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CBC.ca

After addiction, I had to earn my daughter's trust and learn to be a mom

Five years into recovery, Melissa MacMillan shares how she and her daughter, Eden, are learning how to rebuild their relationship.

Overdose calls to paramedics on the rise in several Ontario cities, CBC analysis shows

Non-fatal opioid overdose calls are on the rise in four Ontario cities — nearly tripling in Hamilton in the first five months of 2026. Researchers and social workers suggest the toxic drug supply and the closure of supervised consumption sites in the past two years may be factors.

Is there any merit to the advice to ‘sleep on it?’ New research suggests our dreams may help problem-solve

A pair of recent studies by dream researchers suggest that the age-old advice may in fact be grounded in science.

Ambassador Hoekstra wants American booze back on Canadian shelves next year

U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra's speech at a Fourth of July party in Ottawa included a political nudge aimed at Canada, with American F-35 fighter jets flying over the crowd and a comment about some provinces' bans on American booze.

Warm rivers raise concern for salmon in B.C.'s Interior

Warm rivers and streams are becoming a growing concern for salmon in B.C.’s Interior with another low sockeye return anticipated in Okanagan waters this fall.

Fans get home court advantage as first ever professional basketball game tips-off in Whitehorse

The roar of a professional basketball crowd are sounds the Yukon had only heard on TV, until today. Basketball fans are excited following courtside access as the Canadian Elite Basketball League brings Whitehorse its first ever professional basketball game.

No houses lost in Fort Simpson, N.W.T., wildfire

Some outbuildings have been damaged confirm officials on Saturday morning, with a challenging day ahead as fire grows in the south and continues to burn in residential areas

Young girl critically injured after falling from apartment balcony in Ottawa

A young girl was severely injured Saturday morning after falling from an 11th-floor balcony, Ottawa paramedics say.

Kashechewan evacuees in Niagara Falls, Ont., get apology from mayor over homelessness comments

Evacuees from Kashechewan First Nation who have been living in Niagara Falls, Ont., for the last six months marched in sweltering heat through the city's downtown Friday to demand an apology over recent comments made by the city's former chief administrative officer and by the local mayor.
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Toronto Star

Alphonso Davies sits out Canada's must-win game. 'I felt a little bit of something'

Hamstrung by a hamstring injury, Davies played just 17 minutes at the World Cup. He said it was his decision to miss the Morocco game.

Blue Jays vs. Mariners: Twenty-eight up, 27 down in an embarrassing 11-0 loss in Seattle

It appeared as though the Blue Jays were starting to gain a little momentum, with three wins in four games, but that was stomped out Saturday by Seattle starter Logan Gilbert.

Canada's World Cup dream ends with a loss to Morocco and a haunting feeling of what could have been

The thing which will haunt Jesse Marsch's team through days and weeks to come, was how easily Canada handed the weapon to a cold-blooded opponent.

Paul Pelosi in hit-and-run in California, car left with major damage, authorities say

Pelosi, 86, did not have any alcohol in his system, according to the statement.

Taylor Swift and Travis got married in America's royal wedding. Everything to know about their star-studded celebration

On Friday evening, Swift’s publicist confirmed the pair tied the knot. A giant sign outside Madison Square Garden lit up to read: “JUST&T MARRIED."

Toronto singles are scoring international love matches during the World Cup: 'There's a high vibrational energy'

FIFA tourism in Toronto has given the city's summer dating scene an exciting boost.

Drake's bet on Morocco over Canada in 'reverse curse strategy' fails in World Cup knockout match

The Canadian rapper shared a screenshot of his bet ahead of Saturday's FIFA World Cup matchup in Houston. Canada lost 3-0.

Mayor Olivia Chow promised renters safety from heat waves. This is why it still hasn't happened.

Experts say a maximum temperature bylaw is the single most important initiative the city could take to protect lives as extreme heat intensifies in the climate crisis.

How the FIFA World Cup forced downtown Toronto to fix its gridlock problem — for a few weeks

More people took transit, cycled and walked instead of driving downtown on FIFA match days, data shows.

The digital world is evolving rapidly. Can the Carney government's safety plan keep up?

