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CBC.ca

Susie Wiles, Trump's chief of staff, diagnosed with breast cancer but plans to keep working

Susie Wiles, the first woman to serve as White House chief of staff, has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer but will continue working ‌while undergoing treatment, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday.

Thousands of flights grounded as storms bring heavy snow, tornado risks to U.S. East, Midwest

Chaotic weather coast to coast in the U.S. — from unusual heat in California to damaging winds around Washington, D.C. — put more than 100 million people in the path of extreme conditions on Monday.

Alberta to host 2028 World Cup of Hockey as tournament returns after 12 years

The fourth World Cup of Hockey will take place in February 2028 in Alberta, according to the NHL.

Sniper at St. Patrick's Day street party in Waterloo, Ont., a tactical officer who was part of emergency plan

The Waterloo Regional Police Service says the sniper photographed at the St. Patrick's Day street party in Waterloo, Ont., on Saturday is one of their tactical officers.

Cardi B calls out Canadian fans for not selling out her Hamilton tour date

The award-winning rapper says while many tour dates in other cities including Toronto and Vancouver have sold out or are close to it, her concert in Hamilton, Ont., is only about 80 per cent full.

Bus driver in Laval, Que., daycare crash deemed a high-risk accused

Pierre Ny St-Amand, the man who drove a bus into a Laval, Que., daycare in 2023, killing two young children and injuring six others, has been declared a high-risk accused.

Canada's annual inflation rate fell to 1.8% in February, war's impact not yet reflected

Canada's annual inflation rate fell to 1.8 per cent in February, Statistics Canada said on Monday.

'Long overdue’ remembrance: WW I veteran's name to go on Guelph, Ont., cenotaph 100 years after death

Ranald (Big Mac) Macdonald of Guelph, Ont., fought in the First World War but his name doesn't appear on the city's cenotaph. Now, it will be added to the Guelph War Memorial with a small ceremony expected before Remembrance Day.

Teen sentenced to 3 years for lighting Saskatoon high school classmate on fire

The teen who lit her classmate on fire at a Saskatoon high school has been sentenced to three years, the maximum sentence available under the Youth Criminal Justice Act for the crime of attempted murder.
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Toronto Star

The latest 'Heated Rivalry' news: Hudson Williams sizzles at the Oscars

The hit Canadian TV show starring Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie has become a cultural phenomenon. Here's everything to know.

Doug Ford wants courts to livestream bail hearings

Ford made the comments in Brockville, where he announced a request for qualifications (RFQ) to build the new Brockville Correctional Complex and expand the St. Lawrence Valley Correctional and Treatment Centre.

Doug Ford defends FOI changes, warns of enemies seeking government secrets

Ford said he's tightening the laws to "protect" himself and his cabinet ministers from "communist China" and other hostile powers.

Cuban officials report an island-wide blackout as country struggles with energy crisis

The Ministry of Energy and Mines described a “complete disconnection” of the country’s electrical system and says it is investigating in a statement online.

E. coli linked to cheddar cheese made with raw milk sickens 7 in the US

At least seven people in three states, including young children, have been sickened by E. coli food poisoning linked to cheddar cheese made from raw milk, federal health officials said Monday.

4 teens are suspected of terror offenses in the Rotterdam synagogue explosion, Dutch prosecutors say

Prosecutors say the attack was “aimed at instilling serious fear in a population group, in this case the Jewish community.”

Trump side-stepped diplomacy on his way to war in Iran. Now, he's asking China and others for help

Trump has asked several other countries to send warships to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz. So far, none have committed.

Preventable cold-related deaths take toll on Ontario's homeless population, hospital staff

Hypothermia-related deaths remain a problem across the province.

Young Canadians are increasingly turning to self-harm — but the trend is steepest among girls, study finds

Medically reported self-injury among young people in wealthy countries, including Canada, has been rising steadily in recent decades, according to an international review.

Iran strikes Gulf oil hub as U.S. allies resist Trump’s plan for Strait of Hormuz

Trump called on several nations — including France, the UK, Japan and China — to help the U.S. reopen the strait by sending warships to provide escorts to commercial vessels.
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Globe and Mail

U.S. allies reject Trump's request for support in Strait of Hormuz

Several U.S. allies said on Monday they had no immediate plans to send ships to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, rebuffing a request by U.S. President Donald Trump for military support to keep the vital waterway open.

