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CBC.ca

Fluke goal key to Sabres 3-2 comeback win over Habs in Game 4, series tied 2-2
Buffalo Sabres forward Zach Benson broke a tie on a third-period power play on his 21st birthday, helping his team beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Tuesday night in Game 4 to even the Eastern Conference semifinal series.

Victoire outlast Frost to clinch series, setting up all-Canadian Walter Cup final with Charge
The Montreal Victoire are heading to their first Walter Cup final as they defeated the two-time defending champion Minnesota Frost 2-1 at Place Bell on Tuesday in the fifth and deciding game of their Professional Women's Hockey League semifinal.

The National | Residents flee wildfire in northern Alberta
May 12, 2026 | Residents flee a fast-moving wildfire in northern Alberta. FBI Director Kash Patel gets combative during a congressional hearing. And, Dunkin’ targets a Canadian comeback.

Sexual violence was 'deliberate tactic' and integral to Hamas-led Oct. 7 attacks, report finds
Sexual violence was systematic, widespread and integral to the Hamas-led Oct. 7 attacks and their aftermath, a new report by an Israeli non-profit has found.

PCOS, which affects tens of millions of women, is now known as PMOS. Here's why the renaming is important
After more than a decade of discussion and debate, polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, will now be called polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or PMOS. It's hoped the name change will mean earlier diagnosis, an approach toward holistic treatments and more awareness of lesser known symptoms of the chronic hormonal disorder.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testifies in high-stakes court bout with Elon Musk
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman took the witness stand Tuesday to defend his business record in a trial pitting him against Elon Musk, rebutting testimony that disparaged his leadership at a pivotal time for the ChatGPT maker. Musk, the world's richest man, is seeking Altman's ouster from the company leadership as part of a civil lawsuit accusing him of betraying their shared vision for OpenAI.

Are Canadians reaching their 'breaking point'? New data shows more people filing for insolvency
More Canadians are filing for insolvency according to the latest data from the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy, as rising costs stretch consumers to their limits.

Ukraine says Russia launches 200-plus drones in overnight attacks, leaving 6 dead
Russian forces launched attacks in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region on Tuesday, killing at least six people, regional officials said, after the expiry of a U.S.-mediated ceasefire.

FBI Director Kash Patel clashes with senator over report of his excessive drinking
FBI Director Kash Patel angrily lashed out at a Democratic lawmaker at a budget hearing Tuesday, calling allegations that he drinks excessively on the job and that staff have found him unreachable at times "unequivocally, categorically false."

Sidney Crosby set to make 4th appearance at men's world hockey championship
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby will join the men's national team at the world championship in Switzerland, his NHL club and Hockey Canada announced Tuesday.
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Toronto Star

Blue Jays vs. Rays: Toronto rally hits the wall in extra innings
Tampa Bay improves to 5-0 against the Jays this season and will go for the sweep Wednesday night.

TTC’s CEO says electrical workers are asking for unreasonable wage hikes. Could a weekend strike or lockout be looming?
The union says they’re “committed to reaching a fair agreement with the TTC” and plan to announce an update on contract talks Thursday.

Dozens of Ontario school boards spending $400 million more on special education than they receive in funding: auditor general
The province's auditor general's report also urges the government to address long wait-lists for assessments as well as create consistent levels of classroom care for kids.

Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dies at 47 of brain cancer
Jason Collins, the NBA’s first openly gay player, has died after an eight-month battle with an aggressive form of a brain tumor.

Nate Erskine-Smith appeals Liberal nomination loss in Scarborough
Nate Erskine-Smith is appealing last weekend's high-stakes Liberal nomination vote in Scarborough Southwest, which he lost by 19 votes, citing "serious irregularities."

Inside Pizzeria Badiali’s handsome new restaurant in the former Victory Café
Toronto’s most popular pizzeria brings buzz and the promise of a "mob scene" to the redeveloped Mirvish Village.

Toronto Star nominated for five SABEW awards
The winners, nominated in five of the 13 categories, will be announced on May 28 at The Pilot in Toronto.

Ontario's child support system failing families to the tune of $2.1 billion, auditor general says
Families are owed $2.1 billion in overdue child and spousal support from Ontario's Family Responsibility Office because of enforcement problems, a new auditor general's report has found.

