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CBC.ca

Grounded container ship MSC Baltic III damaged by 'extreme wind' and rough seas

Crews are assessing the damage to the container ship, grounded off Newfoundland's west coast since February.

Mystery illness has Manitoba parents seeking genetic answers in Florida

Only a week after Beau Friesen was born, his parents knew something was wrong, but two years later, they still don't know what. Now, the Grunthal, Man., family is going to Florida to see a genetics expert in search of answers.

3 Sask. men reflect on Indigenous Veterans Day

Three First Nations men from Saskatchewan who served in the Canadian Armed Forces say National Indigenous Veterans Day on Nov. 8 is a time to reflect.

Halifax's role in the most important WW II mission you never heard of

Operation Fish was a secret mission that would see Halifax play a key role in ensuring Britain's success in the war.

How the woman who wasn't allowed to play built a future for Canadian hockey

Danièle Sauvageau, the girl who grew up in Deux-Montanges, Que., and wasn’t allowed to play on an organized hockey team because she wasn’t a boy, is now the first woman 'Builder' inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Niagara family, mayor call for hotelier Jimmy Lai's release from Hong Kong prison as G7 ministers set to meet

As G7 foreign ministers prepare to meet in Ontario's Niagara Region, family of hotel owner Jimmy Lai and Niagara-on-the-Lake’s lord mayor are calling for the pro-democracy activist's release from a Hong Kong prison. "I would love for my cousins to be able to just hug their dad before he dies," his niece told CBC News.

Why your booze-free drink costs just as much as the alcoholic kind

You might skip the alcohol, but you won’t skip the price tag. Here’s why booze-free drinks cost almost as much as the real thing.

IN PHOTOS | This week's most compelling images

Photographers from CBC News, The Canadian Press, Reuters and others document our changing world every day. Here's a selection of the week's top images.

It's not easy being a Black immigrant woman in Atlantic Canada

Chef, actor, writer and entrepreneur Angeletta McKenzie writes about her struggles moving from Jamaica to St. John's, and how she learned to make space for herself and other immigrants.

Budget's $2.7B cut to foreign aid leaves international development in limbo, say NGOs

Canada is being accused of retreating from its role as an international development leader after the Liberal government’s budget announced it will cut $2.7 billion in foreign aid over the next four years.
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Toronto Star

Toronto makes the top 20 in a 'World’s Best Cities' list. Here's where it ranked — and which place took top spot

The research group behind the annual list credited Toronto's educated population as a major factor in its ranking.

Highway 407 ETR warning drivers about surge in 'convincing' fake scam texts

The highway is warning customers of the phishing tactics being used by scammers to steal sensitive information. Here's what you need to look out for.

One Great Idea: Let's plant the seeds of a stronger ecosystem

We’re looking for that One Great Idea – big or small — from readers, and to kick things off we asked a range of notable Torontonians for theirs.

One Great Idea: Let's make streetcars kings of the road

We’re looking for that One Great Idea – big or small — from readers, and to kick things off we asked a range of notable Torontonians for theirs.

One Great Idea: Let's hire those who have experienced homelessness to help others

We’re looking for that One Great Idea – big or small — from readers, and to kick things off we asked a range of notable Torontonians for theirs.

How a plan for a Toronto rec centre stirred controversy — and brought these kids to city hall

"Bringing (the hub) here would send a clear message: Weston youth matter and our dreams matter," 14-year-old Khuwelid Haji told a council committee about plans to remake a hockey rink into a hub combining sports with mentorship, after-school activities and…

The hunt for Toronto's One Great Idea: We asked 8 notable Torontonians how they would make our city better. Here's what they came up with

We’re looking for that One Great Idea – big or small — from readers, and to kick things off we asked a range of interesting Torontonians for theirs.

