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CBC.ca

Canadian singer David Clayton-Thomas, who led Blood, Sweat & Tears to hits and Grammys, dead at 84
David Clayton-Thomas, the powerhouse Canadian singer who lifted American band Blood, Sweat & Tears to the heights of pop music success, including Grammy awards and one of the biggest-selling albums of its time, has died.

Could the history of Mars be set in stone? Meteorite discovery may offer clues to Red Planet's past
Garnet found in a 4.4-billion-year-old meteorite gives potential insight into the history, development and geological processes of Mars.

Incel violence and the Montreal shooting
After a shooting in Montreal left three people dead, police found a manifesto tied to the incel movement. Why is this online subculture driving young men to violence? And what can be done to stop it?

Battle over 5-figure pay hikes for federal judges is causing unease in legal circles
The federal government and more than 1,000 federally appointed judges are at odds over the best way to settle an ongoing salary dispute, raising concerns in both the legal and political community that the case could end up tarnishing the judiciary's reputation.

'Mayday to Ottawa': $400M carbon capture facility could be cancelled after changes to Alberta's carbon tax
A shovel-ready, $400-million proposed facility to convert landfill waste in Edmonton into electricity that took five years to develop, could now be cancelled after the recent carbon tax agreement between the Alberta and federal governments.

Mark Carney's plan to bulk-buy unsold Vancouver condos might be a bailout, but it doesn't have to be
People need affordable homes, and thousands of empty condos in British Columbia are waiting to be sold. The federal government has an idea to help with both: Prime Minister Mark Carney is partnering with the B.C. government to convert vacant condos into affordable housing units.

Headed to the ER? Here's why you could now wait more than 48 hours to be admitted
A report released Thursday by the Canadian Institute for Health Information found that limited emergency room capacity, difficulties in accessing standard care and the country's aging population are to blame for patients spending more than 48 hours waiting in ERs.

Why an ex-national chief wants to sue Canada over its secret Indigenous spying program
Ovide Mercredi says he intends to sue the federal government over its surveillance of Indigenous leaders. It's the latest response to a CBC News investigation into the RCMP's “Native extremism program" in the 1970s. But as the former Assembly of First Nations leader now learns, the spying didn't stop there.

Halifax-bound Air Canada flight diverted after captain became incapacitated, restrained by passengers
Flight 7664 was en route from Newark to Halifax on Wednesday afternoon. The captain experienced a medical issue during the flight and it was diverted to Boston. Air Canada says it is working to help its 61 passengers who were on the plane make new travel arrangements.
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Toronto Star

Man dead after late-night Brampton house fire
The man was pronounced dead on the scene.

When the CN Tower opened 50 years ago, there were secrets. These are the stories they couldn't tell you then
High-stakes decisions and harrowing moments behind the construction of what would become an enduring symbol of Toronto.

Fast-tracked Alberta pipeline would face Indigenous consultation crunch: 'I don't believe it's possible'
Whichever route Alberta picks for its proposed oil pipeline to the B.C. coast, the federal government will have to do a swift but thorough consultation with Indigenous Peoples to avoid time-consuming court challenges, all with a looming separation referendum hanging…

Carney's Liberals would win another majority today despite trade war: The Signal
According to The Signal, the Star's poll aggregator, Carney's Liberals would win between 171 and 213 seats in the House of Commons if an election were held now.

Energy giant Enbridge could face bidding ban after promised Ontario wind project collapses
The Independent Electricity System Operator has announced a draft rule that would ban anyone backing out of a contract from participating in future energy procurements for at least three years.

Canada’s emergency departments are in worse shape than before the pandemic. This is how bad it's gotten
An analysis by CIHI found that one in 10 patients who required admission to hospital last year were forced to wait more than two days in Emergency.

These Toronto students are getting kicked out of their school. They finally found out where they'll be going
Students at Heydon Park Secondary, which serves girls with special needs, will relocate in January. But parents fear for the school's future.

