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Toronto Star
FIFA waters down World Cup bottle ban after backlash
Fans can bring unopened, disposable water bottles into stadiums, FIFA said Friday night, after banning reusable water bottles from matches.
The Maple Leafs and Gavin McKenna get closer at the NHL draft combine, after a huddle in Whitehorse
The Leafs will still listen to offers for the No. 1 pick in this month's NHL draft, but taking the consensus top prospect is the best bet.
Maple Leafs notebook: Coaching search update, Auston Matthews buys in
There was concern in some quarters that Leafs captain Matthews might want out with two years left on his contract.
With CUSMA deadline looming, industry leaders see signs of 'a thaw' in frosty Canada-U.S. relationship
In little more than three weeks, the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement requires the three parties to state whether they will renew the deal for another 16 years, or they wish to engage in annual reviews.
Do you pay more when streaming services have to subsidize Canadian content? Not necessarily, advocates say
One Canadian group says data shows that similar contribution rules in European jurisdictions have not resulted in corresponding price increases.
4 mumps cases as outbreak declared at ServiceOntario downtown Toronto head office
Toronto Public Health declared an outbreak in mid-May at the ServiceOntario office on the 15th-floor unit at 777 Bay St.
Former NHL player Gaetz remains at large after alleged attack on B.C. taxi driver
MAPLE RIDGE - Police in British Columbia say a former NHL player remains at large a day after authorities announced charges against him in the alleged attack on a taxi driver in Metro Vancouver.
Patricia Jaggernauth returns to Toronto radio waves after resolved human rights case against Bell Media
Emmy Award-winning broadcaster Patricia Jaggernauth is the new morning host of FLOW 98.7, following a four-year hiatus.
Opposition MPPs move to stop Doug Ford's nominees from being rubber stamped
Liberals and New Democrats are demanded the standing committee on government agencies work throughout the summer to vet the premier's candidates.
Durham police bust 'criminal tourism' theft network, with more than 40 arrests and nearly 1,500 charges
The criminal network is connected to more than $2.61 million in losses in over 200 incidents in the investigation that started in 2019, police said.
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Globe and Mail
Canada to restrict livestock imports from Texas after first U.S. screwworm case in decades
Texas Governor declares state of disaster as flesh-eating parasite could decimate cattle herds and local wildlife
Trump says he wants new acting director of national intelligence to cut the office
President earlier said he asked Bill Pulte to start the process of firing employees
Can’t afford sky-high tickets to see the Knicks in person? Trump says ‘watch it on television’
Longtime Knicks fan said he watched Game 1, but refused to weigh in on Wembanyama’s national anthem pose
Far from the World Cup, Argentines play for pay to get by in a shaky economy
In Milei’s Argentina, amateur soccer can be a lifeline for the precariously employed – as long as they win
Who’s eligible for Canada’s grocery benefit, how is it calculated and when do payments start?
Approximately 12 million Canadians are eligible to receive the monetary benefit
U.S. federal judge rejects Trump administration immigration policy affecting 39 nations
Policy enacted after shooting of two National Guard members had made it harder for immigrants from dozens of countries to stay and enter the U.S.
Trump’s back-and-forth on troops in Europe potentially cost taxpayers millions, officials say
Uncertainty is not only rattling European allies worried about the message being sent to Russia, but it also risks hurting morale among American troops
British actor Anthony Head, known for Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso, dies at 72
His daughters say he passed away due to complications from pneumonia
Putin rejects Zelensky’s offer to meet for negotiations, says he sees ‘no point’ in it
President criticizes Western sanctions as damaging to the global economy at ‘Russian Davos’
NASA tells astronauts to return to space station after air leaks prompted evacuation alert
Worsening air leak had five astronauts take shelter and prepare for evacuation for roughly two hours
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Global News
Former prince Andrew made money on cottage sublets at his rent-free estate
A National Audit Office report said Mountbatten-Windsor had received income from renting out three cottages on the Royal Lodge estate, his former home near Windsor Castle.
AI just designed a ‘fundamental new vaccine’ for viruses, researchers say
A team at the University of Cambridge say this is the first time that a vaccine whose active component was 'designed entirely by computer simulations has been tested in humans.'
International Space Station air leak evacuation preparations end, NASA says
Four astronauts got orders from NASA to enter their Crew Dragon spacecraft docked to the station and don their spacesuits in case the air leak warrants an emergency evacuation
U.S. sanctions Cuba’s president, others in latest move to pressure leaders
New sanctions were imposed on Cuba’s President Miguel Díaz-Canel, along with four other individuals, according to a filing Thursday on the U.S. Treasury Department website.