Toronto's Pearson airport is embarking on a multibillion dollar expansion. Experts say it will jack up your cost to fly

The project will include the revitalization and expansion of Terminal 1 and upgrades to Terminal 3. The GTAA says claims that fees will increase are "purely speculative"

Pistachio products recalled from Brampton store, online retailers amid national salmonella outbreak

One of the recalled products was sold at a store in Brampton, while the other 10 were sold online, according the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

Children’s Aid fired three workers after 12-year-old boy's harrowing death, Ontario murder trial hears

Becky Hamber and Brandy Cooney are on trial for first-degree murder, with defence lawyers trying to show that systemic failures were responsible for the 12-year-old boy’s death.
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Globe and Mail

Senators to hold weekend session as Trump signals no shutdown compromise

U.S. President made clear he is unlikely to compromise soon with Democrats demanding an extension of the Affordable Care Act tax credits

Crackdowns at the beach heighten Syrian women’s fears for their freedoms

One year after Islamist fighters took power, the chilling effects of a new conservatism become clear in idyllic Wadi Qandil

Ottawa’s focus on diversifying trade overshadows human-rights issues, experts say

In the pursuit of new relationships, the federal government is signalling an openness to engage with countries it has previously criticized

Shadow fleet activity off Singapore highlights ‘Wild West’ of sanction-evading oil transfers

British expat documents transfers between oil tankers from his Singapore apartment

Travellers worry as government shutdown causes flight cancellations

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration's order to scale back flights nationwide because of the government shutdown is now in effect.

Republicans reject Democratic offer to end shutdown, extend health care subsidies

Senate Majority Leader John Thune calls offer a ‘non-starter’ as impasse continues into 38th day

Trump administration says it will comply with court order to pay full SNAP food-aid benefits

U.S. government has also asked a federal appeals court to block the order

James Watson, co-discoverer of DNA’s double-helix shape, dies at 97

Breakthrough turned Watson into a hallowed figure in world of science, though he faced condemnation for offensive remarks later in life

Is Donald Trump’s hold on the GOP loosening? Or is it naive to think it will?

Some Republican leaders are concerned about the President’s unilateralism in foreign policy

How U.S. flight cancellations and the government shutdown could affect Canadian travellers

With the FAA directing more than 1,000 U.S. flight cancellations on Friday, here’s how it could disrupt passengers from Canada
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Global News

Powerful tornado in Brazil kills 6 people and injures more than 400 others

A tornado in Brazil’s southern state of Paraná killed six people, injured over 400, and destroyed dozens of homes, prompting an emergency declaration.

What to know if your travel plans are impacted by the FAA’s flight cancellations

U.S. airlines cut flights as FAA eases strain on unpaid air traffic controllers during shutdown, causing delays and cancellations at major airports.

Australian man found guilty of killing B.C.’s Tatiana Dokhotaru in front of young son

Amber Haleta told Global News the pathologist testified her friend died after suffering multiple blunt force trauma injuries to the head.

Man stumbles upon buried gold while renovating his yard in France

The origin of the gold's burial in the man's yard remains a mystery.

James Watson, co-discoverer of the double-helix shape of DNA, has died at age 97

James D. Watson, whose co-discovery of the twisted-ladder structure of DNA in 1953 helped light the long fuse on a revolution in medicine, crimefighting, genealogy and ethics, has died. He was 97.

U.S. Congress requests interview with former prince Andrew in Epstein case

The letter from Congress referenced Andrew's well-known ties to Jeffrey Epstein and his supposed encounter with Virginia Giuffre, who died by suicide in April.

Trump administration seeks to halt SNAP food aid payments after court order

U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell Jr. had given Trump's administration until Friday to make the payments through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Woman who claimed to be Madeleine McCann found guilty of harassing family

Julia Wandel flew from Poland to England and drove to the McCanns’ home, where she demanded they submit to a DNA test after claiming to be their missing daughter.

Elon Musk set to become world’s first trillionaire under Tesla pay package

Musk won a shareholder vote on Thursday that would give the Tesla CEO stock worth $1 trillion if he hits certain performance targets over the next decade.

Intercepted communications link Indian government to B.C. Sikh leader’s assassination

British intelligence provided Canada with initial tip tying India’s government to temple leader's 2023 killing.
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New York Times

We Can’t Pretend to Know the Future of the Democratic Party

There is no one-size-fits-all template for winning elections.

A Light in Very Dark Days: Nancy Pelosi and AIDS

As Ms. Pelosi announced her retirement, she was celebrated for her long tenure in Washington. But back home, she was remembered for showing up at a terrifying moment when others turned away.

Supreme Court Ruling on SNAP Benefits Leaves Families in Limbo

The fate of SNAP was once again in question on Saturday after the Supreme Court temporarily agreed to allow the Trump administration to withhold full aid under the program.

At Least 4 Dead After Driver Slams Into Crowd Outside a Tampa Bar, Police Say

The crash left 11 people injured. The police said they chased the vehicle after trying to pull over a reckless driver, who sped off and then lost control.

