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CBC.ca

Alberta's governing UCP endorses proposed riding boundary changes as NDP reiterates concerns
Alberta's governing United Conservatives have officially endorsed changes to provincial riding boundaries that the Opposition NDP says it believes are “rigged” to help the UCP win the next election.

Former NASA chief economist named new head of Canadian Space Agency
Alexander MacDonald was named the new president of the Canadian Space Agency late Wednesday evening.

Beach weather in November? In Canada? These photos prove it
Parts of Ontario and Quebec have been experiencing record-setting temperatures this week, and people have been taking full advantage of it.

Russian hacker group claims to have posted B.C. school district information on dark web
CBC News has discovered a hacked database stolen from the Burnaby School District on a dark web site run by a prominent shadowy ransomware group believed to be operating out of Russia.

P.E.I. health minister admits doctor recruitment has been 'underwhelming'
There was no ambiguity on the challenges faced in Prince Edward Island's health-care system from the health minister Wednesday.

Unmanaged menopause symptoms cost Canada's economy $3.5B, experts tell MPs
Unmanaged menopause symptoms are not just impacting women, but costing the Canadian economy $3.5 billion and 540,000 lost workdays every year, according to the Menopause Foundation of Canada.

An Afghan teen won a full scholarship to a B.C. school. But Canada denied her study permit
Immigrant advocates say Canada regularly rejects study permits from Afghan women and girls, even when they have full scholarships, despite the fact that they face some of the strictest barriers to education in the world.

Canadian military counterintelligence operative to face court martial in spy case
A Canadian military counterintelligence operative accused of sharing sensitive information with Ukrainian intelligence will face court martial beginning Dec. 9. Master Warrant Officer Matthew Robar faces three charges related to unauthorized dealings with a foreign entity, misleading his superiors and improperly storing a firearm. He was originally charged with eight offences.

NASA's Swift space telescope plunges to Earth after 22 years in orbit
One of NASA's premier space telescopes plunged to Earth on Wednesday, ending its 22-year investigation of gamma ray bursts and exploding stars.
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Toronto Star
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Globe and Mail
Swing voters, economic worries led Democrats to decisive victory in the U.S. midterms
The Democrats’ popular-vote margin in the U.S. House of Representatives was the highest in any election since 1976

ANC facing further losses in South Africa’s local elections
Party expected to tumble deeper into minority status as votes are counted, leaving power increasingly fragmented in the hands of smaller parties

Americans spoke loudly in the midterms, but time will tell whether they were a turning point
Fascination with Trump now turns to how the Republican debacle affects his presidency and the trade war

Alaska Senate race remains too close to call as candidates urge patience
Election headlined by two-term Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democratic former U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola
JetBlue raises checked baggage fees again as jet fuel prices remain high
Fee for first checked bag increases to $50 one way for most economy passengers, up from $39 previously

As in Hungary and Serbia, U.S. elections acted as a referendum on an out-of-touch leader
Like Orban and Vucic, Trump also put himself and his record at the centre of the campaign, and often ignored voters’ concerns

Cornell sexual assault investigation to be led by former prosecutor in Sean (Diddy) Combs cases
Jacqueline Kelly will serve as outside counsel for investigation spurred by allegations that several men raped former student in 2024
Iran war impacted midterm elections, Trump admits, but says he'd 'do it again'
U.S. President concedes Iran war impacted midterm elections but insists he'd 'do it again'.
Democrats’ sweep of Congress delivers new era in Washington
Democrats vow 100-day agenda and investigations of Trump after voters revolt against GOP
Six takeaways from Democrats’ resounding midterm sweep
Voters prioritize rising cost of living as economic anxiety drives party’s historic victory
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Global News

Cruise ship leaves Cambodia after forcing hundreds of passengers to get off
The Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ship suspended operations after its operator said the rising costs of fuel from the Iran war made its journey financially untenable.

Israeli president accepts election results, begins talks on new government
The move dealt a blow to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s efforts to discredit the vote, in which he and his allies lost their majority in parliament.

Canadian woman accused of joining ISIS was ‘brainwashed,’ former friend testifies
At Canada's first trial of a woman accused of living under ISIS in Syria, a witness described Ammara Amjad's descent into extremism.

