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CBC.ca
Smoke levels increase across most of Greater Toronto Area with relief expected from afternoon showers
Environment Canada downgraded an ongoing air quality warning and issued a severe thunderstorm warning across the Greater Toronto Area for strong winds, large hail and heavy rain on Saturday.
Tensions escalate as Iran and U.S. continue to exchange strikes
Iran launched more attacks on Washington's Gulf allies on Saturday after a seventh straight night of U.S. strikes targeting Iranian military sites including logistics facilities, escalating the war one week after a ceasefire fell apart.
Narcissistic leaders more likely to oppose remote work, new research suggests
As more employees are being ordered back into the office full time, new research suggests the rationale may be more about bosses' desire for power and status than productivity.
The Odyssey's Matt Damon hyped his water charity in interviews. Why is it partnered with water guzzler Amazon?
Matt Damon is capitalizing on all of the hype that surrounds his summer blockbuster The Odyssey to talk about a longtime passion of his — access to safe water. But some of the companies his charity Water.org has partnered with consume billions of litres of water annually.
Why travel insurance may not help you if there's a WestJet strike
WestJet travellers hoping to buy protection in case their travel plans are interrupted or delayed by a contract dispute may be out of luck, as travel insurance experts say policies purchased after potential strike dates are announced won't cover future work stoppages.
I ran up a massive carbon debt as a teacher. Now I'm planting to make amends
Over three decades, Michèle Shannon likely handed out more than 1.6 million sheets of paper to students. She wishes she had changed her relationship with the school photocopier much sooner and in retirement, she's planting more consciously.
This World Cup photographer used a 96-year-old camera 'in a world where everything is instant'
Fareed Kotb, a sports photographer from Cairo, garnered international attention when he was spotted snapping World Cup games using a 1930 large-format film camera.
Minister says nothing went wrong with Ottawa's response to Ontario wildfires
As hundreds of wildfires burning across Ontario force communities to evacuate and prompt urgent calls for government support, Eleanor Olszewski, the federal minister of emergency management, is defending Ottawa's response.
More than 100 properties ordered to evacuate as wildfire grows near Big Bar Lake, B.C.
More than a hundred properties are affected by an evacuation order issued for the Big Bar Lake area in B.C.’s southern Cariboo as an out of control wildfire grows rapidly.
Fort Simpson, N.W.T. lifts evacuation order, relieved residents begin returning Saturday
Starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday July 18, people will be allowed to board the ferry and return home.
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Toronto Star
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Globe and Mail
Nine killed, more than 60 wounded in Ukrainian drone attack on Russian regions
Ukraine says it targeted logistics warehouses and an oil depot in Russia’s Moscow and Tambov regions
U.S., Iran exchange strikes over Strait of Hormuz, damaging key Kuwaiti infrastructure
Attacks on water and oil facilities injured several people, prompting Kuwait to briefly close its airspace amid missile threats
China could be first to bring samples back from Mars
Set to launch in two stages in 2028, the Tianwen-3 mission could help shed light on life not only on the planet once thought to be dead, but on our own
Former federal NDP contender Estabrooks looks to run provincially
Announcement comes a day after Nenshi, who won the seat in a byelection last year, announced he will run in Calgary in the next election
Trump threatens new tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke
Smoke has created an ‘incalculable’ expense for the U.S., President says
Quebec government approves Big O renovation plans
Stadium renos are expected to be complete by 2028
Lettuce served at Taco Bell identified as a source of U.S. diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak
Taylor Farms is the supplier of cyclospora-contaminated produce, source says, but other businesses could be at risk
Israeli strike kills at least eight, injures 20 at Gaza funeral
Mourners were attending a funeral in the central Gaza Strip on Friday for a person killed by another Israeli strike when the attack occurred
Andy Burnham set to become Britain’s prime minister after being named Labour Party Leader
Former Greater Manchester mayor will be sworn in on Monday to replace departing PM Keir Starmer
Andy Burnham becomes British Labour leader; next stop – prime minister
Andy Burnham, nicknamed the 'King of the North,' was elected leader of Britain's governing Labour Party on Friday, the final step before becoming its seventh prime minister in a decade, on a pledge to thwart the rise of the populist Reform UK.
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Global News
Accused Bishnoi gang associate agrees to deportation order
Sahibjot Singh is the latest of dozens of Indian nationals to face deportation for their involvement in extortion gangs.