Among Mamdani’s Many Upcoming Challenges: Fixing New York City’s Schools

Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect, will encounter dwindling enrollment, lackluster reading scores and federal officials spoiling for a fight.

Inside Trump’s Deportation of Venezuelans: Four Months in a Salvadoran Prison

The Times interviewed dozens of migrant men sent to a prison in El Salvador by the Trump administration. Independent forensic analysts called the testimony credible and consistent and said the treatment met the U.N.’s definition of torture.

Why Is Trump So Afraid of American Voters?

President Trump raged after Democrats won multiple elections this week. And now he’s calling on lawmakers to take action: To do more gerrymandering, to outlaw mail-in ballots and to make voter ID laws more strict. Why is Trump so afraid of American voters? He’s afraid of losing his majority in the midterm elections, argues Times Opinion editor Kathleen Kingsbury.

Sound System

It can be challenging to discover new music on streaming platforms. Today, some ideas to help you out of a listening rut.

After More Than 30 Years, a Man Is Charged in Seattle Girl’s Killing

Tanya Marie Frazier, 14, never returned from summer school in 1994, and was found dead in a wooded area five days later. The police say a new DNA analysis links a felon to her death.

A New Generation of Gamblers Searches for Help

The sports betting boom has drawn in millions of young men. Are recovery efforts for problem gamblers lagging behind?

CNBC

Too early to bet against AI trade, State Street suggests 

State Street' Anna Paglia is reiterating her bullish stance on artificial intelligence stocks despite the Nasdaq’s worst week since April.

Top 10 trending destinations for U.S. travelers in 2026: 'Americans are discovering their own backyard,' expert says

In October, Skyscanner released its best places to visit in 2026 report and ranked the top trending destinations for U.S. travelers.

‘Uncertainty is fundamental reality,’ says Deepak Chopra: Here's how to cope if you're feeling afraid or anxious

Uncertainty can be an opportunity, says wellness guru and writer Deepak Chopra.

Warren Buffett's cash fortress Berkshire closes gap with S&P 500 as AI worries depress Wall Street

Berkshire Hathaway's B shares and A shares moved 4.5% higher this week after a strong earnings report last weekend.

Underwater cables are a vital piece of the AI buildout and internet — investment is booming

Over 95% of international data and voice traffic travels through subsea telecom cables. Tech giants Meta, Google, Amazon and Microsoft are investing for AI.

Have tricky money talks with your partner, 'Money Together' authors say: 'Your dreams need real roadmaps'

In their new book, "Money Together," Heather and Douglas Boneparth share advice to couples on how to talk about and manage the fraught topic of finances.

Airlines cancel more than 700 U.S. flights as FAA-ordered shutdown cuts begin

The cuts were ordered as air traffic controllers have missed their paychecks due to the government shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history.

Supreme Court pauses order that Trump administration must pay full SNAP benefits

The Trump administration tried not to pay for any food stamps in November because of the government shutdown. It now proposes partial SNAP benefits.

Senate Republicans reject Democrat deal to reopen government

The U.S. government shutdown has dragged on for 38 days because of a dispute over whether ACA tax credits should be included in a stop-gap funding bill.

You’ve just been laid off because of AI — here’s what to do next

"AI literacy is likely to become a baseline requirement for jobs in the future," Glassdoor's Chief Economist Daniel Zhao told CNBC Make It.

Washington Post

U.S. steps up Gaza aid role to support fragile ceasefire

The move relegates Israel to a secondary role in determining how and what humanitarian relief can enter Gaza, according to people familiar with the transition.

Germany’s gruff defense minister aims to make his country ‘war-ready’

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius must reckon with his center-left party’s anti-militarism and the country’s need to defend Europe against Russian aggression.

China’s chemical exports are behind a ‘tsunami’ of meth flooding Asia

Chinese manufacturers are shipping meth precursor chemicals to warlords in Myanmar, precipitating a drug crisis across the Asia-Pacific, a Post investigation finds.

Trump says U.S. officials will not attend G-20 summit in South Africa

In making the announcement, the president repeated claims — which lack any evidence — that White South Africans are being murdered and persecuted.

Families search for bodies in Tanzania after mass political killings

Witnesses across Tanzania described rampant killings by state security forces, which activists believe left more than 1,000 people dead.