'AI hallucinations' in doctors' notes flagged by Ontario auditor's report
Auditor general Shelley Spence released audits exposing issues in government use of AI and the training of commercial truck drivers.

Dunkin' Donuts looking to make comeback in Canada and open hundreds of stores
Foodtastic signed a deal to bring the Dunkin' brand back here, but dough-not call it a comeback yet, one retail analyst says.
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Globe and Mail

Stopping Iran’s nuclear program more important than Americans’ economic pain, Trump says
Critics argue Trump administration should balance geopolitical objectives with economic impact on U.S.
This is neither peace nor war, and everyone’s a winner and a loser
The impasse has become like trench warfare, with the U.S. and Iran both digging in for a long standoff

Russia launches new ballistic missile Putin hails as ‘world’s most powerful’
Russian President says nuclear-armed Sarmat missile will enter combat service at the end of the year
OpenAI chief Sam Altman says Elon Musk wanted control of company
OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman on Tuesday rejected Elon Musk's claim that he betrayed the ChatGPT maker's founding mission to serve the public good, claiming it was Musk who was interested in seizing control of OpenAI and making money from it.
Saudi Arabia launched covert retaliatory attacks on Iran in March, sources say
10-week war has left Saudi Arabia vulnerable to attacks that have pierced the U.S. military umbrella

Trump plays down differences with Xi over Iran ahead of high-stakes Beijing summit
U.S. President has been unsuccessfully pressing China to prod Iran to agree to his terms

Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ would cost inflated $1.2-trillion, U.S. CBO analysis shows
Total would be far heftier than U.S. President’s initial US$175-billion price tag

Trump’s FDA chief Makary to resign after turbulent tenure
Dr. Marty Makary drew months of complaints from health industry executives, anti-abortion activists, vaping lobbyists and other Trump allies
How does it feel to be on the jury at Cannes?
'The Substance' star Demi Moore, 'Hamnet' director Chloé Zhao and 'Sentimental Value' actor Stellan Skarsgård describe their reaction to being invited onto the Cannes Film Festival jury, led by South Korean director Park Chan-wook.
PCOS, most common cause of infertility, being renamed PMOS to improve diagnosis and care
Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome better reflects the condition’s wide-ranging hormonal and metabolic impacts
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Global News

Italian court orders new extradition hearing for Dave Turmel of Blood Family Mafia
Roy says Turmel will remain detained inside Rome’s Regina Coeli prison while extradition proceedings continue.

Zelenskyy says Ukraine working on military ‘drone deal’ with Canada
Ukraine has talked about signing export deals with other countries to supply them with the advanced drone technology it has refined since Russia launched its full-scale invasion.

Anand to pitch Canada defence, economic ties during Persian Gulf trip
Defence Minister David McGuinty is also visiting Qatar as well as the United Arab Emirates this week, to talk about how Canada fits into regional security.

Popular Japanese snack brand turns to monochrome packaging over Iran war
Calbee, which has the largest share of Japan's domestic snack market, said the move was aimed at maintaining stable shipments amid supply disruptions.

No sign of larger hantavirus outbreak, WHO says as cases continue to rise
'But of course, the situation could change. Given the long incubation period of the virus, it's possible we may see more cases in the coming weeks,' the director of the WHO said.

Painting looted by Nazis discovered in home of Dutch SS commander’s family
The renowned painting belonged to the Nazi-looted Goudstikker collection and is believed to have remained for years in the home of descendants of a notorious SS collaborator.

Brian Hooker’s boat seized by coast guard in wife’s disappearance: report
Brian Hooker previously told authorities in Bahamas that his wife, Lynette Hooker, fell overboard the night of April 4 as they were travelling in a 2.4-metre motorboat.

U.S. consumer prices spiked in April as Iran war drove up energy costs
U.S. consumer prices climbed sharply again last month as the 10-week war with Iran pushed energy prices higher.

U.K.’s Starmer defiant as resignation calls grow and minister quits
Starmer is trying to shore up support within his Cabinet following a febrile few days in the wake of hefty losses for the Labour Party in local elections last week.

