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CBC.ca
Neukgu the runaway wolf is captivating South Korea — and now has his own meme coin
A wolf that escaped from its enclosure in a South Korean zoo has spent three days on the loose, captivating the public, spawning a cryptocurrency meme coin and even prompting a message of concern from the country's president.
Vatican, Pentagon deny report of heated meeting with church's U.S. representative
The Vatican and the Pentagon have pushed back on a report that suggested a meeting in January between a U.S.-based cardinal and a member of Donald Trump's administration grew heated.
Canada's economy adds 14,000 jobs in March after February's whopping losses
Canada's economy added 14,000 jobs in March, Statistics Canada said on Friday, with the unemployment rate unchanged at 6.7 per cent.
Albertans who declared banned guns under Ottawa’s buyback still can’t get compensation
More than 7,000 banned guns have been declared in Alberta under the federal government’s gun buyback program, but owners in the province are not able to collect compensation because of an ongoing dispute between Alberta and Ottawa over how the program is meant to operate.
AI data centre proposed by Kevin O'Leary exempt from Alberta environmental impact assessment
Kevin O’Leary's proposed Wonder Valley project in northwestern Alberta will not need to undergo an environmental impact assessment from the province due to existing water and power systems. However, the province says other assessments are required before permits can be issued.
Shooting at Sarnia, Ont., college campus bar kills 1, injures 2 others
A 20-year-old Sarnia man was pronounced dead in hospital after gunfire was reported just before 1 a.m. Friday.
Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dead at 68
Afrika Bambaataa, a man widely considered one of the main pioneers of hip-hop, died in Pennsylvania of prostate cancer on Thursday, according to his lawyer. He was 68.
McCain daughter says she’s ‘trapped’ in family company
An heiress to the multibillion-dollar McCain french fry empire says she is financially “trapped” by the family-owned company and its policies, which she claims prevent her from selling her ownership stake for a fair price.
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Toronto Star
Toronto police make arrest in shooting at home of GFL boss Patrick Dovigi
The home of Dovigi and another GFL associate was shot at on Sept. 29, 2024. At the time, investigators said they believed the attack was targeted.
One dead, two injured in college campus bar shooting in Sarnia, Ont.
Police say three people were found hurt including one with life-threatening injuries and two with less serious injuries.
Markham loses over $7 million in federal funding after blocking fourplexes with 'strong mayor' powers
Mayor Frank Scarpitti said penalizing Markham will slow housing construction after the city “overshot” its Housing Accelerator Fund commitment.
Two Ontario colleges to merge — marking a first for the province
Kingston-based St. Lawrence College and Peterborough's Fleming College will share one administrative team.
Canada adds 14,000 jobs in March, keeping unemployment rate at 6.7%
Average hourly wages meanwhile rose 4.7 per cent year-over-year -- a jump from 3.9 per cent in February and the fastest pace in 18 months.
Ontario to overhaul teacher training in move to fix educator shortage
Teacher training will run for 12 consecutive months, with three back-to-back semesters, at all universities where education degrees are offered.
Artemis II will splash down tonight, ending a record-breaking trip to the moon. Here’s what to expect
The 10-day mission around the moon will end just past 8 p.m. Friday. This is what happens during re-entry.
Marilyn Gladu's floor-crossing reveals more about Poilievre than his podcast interviews
A podcast can show you a side of someone but a floor-crossing tells you something deeper about the mood inside a caucus.
This Masters is a bit different for Mike Weir with former Maple Leafs forward Gary Roberts on his team
AUGUSTA, Ga.—Two Garys shook hands on the driving range at Augusta National on Wednesday after being introduced by their mutual friend, Mike Weir.
Why a Toronto sign telling drivers to 'Stop Here' shows poor judgment by the city
There are many posts and poles in Toronto inexplicably placed in the wrong location. Here's one example
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Globe and Mail
Trump’s Board of Peace faces cash crunch, stalling Gaza plan, sources say
Out of ten countries who pledged funds, only three – the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, and the U.S. itself – had contributed funding
Vance warns Tehran not to 'play' the U.S. as he heads to negotiations
Vice-President JD Vance says he believes negotiations with Iran will be 'positive.' Boarding Air Force Two on his way to Pakistan, Vance added: 'If they’re gonna try and play us, then they’re gonna find that the negotiating team is not that receptive.'