Ottawa is planning a powerful new federal regulator for online safety and data regulation, but its creation could take years as tech companies and their products continue to engulf the world.
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Globe and Mail

Performer calls for Trump’s death during funeral for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Comment represents the first, direct call for Trump’s death by an emcee at the funeral

Canadian, U.S. air forces stage joint flypast in Ottawa for Fourth of July

U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra used the occasion to promote Canada’s incoming F-35 fleet

More than 15,000 protest in Germany as far-right AfD party meets

Police and protestors clash shortly after Alternative for Germany re-elected leaders, who called the demonstrators ‘anti-democratic’

U.S. ‘obstructionist’ on UN efforts to advance equality, says Lametti

Canada’s UN ambassador points to climate change and gender equality as areas he’s seen pushback from the Trump administration

Trump caps America’s 250th birthday celebrations with partisan, grievance-filled address

The rain-delayed speech marked the end of a week of celebrations dogged by cancellations, logistical problems and sparse attendance

Fallout from Venezuela’s earthquakes turns political as opposition leader Machado seeks return

After Venezuela President Delcy Rodríguez angrily defended the competence of her government’s relief effort, her main rival, María Corina Machado, issued her own appeal

Survivors in Kyiv retrieve belongings from homes wrecked by Russian strike

Residents of a heavily damaged Kyiv apartment building returned on Friday, July 3, to recover what remained of their belongings as emergency crews continued clearing rubble from the site, a day after a Russian missile and drone attack killed at least 30 people in the Ukrainian capital. Among them was 27-year-old Tetiana Pryvalova, who carried bags of belongings, a vacuum cleaner and a pram from the building.

Madison Square Garden gears up for reported wedding between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are widely expected to cap their three-year love story with a New York wedding celebration on Friday (July 3), ending months of speculation about the union between the pop megastar and one of the greatest tight ends in NFL history.

Why the American idea still matters

The words in the Declaration of Independence ring out in the current moment

World Cup debate splits England: Should children get to stay up late for Mexico game?

Knockout match starts at 1 a.m. in England on a school night, and students’ parents face fines for unauthorized absences
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Global News

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in front of famous friends at Madison Square Garden

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married Friday night at Madison Square Garden in a star-studded ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler, with a performance by Stevie Nicks.

Egypt uncovers lost Byzantine-era city in the western desert

A well-preserved Byzantine-era residential city in the western desert is one of two major archaeological finds announced by Egypt on Saturday.

Iran may have ‘directed’ recent attacks in Canada, intelligence report says

Canada's threat assessment agency says Iran's intelligence service may be behind acts of violence.

Ukrainian woman who disguised herself as man named as Monaco bombing suspect

The International Criminal Police Organization named Anastasiia Berezovska, who remains at large, in a Red Notice posted on its website seeking her arrest.

Trump ‘has not forgotten’ about threats to seize Greenland, U.S. envoy says

Jeff Landry, the special envoy to Greenland and the sitting governor of Louisiana, said Trump told him the U.S. needs to 'get Greenland' during a phone call last weekend.

Norovirus outbreak on Princess cruise affects more than 120 passengers

The CDC said that 102 passengers and 23 crew members reported becoming ill during the voyage on the Ruby Princess, travelling from San Francisco to Canada and Alaska.

Meet Neil, the 1-ton seal going viral for destroying cars in Australia

In June, the bellowing and blubbery 5-year-old mammal hauled himself onto land for his twice-yearly tour of beachside towns in southern Tasmania state.

Deaths in France spiked 29% amid record heat wave, health agency says

Deaths surged by nearly a third in France during the hottest week of a record heat wave last month, the country’s public health authority said Friday.

Iran prepares for dayslong funeral of late Supreme Leader killed in war

The country's theocracy plans to see millions flood the streets of the capital beginning Saturday in scenes reminiscent to the burial of the late Supreme Leader.

Carney signs strategic pact with Philippines during Marcos visit to Canada

Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to Vancouver, in the first visit of the country's head of state to Canada in more than a decade.
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New York Times

Israel Is Not Invincible

There is suddenly daylight between the Trump administration and Netanyahu.

Huge Crowds Mass in Tehran for Ayatollah’s State Funeral

As days of public mourning ceremonies began, Iranians viewed the casket of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed at the start of the U.S.-Israeli attacks.

