dominate Wednesday's papers.
The league is the dream - but is this Arsenal's moment in Europe?
All the talk has been about Arsenal's Premier League title challenge - but is this now the Gunners' time to conquer Europe?
The league is the dream - but is this Arsenal's moment in Europe?
All the talk has been about Arsenal's Premier League title challenge - but is this now the Gunners' time to conquer Europe?
Finding soldier Tom: Solving family mystery of WW2 Soviet prisoner of war
He was saved by a Jersey family after escaping a Nazi labour camp, but after the war he disappeared in the Soviet Union.
The Independent
New weapons charges filed against suspect in deadly shooting at Bondi Beach Hanukkah festival
An Australian man accused of killing 15 people in a shooting targeting a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach faces 19 more charges
US military strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific
The U.S. military has launched another strike on a vessel suspected of transporting drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three men
Trump-backed challengers oust incumbents in Indiana Senate after president’s threats of retribution
Of the seven challengers endorsed by Trump, at least four won
Man charged in US with stealing $450 million from Mexican billionaire in loan scheme
U.S. prosecutors allege a man with multiple aliases used the name of the famed Astor family to scam a Mexican billionaire out of $450 million
Antigua and Barbuda swears in a new Cabinet, dropping a 40-year oath to the British monarch
Antigua and Barbuda swore in a new Cabinet on Tuesday after Prime Minister Gaston Browne's party won a fourth consecutive election
One dead and nearly two dozen injured in Oklahoma lake party shooting
Authorities said no arrests have been made so far, but investigators believe there is no ongoing threat to the public
Former NY news anchor gets life-saving liver donation from longtime viewer
Amy McGorry, 56, asked for help finding a living donor in a video posted on March 11
Ohio primary results set up high-stakes senate and governor races
Trump’s endorsement continues to carry weight in Ohio, which favored him three times for president
Coaches group supports earlier CFP finish and proposes changes to accomplish that
The American Football Coaches Association is proposing the elimination of conference championship games and other changes as part of its non-binding recommendation for the College Football Playoff to be completed by the second Monday each January
Football club fined for not doing enough to remove player from field during mental health issue
Australian rules football club Carlton has been fined 75,000 Australian dollars ($54,000) for its lapse handling of a player’s on-field mental health episode