Laos charges in deadly tourist methanol poisoning not harsh enough: parents
Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones, 19, died after they were served tainted alcohol laced with methanol at the Nana Backpacker Hostel in November 2024.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuce at Taco Bell, Mexico supplier
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said shredded lettuce from a single supplier in Mexico was sent to Taco Bell in five U.S. states.
Major earthquake off Mexican coast triggers tsunami threat
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck near the coast of Mexico's southern state of Chiapas on Friday, triggering a tsunami warning.
U.S. strikes hit bridges in Iran, collapse tower at key port
The United States expanded its airstrike campaign against Iran early Friday by hitting more bridges, energy sites and collapsing a tower at a key Iranian port.
More Canadians now trust China under Xi than U.S. under Trump: poll
China executed four Canadian citizens in early 2025, with Beijing saying at the time all four were dual citizens and had been prosecuted on drug charges.
Guitar maker Fender sues German retailer Thomann in copyright dispute
Fender argues that the Harley Benton-brand guitars developed and sold by Thomann, one of its largest global retail partners, copy the classic Strat shape.
Google must share search data, open Android to rival AI firms, EU says
The EU said it will support innovation and diversity in the field by enabling fair access to AI features on Android devices and search engines.
Iran’s former deputy interior minister tries to stop deportation from Canada
Seyed Salman Samani is one of dozens of high-ranking Iranian officials found living in Canada.
T. rex fossil fetches more than $50 million at auction from mystery bidder
Sotheby's said the top bidder, who participated by phone, remains anonymous and outspent six other prospective buyers during a 10-minute battle.
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New York Times
Mamdani Says He May Still Order Netanyahu’s Arrest
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said in an interview with The New York Times that he was in “an active conversation” with New York City’s Law Department on whether he had the authority to arrest the Israeli leader.
Taylor Farms Expands Iceberg Lettuce Recall to 27 States Amid Cyclospora Outbreak
The implicated products were marketed under several brands, and had been shipped as recently as Thursday.
Lamine Yamal, Soccer Star and Son of African Migrants, Personifies a Changing Spain
As he prepares for the World Cup final, Lamine Yamal, 19, is at the heart of a national debate about what it means to be Spanish in an increasingly multicultural society.
These 16 Democrats Voted to Stop Israel Aid. AIPAC Took Action.
After 103 Democrats voted to eliminate aid to Israel, the lobbying group closed off online donations for more than a dozen Democratic lawmakers it had endorsed.
Low-T, High Chair
Where are Hegseth’s hormones when Trump needs them?
Zohran Mamdani Knows He Has Political Capital. And He Intends to Spend It.
Lulu Garcia-Navarro sits down for an interview with the mayor of New York City.
Israel Counters Iranian Spying by Warning Against Recruitment
The Israeli authorities have enacted a broad array of countermeasures to contain what they describe as online recruiting efforts by Iranian agents.
Most Forest Fires in Canada Are Simply Impossible to Put Out
Half of Canada’s wildfires are in remote areas with no road access. Impossible to fight, they are often left to burn.
Why Is Syracuse, N.Y., Such a Haven for Legendary Writers?
In the frozen shadows of shuttered factories, icons like Toni Morrison, Raymond Carver and David Foster Wallace created some of their greatest work.
What the US and Canada Can Expect from the Wildfire Smoke This Weekend
The smoke isn’t going away, but where it affects air quality will shift over the next few days.
CNBC
Two unexpected revelations in Warren Buffett's CNBC interview
Warren Buffett tells CNBC that Bill Gates' ties to Jeffrey Epstein didn't drive his termination of donations.
U.S. military says it has completed the latest round of strikes against Iran, amid more disruptions to shipping
U.S. Central Command says it continues to enforce a naval blockade against Iran, while Kuwait and Bahrain say they have intercepted more Iranian projectiles.
27-year-old locksmith spent $7,000 on tools, works around the clock in NYC: 'I'd never held a screwdriver in my life' before starting
Yona Sahar, founder of Locksmith Girl of NYC, spent two years learning the trade. Now, she runs her own business while working around the clock.
I left the U.S. for Trinidad and Tobago: My family of 4 spends about $3,000 a month—and we've never been happier
Chantel Henry lives with her husband and two kids in Trinidad. She says living there has made her American Dream more affordable.
Korean beauty products are becoming mainstream in the U.S. Why there may be even more growth ahead
Morgan Stanley forecasts that K-beauty sales in the U.S. can reach approximately $4 billion in 2026.
