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CBC.ca

Why some youth are ready to tap out of tipping culture

As Canada's cost of living soars, and restaurant gratuities see a similar increase, some young Canadians say they're nearing their tipping point with tipping.

IN PHOTOS | This week's most compelling images

Photographers from CBC News, The Canadian Press, The Associated Press, Reuters and others document our changing world every day. Here’s a selection of the week's top images.

B.C.’s Site C dam able to produce more power than forecast, leading to demand for more benefits

Communities in northeast B.C. say the province and B.C. Hydro need to deliver more benefits from the Site C dam now that the $16-billion megaproject is producing more electricity than first promised.

Police lift shelter-in-place in Caledon, Ont., after reports of armed people along parts of highway

Ontario Provincial Police say they are no longer asking people to shelter in place along Highway 9 in the Caledon area after officers responded to an incident in the area involving "potentially armed individuals" Saturday morning.

This B.C. couple found their missing wedding rings in a popcorn bag — that was in a landfill

After Steve and Jeannine Van Ysseldyk's movie date ended with some wedding rings gone missing in a bag of popcorn, the trail led to a steaming pile of compost.

'You don't realize the size of Canada': This man rode his motorcycle from Kitchener, Ont., to the Arctic Ocean

It took David Hartwick 19 days of riding — plus one day of rest — to get from Kitchener, Ont., to Tuktoyaktuk, N.W.T. and back. He stopped in many Canadian cities on the way.

Lyle Menendez denied parole in parents' 1989 murder a day after brother Erik also rejected

Lyle Menendez received the same recommendation as his brother Erik when he was denied parole Friday after serving decades in prison for the murder of their parents in 1989.

Sarah McLachlan's daughter offered to skip graduation to see her mom perform with one of Gen Z's favourite DJs

Sarah McLachlan's youngest daughter begged her mom to accept American DJ John Summit's invitation to perform "Silence" live during one of his sets in Ibiza — but McLachlan refused.

Stablecoins could transform how we exchange money. The U.S. and China want to take charge

Like a 21st-century space race, the world's biggest economic powers are staking their claim in a little-known digital currency that could revolutionize — or severely disrupt — the way people, companies and countries exchange money. 
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Toronto Star

Mississauga's Ridgeway Plaza business owners form association after sales take a hit from injunction

Ridgeway plaza business owners have formed an association after the city of Mississauga pursued a temporary injunction order to ward off large crowds in the parking lot.

Is Doug Ford's highway Olivia Chow's road to re-election?

Almost two years after Chow and Ford announced the province would upload the Gardiner and the Don Valley Parkway, the Gardiner is still largely Toronto's problem.

From the CNE with love: Long-distance couple in their 60s tie the knot — again — in 'marriage on the midway'

Patrick and Jacqueline shouted their vows over the CNE crowds for the fair's inaugural wedding contest.

Carney lands in Poland, kicking off mission to deepen European ties

WARSAW - Prime Minister Mark Carney landed in Poland on Saturday, kicking off a broader mission to deepen economic and security ties with European allies.

Air Canada says more passengers eligible for reimbursement if flights were cancelled

Air Canada says more customers whose flights were cancelled during last week's strike will be eligible for reimbursement for alternative travel and out-of-pocket expenses.

Doctors in Gaza say patients' protruding ribs and bony limbs offer evidence of malnutrition

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Not long after Texas surgeon Mohammed Adeel Khaleel arrived at a Gaza City hospital in early August, a 17-year-old was brought in with gunshot wounds to both legs and one hand, sustained when he…

Sankofa Square finally gets its 'grand opening' this weekend. For many, it's a long time coming

Twenty to 30,000 people are expected to jam downtown for the celebration of the new name, which also falls on Sankofa Day, a date recognized by the United Nations as a remembrance of the slave trade and its abolition.

'It's ridiculous': Why some Canadian youth feel ready to tap out of tipping culture

A recent survey suggests most Canadians, especially those 18 to 34, feel tipping culture is out of hand and most gratuity options are too high.

Israeli strikes and gunfire kill 33 as Gaza City becomes focus of famine and a military offensive

Israel denounced the famine declaration as lies and the military is pressing ahead with preparations to seize Gaza City.