Cuba suffers island-wide blackout as energy crisis continues, officials say

Cuba has not received oil shipments for three months and is operating on solar power, natural gas and thermoelectric plants, President says

BBC files motion to dismiss Trump’s $10-billion defamation lawsuit

British national broadcaster warns case could have ‘chilling effect’ on robust reporting on public figures and events

Oldest known whale recording could unlock mysteries of the ocean

Whales’ sound-making ability is critical to their survival and key to how they socialize and communicate

Oldest known whale recording could unlock understanding of how the animals communicate

Researchers say the discovery of the oldest known recordings of whale sounds could open up a new understanding of how the huge animals communicate.

Trump says chief of staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with breast cancer

She will continue working during her treatment

U.K. Prime Minister says Britain 'will not be drawn into the wider war' in Gulf

Keir Starmer spoke after U.S. President Donald Trump said he’d demanded U.S. allies send warships to open the key oil shipment route. He said Britain is discussing with the U.S. and allies in Europe and the Gulf the possibility of using mine-hunting drones that the U.K. has in the region. But he signalled the U.K. is unlikely to dispatch a warship.

Oscar-winner Sean Penn skips ceremony to visit Ukraine

He won the Academy Award for best supporting actor for his performance in political drama One Battle After Another

Trump says Iran 'essentially defeated' as Israelis run from missiles

Israel said on Monday it has detailed plans for a further three weeks of war as its military pounded sites across Iran overnight, while Iranian drone attacks temporarily shut Dubai airport and hit a key oil facility in the United Arab Emirates.

Hamas holds talks with Trump’s Board of Peace as Iran war strains Gaza plan

Following the meeting, Israel announced it would soon reopen the Rafah crossing for pedestrians between Gaza and Egypt
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Global News

2 people dead after meningitis outbreak at U.K. university

The institution cancelled all in-person exams on Monday, and the students' union called off events and shut down venues in response to the outbreak.

Cuba reports nationwide blackout as fuel, economic crises deepen

The Ministry of Energy and Mines announced a 'complete disconnection' of the country’s fuel-powered electrical system, plunging nearly 11 million people into darkness.

Deportation hearing begins for alleged senior Iranian regime official

Abbas Omidi is one of 32 'senior officials' of Iran’s regime located in Canada.

Trump warns NATO to help secure Strait of Hormuz or face ‘very bad future’

About a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas normally passes through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage of water between Iran and Oman.

Protesters forced to flee Iran hope war will topple regime

With the war on Iran into its third week, regime change remains a desired but uncertain outcome of the conflict.

Canadian Paralympic Committee CEO calls for more investment after dip in medals

Canada finished eighth in the gold-medal standings with just three. As for total medals, Canada placed sixth, with four silver and eight bronze.

Canada to release additional 140K barrels of oil per day starting in April

Canada produced on average 5.3 million barrels per day of crude oil in 2025, according to the Canada Energy Regulator, making the upcoming production jump a 2.6 per cent increase.

Iran threatens to widen war as Gulf Arab states intercept new missiles

Iran's foreign minister said the U.S. attacked Kharg and Abu Musa islands from locations in the United Arab Emirates, a claim the UAE rejected.

Canada, Nordic leaders aim to deepen ties as trade being used as ‘coercive tool’

Prime Minister Mark Carney is concluding his time in Norway meeting with that country’s prime minister, along with the leaders of Denmark, Iceland, Sweden and Finland.

U.K., Ireland to test readiness for incidents involving undersea cables

Citing "a more contested environment", British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Irish counterpart Micheal Martin said the exercises would begin in September.
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New York Times

Rising Prices and High Interest Rates Are Making Car Ownership Feel Impossible

Rising vehicle prices, auto loan interest rates, and insurance and maintenance costs are making it harder for people to buy or keep cars.

Nvidia Debuts New A.I. Product at GTC Developer Conference

At the opening of the company’s annual conference, Jensen Huang leaned on technology from a recent deal to show how artificial intelligence is changing.