In Fourth of July Speech, Trump Celebrates America and Derides Foes

A centerpiece address for the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration devoted time to American history, but had all the hallmarks of a Trump rally.

It Failed in France. It Would Be a Disaster in California.

California might bet its future on the notion that billionaires won’t leave. But they are already fleeing the state.

The Brooklyn Bridge Briefly Catches Fire During a Fireworks Display

The fire appeared to have been extinguished by shortly after 10 p.m., the police said. No injuries were reported.

This California Town Banned Fireworks. Then Came the Dogs.

People flock to the coastal town of Cambria, which has become known for its fireworks ban, to give their dogs some respite on the Fourth of July.

Democrats Clash With Trump, as Political Tensions Rise on America’s 250th

Gavin Newsom and Wes Moore, potential 2028 contenders, cast President Trump’s record as a betrayal of American ideals, while the president disparaged their party as extreme.

The Funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei

Iran’s new leaders are commemorating Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed on the first day of the U.S.-Israeli war against the country, with a funeral unlike any other in recent history.

Justice Alito Gives No Indication He’s Ready to Step Down From the Supreme Court

This term, Justice Alito delivered major wins for conservatives on voting rights, immigration and guns. He’s given no indication that he’s ready to step down.

What to Know About Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding Festivities

Yes, they got married. Yes, they held a huge event inside Madison Square Garden. No, the guests did not post much about it. (At least they haven’t yet.)

CNBC

I’ve worked with over 5,000 kids: I swear by this No. 1 parenting rule—it’s ‘surprisingly simple’

Child development expert Siggie Cohen, who has worked with over 5,000 families, shares one communication mistake she sees parents make every day. Here's why she says it can backfire, when to set clear boundaries and how to use questions more effectively.

The World Cup sends prediction market volumes soaring to record highs

Trading volumes on Kalshi and Polymarket both hit record highs in June. Rothera, a new prediction market platform, was also able to manage $2 billion in volume.

UK and France agree with Oman to ensure safety of its territorial waters

France said it has deployed mine countermeasures to the Middle East, including two mine-hunting ships.

From Macron to Modi, governments are rolling out the red carpet for AI giants

Macron and Modi are courting tech CEOs as France and India seek AI data center investment and cloud infrastructure.

Iran begins six-day funeral for Ayatollah Khamenei nearly four months after his death

Iran plans a six-day funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with ceremonies across Iran and Iraq before burial in Mashhad.

Feds seek lower prison term for $100M New Jersey deli fraudster — but some reasons why are hidden

James Patten is the third person who will be sentenced in the stock manipulation scheme related to Hometown International, a company that owned just one deli.

Extreme heat wave threatens U.S. power grids and July 4 travel

The heat wave threatens to overwhelm U.S. grids and may force some to change their plans on one of the busiest travel weeks of the year.

First known congressional SpaceX stock buys surface after record IPO

The SpaceX stock purchases come as Elon Musk’s company deepens its role in federal contracting and remains closely tied to President Donald Trump’s Washington.

The Tech Download: Amazon’s devices chief Panos Panay on tech giant's AI gadget push

CNBC's Arjun Kharpal sits down Amazon's Panay on the latest episode of The Tech Download podcast.

AI is outpacing the rules, Europe’s top bankers and regulators warn

Europe's top bankers and financial regulators are grappling with how to better regulate AI risks.

Washington Post

Putin visits military installation, vowing to take more of Ukraine

The Russian president donned military fatigues as he tried to counter a narrative that Moscow is stumbling in its war after Ukrainian drone strikes set off an acute fuel shortage.

In Tehran, huge throngs mourn assassinated supreme leader Ali Khamenei

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled over the Islamic Republic of Iran for 37 years, was killed along with several family members in an airstrike in February.

On July Fourth, Pope Leo urges U.S. to welcome, protect and assist immigrants

In Lampedusa, island gateway to Europe, the U.S.-born pope stressed human dignity and told America: "in every generation" immigrants "helped to shape the nation’s character.”

Iran’s leader was killed in February. The country will finally bury him.

For the surviving Iranian regime, the funeral offers an opportunity to project power after withstanding months of war with Israel and the United States.