Financial records shed new light on the Ontario Place spa firm’s net worth, raising questions about the Ford government’s due diligence

Therme Group says its finances are solid and, with the unwavering backing of a shareholder, it has never been in danger of failing the stress test.
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Globe and Mail

Pentagon reportedly restricts Ukrainian use of U.S. missiles against Russia

Move comes as Trump grows publicly frustrated over his inability to secure a peace deal between the two nations

Russia says it captured two eastern Ukraine settlements

Ukraine’s military spy agency says it conducted an operation to halt Russian advances in the Donetsk region

Trump administration seeks to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda

Moves comes after he declined an offer to be sent to Costa Rica in exchange for pleading guilty to human smuggling charges, remaining in jail

Israeli strikes kill Palestinians seeking food as Israel denounces famine declaration

Strikes target tents sheltering displaced people with more than half dead being women and children amid famine announcement raising ceasefire pressures

South Korea’s Lee in Tokyo to establish friendly cooperation with Japan before key summit with Trump

His Tokyo visit before Washington is well received by Japanese officials, marking Lee’s first foreign trip since taking office in June

Lech Walesa has a few ideas about how to save democracy

The Nobel laureate says few talented people enter politics today, leaving us with ‘the dregs’

A U.S. judge ordered ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ facility in Florida to wind down operations. What happens now?

Kathleen Williams says she expects the population at the immigration detention centre to drop within 60 days by transferring detainees to other facilities

U.S. judge orders immigration detention centre in Florida to wind down operations

A federal judge has put a stop to further expansion of the immigration detention centre built in the Florida Everglades and dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz," ordering that its operations wind down within two months.

Lyle Menendez should remain in prison for parents’ 1989 murders, parole board says

Lyle receives the same recommendation as his brother Erik after a judge reduced their sentences in May

Bolsonaro’s defence says draft of Argentina asylum request not evidence of flight risk

Draft of letter to Argentine President Javier Milei was saved on Bolsonaro’s cell phone in February 2024, days after his passport was seized, police say
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Global News

A look at Mark Carney’s priorities as he visits Poland, Germany and Latvia

Poland is Europe's fastest-growing economy and while Prime Minister Mark Carney is there, he is expected to sign a strategic partnership on energy and security.

Carney lands in Poland, kicking off mission to deepen European ties

The prime minister departed Ottawa in the early morning hours for a European trip that will include stops in Warsaw, Berlin and Riga, Latvia.

Israel threatens Gaza City’s destruction unless Hamas releases all hostages

The world’s leading authority on food crises declared Friday that Gaza City is gripped by famine that is likely to spread if fighting and restrictions on humanitarian aid continue.

Hegseth fires general behind Iran strike damage report that angered Trump

Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Kruse will no longer serve as head of the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency, whose report contradicted statements that Iran's nuclear program was 'obliterated.'

Trump says ‘I’ll see whose fault it is’ if Putin-Zelenskyy meeting not set

Trump's comments come as Ukraine's allies draw up plans for a future security guarantee, which Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada could play 'an important role' in.

Carney says trip to Germany aimed at “intensifying” talks on key projects

Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to travel to Europe to meet with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin on Tuesday, with the goal of "intensifying" discussions.

Sharp rise in Americans applying for refugee status in Canada, data shows

Data from Canada's Immigration and Refugee Board shows a sharp rise in the number of Americans applying for refugee status in Canada in the first half of the year.

Major Russian attack on Ukraine strikes American plant amid U.S. peace push

It was Russia’s third-largest aerial attack this year in terms of the number of drones fired and the eighth-largest in terms of missiles, according to official Ukrainian figures.

EU is pushing for auto tariffs to be eased in U.S. trade deal

The European Union is working to have U.S. tariffs lowered for its car exports as part of the finalized trade deal between the two transatlantic partners.

Canada failing its pledge to help evacuate Palestinians from Gaza, families say

Speakers described losing family members and of horrific conditions as the conflict approaches its two-year anniversary.
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New York Times

What the U.S. Open Tells Us About America

Tennis can teach us lessons about how America can be first while also staying open to the world.

A Muted Homecoming for Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Mr. Abrego Garcia, who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador, is keeping a low profile as his lawyers prepare to fight the Trump administration’s proposal to deport him to Uganda.

Survivors of Bus Crash Near Buffalo Recount Harrowing Ordeal

The crash of the tour bus, which was headed from Niagara Falls to New York City on Friday, left five dead. Their names were released by the authorities on Saturday.

Faced With Trump’s English Mandate, Mexico’s Truckers Report to Class

Companies, fearing penalties that could put them out of business, race to make sure their drivers have enough English to communicate with U.S. officials.

