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NHL playoffs: Fans are following the games — and the WAGs
Interest in wives and girlfriends of professional athletes — known as "WAGs" — is a global phenomenon, across sports from hockey to soccer to F1 racing. Experts say social media has created opportunities for WAGs to build their own brands and expand their influence — and thus, create names for themselves in their own right.

Hamlet in Nunavut celebrates being chosen as site of first Inuit-led university in Canada
Arviat, Nunavut, a community of about 3,200 people on the western coast of Hudson Bay, was selected by Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami to host the university's main campus in part because it is known as an 'education leader' and has a strong connection to Inuktitut, the Inuit language.

Anti-Doug Ford rallies take place across Ontario to protest OSAP, FOI changes
Demonstrations are taking place across Ontario to protest against Premier Doug Ford and several of the province's recent controversial measures, including changes to freedom of information laws and OSAP grants.

Al-Qaeda-linked group claims responsibility for deadly attacks across Mali
The al-Qaida-linked militant group JNIM claimed responsibility for the attacks on Bamako's international airport and four other cities in central and northern Mali on its website Azallaq.

To eat or be eaten? The dilemma facing ringed seals in Hudson Bay
A new study looks at the predator-prey relationship between the seals and polar bears. The researchers say that relationship should be taken into account when establishing marine protected areas.

Cut off by 3rd landslide in a decade, residents of Old Fort, B.C., worry about community's future
About 150 people have once again been cut off from neighbouring communities due to a slow-moving landslide south of Fort St. John, B.C.

When will Saskatchewan get to send a judge to the Supreme Court?
An open seat on the Supreme Court must be filled by a candidate from Western Canada. Saskatchewan hasn't had a sitting Supreme Court judge since Emmett Hall retired in 1973. A former provincial justice minister, and the current one, say it's time.

Why China's looking to the skies to thwart Taiwan's diplomatic outreach
In its ongoing territorial dispute with Taiwan, China may be looking toward the sky as a new way to thwart the island's attempts at building diplomatic ties. China was accused of pressuring three African countries to withdraw their permission to allow Taiwan's president to fly over their territories.

What is the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, and why are scientists worried about it slowing down?
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) helps nourish aquatic ecosystems and is part of the reason Europe has milder temperatures than places in Canada at the same latitude. But lately scientists are concerned that it is slowing down and could even potentially collapse.

Ottawa Charge earns final PWHL playoff spot with 3-0 victory over Toronto Sceptres
Ottawa Charge downs Toronto Sceptres 3-0 to securefinal Professional Women's Hockey League playoff spot.
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Toronto Star

In a Canadian first, a Toronto man's HIV is in sustained remission. Here's how scientists achieved it
Cancer patient's bone marrow was replaced with donor cells that have a rare natural resistance to HIV.

Ottawa Charge earns final PWHL playoff spot with 3-0 victory over Toronto Sceptres
OTTAWA - Gwyneth Philips stopped 41 shots as the Ottawa Charge defeated the Toronto Sceptres 3-0 on Saturday to capture the final Professional Women's Hockey League playoff berth.

Atlanta United snaps Toronto FC's unbeaten streak and 13-game home unbeaten run
TORONTO - Atlanta United earned a 2-1 victory over Toronto FC on a cold and rainy Saturday afternoon at BMO Field, putting an end to the Reds' seven-game unbeaten streak and 13-game home unbeaten run.

'We are deeply saddened': Jackson Square reopens following fatal shooting
A 16-year-old boy died after a shooting inside the downtown mall Friday.

Recall alert: Pizza kit sold at Costco flagged for possible mould
The affected items, Gino Bambino Gluten-Free Pizza Starter Kit 700 g, have best before dates of April 22 and 28.

Meta's tracking software for employees is creating a buzz in the tech world. Humans shouldn't buy the hype
The company is defending its plans, but it's another sign that unless you, say, dig ditches or do other manual labour, you are expendable.

100-year-old walking 5k during Ottawa Race Weekend to raise funds for seniors
One-hundred-year-old Roy Allen is set to make history next month by becoming the first centenarian to walk 5K for the Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend.

How this pretty village near Toronto became a hub of ultra-luxury, from Veuve Clicquot to Rolls Royce rides
A jeweler turned hotelier from Elora moved back to the town and restored its Commercial Hotel into an extremely well-appointed destination.