Chicago mayor implores U.N. body to investigate ‘abusive’ immigration campaign

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson accused the Trump administration of violating the “dignity of all Chicagoans” with violent raids and arbitrary detentions.

Venezuela’s opposition pins its hopes on Trump, despite perils

As Trump ramps up pressure on Maduro, masses U.S. forces and strikes alleged drug boats, María Corina Machado’s opposition has embraced his approach.

Lô Borges, whose music resonated far beyond Brazil, dies at 73

Fusing pop, jazz and psychedelic rock, he helped craft the landmark album “Clube da Esquina.” His music inspired artists from Herbie Hancock to Paul Simon.

Gaza crisis offers Egypt chance to reassert role in Mideast diplomacy

Egypt’s influence had been eclipsed by Persian Gulf countries’ growing role. But Cairo played a central role in securing a Gaza truce and wants to ensure it endures.

E.U. defense chief urges U.S. to coordinate troop drawdown with allies

Andrius Kubilius, the E.U.’s first-ever defense commissioner, said Europeans must step up their own military capabilities as the U.S. prepares to withdraw some troops.

BBC

All Blacks shatter Scotland's hopes of historic win

New Zealand survive three yellow cards and a second-half onslaught from Scotland to win a thrilling Test 25-17 at Murrayfield.

Former Top Gear presenter Quentin Willson dies aged 68

The presenter and campaigner was described by his family as a "true national treasure" and "true consumer champion".

LA Dodgers' Alex Vesia shares death of baby daughter after sitting out World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers' pitcher Alex Vesia and his wife, Kayla, say their newborn daughter died midway through the team's World Series run.

Australia see off England for Ashes clean sweep

England fall to another rugby league Ashes defeat as Australia add to their misery at Headingley to complete a 3-0 series clean sweep.

What Hungary's Orban did - and didn't - get from Trump

On the surface, the Hungarian PM's trip was exactly what he wanted, but the full picture is more complex, writes the BBC's Nick Thorpe.

Hundreds protest over plans for asylum seekers at military site

Crowborough residents say they are concerned about potential safety impact in the town.

Norris wins sprint to extend lead as Piastri crashes

McLaren's Lando Norris extends his championship lead as he wins the Sao Paulo Grand Prix sprint while title rival Oscar Piastri crashes out.

Aluko says 'justice served' after ex-footballer Joey Barton convicted over X posts

Pundit Eni Aluko responds after Joey Barton is found guilty of sending grossly offensive posts on X.

Two prisoners still at large after being freed by mistake in 2024

Two others are still missing after being released in error in June this year.

Woman critically injured in 'unprovoked' stabbing attack in Birmingham

A man is arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after the attack in Birmingham city centre.

The Independent

Teen sentenced for killing his girlfriend’s grandmother when she didn’t allow him to spend the night

Tara King’s trial is scheduled to begin in January

Pfizer clinches deal for obesity drug developer Metsea after a bidding war with Novo Nordisk

Pfizer has signed a deal to purchase Metsera Inc., an obesity drugmaker in the development stage, after winning a bidding war against Novo Nordisk

Björn Werner is the 'German Pat McAfee' bringing the NFL, Colts and Bromania to the masses

Björn Werner signed everything thrust in front of him by NFL fans who packed a Berlin plaza Saturday

Mega Millions jackpot inches toward $1 billion after no winners in latest drawing

The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 290,472,336

A fire at a perfume depot in northwestern Turkey kills 6 people

A fire at a perfume depot in Turkey’s northwestern Kocaeli province has claimed six lives

Reeves ‘targets tax raid on employee pension contributions at Budget’

The move would offer a small boost to the battered public finances, mostly affecting high earners

Researchers find new link between blood pressure and heart attack risk

The study found that a ‘normal but high’ blood pressure reading can be quietly damaging the heart, long before symptoms appear

Three US states now require school gun safety lessons for children as young as 5

Arkansas, Tennessee and Utah are the first states to require public schools to teach children the basics of gun safety

Two of four on-the-run prisoners ‘mistakenly released in 2024’

Government under increasing pressure as four prisoners wrongly freed mark just some of a number of high-profile cases

Newsom uses AI picture of Trump as Marie Antoinette to blast his Mar-a-Lago trip

Trump’s weekend Mar-a-Lago trip marks his 13th visit this term