World leaders who sparred with Trump react to Republican election rout
World leaders who have sparred with the “America first” U.S. President Donald Trump greeted the rout of his Republican Party in the U.S. midterm elections with a measure of relief.

Stock markets surging after U.S. midterm election as oil prices plummet
North American stocks are soaring Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump’s party lost its sole control of Washington in the midterm elections.

U.S. limited strike on Strait of Hormuz raises questions what’s next
The Middle East and beyond have been on edge about the prospects of the U.S. resuming full-scale operations against Iran for the first time in almost two months.

Flights across Europe face disruption after false bomb threats, officials say
In Poland, a flight by Polish airline LOT from London’s Heathrow airport to Warsaw’s main Chopin airport was diverted to the Polish capital’s Modlin airport after a bomb threat.

1 dead, 2 injured after helicopter collision near Mount Everest
There are no roads on Mount Everest, and helicopters are the only way to bring down trekkers and guides who become sick or exhausted in the cold and high altitude.

Greenland approves security deal with U.S., Denmark amid Trump pressure
The trilateral deal paves the way for more U.S. bases in Greenland and eases tensions over Trump's repeated calls for the vast island to become part of the United States.

30-year-old Spanish soccer star dead following on-field collision
Jesús de Miguel was challenging for the ball near midfield when he was struck in the chest by the Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during added time.
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New York Times

The Bell Tolls for Trumpism
Ezra Klein and Aaron Retica react to the Democratic Party’s major midterm victory.

Golden State Valkyries Reign Supreme in San Francisco, a City of Start-Ups
San Francisco hosted a victory parade on Wednesday for the new W.N.B.A. champions, a team that’s not even two years old but has made the Bay Area swoon.

Inside Team Trump’s Historic Collapse in the 2026 Midterm Elections
How an unpopular president and an unpopular war provided an opening for Democrats to make sweeping gains in the midterms.

Trump Wrestles With New Reality: A Lame Duck With Two Years Left to Fight
After a decade at the center of American politics, President Trump is politically wounded, with diminished power. Those who know him say the next two years will be unpredictable.

Trump Administration Moves to Oust Arbitrators as Doctor Payouts Soar
The two companies settled billing disputes between doctors and insurers, keeping patients out of the middle. One let doctors win 96 percent of the time.

Justice Alito Will Not Retire From Supreme Court Immediately, Despite Election Outcome
The conservative justice has told friends he does not plan to step down before the end of the court’s term, even as Democrats are set to seize the Senate in January.

Vance, in Break With Trump, Blames Iran War for Republicans’ 2026 Midterm Losses
The vice president offered his striking critique of the administration’s agenda and messaging with Mr. Trump’s apparent approval.

Beverly Whipple Has Died. She Introduced the G-Spot to the Mainstream.
Dr. Whipple studied the female erogenous zone and, with collaborators, wrote a best seller about women’s sexuality. She was 85.

The Blame Game Begins
Also, Democrats will have a huge majority in the House. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

Trump Emerges After the Midterms: ‘Did You Guys See the Helipad?’
His party just suffered a drubbing unseen in decades. But the president, leading a tour of his ballroom project, was placid and eager to wax on about construction instead.
CNBC

LIV Golf faces liquidation after BC Partners scraps rescue plan
LIV Golf faces liquidation after BC Partners dropped a proposed $300 million rescue plan amid insufficient player commitments.

White House panel delays hearing on Fed's Lisa Cook to Dec. 14
President Donald Trump first tried to fire Lisa Cook in August 2025, but the Supreme Court in June blocked him from doing so, for now.

NextDC shares surge 43% after Goodman, Digital Realty stake purchases
NextDC shares surged more than 40% Thursday morning after Goodman Group and Digital Realty sought to acquire up to a 9.9% stake.

Inside India newsletter: India weighs a tax cut to win over foreign investors. Will it work?
Foreign investors are losing their appetite for Indian equities, with their holdings touching an all-time low of 14%.

Democrats flip dozens of GOP seats. Republicans haven't flipped a single one
Democrats have flipped seven Senate seats, nearly 30 House districts, five governorships and up to 12 state legislative chambers in a historic 2026 midterm rout.

A 'demand decade' ahead for energy? BP, Baker Hughes CEOs weigh the investment outlook
Rising energy demand offers investment opportunities, but geopolitical risks and oil price uncertainty cloud the outlook, executives and an analyst said.