‘Not without a fight’: Olivia Chow walks a fine line on her criticism of Doug Ford’s bid to expand Billy Bishop airport
Chow’s appeal to residents Friday to “make some noise” about the expropriation city property near the airport was a sharper tone than she's previously taken with the premier.

Is Doug Ford’s Billy Bishop jet dream truly a boon to the economy or just hot air?
The biggest beneficieries from the airport's expansion will be Porter Airlines, and NieuPort Aviation, which owns the airport’s passenger terminal.
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Globe and Mail

Trump hosts crypto contest winners at Mar-a-Lago as his coin languishes
Gala took place as scrutiny of the Trump family’s broader crypto ventures has intensified, with Democrats calling for investigations

Mexico says U.S. agents killed in car crash weren’t authorized to participate in local operation
Role of the two CIA agents who were returning from destroying a clandestine drug lab remains unclear
'We have all the cards': Trump scraps envoys' Pakistan trip for Iran talks
U.S. President Donald Trump canceled a trip by two U.S. envoys to Iran war mediator Pakistan on Saturday, dealing a new setback to peace prospects after Iran's foreign minister flew out of Islamabad following talks in the capital.

The invisible enemy: 40 years on from nuclear disaster, Chornobyl liquidators return
Workers who joined the dangerous cleanup effort speak of duty, loss and the catastrophe that continues to haunt Ukraine

U.S. military strike on alleged drug boat kills two in eastern Pacific Ocean
Trump administration’s attacks on alleged smuggling vessels in Latin American waters has killed at least 183 since September

King Charles hoping to live up to late Queen’s example in state visit to U.S.
King will put Iran tensions aside in celebrating U.S.-U.K. bonds

Trump cancels envoys’ trip to Islamabad as hopes fade for breakthrough in Iran war
White House previously said Witkoff and Kushner would travel to Pakistan, which arranged new push to end war that has killed thousands

U.S. won’t renew Iranian and Russian oil waivers, Bessent says
Comments come as global energy markets have been ensnarled by the Strait of Hormuz’s closure

Four tickets to World Cup final are listed on FIFA’s resale site for more than US$2-million
Soccer’s governing body doesn’t control fees, but takes a 15-per-cent commission from both buyer and seller

Jim Furyk returning as U.S. Ryder Cup captain for 2027 with Tiger Woods out
Europe has won 11 of the last 15 matches
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Global News

Trump calls off planned peace talks as Iran’s foreign minister leaves Pakistan
Iran’s foreign minister left Pakistan before U.S. envoys arrived for ceasefire talks, as tensions persist and global trade remains strained by Strait of Hormuz disruptions.

Iran and U.S. dispatch negotiators to Pakistan for new talks after delays
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's trip comes as much of the world has been on edge over a war that has snarled crucial energy exports through the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump says Israel, Lebanon agree to extend Hezbollah ceasefire for 3 weeks
Trump said a meeting between the Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors to the United States on Thursday went 'very well,' leading to the extension of the ceasefire set to expire Monday.

Tourist charged after damaging Neptune statue following ‘pre-marital dare’
The tourist, identified as a 28-year-old woman, intended to 'touch' the statue's carved private parts, officials said.

White House accuses China of theft of AI technology ahead of summit
The Chinese Embassy in Washington said it opposes "the baseless allegations," adding that Beijing "attaches great importance to the protection of intellectual property rights."

Prince Harry makes surprise Kyiv visit, calls on U.S. to do more for Ukraine
Harry, whose visit comes as the country endures its fifth year of war with Russia, said it was 'good to be back in Ukraine' upon arrival at the city's main railway station.

‘Shoot and kill’ Iranian boats laying sea mines, Trump tells military
“I have ordered the United States Navy to shoot and kill any boat, small boats though they may be...that is putting mines in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz,” Trump posted.

Ukraine gets US$106B loan package from EU after Hungary changes vote
The measures were prepared early this year and set to be announced in February to mark the fourth anniversary of the conflict, but Hungary and Slovakia had opposed the move.

The U.K. just banned smoking for life for youth. Should Canada do the same?
The U.K. Parliament has passed a bill that will permanently outlaw sales of tobacco products, including cigarettes, to anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 2009.

Iran attacks 3 ships hours after Trump announces ceasefire extension
Iranian media said the Revolutionary Guard had seized two of the ships, marking a further escalation, though the White House said the seizures didn't violate ceasefire terms.
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New York Times

2 C.I.A. Officers Killed in Mexico Crash Lacked Proper Authorization
The two Americans were killed on Sunday when their vehicle crashed while returning from an antidrug operation led by Mexico’s armed forces in the state of Chihuahua.