Canadian intelligence officers visit Quebec company after sniper rifles turn up in Russia
The briefing took place after Global News reported in October that social media posts showed Cadex rifles for sale in Moscow and in the hands of Russian snipers.
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New York Times

Cindy Burbank Wins Senate Primary in Nebraska, but Plans to Drop Out to Help Dan Osborn
Cindy Burbank has said she intends to exit the general-election race, clearing the field for Dan Osborn, an independent candidate, to face Senator Pete Ricketts, a Republican.

Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Defense Plan Could Cost $1.2 Trillion
A report from the Congressional Budget Office said that space-based interceptors, which do not currently exist, would probably consume 60 percent of the total cost.

U.S. and Mexican Officials Deny C.I.A. Had Lethal Role in Mexico Operation
The denials came after a CNN report claimed the C.I.A. had been involved in the assassination of a cartel member inside Mexico earlier this year.

Dominican Republic Agrees to Take Third-Country Migrants Deported by U.S.
The agreement, which reverses President Luis Abinader’s previous stance, is part of President Trump’s efforts to find governments willing to accept deportees.

In San Francisco, the Tents of Homeless People Are Disappearing
Mayor Daniel Lurie and city leaders have enforced bans on camping and moved people off sidewalks to reduce visible homelessness. Critics say too many homeless people are housed in jail.

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen to Face Democrat Lynne Walz
Democrats face an uphill fight as they seek to unseat Gov. Jim Pillen, who is running for another term in the solidly Republican state.

Florida Plans to Close ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ Vendors Are Reportedly Told
The Department of Homeland Security has determined the state-run immigration detention facility is too expensive, and some private vendors have struggled to front costs.

Justice Dept. Officials Consider Settling Trump Suit Against I.R.S.
One of the settlement terms under review is for the I.R.S. to drop any audits of the president, his family members and businesses.

P.C.O.S. Has Been Renamed P.M.O.S. Doctors Hope It Will Improve Care for Millions.
The condition has been renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or P.M.O.S., to better reflect its wide-ranging health effects.

Battle Over the Strait of Hormuz Leaves Safe Passage a Gamble
Vessels are traveling without transmitting critical information meant to keep the waters safe, maritime intelligence experts say.
CNBC

Samsung Electronics recovers $66 billion intraday wipeout after Seoul steps in to calm strike fears
Samsung Electronics reversed steep intraday losses after South Korea’s government urged labor and management to resume talks.

Jensen Huang is joining Trump's China trip after the U.S. president called the Nvidia CEO
The U.S. chipmaker executive was not included in earlier lists of business leaders participating in President Donald Trump's trip to China this week.

Trump puts Taiwan arms sales, Hong Kong jailed activist Lai on agenda ahead of meeting with Xi
Trump said Monday that U.S. arms sales to Taiwan and the imprisonment of Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai would be among the issues at the summit in Beijing.

Asia markets mixed as investors watch Trump-Xi meeting and Iran tensions
Asian markets mixed on Wednesday as investors grappled with hotter-than-expected inflation, U.S.-Iran tensions and U.S.-China trade talks.

For Chinese exporters, Iran worries eclipse tariff woes as Trump, Xi prepare to meet
Heading into the summit, Beijing and Washington will likely reaffirm their shared intention to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore stability in the region.

CNBC Daily Open: Wall Street meets its old nemesis: Inflation
March's inflation figures came in hotter than expected, raising the odds of a Fed rate hike and cooling Wall Street's record run.

The stock market isn't ignoring Iran. It's rising for these three very real reasons
It's time to take a closer look with stocks rallying into the third month of the U.S.-Iran conflict.

Consumer prices rose 3.8% annually in April, the highest since May 2023
The consumer price index was expected to increase by 3.7% annually in April, according to the Dow Jones consensus.

Qualcomm drops 11% as chip stocks pull back from record AI-driven rally
The recent rally has shown a broadening of the AI trade beyond chipmaking giant Nvidia.

Traders will soon be able to bet on computer chip prices as AI drives costs skyward
Contracts can be used to hedge against rising GPU rental rates and other operational costs
Washington Post

As Iran war hits U.S. weapons stocks, allies fear impact on Ukraine
European partners question viability of a Trump plan to arm Ukraine as weeks of war with Iran deplete U.S. supplies of critical weapons.