How Trump Drove a Wedge Between Florida Republicans Over A.I.

A Florida bill that would have regulated artificial intelligence, backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, failed to gain traction after President Trump made it clear he did not want states to rein in the technology.

Professors Are Changing What They Teach, Even Far From Trump’s Gaze

Harvard is the White House’s biggest target, but professors all over the country have been censoring themselves, avoiding provocative topics and rewriting grants.

Europe Rejects Trump’s Demands for Warships to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz

While some European countries said they were discussing ways to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, several rejected President Trump’s calls to send warships.

Severe Storms Push Tornado Threat to the East on Monday

Hundreds of flights from Atlanta to the Northeast are facing delays as storms move through. The most severe weather is expected later in the day.

In Choosing ‘Epic Fury,’ Trump Names a War and Defines His Presidency

The branding of the U.S. military operation against Iran is a quintessentially Trumpian choice for a leader whose tenure has been marked by anger.

My Mother’s Dying Wish Took Me on a Trip I’ll Never Forget

What I thought was a burden was a tether across death’s divide.

David A. Keene, Leader of Two Right-Wing Groups, Dies at 80

He led the N.R.A. and, for 29 years, the American Conservative Union, which organizes the influential annual Conservative Political Action Conference, or CPAC. He was also a columnist.

No H.I.V. Aid Without More Access to Minerals: U.S. Ponders ‘Sticks’ Against Zambia

A draft State Department memo outlines ways the Trump administration may ratchet up pressure on the African country by ending health support “on a massive scale.”

CNBC

Nvidia GTC 2026: CEO Jensen Huang sees $1 trillion in orders for Blackwell and Vera Rubin through '27

At Nvidia's annual developer conference, CEO Jensen Huang said the company is seeing booming demand for its latest technology.

Oil prices fall as Trump pressures allies to help protect tankers in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. strikes on Kharg Island and Trump's threat to hit Iran's oil infrastructure mark a major escalation in the war, according to JPMorgan.

Bill Gurley on AI bubble: A bunch of people got rich quick and a reset is coming

Gurley's VC firm Benchmark was an early Uber investor, and he helped oust then-CEO Travis Kalanick in 2017.

Apple acquires video editing company MotionVFX to boost subscribers

Apple is buying MotionVFX in part to help the iPhone maker attract more subscribers to its creator tools.

Strait of Hormuz standoff puts supply of America's generic drug prescriptions at risk

Half of US generic drugs are made in India and transit the Strait of Hormuz. Supply chains prepare for emergencies, but prescription stockpiles are limited. 

Apollo's John Zito questions private equity's software valuations: 'All the marks are wrong'

While Wall Street figures have flagged risks in private credit, Apollo's Zito is among the first within private credit to candidly acknowledge weakness.

European markets regain footing as oil prices remain in focus

European stocks pared some early losses on Monday morning as the ongoing unrest in the Middle East and elevated global oil prices weighs on investor sentiment.

Nebius jumps 14% after company inks $27 billion infrastructure deal with Meta

Meta is planning capital expenditure of up to $135 billion related to AI this year.

Trump-Xi China summit may be delayed if Trump wants to stay in Washington for Iran war: Bessent

Trump's visit, scheduled for March 31-April 2, would be the first for a U.S. president since he went to the country in 2017.

Bessent says Treasury is not intervening in oil commodities markets and has no authority to do so

Bessent addressed rumors that the Treasury Department or some other arm of government might step in to try to lower oil prices.

Washington Post

Number of U.S. troops wounded in Iran war surpasses 200 across 7 countries

The injures have occurred as Iran launches waves of missile and one-way attack drones in response to the Trump administration’s expansive assault.

Trump-Xi summit likely delayed as president pushes China to help open Hormuz

Trump said the long-anticipated reboot of U.S.-China relations could be postponed amid mounting pressure to reopen the critical oil route in the Persian Gulf.

Iran targets commerce as drone hits Dubai airport; Israel says war will go on

As Tehran continued strikes on targets across the Gulf region, Israel said it would hit Iran for “as long as needed” and expanded ground operations in Lebanon.