Canada Pension Plan manager sells Toronto office at $74.5-million loss to move to new building
The sold building saw a decline in value of roughly 34% over 13 years. CPP Investments says the sale exceeded 'independent valuation,' and was 'a clear win.'

Prices are dropping for these niche Toronto homes in family-friendly neighbourhoods. Will it last?
These 'missing middle' units are benefiting from the HST rebate, but experts say builders are up against the clock.

Terrifying videos show teen hired-guns filming their own shooting rampage across Toronto area
The teens opened fire on cinemas, a towing company, an elementary school and a cannabis dispensary before the murder of Sulakshan Selvasingam.
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Globe and Mail
Strong 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes northern Japan, no tsunami threat
Quake had a depth of about 50 kilometres, the Japan Meteorological Agency says

Israel, Lebanon deny reports of withdrawal from part of southern Lebanon
Denial comes after a U.S. official says Israel had pulled some of its troops back in a good faith gesture toward Lebanon’s government
Rubio assures Gulf allies any Iran deal will safeguard their security
U.S. allies in the oil-rich region fear the accord is too soft on Iran after it attacked them in the war

Canada discusses GCAP fighter program with Japan, defence minister says
Japan, Britain and Italy launched the Global Combat Air Programme in 2022 to field a next-generation stealth fighter by 2035
Rescuers carry people to safety after powerful quakes in Venezuela
Footage posted by the Mayor of Baruta municipality, Darwin González, showed emergency workers carrying out people on stretchers after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday.

Two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela kill at least 164, injure nearly 1,000; death toll expected to rise
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez declares state of emergency as the quakes were among the strongest to strike the country in more than a century

Eyewitness captures moment quake hits Venezuela airport
Footage from former lawmaker Wilmer Azuaje shows the moment a quake hit Simón Bolívar International Airport.
Mamdani slate sweeps Democratic primaries in New York
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani scored three major primary wins in his attempt to remake the Democratic Party into a democratic socialist force on Tuesday.
Buildings collapse as 7.1-magnitude earthquake rocks north-central Venezuela
A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake shook Venezuela on Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas.

Venezuela declares state of emergency after powerful earthquakes
Back-to-back 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes leave at least 32 dead and 700 injured, with toll expected to rise
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Global News

Venezuela earthquakes kill at least 164, injure 971, acting president says
At least 164 people have died and 971 were injured after a pair of powerful quakes rocked Venezuela, Acting President Delcy Rodríguez said Thursday.

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes slam Venezuela, collapsing buildings
The 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes roiled the region, with buildings evacuated in cities as far away as Brazil’s Amazon about 1,700 kilometers away.

NATO’s Rutte brings charts, pushback as Trump questions alliance’s worth
Rutte's visit to Washington came two weeks before the annual NATO leaders' summit in Turkey, putting further pressure on the secretary-general to soothe Trump's anger.

Sydney woman mauled by shark briefly wakes from coma, says ‘I love you’ to family
The victim had been in a coma for over a week after being mauled by a shark while swimming close to the shore at a beach in the Sydney area.

Five Eyes issue ‘call to action’ as AI becomes a ‘core’ cybersecurity risk
The joint advisory says AI offers 'powerful tools' to strengthen cyber defences and urges organizations to integrate them into their core business strategies.

20M barrels of oil just exited the Strait of Hormuz, says US official
Some 20 million barrels of crude oil have exited the Strait of Hormuz in the last 24 hours, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Wednesday.

Indigenous group looking to repatriate ‘sacred’ artifacts from Switzerland
A group of First Nations leaders and advocates in Manitoba want help repatriating thousands of Indigenous artifacts from a privately run museum in Switzerland.

UN nuclear head says inspections of Iran sites is ‘going to happen’
The remarks by International Atomic Energy Agency head Rafael Mariano Grossi was the firmest yet from the UN agency, which is viewed as key in determining Iran's nuclear stockpile.