A super El Niño wiped out millions of people in 1877. Are we better prepared now?
The climatic phenomenon is expected to return this year, but a lot has changed since what might have been the worst environmental disaster in human history.

More of the men being deported now have lived in the U.S. for years
In another shift, nearly 2 in 3 of those removed since January 2025 do not have criminal records.

E.U. puts sanctions on Israeli settlers after Hungary drops Orban’s veto
The measures will target Israeli settlers and organizations and Hamas members, the bloc’s chief diplomat said.

What to know about the hantavirus after deaths amid cruise ship outbreak
A cluster of cases aboard the ship have been linked to a type of hantavirus found in Argentina that can spread from person to person, the World Health Organization said.

Confident in China’s power, Xi is ready to host an unpredictable Trump
Holding no illusions about making lasting deals at this week’s summit, China’s leader looks to project Beijing as an alternative to U.S. volatility on the world stage.
BBC

Trump's 'Golden Dome' will cost $1.2tn and might not stop all-out missile attack
That pricetag is nearly seven times higher than Trump's initial estimate, found an independent budget office.

All the Labour MPs who have come out against Starmer, and the ones who want him to stay
A growing number of Labour MPs are coming out against the prime minister.

The potential challengers to Keir Starmer
Andy Burnham, Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting are all potential candidates for the top job.

Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dies aged 47
Collins shared late last year that he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer.

The Papers: 'Starmer and Streeting set for showdown' and 'Crisis? What crisis?'
Every paper leads on the future of Sir Keir Starmer's premiership for the second day in a row.

Daily pill to help keep weight off after stopping obesity jabs
The tablet - orforglipron - is available in the US and could soon launch in the UK.

VAR is a flip of a coin, says Guardiola
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says his players have to play well enough to ensure VAR does not decide the outcome of their games, comparing the system to a "flip of a coin".

Israel qualifies but Boy George is out of Eurovision
The Israeli act is met with boos and chants, but also a chorus of support, at Tuesday's semi-final.

Air India crisis deepens ahead of final Ahmedabad crash report
Air India faces a leadership vacuum and mounting financial losses as it struggles to recover from the crash.

A decade on, Trump returns to a stronger and more assertive China
Beijing is arguably the most powerful competitor the US has confronted in its history, one analyst says.
The Independent

Iran-US war latest: Trump accuses media of treason as US intel reportedly claims Tehran retains substantial missile capabilities
Trump says reports that the ‘Iranian enemy is doing well’ are ‘false’

FAA evaluates risks to flights near one of the country’s busiest airports from Trump’s giant ‘triumphal arch’, report claims
The proposed 250-foot arch would sit less than two miles from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Asian shares trade mixed as AI excitement fades and war worries continue
Asian shares are trading mixed, as the enthusiasm over AI and other technology stocks gradually faded, braking Wall Street’s record-setting run

Suspect arrested after headless body found stuffed in a closet inside a Phoenix apartment
Christopher Ebanks, 32, was arrested in connection with the ‘brutal’ discovery

Putin tests new nuclear ballistic missile and claims it could enter combat this year
The claim comes as a three-day ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv expired

Sponsors were asked to shell out $1 million for Sean Duffy’s road trip reality show. Corporations came speeding in
Perks for sponsorship include featured placement in episodes alongside Duffy, who regulates some of the companies backing the program

$4.8M settlement reached over Louisiana traffic stop death, AP sources say
A settlement agreement says the family of a Black man who died while being punched, kicked and stunned by five white Louisiana State Police troopers during roadside arrest agreed to a tentative $4.85 million settlement

California crypto owner robbed of $6.5m by suspects wielding guns posing as delivery drivers, prosecutors say
Elijah Armstrong, Nino Chindavanh, and Jayden Rucker, all from Tennessee, were indicted and charged with conspiracy to commit robbery and kidnapping

Record number of Americans are leaving the country and renouncing their citizenship for good, report says
In the aggregate, as many as 295,000 more people may have left the U.S. than immigrated there in 2025, according to one study

Sam Altman testifies Elon Musk wanted greater control of OpenAI in early days
As the proceedings enter their third week, observers note that neither tech titan has emerged as a particularly sympathetic figure






