Britain celebrates late Queen Elizabeth II as a style icon to mark her centenary
300 fashion artifacts on display at Buckingham Palace in an exhibit that celebrates the late queen’s life and reign
Britain celebrates late Queen Elizabeth II as a style icon to mark her centenary
Britain celebrates late Queen Elizabeth II as a style icon to mark her centenary
U.S. consumer prices surge as expected in March, lessening chances of interest-rate cut
CPI jumped 0.9%, the most in nearly four years
‘It’s as if there’s no ceasefire at all’: Six months into fragile truce, Gazans still in limbo
From disarming Hamas to deploying an international stabilization force and beginning vast reconstruction, most of the ceasefire work remains to be done
Palestinians in Gaza continue to face uncertainty six months after a fragile ceasefire took hold
Palestinians in the Gaza Strip continue to face uncertainty and fading hope six months after a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took hold.
Melania Trump denies Epstein connection in rare address
First lady Melania Trump on Thursday denied ever having ties to disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, reviving a highly volatile issue that her husband has repeatedly sought to downplay.
Runaway wolf in South Korea inspires meme coin and presidential concern
President Lee Jae Myung says he is praying for Neukgu’s safe return
Hormuz and Lebanon strikes strain U.S.-Iran truce ahead of talks
A fragile two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran showed further strain on Friday, a day before they are to negotiate in Pakistan.
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Global News
Cuba president says he’s ‘not stepping down’ in defiant NBC interview
'In Cuba, the people who are in leadership positions are not elected by the U.S. government,' Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said.
U.S. and Iran prepare for talks, Israel agrees to Lebanon negotiations
Iran’s semiofficial Tasnim news agency, close to the Revolutionary Guard, claimed that talks set for Saturday wouldn’t happen unless Israel stopped its attacks in Lebanon.
Deportation hearing for Indian extortion suspect halted when officials can’t find him
Minutes into Abjeet Kingra’s deportation hearing, the Immigration and Refugee Board said it had lost track of the Indian citizen.
International probe disrupts $62M in crypto fraud, freezes $16M
An international operation disrupted $45 million US in crypto fraud and froze $12 million in stolen funds, targeting phishing scams across more than 30 countries.
NATO chief says he understands Trump’s ‘disappointment’ with allies on Iran
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte expressed support for U.S. military actions in Iran while acknowledging Trump's frustration with the alliance.
Don’t want NATO to split over U.S.-Iran war, German chancellor says
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Thursday he had encouraged U.S. President Donald Trump in a call to pursue negotiations with Iran with urgency.
Lebanon hospitals may run out of vital supplies within days, WHO says
The life-saving trauma kits include bandages, antibiotics and anesthetics to treat patients who sustained war-related injuries, the WHO stated.
Husband arrested after U.S. woman vanished on Bahamas boat ride
The woman, who has been identified as Lynette Hooker, 55, and her husband were travelling in a hard-bottomed dingy when she disappeared.
Israel seeks direct talks with Lebanon to smooth Iran ceasefire efforts
Hours after the ceasefire was announced — amid disagreement over whether it included a pause in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah — Israel pounded Beirut with airstrikes.
U.K. animal charity forced to clarify image of 250 abandoned dogs isn’t AI
The charity said it found 250 dogs in total and shared an Instagram image of many of them huddled inside a decrepit-looking building.
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New York Times
To Fill Air Traffic Controller Shortage, F.A.A. Turns to Gamers
Avid players of video games have emerged as a target demographic for recruiters at a range of federal agencies, including the military and the Department of Homeland Security.
Democrats Eying 2028 Presidential Runs Court Black Voters
At a convention in New York, possible candidates for the Democratic presidential primary are making overtures to a vital constituency.