What Wall Street billionaires are saying about Democrats' midterm sweep
Billionaire political spending met criticism from ... billionaires in the wake of Tuesday's blue wave election.

Democrats take Congress in a blue wave. Here's what it means for your money
Blue wave gives Democrats control of Congress. Here's how their agenda could affect your money, from healthcare and taxes to student loans and Social Security.

Analysis: The Democrats have one chance to extract concessions from Trump. Markets will hate it
The next debt-ceiling confrontation could reverse Washington's traditional political roles, raising the possibility of spending concessions, market volatility and a damaging default.

What Republicans' huge loss means for Trump
Trump's handling of tariffs, the Iran war and an array of Washington-area construction projects are sure to face sudden pushback from newly empowered Democrats.
BBC

More asbestos found in Parliament, as MPs urged to get on with revamp
MPs told it's crunch time for a decision on refurbishment amid warnings of a Notre Dame-style fire.

Vance walks Trump tightrope with scathing election critique blaming Iran war
The vice-president's blunt assessment of Republican election defeat marked one of the sharpest breaks with a sitting president in recent memory.

UK commits to 'time-bound' talks on slavery apology
Andy Burnham signed up to a broader process to address "historical harms" of the transatlantic slave trade, Chris Mason writes.

Pope Leo hosts Bob Dylan at official residence in Rome
Pope Leo had previously quoted Dylan's work in the preface of a book warning against nuclear rearmament.

The Papers: 'Crushing midterm rebuke' and 'Trumped'
The Democrats sweep in the US midterm elections is the focus of Thursday's papers.

Australia's oldest department store David Jones folds after 188 years
The brand's 38 physical stores and online site will continue to operate while receivers review its operations.

Would you take a test to see if your life will be cut short? I did - and it changed me
Laura Sides faced a dilemma of whether to find out if she would inherit her father's condition.

Why a US-funded vaccine trial on babies was cancelled in Guinea-Bissau
The trial was condemned as "unethical" and "neocolonial" because half of the babies would not be given the vaccine.

The NHS is relying more on charities - and that might be creating problems for patients
Is it symptom a health service at breaking point - or a positive way of involving the public?

Five reasons why Republicans lost so badly
From angry voters to an unpopular president, here is why Americans in traditional Republican areas turned to Democrats.
The Independent
Trump’s admin warns Dems about toying with impeachment while Hannity buries head in sand: Live updates
President Trump did not mention Republican’s major losses on Wednesday until he was asked by reporters

Bank of England set to hike interest rates to 4% to tackle rising inflation
Rate-setters are widely expected to tighten monetary policy in a bid to tackle rising inflation in the UK economy.

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky condemns Moscow’s ‘insane’ attack on school that left at least 40 dead
Russian retail giant Ozon says it is forced to cancel some orders after fire erupts at warehouse in Adygea Republic

1 deputy dies and another not expected to survive after firefight with suspect at Washington home
Authorities say that one of two sheriff’s deputies wounded in a firefight with a suspect in Washington state has died, and the other is not expected to survive
Lone Texas Republican Ted Cruz unleashes over GOP 'blue tsunami' midterm loss
‘Tariffs have made everything too expensive, and the Iran war has dragged on too long,’ the Republican Senator said

Flood of migrants already heading to southern border, MAGA faithful claims in doomsaying push
Democrats won key races in Texas on Tuesday, worrying Trump’s base about what will happen to the president’s immigration crackdown

Kenya’s mining ambitions raise fears for farms and ancestral graves
Farmers and community elders in coastal Kenya fear a proposed mining project could threaten their livelihoods and a sacred forest where their ancestors are buried

Burnham set to close North Sea to new oil and gas drilling
The bill hopes to fulfil Labour’s manifesto and permanently protect Ed Miliband’s moratorium on new oil and gas drilling projects

An acclaimed biography of Alexander the Great wins the Baillie Gifford nonfiction prize
Edmund Richardson's biography of Alexander the Great "Alexander: God, King, Man" was won the prestigious Baillie Gifford Prize for nonfiction

British Iron Age king might actually have been a queen, scientist says
Verica was a ruler of the Atrebates, whose territory covered much of modern-day Hampshire and West Sussex
