Fed Officials Try to Keep Focus on Economy as Trump Intensifies Attacks

The administration’s effort to oust a Fed governor as part of a pressure campaign for lower borrowing costs created an inescapable distraction at this year’s Jackson Hole conference.

Flat Fire in Oregon Doubles in 24 Hours to More Than 18,000 Acres

More than 1,000 homes in Oregon were under some kind of evacuation because of the Flat fire, which was one of many wildfires burning in the West, amid hot weather.

New York Is a Big City. Its Graft Has Become Small-Town Stuff.

The city’s corruption once had ambition to match its soaring skyscrapers. Indictments this week described cut-rate schemes with far lower returns — and there was that cash in a potato-chip bag.

The All-Female Hacker House Trying to Break A.I.’s Glass Ceiling

FoundHer House, a home in San Francisco’s Glen Park neighborhood, is the rare all-female hacker house where residents are creating a supportive community to build their start-ups.

Justice Dept. Sent Congress Epstein Files That Were Already Public, Democrats Say

The ‘overwhelming majority’ of the material provided to a key investigative committee in response to a subpoena had already been released, according to Democratic members.

Florida Paints Over Rainbow Memorial for Pulse Nightclub Shooting Victims

The mayor of Orlando, Fla., said that the crosswalk mural, which featured the Pride flag’s colors, was removed overnight this week. Community members protested and have, for now, repainted it.

CNBC

From NYC to Cape Town and Shanghai: The 10 best cities for Gen Z to live in, according to them

Time Out surveyed over 18,000 people around the world to create its first ranking of the world's best cities. Here's where Gen Z most wants to live.

Medtronic makes two key additions to its board. How activist Elliott can build shareholder value

The stage seems to be set for a long-term mutually beneficial relationship between the parties.

Businesses bringing back recession specials could be the latest sign of deteriorating consumer sentiment

The term "recession" has popped up again as a selling point this summer, perhaps providing a look at how businesses are reacting to consumer sentiment.

Inside billionaire Lucy Guo’s intense daily routine: 5:30 a.m. wake-ups, double gym sessions, and no lunch breaks

World's youngest female billionaire Lucy Guo said working 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., six days a week is work-life balance: "You don't need to sleep from nine to nine."

Spain’s economy keeps growing — why is the country doing so well?

A booming tourism sector, foreign investment and immigration are among the main pillars supporting economic growth in Spain.

Ether notches first new record since 2021 after Powell speech teasing rate cuts

The price of ether smashed through its 2021 record on Friday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted at upcoming rate cuts.

Meta to unveil Hypernova smart glasses with a display, wristband at Connect next month

Meta's glasses are codenamed Hypernova and will include a small display in the right lens of the device, people familiar with the matter told CNBC.

Ghislaine Maxwell interview released by DOJ; Epstein procurer questioned about Trump

The Trump administration has been criticized for reneging on promises to release files about sex offenders Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

Google shares rise on report of Apple using Gemini for Siri

The reported talks have been for a potential AI deal between the two giants.

Trump says furniture tariffs are coming later this year

Stocks for some furniture and home goods companies, including Wayfair, RH and Williams-Sonoma, tumbled after the market close, following Trump's post.

Washington Post

Frustrated, Trump signals pause in his Ukraine peace effort

The president, who had said a deal to end the war could be reached soon, expressed frustration over lack of progress and signaled he would pause his efforts.

Some countries are suspending postal deliveries to the U.S. Here’s why.

Postal companies in several countries, including France, Germany and the U.K., plan to suspend package deliveries to the U.S. because of President Donald Trump’s order ending tariff exemptions.

Could Syria unravel? Fearful minorities resist new leader’s bid for control.

Staggering violence in various regions are fueling minority demands for autonomy, posing a challenge to President Sharaa’s plans for a strong centralized state.

Land for peace? Ukrainians weigh frozen front line to placate Russia.

Facing U.S. pressure for a deal, Ukrainians realize they will probably not recover lost land. But Kyiv says there will be no official recognition of Russian gains.

On screens and in games, Taiwan acts out a Chinese invasion

With the prospect of a Chinese invasion generating growing anxiety, Taiwan’s entertainment industry is tackling the sensitive subject through TV shows and games.

Trump nominates personnel chief to be U.S. ambassador to India

Sergio Gor has been a close adviser to President Donald Trump and would take the post amid strained tensions between New Delhi and Washington.