In a hit low-budget film, Beijing sees a way to court Chinese communities abroad

“Dear You,” a Teochew-language family drama and migration story, has raised fraught questions of identity among some Chinese communities abroad.

Kyiv’s most-bombed neighborhood just won’t quit

After four years of war, life in Lukianivka, the most frequently hit part of the Ukrainian capital, is a mix of adaptability and endurance, defiance and denial, resignation and resilience.

BBC

England enter the Azteca - where football kings are crowned

BBC sport explores the history and cultural power of the Azteca, one of the great cathedrals of world football, as England prepare to face Mexico there in the last 16 of the World Cup.

US marks 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers and extreme weather

US President Donald Trump's speech included some of his political agenda but also honoured war veterans and American history.

Staying up for the match? How to handle a 1am kick-off

Forget blocks and tackles, this is the tactical plan you need for the football.

Farage denies rules broken after reports benefits from ally were not declared

The Sunday Times says the Reform UK leader failed to register the support supplied by a man who had been convicted of fraud in the US.

How Iran's new regime is very different to what came before

Khamenei's funeral is another reminder of the change Iran has seen, but what does its new leadership want?

The Papers: 'Kicking up a storm' and 'Burnham plots homes tax raid'

Logistics surrounding the World Cup match between England and Mexico continue to lead a number of the papers.

Tuchel praises respectful Mexico fans amid increased security

Thomas Tuchel dismisses concerns over England's treatment in Mexico, saying it has been "nicer than I expected" and that home fans are "friendly and respectful".

A very British love affair - why Wimbledon regulars keep coming back

Devoted fans of the SW19 Championships tell stories of camping in the queue and lifelong friendships.

France survive Paraguay's 'disgraceful' and 'embarrassing' dark arts

After dismantling all before them at this World Cup, France had to find a new way to win against a Paraguay side whose use of the dark arts angered many of those watching.

France survive Paraguay's 'disgraceful' and 'embarrassing' dark arts

After dismantling all before them at this World Cup, France had to find a new way to win against a Paraguay side whose use of the dark arts angered many of those watching.

The Independent

Residents told to evacuate as fast-moving wildfire nears Greece’s second-largest city

Residents of three small suburbs north of Thessaloniki were ordered to leave their homes as the blaze spread rapidly

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump offers ‘solution’ to Putin in phone call after Kyiv hits St Petersburg oil port

Volodymyr Zelensky said St Petersburg strike was part of the country’s ‘long-range sanctions plan’

Jet2 investors hope for holiday bookings boost since US-Iran peace deal

Jet2 will unveil its full-year financial results on Wednesday after a period of disruption for the travel industry.

Former top Treasury adviser warns that HMRC plans to track personal finances with AI

Exclusive: Dr Chris Wales, who was a member of Gordon Brown’s Council of Economic Advisers for more than six years, has sounded the alarm over how artificial intelligence will be used to track people’s income and expenditure without their knowledge

‘I’m so desperate to be freed from prison that I’ve renounced my British citizenship’

Exclusive: Nicholas Bidar has renounced his British citizenship after losing all hope of being freed from his IPP jail term

Iran-US war latest: Trump says just ‘one shot’ can take out all Iranian leaders as thousands gather at Ali Khamenei’s funeral

Thousands gathered to mourn Khamenei, with several waving regime’s flag and chanting ‘Death to America’

Don’t let the fitness industry fool you – here’s how to spot bad advice online, according to experts

The wellness machine thrives on selling you something new — but in this week's Well Enough newsletter, Harry Bullmore reveals why it's usually the boring, unchanging basics that actually work

Residents in eastern Congo cling to hope as a new Ebola treatment trial begins

Residents in Congo's Ebola outbreak zone are hopeful as researchers begin a study of two potential treatments

July 4 live: Trump rants about communism in delayed America 250 speech before he joins Melania to watch fireworks

There was chaos on the National Mall as Freedom 250 attendees tried to return after being told to leave due to weather

As war grinds on, Ukrainian climbers build a new outdoor culture inspired by Yosemite

As Russia’s full-scale invasion enters its fifth year, a group of Ukrainian amateur climbers is trying to build something new: a climbing culture inspired by the sense of community surrounding California’s Yosemite National Park