'WarshGPT': How Wall Street is adapting to the Fed's new era of communication
Investment firms are readying for an era with less public commentary from the U.S. central bank. Some are relying on AI for an edge.
Fat cat? Weight-loss drugs may be coming for your overweight pet
Startups are testing GLP-1 treatments for overweight cats while pet-food giants are leaning into longevity products as owners spend more on animal health.
Chinese AI has leveled up, and brought renewed focus on the open weight model shift
It's the latest AI model from China to close the performance gap with leading U.S. AI labs.
Leather jacket worn by Nvidia CEO goes for just under $1 million at Sotheby's auction
The high price for the garment is a sign that collectors are looking to bid on artifacts and collectibles from the artificial intelligence boom.
The White House is dictating access to frontier AI models, shifting power from tech giants, sources say
The Trump administration is taking steps to control who gets access to the latest frontier models, people familiar with the matter told CNBC.
Washington Post
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US strikes hit Iran for seventh consecutive night
Iran has retaliated against US allies in the region, with Kuwait reporting that a power and water plant had been hit.
Britain's Kerr breaks 27-year mile world record in London
Great Britain's Josh Kerr smashes the long-standing men's mile world record in a spectacular performance at the London Diamond League.
Ruthless plotter? Flip-flopper? Dad dancer? Insiders reveal the real Andy Burnham
Who is the real Andy Burnham? Laura Kuenssberg talks to more than 20 people who know him to work it out
Burnham to announce plans for new North Sea oil and gas drilling
Drilling has become a controversial topic for the Labour party after the 2024 manifesto pledged to not issue new licences.
The Bronze Final - the unwanted tie or a match with a 'golden layer'?
Why does the Fifa World Cup Bronze Final still exist?
The Bronze Final - the unwanted tie or a match with a 'golden layer'?
Why does the Fifa World Cup Bronze Final still exist?
Russian online retail warehouses hit by deadly Ukrainian strikes
Drones targeted Wildberries facilities near Moscow and in Tambov. Ukraine's leader called them "major logistics facilities" supplying "sanctioned components".
Laos says it can't determine cause of tourist deaths linked to methanol
Officials say they have no evidence of poisoning over the 2024 deaths because autopsies were not conducted.
World Cup winner Capdevila appeals to Trump after US travel permit denied
Former Spain international Joan Capdevila has made a plea to US President Donald Trump for help after he says he was denied a travel permit to enter the United States before Sunday's World Cup final.
False nines or firing forwards - England's potential life after Kane
Are England facing the prospect of using a false nine up front once record scorer Harry Kane calls time on his international career?
The Independent
New video shows Monaco parcel bomb blast attack on Ukrainian tycoon
A Ukrainian woman suspected of being behind the bomb attack was found shot dead near Kyiv last week
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Food truck is booted from market over its innuendo-laden slogan as owner cries ‘censorship’
The Indiana food truck owner expects to lose $4,000 to $5,000 from the canceled events
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Nine killed in drone strike on warehouse of Russia’s largest online retailer
Around 60 people are believed to be injured in the attack
Ukrainian prosecutors release video of the Monaco bombing that injured a tycoon
Ukrainian prosecutors have released video of a bombing in Monaco that seriously injured tycoon Vadym Yermolaiev and his family
A supercharged El Niño is threatening more deadly heatwaves — and Americans are ignoring the risks
Heat is America’s top weather killer — but two-thirds of adults show little concern, experts discover
RFK Jr smash Hulk: Trump secretary offers brutal diagnosis of Marvel star Mark Ruffalo after texting feud
The Health and Human Services Secretary admitted he once shared the actor’s low opinion of the president
Iran-US war latest: Tehran warns Trump over more strikes as it launches aerial assault on Gulf states
A fire broke out at a power generation and water desalination plant in Kuwait after an Iranian attack, authorities said
Floods test Texas’ new warning systems a year after Camp Mystic tragedy
Officials in Texas have implemented major changes to improve flood warnings after last year's deadly floods in Hill Country
First Legionnaires’ disease death in New York City as health officials struggle to find origin of outbreak
Much of the focus has been on air conditioning systems atop large buildings, which can release water vapor containing the bacteria
Inside Burnham’s roundabout route to No 10, according to those who know him best
Hearing from allies of incoming prime minister Andy Burnham, Dan Haygarth tracks the year that saw the mayor of Greater Manchester set his sights on Number 10