Canada drops some retaliatory tariffs in bid to restart trade talks

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada will lift its tariffs on U.S. goods that comply with a free trade pact but keep tariffs on U.S. steel, aluminum and autos.

Gazans are starving. Here’s what lack of food does to the human body.

Children suffering under severe food shortages can face lifelong consequences.

Order to purge Delhi streets of stray dogs reversed by India’s top court

The countless stray dogs that wander India’s capital and environs have been granted a reprieve, after outcry over a court order to round them up.

Kim Jong Un acknowledges Ukraine war losses at ceremony for fallen soldiers

A ceremony for North Korean soldiers in Pyongyang marked just the second time Kim Jong Un has publicly acknowledged the regime’s role in Russia’s war in Ukraine.

BBC

Government plans to overhaul asylum appeals system

The government would establish a new and independent body, with the aim of hearing cases more quickly.

National flags have started lining our streets. They may say something more

With St George's and union jack flags appearing on many lampposts, we visit the epicentre of the phenomenon to find out why.

Blue badge holders should not pay airport drop-off fees, charity says

UK airports' charging policies are inconsistent and unfair, says Disabled Motoring UK.

Piper Alpha disaster took my dad - I still took a job offshore

Shane Gorman's dad David was one of the 167 men who died after a gas explosion destroyed the oil platform in 1988.

Were masterpieces worth £100m really found under a pensioner's bed?

An art scholar says the story behind three works is problematic, and now a museum exhibiting them refuses to say if they are genuine.

'Pea allergy almost killed my boy. It's only right to add it to food labels'

Families tell the BBC about their experiences living with allergies as experts call for more allergens to have warning labels.

The Papers: 'Heading for IMF bailout' and 'Border farce!'

A leading economist has warned that the economy is at risk of "collapse".

North Korean leader oversees new missile test, state media says

Two new air defence missiles with "superior combat capability" have been fired in a test observed by Kim Jong Un.

Clarkson for PM, attacks on police dogs: Do Parliament petitions make a difference?

People love signing petitions to get issues they care about debated by MPs - but some can't resist having a laugh.

Why I started getting anti-wrinkle injections at 23

Does it slow down ageing? Or are we being exploited by a multi-billion pound industry?

The Independent

Trump says many people in Epstein files ‘don’t deserve to be there’ amid fallout from Ghislaine Maxwell interview: Live

The president says he ‘couldn’t care less’ that Justice Department plans to hand over trove of ‘Epstein files’ to House Oversight Committee

Trump could send troops into Chicago within weeks as he expands military deployment into more cities: report

Pentagon reportedly plans to put military boots on the ground in America’s third-largest city as soon as September

South Africa's most vulnerable struggle to find HIV medication after US aid cuts

Sex workers and transgender people are among South Africa's most vulnerable populations after the Trump administration slashed U.S. foreign aid and U.S.-funded health clinics dispensing HIV medication shut down

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervises test of new antiair missiles

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has supervised the test-firing of two types of new antiair missiles displaying his expanding military capabilities as the South Korean and U.S. militaries carry out joint drills

Murdoch paper Trump is suing slams president’s ‘vendetta campaign’ against John Bolton

Wall Street Journal faces defamation lawsuit over coverage of Trump’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein

Shilo Sanders ejected from Buccaneers' preseason game for throwing a punch

Shilo Sanders was ejected from Tampa Bay’s preseason game against the Buffalo Bills for throwing a punch at Zach Davidson in the second quarter on Saturday night

Pennsylvania's Chautauqua is a summertime haven for lifelong learners

The central Pennsylvania town of Mount Gretna is a throwback to the period more than a century ago when the summertime get-togethers known as Chautauquas were practically a craze

Trump reportedly pointed finger at John Bolton before FBI raid as conservative media sounds alarm

Bolton accused Trump of running a ‘retribution presidency’ before FBI raid at his home and office

They donated millions to Trump — now, ICE detention providers are reaping the rewards

Private contractors run many of ICE’s largest detention facilities. Now, with a push to deport more and more immigrants, these companies stand to win big under Trump. Alicja Hagopian reports.

Photos show ballerinas taking center stage on Bucharest’s iconic avenue Calea Victoriei

Ballerinas perform outside Romania’s National History Museum as part of Dance Night, a festival that brings a mix of dance styles to Bucharest’s Calea Victoriei iconic avenue.