Crushed at the Polls, Hungary’s Former Ruling Party Licks Its Wounds
Outgoing prime minister, Viktor Orban, who helped found the Fidesz party, said he would leave his Parliament seat but hoped to remain as head of his party.

Democrats Weigh Whether a Lawmaker’s Ethnicity Counts More Than Ideology
The same progressive South Asian networks that helped elect Zohran Mamdani as mayor in New York are mobilizing against Jenifer Rajkumar, a Queens assemblywoman.

‘Michael’ is Expected to Collect $200 Million in First Weekend, Shaking Off Bad Reviews
Lionsgate estimated on Saturday that the Michael Jackson biopic would collect more than $200 million over its first few days in theaters.

A Year Later, Trump’s ‘Most Exclusive’ Memecoin Event Is a Lot Less Exclusive
Even a Times reporter qualified for the event, which caused outrage last year for providing access to President Trump in exchange for investment in one of his family’s crypto ventures.

Texas Can Arrest and Deport People Who Illegally Cross at Mexico Border, Court Says
The court that paused a 2023 law allowing state and local police officers to arrest migrants has now ruled that the measure is legal, a decision likely to be appealed.

Every Black Republican Is Leaving the House, Erasing Diversity Gains
All four Black House Republicans are retiring after this year, a reflection of the striking and persistent lack of diversity in the G.O.P. ranks of Congress.

At White House Correspondents Dinner, Trump Will Dine With Reporters He’s Been Roasting
President Trump has boycotted the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in previous years.

In California, a Voter ID Proposal Is Set to Appear on the Ballot in November
A Republican-backed initiative has cleared the signature threshold for the election. Critics say the proposal could make it harder for people to vote.

Trump Seeks to Abolish Iran’s Nuclear Stockpile, a Problem He Helped Create
President Trump withdrew from the Obama-era nuclear accord in 2018, saying it was the worst deal ever. But Iran responded with an enrichment spree that haunts the negotiations to this day.
CNBC

Trump cancels U.S. envoy trip to Pakistan for Iran war negotiations: 'If they want to talk, all they have to do is call'
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner had been expected to arrive in Islamabad on Saturday.

From car and phone to tractor owners, a populist wave is rising to end the 'captive' repair economy
"Right to repair" legislation is an issue that political candidates across the U.S. have made part of their affordability messaging.

Some young Americans scale back dating as costs and apps add pressure, survey shows
Dating is becoming a financial decision for young Americans, with higher costs and paid apps leading many to cut back on dates.

$300 bags, $150 earrings, $60 hats: Mid-priced products are a status symbol for young shoppers
A growing number of Gen Zers and millennial consumers with disposable income are shifting away from both luxury- and discount-priced retail items alike.

36-year-old left the U.S. for China—now pays $1,000 rent and $100 for groceries for family of 4: It's my 'version of the American Dream’
A decade ago, Bradley Krae left the United States to teach English in Shenzhen, China. He spends less money and says the has found his own version of the American Dream there.

AI talent war: Software industry is a new target as top executives jump ship to OpenAI
Software giants are seeing their worst stock performance in years on fears of AI disruption. Now they have a new problem.

Intel's stock has best day since 1987, soaring 24% as chipmaker shows signs of a turnaround
Shares of Intel have more than doubled this year on optimism that backing from the government will help the company's position in AI.

Nvidia stock closes at record, pushing market cap past $5 trillion
Nvidia's stock closed at its first record since October, as a rally in Intel pushed chipmakers higher.

Nuclear reactor company X-energy shares surge 27% as AI drives interest in its IPO
Advanced nuclear reactor company X-energy began trading Friday as the AI boom and electrification broadly spark a flurry of interest in the nuclear industry.

Clock ticks on Spirit Airlines as bondholders weigh Trump bailout. Here's what could happen next
President Trump has said the government could buy Spirit.
Washington Post

Trump calls off Witkoff, Kushner trip to Pakistan for Iran peace talks
The president’s announcement came after Iranian officials left Pakistan on Saturday after downplaying the prospect of direct talks with U.S. officials on a deal.

Militants launch coordinated attacks across Mali
Islamist militants struck across the country in an “unprecedented” attack believed to be waged by Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin.