Deportees sent by Trump to Salvadoran prison are still stuck a year later

Little is known about the status or whereabouts of the Salvadorans deported by President Donald Trump to CECOT, an infamous megaprison.

To criticize an American-led war, an American pope turns to allies

A split-screen response shows how Pope Leo is navigating a minefield as the Trump administration projects American nativism at home and deadly force overseas.

BBC

Travelodge changes policy after attacker given room key

The woman was attacked by Kyran Smith, who was given a key to her hotel room by staff.

From Bodo to Brentford - ranking this season's biggest overachievers

Bodo/Glimt must be the most romantic story in European football in decades but are they the team that has defied the odds the most this season? Here are all 10 contenders...

Chelsea could move controversial pre-match huddle

Chelsea expect to move their pre-match huddle away from the centre circle after referee Paul Tierney was caught in the middle on Saturday.

How might the UK support shipping in the Strait of Hormuz?

Ben Chu from BBC Verify has been looking at what role the Royal Navy could play in the Strait of Hormuz.

What are the symptoms of meningitis and is there a vaccine?

Two people have died following an outbreak of meningitis, including one student at the University of Kent.

'My mother cried out one last time': Palestinian boy, 12, describes how Israeli forces killed his family in car

Khaled Bani Odeh's parents and two brothers were shot dead as they drove home from a shopping trip in the occupied West Bank.

Gavaskar claims Hundred signing 'contributing to Indian casualties'

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar says Sunrisers Leeds’ signing of Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed “indirectly contributes to the deaths of Indian soldiers and civilians”.

Three arrests after man found dead in wheelie bin

Two men and a woman are detained on suspicion of murder following overnight arrests in Blackpool.

Wary allies show there's no quick fix to Trump's Iran crisis

European leaders are hesitant to help Trump secure the Strait of Hormuz, but they know inaction on the Iran war is not really an option.

How Chelsea signed a star team with hidden payments

Chelsea have been hit with a Premier League record fine of ÂŁ10.75m and handed a suspended transfer ban. Here's what the written reasons said.

The Independent

Meningitis outbreak: People who visited popular Kent nightclub on these dates urged to ‘come forward’ for treatment

Anyone who visited Club Chemistry in Canterbury on 5, 6 and 7 March have been called upon to receive the treatment, the UK Health Security Agency said

Afghan who fought with US special forces dies in ICE custody as Trump on track for deadliest year of detention in more than two decades

Mohammad Nazeer Paktyawal served with U.S. forces in Afghanistan and legally evacuated the country, then died within a day of being taken into ICE custody, according to his family

Students queue in ‘Covid-esque’ scenes after two die in meningitis outbreak

Shocked University of Kent students queueing for antibiotics said it ‘feels like a repeat’ of the pandemic

Inside the widening income tax rate gap for residents in blue states compared to red states

Experts say eliminating a state’s personal income tax does not mean a more affordable lifestyle

Supreme Court to hear arguments over push to end legal protections for migrants from Haiti, Syria

The Supreme Court will hear arguments over the Trump administration’s push to end legal protections for people fleeing war and natural disaster from countries around the world, including Haiti and Syria

Infant dies after ambulance crashes on way to Philadelphia hospital

Crash occurred around 5 a.m. Sunday morning in the Frankford area of Philadelphia after ambulance ran a red light, law enforcement said

People ‘high up’ in the White House are against war with Iran, Trump ally turned foe tells CNN

Greene left Congress after public blow-up with Trump over Epstein files

Cuba’s electric grid collapses plunging millions into island-wide power blackout

The blackouts sparked a rare violent protest in the Communist-run country this weekend

In win for 'One Battle After Another,' the Oscars meet an anxious moment

A horde of children chased Conan O’Brien onto the Dolby Theatre stage in the opening moments of the 98th Academy Awards, and throughout an Oscar ceremony that saw “One Battle After Another” win best picture, it was like they never left

Iran-US war latest: Trump lashes out at UK after Nato allies reject demand for help to open Strait of Hormuz

The US president said it is only appropriate that those who benefit from oil coming through the waterway help to free it