Ottawa student flagged as security threat over research helpful to Iran’s weapons program
Classified intelligence reports call an Iranian doctoral candidate a threat to Canada’s security.

Man arrested in Hungary for collecting human body parts from cemeteries
Hungary's National Bureau of Investigation announced that the 30-year-old man from Budapest was arrested on suspicion of illegal use of human bodies.
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New York Times

Oil Prices Hover Around Prewar Levels as Gulf Shipping Jumps
Oil prices fell, moving closer to levels not seen since the war in Iran began in February.

Mamdani’s Big Wins May Be a Headache for the Governor Who Has Backed Him
Gov. Kathy Hochul has worked with Mayor Zohran Mamdani on child care and second-home taxes. But the triumphs of democratic socialists on Primary Day could complicate her vision.

U.S. Inflation Problems Are Far From Over
The Federal Reserve’s new chairman has vowed to deliver price stability, but officials are at odds over whether that will require higher borrowing costs.

New Clues Point to Taylor Swift Wedding Event at M.S.G.
The New York Times has confirmed that Taylor Swift has rented the sports arena for the July 4 weekend, suggesting plans for a days-long celebration.

Lesson Learned From Iran War: Reduce Reliance on Strait of Hormuz
Increased stockpiles, more pipelines and other tactics could loosen the waterway’s stranglehold on the global economy.

Don the Builder
We look at Trump’s construction projects in Washington, D.C.

Bible Passages May Soon Be Required Reading in Texas Public Schools
Texas is set to pass what may be the first state-mandated book list for public school students. It focuses on classic literature and includes Bible excerpts.

Triumph of the Tasteless
This is an era of illusion, and Musk and Trump are the self-adoring, self-promoting emblems and emperors of it.

2 Deadly Earthquakes Hit Venezuela, and Why Chemo Drugs Could Soon Be Rationed
Plus, will A.I. find the next soccer superstar?

Iraq’s New Leader Faces Resistance Trying to Bring Militias Under State Control
The Trump administration has demanded that Iraqi leaders distance themselves from Iran and rein in Iran-linked militias that are outside of government control.
CNBC

MSCI chief explains why South Korea still isn’t a developed market
MSCI CEO Henry Fernandez said South Korea's stock market still falls short of developed market standards.

Core inflation rate hit 3.4% in May, highest since October 2023, Fed’s preferred gauge shows
The personal consumption expenditures price index was expected to show a 4.1% annual increase.

Apple raises prices on MacBook and iPad due to memory crunch, hints at more to come
Tim Cook said last week that Apple would hike prices due to surging memory and storage costs.

Europe’s defense stocks are sliding again. Here’s what’s worrying investors
Rheinmetall and other European defense stocks fell for a second day, after Germany scrapped the F126 naval program, raising procurement concerns.

Chevron says no quick fix for gas prices as Trump takes on Big Oil: ‘It’s going to take time’
Her comments come shortly after President Donald Trump ordered an investigation into Big Oil, accusing them of "gouging" consumers.

Trump pledges rapid U.S. response for Venezuela after historic earthquakes kill hundreds
The swift U.S. offer of assistance reflects a degree of diplomatic realignment between the Trump administration and the Venezuelan interim government.

Iraq piles pressure on OPEC over quota dispute after UAE exit
Reuters reported that though Iraq had considered leaving OPEC, the current plan is to remain a member of the group while seeking a higher output quota.

Bitcoin is having a tough year. Traders are betting it's going to get worse
Options traders are treating this break like it could be the tip of an iceberg.

Air con and building efficiency stocks rally as Europe bakes in extreme heat
The latest heat wave has underscored the need for efficient technologies and adequate power supply to keep Europe cool.
Washington Post

Israel deliberately targeted Palestinian children in Gaza, U.N. commission says
The Israeli Foreign Ministry called the findings a “libelous sham.”