Bolsonaro’s son runs for president with a mission: Get dad out of prison
Flávio Bolsonaro, 44, says he’s a more measured version of his father: “I’m the Bolsonaro you always wanted.”

U.S. targets China’s shadow trade with Iran in sweeping sanctions
Ahead of a Trump-Xi summit, Washington widens its crackdown on secretive oil and chemical trade between Beijing and Tehran.

Netanyahu says he hid prostate cancer from public because of Iran war
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he delayed revealing his diagnosis to prevent Iran from using it as “propaganda.” He said treatment had left “no trace” of the cancer.

Hezbollah defiant in face of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extension
Israel carried out fresh strikes Friday after President Donald Trump’s announcement. Hezbollah called the ceasefire “meaningless.”

Israel and Lebanon extend ceasefire for three weeks, Trump says
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is leading the ambassador-level negotiations, but it remains unclear whether the administration will push for a permanent resolution.

Trump intends to invite Putin to G-20 summit in Miami, officials say
The Russian leader has not yet committed to attend the annual gathering of world leaders, which is scheduled for December at the president’s Doral golf resort.
BBC

Watch: Match of the Day
Highlights of six Premier League games, including Arsenal against Newcastle.

'It's not done' - Arsenal back up Rice's words with crucial win
Arsenal deliver on Declan Rice's promise that the Premier League title race is "not done" with an important win over Newcastle.

'Very funny' naked statue of Monty Python's Terry Jones unveiled
Sir Michael Palin says his fellow Python star Jones would have found the statue "very funny indeed".

Trump cancels US envoys' trip to Pakistan for talks on Iran war
Iran had earlier said there were no plans for a direct meeting with a US delegation led by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

Giuffre family hold vigil to mark anniversary of her death ahead of King's US visit
Family and supporters of Virginia Giuffre repeated calls for King Charles to meet Epstein survivors.

Explosions and gunfire as armed groups launch co-ordinated attacks across Mali
Witnesses report clashes in the centre and north, in what has been described as the largest jihadist attack in years.

Woman and child die after getting into difficulty in water at London park
Police described the incident as "tragic" and said they are working to identify the pair’s next of kin.

Key figure in Mandelson vetting row will not appear to give evidence to MPs
The Foreign Affairs Committee says Ian Collard will only be giving evidence in writing.

Trophyless to treble? Man City's quest for more history
Manchester City were in a state of turmoil this time last year – staring at a first trophyless season since 2017 – but they are now in with a chance of a domestic treble.

Why 'muted' England's dominance prompts concern
England were feeling "muted" after beating Wales but the defending champions remain on course for an eighth straight title.
The Independent

FBI investigating disappearance of high-profile crypto investor’s father
Naiping Hou’s bank accounts were drained and his house seemingly ransacked after his disappearance

Trump will leave press ‘absolutely in love’ with him after White House Correspondents’ Dinner, says insider: Live updates
President Trump will attend the annual celebration of the Washington press, hosted this year by mentalist Oz Pearlman, even as his FBI Director Kash Patel battles The Atlantic in court over a scathing magazine profile

Olly Robbins only faced ‘everyday pressure’ to clear Mandelson, Starmer says
The prime minister said he would not have made Mandelson his diplomat to Washington had Sir Olly Robbins told him the outcome of the vetting process

Photos show China’s automakers unveiling the future of driving at Beijing auto show
China’s top automakers unveil cutting-edge models and technology at the Beijing auto show, highlighting advances in intelligent driving, ultrafast charging and electric vehicles.

Trump’s correspondents’ dinner appearance sparks boycotts: ‘You’re having dinner with him?’
Trump was notably roasted by President Obama at the 2011 event

Soldier accused of making $400k betting on Maduro capture told woman the ‘army doesn’t understand business’: report
The woman the soldier had been texting said he contacted her as recently as last weekend

From roasts to controversial moments: White House Correspondents’ Dinner through the years
From the downright hilarious to the awkwardly tense, the unique event always creates headlines - for good and bad reasons

Mexico says 2 US federal agents who died were not authorized to participate in any local operation
Mexico’s government says that two U.S. federal agents recently killed in a car crash in the country’s northern region were not authorized to participate in operations in Mexico

Former UFC star known as ‘Dirty Bird’ punched and headbutted teen daughter during argument over chores, police say
Tim Means was arrested and then released after being charged with a felony count of child abuse

Georgia wildfires threaten residents as strong winds raise spread risk
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said Friday this marks the most for a single wildfire in the state's history






