FIFA bans reusable water bottles at World Cup, says water can be bought on site
Many of the games are taking places in cities with high temperatures and humidity, such as Guadalajara and Monterrey, Mexico, as well as Los Angeles, New York and Atlanta.
Sherpa guide lost on Mount Everest found alive crawling back to base camp
The Sherpa man was spotted by a cleaning crew crawling down Mount Everest's snow-capped slopes a week after he went missing as was presumed dead by his family.
Shipwrecks discovered from ‘Golden Age of Piracy’ in 18th century Bahamas
Rough, shark-infested seas and regular rip tides made venturing down to the shipwrecks an arduous and risky task, with a high chance of failure.
Israel, Lebanon renew ceasefire as Trump admits calling Netanyahu ‘crazy’
Trump remained noncommittal about a timeline for settling the Iran conflict, saying the Strait of Hormuz might stay blocked through the Labour Day holiday on Sept. 7.
Oil prices spike, stocks retreat from records as Iran ceasefire strained
The price of crude oil rose after both the United States and Iran said they launched retaliations for earlier attacks or attempted ones.
U.S., Iran continue trading strikes as peace talks drag on for weeks
The talks have dragged on for weeks, and repeated exchanges of strikes in the Gulf region and Israel’s broadening war in Lebanon are further straining the efforts.
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New York Times
Trump Greets Farmers in Wisconsin, but Says He Could Be Home Watching TV
President Trump was in Wisconsin to reassure farmers who have been stung by his tariff policies and rising fuel prices from the war in Iran.
Amid Mounting Democratic Concern, Platner Says His Past Is Being ‘Weaponized’
The presumptive Democratic Senate nominee in Maine said the state would have his back in the face of accusations he has denied.
What to Know About California’s Top Election Races
Spencer Pratt, a Republican running for the role, showed early strength, but Nithya Raman, a progressive city councilwoman, made a substantial leap in Friday’s returns.
Iran Fired Drones Toward Strait of Hormuz With U.S. Shooting Down at Least 4, U.S. Military Says
The latest violence between the United States and Iran threatened a cease-fire and risked further stoking tensions in the region.
The White House’s Latest Provocation Is Way More Than Just a Troll
What’s the matter, can’t you take a joke?
Xavier Becerra Advances in California Governor Race
Mr. Becerra was long dismissed in the contest until the abrupt departure of Eric Swalwell created a surprise path for an experienced Democrat.
Newark Mayor to Scale Back Police Presence at Delaney Hall ICE Detention Center
The mayor, Ras Baraka, said the city would not spend taxpayer money to safeguard Delaney Hall, an immigration detention center in Newark run by a private prison company.
First U.S. Screwworm Case Since 1960s Prompts Texas Emergency Response
The infections are the first detected in the United States since the 1960s. Officials are aggressively trying to prevent the parasite from spreading in the nation’s largest cattle-producing state.
SpaceX Has $30 Billion Deal to Provide Google With A.I. Computing Power
Elon Musk’s rocket company said Google would pay it $920 million a month, as it prepared for its initial public offering.
Trump Administration Investigating Gender Treatments at Mount Sinai
A grand jury subpoenaed the health system for information about adolescent patients who had received gender-related care, Mount Sinai said on Friday.
CNBC
Amazon unveils latest warehouse robot as tech giants continue AI layoffs
"Our experience of robots is that it's actually driven up employment rather than the reverse," Amazon executive John Boumphrey told CNBC.
AstraZeneca CEO says AI is reshaping drug development — and helping boost the odds of success
AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot said AI is helping the company develop medicines faster and make smarter decisions throughout the research process.
Iran's threats against this Red Sea choke point are a big vulnerability for the oil market
Oil prices would spike if Iran's Houthi allies started attacking ships passing through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
Marvell Technology and Flex to join S&P 500 index, replacing Pool and Campbell's
The move highlights the growing importance of the technology sector to the stock market.
Boeing to start 737 Max production on new assembly line July 6, CEO says
The new 737 Max final assembly line in Everett, Washington, will serve as a catalyst for increasing Max production to 52 jets per month.
Google to pay SpaceX $920 million a month for compute capacity at xAI data centers
Ahead of a planned IPO, SpaceX inked a deal to rent compute capacity to Google for $920 million per month for 32 months.
Bitcoin cracks $60,000, sinking to lowest level since October 2024
The weeklong sell-off was exacerbated after a stronger-than-expected May jobs report Friday sent yields higher and pressured risk assets.