Hegseth thwarted internal efforts to extend key Army general’s career
Gen. Christopher Donahue, seen as a top warfighter, is the latest apparent casualty in a purge of senior military leaders by the Trump administration.

France reports first Ebola patient as cases in Africa surge above 1,000
France said a doctor back from a humanitarian mission was infected and in stable condition, while experts said the outbreak in Africa could be the worst ever recorded.

Ukraine’s drones are spoiling Putin’s vision for Crimea
Russian-installed authorities in Crimea have halted fuel distribution in vacation season as Ukraine isolates the peninsula.

Trump dismisses Iran’s rejection of nuclear inspections
Iran’s Foreign Ministry said there was no plan for the IAEA to inspect its damaged nuclear facilities, a day after Vice President JD Vance said conversations with inspectors could happen imminently.
BBC

Education secretary says she'll turn Tory leader's insult into a T-shirt
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch's called Bridget Phillipson a 'spiteful class warrior' at PMQs.

Hospital saw another murdered toddler day before Preston Davey
Damion Russell was examined in the same hospital that failed to raise the alarm about Preston's injuries.

Oil price falls back to pre-Iran war levels
Signs that traffic through the key Strait of Hormuz shipping route is gradually resuming has helped to push the oil price down.

NHS boss 'shocked and upset' by maternity findings
A major review into failures at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust will be acted on, its boss says.

Ryanair says it will reluctantly let parents sit next to children for free
The airline had typically charged adults a fee of £8 each way to sit with their young children.

Chaos after building collapses on Caracas outskirts
The capital and its surrounding areas have seen some of the worst damage from the 7.2 and 7.5 quakes, which hit a minute apart.

What we know so far
The two quakes have killed at least 164 people and injured nearly 1,000, with more feared trapped under rubble.

TikTok influencer charged with Dubai murder
Influencer Brooke George, 23, from Kent, claims she acted in self defence in stabbing her partner.

Number of children getting special educational needs support hits another record high
It is the highest yearly increase in education, health and care plans (EHCPs) since they were introduced.

Venezuela earthquakes in maps and graphics - where they hit and how severe they could be
The shallow quakes occurred within seconds of one another, exacerbating the damage caused.
The Independent

Reviews shred Kash Patel’s girlfriend Alexis Wilkins for her National Anthem: ‘Well, she’s better than Lara Trump’
‘They didn’t allow the autotune this time?’

British TikTok influencer ‘facing firing squad’ after being charged with murdering man in Dubai
The 23-year-old claims she acted in self-defence and stabbed the man after being abused by him

Car drives into crowd of World Cup fans in Mexico injuring more than a dozen
The driver was taken into custody with injuries after the incident

Key inflation gauge jumps to 3-year high in latest sign of affordability challenges
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge rose to a new three-year high in May as gas prices peaked, a sign rising costs could pose political problems for President Trump as midterm elections near

US economy expanded at solid 2.1% pace in January-March, government says, upgrading last estimate
The U.S. economy expanded at a solid and unexpected 2.1% annual pace from January through March, the Commerce Department reported Thursday in its final estimate of first-quarter growth

US jobless aid filings fall to 215,000 last week as layoffs remain low despite economic headwinds
Fewer Americans applied for jobless aid last week as layoffs remain low despite economic headwinds that are creating uncertainty for businesses
Toddler dies in hot car after becoming trapped while mother slept in 40C heatwave
Paris is recording temperatures well above 40C for the first time in 150 years
Warning over ‘unrestricted’ delivery apps after death of man who ordered alcohol
The coroner raised concerns over the easy access to ‘unrestricted availability of alcohol’ on online delivery apps

By the numbers: What to know about Europe's heat wave
Much of western Europe has been baking under a “heat dome” this week, with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) in places

Fuel price warning as hopes dashed of cheaper petrol despite oil costs tumbling
UK drivers told there is ‘some way to go’ before fuel prices align with oil costs returning to pre-Iran war levels
