Why Investing in Wind and Solar to Avoid Gas Shocks Hasn’t Added Up for Some
Renewable energy is cheaper to run than fossil fuels, especially with war choking oil supply. But it hasn’t turned out that way for some European countries, and the reason is complex.
Bob Law, Trailblazing Talk-Radio Host, Dies at 86
His wee-hours show “Night Talk” was a nationally syndicated stalwart, examining tough issues and spotlighting Black cultural and political stars.
Trump Is Turning America Into a Psychotic State
What are the implications if the government of the world’s most powerful country is chaotic in its thinking and not reliably in touch with reality?
A Record Jump in U.S. Gasoline Prices Is Squeezing Consumers
The cost at the pump made its biggest monthly percentage increase in decades amid lingering tensions over the war in Iran.
Iran War Drives Deeper Oil Shock Than Prices Reveal
The war with Iran is preventing huge amounts of oil from flowing out of the Persian Gulf, but the prices that many people track don’t fully capture the scale of the disruption.
How and When to Watch NASA’s Artemis II Splash Down in Pacific Ocean
Here’s what you need to know about Artemis II and the splashdown of the Orion capsule.
The Mass Purge of Immigration Judges, and Melania Trump’s Surprise Epstein Remarks
Plus, your Friday news quiz.
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CNBC
European stocks end higher, defense shares tumble on Ukraine-Russia deal progress reports
Shares in Europe closed higher on Friday as the fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran continues to test investors' nerves.
Powell, Bessent discussed Anthropic's Mythos AI cyber threat with major U.S. banks
Anthropic rolled out the new Mythos AI model to a select group of companies over concerns that hackers could exploit its capabilities.
What's at stake ahead of crucial U.S-Iran peace talks as leaders meet in Pakistan
Already, Tehran has accused Israel of violating the terms of the ceasefire, as the IDF continues to attack Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Airports could face a jet fuel crunch within 3 weeks as airlines weigh flight cancellations
Europe's Airport Industry said if the Strait of Hormuz doesn't reopen "systemic jet fuel shortage is set to become a reality for the EU."
U.S. oil slips below $100 as Trump demands reopening of Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday warned Iran to "stop now" if it was charging tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
China's Xi invokes 'threat' of Taiwan independence in first cross-strait opposition talks in a decade
Xi Jinping hosted Taiwan's main opposition leader in Beijing for the first time in a decade, ahead of a high-stakes meeting with Trump in May and Taiwan's presidential election in 2028.
TSMC posts 35% jump in revenue to new record high as AI chip demand stays strong
TSMC is benefiting from sustained demand for advanced semiconductors from its key customers like Apple and Nvidia.
Defense's Silicon Valley pivot: Ukraine, Iran wars challenge the legacy playbook
Companies are betting on a new type of warfare, based on shorter lead times that allow for rapid deployments and more cost-effective solutions.
Consumer prices rose 3.3% in March, as energy prices spiked due to Iran conflict
The consumer price index was expected to show a 3.3% year-over-year gain in March, according to the Dow Jones consensus.
China built resilience to an energy shock — it's paid off for Chinese assets amid the Iran war
Chinese assets emerged as an unlikely bastion of stability during a period where other traditional havens, such as gold and U.S. Treasurys, stumbled.
Washington Post
U.S. negotiators to ask Iran to release detained Americans
The request for the Americans’ release may be delayed if the talks between President Donald Trump’s team and Iran prove difficult, according to people briefed on the plans.
Trump fumes as Iran retains choke hold on Strait of Hormuz ahead of peace talks
In addition to stalled shipping, continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon are threatening the shaky ceasefire.
China helped broker Iran truce, but it’s wary of deeper involvement
Beijing urged Iran to accept a ceasefire, but it hasn’t agreed to act as a guarantor of the deal in America’s messy war.
Israel to open direct talks with Lebanon but not halt attacks on Hezbollah
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that his country was ready for direct negotiations amid international calls for Israel to stop its strikes in Lebanon.
First major Atlantic hurricane season outlook calls for below-average activity
A developing “super El Niño” may reduce the number of storms in the Atlantic.