Mythos rejuvenated the cybersecurity sector. Earnings put the recent rally to the test
Mythos gave the cybersecurity sector a boost, but upbeat earnings weren't enough for investors in search of an AI payoff.
Meta's stock sinks on report company could raise tens of billions of dollars to fund AI push
Meta shares dropped after the Financial Times reported the company could potentially raise tens of billions of dollars in a stock offering to help its AI push.
U.S. payrolls rose by 172,000 in May, much more than expected; unemployment at 4.3%
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 80,000 in May while the unemployment rate held at 4.3%.
Washington Post
Xi to visit North Korea, showing China’s importance to a nuclear-armed neighbor
The summit comes as China positions itself as a global power player projecting stability in contrast to the U.S.'s economically damaging war against Iran and erratic tariff policies.
Hezbollah denounces Israel-Lebanon ceasefire deal as a ‘farce’
“We have given no commitment to anyone,” the Iranian-backed militant group's leader said after Israel and Lebanon announced a new U.S.-mediated agreement.
Hungary lifts block on Ukraine’s E.U. bid, but long timeline could put Kyiv at risk
Hungary agreed to drop its opposition to opening the formal access talks but is still opposed to the fast-track membership process that Ukraine says it needs as protection from Russia.
Despite censorship, young Chinese are learning the truth about Tiananmen Square
Authorities have been largely successful at erasing the massacre of protesters who fought for democratic reforms, but the facts are emerging in often unexpected ways.
BBC
US military says it struck Iranian drones and radar sites
Tehran retaliates by firing missiles at US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, Iran's state-run media say.
Downing Street hits out at 'people seeking to stir division' after Vance's Nowak post
The US vice-president wrote the "only response is righteous anger" when referring to Henry Nowak's death on X.
Rumours and speculation as fans forecast date of Taylor Swift's wedding
Swifties worldwide are looking for clues about the superstar's nuptials to American football star Travis Kelce.
'Traitor' - Elmo in hot water with New Yorkers over Knicks NBA finals
The Sesame Street character, whose fictional home is in New York, was called a traitor after not fully backing the city's basketball team.
Biden cabinet secretary advances in California governor race
Ballots are still being counted in the largest US state to confirm who will run against the former Biden cabinet secretary in November.
The Papers: 'Flagship breaks down' and 'Beer we go!'
The World Cup features on many of Saturday's front pages - as well as the woes of one of Britain's aircraft carriers.
Spain expose England's flaws in heavy defeat that 'hurts'
England just needed to avoid defeat against Spain - instead they suffered their heaviest loss in 17 years, but it is not time to panic yet.
I wanted to quit Eurovision twice - then won it, says Bangaranga singer Dara
The Bulgarian singer says her historic victory in Vienna came close to never happening.
Armenia braces for election as Russia piles pressure on pro-West government
Incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is seeking a third term despite falling domestic support.
How a virtual space battle lost gamers £400,000
One of the most violent chapters in EVE Online history wiped out an empire that had taken years to build.
The Independent
Stadium workers near Los Angeles vote to authorize a strike days before the World Cup begins
Stadium workers near Los Angeles have voted to authorize a strike as the venue prepares to host the U.S. men’s soccer team’s opening World Cup match
Cuba to open hotel sector to management by Cubans at home and abroad after chains leave island
Cuba’s government says it is open to offering the management of the island's hotels to Cubans at home and abroad
China can build humanoids at scale. The hard part is finding enough buyers
Chinese humanoid robots are making waves with their ability to do backflips, direct traffic and even make coffee
North Korean leader Kim showcases new warship ahead of visit by China's Xi
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed sea trials of a new warship repaired after a failed launch last year and vowed to accelerate efforts to build a nuclear-armed navy, state media said Saturday, showcasing his expanding military capabilities ahead of a visit by Chinese leader Xi Jinping
Iran-US war latest: American forces down Iranian drones as tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz
The US military said the drones ‘posed an immediate threat to regional maritime traffic’
Majority of Americans disapprove of Trump’s UFC birthday cage fight
The White House will host six UFC bouts on the South Lawn on June 14 — Trump’s 80th birthday
British World Cup power surge: Electricity spikes expected during England, Scotland matches
British energy officials say England and Scotland’s group games at the World Cup could start a national electricity spike equivalent to the combined power needed for the northern England city of Leeds and Glasgow
US shoots down four Iranian drones bound for Strait of Hormuz
It marks the latest in back-and-forth attacks straining a tenuous ceasefire and efforts to extend that truce
Trump shows farmers printed pictures of his reflecting pool project during rambling roundtable event
Trump boasted about the size of the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in a rally-style roundtable event