Tako? Takou? TACO-ru? Decoding the Trump TACO meme around the world.
A Washington Post reporter’s doctor in Seoul had a question — how to translate “chicken out,” as in “Trump always chickens out,” into Korean?
In Lebanon’s shelters, not everyone is welcome
Those who are able head for second homes, move in with family or stay in hotels. Those who aren’t crowd into cramped shelters, stadiums or parking lots, or worse.
Want to be a Canadian? It’s never been easier.
Canada tweaks its dual-citizenship rule, allowing far more to apply.
After Trump pauses war, Iranians fly flags of victory, not surrender
Amid fierce disagreements, the dramatic, last-minute decision to halt attacks seems less like an exit ramp than a rest stop for all sides.
Trump vents at NATO but avoids rupture after meeting with alliance’s leader
The president, long a NATO skeptic, has been especially angry at alliance members in recent weeks for declining to take part in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
BBC
How many ships are crossing the Strait of Hormuz?
Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.
Man jailed for killing abused wife who jumped from bridge
Lee Milne was sentenced to eight years for being responsible for his wife Kimberly's death, in the first case of its kind in Scotland.
One dead after bus carrying British tourists crashes in Canary Islands, officials say
The vehicle fell from a height of 10m near the San Sebastián de La Gomera, according to Spanish news outlet El Mundo.
Lebanon says ceasefire must be in place before Israel talks
Lebanon will only take part in talks with Israel if a ceasefire is already in place, a senior official tells the BBC.
Meta pulls Facebook ads recruiting for social media addiction lawsuits
The Facebook owner recently lost a landmark social media addiction trial in California
EU fingerprint and photo travel rules come into force
The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.
Man arrested over deaths of four people trying to cross Channel
Two men and two women, whose identities have not yet been released, died when they tried to board a water taxi off the coast of Saint Etienne au Mont, near Calais.
EU airline industry warns of fuel shortages if Strait of Hormuz stays closed
The trade body for European airports said if the Strait of Hormuz did not open in the next three weeks, there could be shortages.
Man accused of coercing wife into sex with 120 men goes on trial in Sweden
The 61-year-old denies threatening physical violence and plying his wife with drugs to force her into having sex with strangers.
500 Irish petrol stations could have no fuel 'by the end of the day'
Travel across parts of the Republic of Ireland has been affected for the fourth day in a row on Friday as vehicles, including tractors, block roads.
The Independent
Mali latest to back Morocco’s plan for disputed Western Sahara amid US and Europe support
Western Sahara has emerged as a hot spot for investment, drawing European and American firms
Greens challenged over ‘crackpot conspiracy theorist’ election candidates as ‘antisemitic’ comments emerge
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has admitted the party ‘may have to distance itself’ from some candidates
Iran-US war latest: Vance warns Tehran ‘not to play us’ as he leaves for high-stakes peace talks in Islamabad
Crucial negotiations will take place in Pakistan’s capital this weekend
Canary Islands bus crash latest: One dead and multiple injured after British tourist bus plunges into ravine
It is understood that all passengers are British, with three of those injured in a critical condition.
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Video appears to show disgruntled employee starting giant warehouse blaze in California
A person appeared to film themselves starting a giant warehouse blaze in California, igniting toilet paper as they said, "All you had to do was pay us enough to live".
Vatican officials try to downplay report of meeting that sparked reported feud between Pope Leo and Trump
The Defense Department has described the meeting as a ‘respectful and reasonable discussion’
Jury starts deliberating states' claim that Live Nation has a monopoly on concerts and ticketing
Jury deliberations have begun in a civil case pitting 34 states against the concert giant Live Nation Entertainment
European airports warn of half-term holiday chaos due to jet fuel shortage
Ryanair said it could not rule out risks to fuel supplies at some airports if the Strait of Hormuz does not open soon
Tesco issues ‘do not eat’ warning for chocolate dessert over fears it contains plastic
The supermarket chain said the possible presence of plastic is believed to have come from the product’s packaging
Sudanese migrant arrested in UK after four people die trying to cross the Channel
Two men and two women died off the coast of France on Thursday
