US Senate begins voting on Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’
Senators are debating a nearly 1,000-page bill that is pivotal to President Donald Trump’s domestic agenda. BBC News
Idaho gunman in deadly ambush of fire crews had ‘idolised’ firefighters
The suspect deliberately lit a fire to lure first responders to a mountainous area near Coeur d’Alene. BBC News
Video surfaces of Mamdani using slogan rooted in communist revolutionary language
Democratic New York City mayoral candidate and self-described socialist Zohran Mamdani is facing criticism over remarks made at a Young Democratic Socialists of America conference, where he urged attendees not…
Leafs, Oilers make big moves ahead of free agencyGlobalnews Digital
The Maple Leafs and Oilers went to work ahead of NHL free agency’s opening bell.
Parental leave and pay for new parents to be reviewed
Campaigners say the UK’s system has been “overlooked for years”, and investing in it is a “no-brainer”. BBC News
Edmonton Oilers sign defenceman Evan Bouchard to 4-year contractGlobalnews Digital
The Edmonton Oilers have completed a key piece of off-season business.
Security heightened for Canada Day in B.C. in shadow of Lapu Lapu festival attackSimon Little
B.C. police are beefing up security measures for Canada Day celebrations following recent incidents of violence. A government leader says the measures should make people feel safe.
Wildfire near Chase, B.C., prompts evacuation order of First Nations reserveAmy Judd
A wildfire near the Neskonlith Indian Band office is growing and has prompted an evacuation order in the B.C. reserve. The fire is currently classified as out of control. …
Calgary reintroduces fluoride into drinking water but faces court injunctionGlobalnews Digital
Calgary first introduced fluoride into its drinking water in 1991 after multiple plebiscites, but it was removed by city council in 2011.
Bill Maher gives NFL star blunt parenting advice and warns him not to take any ‘s–t’ from his kids
Bill Maher said he has a “dim” view of modern parenting and encouraged parents to be “traditional.” “Well, I hope you’re a traditional parent,” Maher said Monday during his “Club…
Rosie O’Donnell unleashes scathing criticism of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s ‘gross excess’ wedding
Rosie O’Donnell is sharing her two cents when it comes to Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos’ lavish, three-day Italian wedding. On Monday, O’Donnell took to Instagram and shared side-by-side photos…
‘This is the worst that I can remember,’ southern Saskatchewan RMs declare drought emergencyNicole Healey
Four southern Saskatchewan rural municipalities have declared a drought emergency, as parts of the province see little to no rain this summer.
Parents face hurdles vaccinating children – report
Obstacles include difficulty booking appointments and too few jab reminders, say child health experts. BBC News
Is RFK Jr’s divisive plan to Make America Healthy Again fearmongering – or revolutionary?
The most powerful public health official in the US is reviled by some medics – but even some of his critics accept that he is bringing drive to healthcare areas…
The bridge changing lives and boosting business
The Öresund bridge, which connects Denmark and Sweden, is celebrating 25 years since its opening. BBC News
Heat warnings issued for Edmonton, Calgary and other parts of AlbertaPhil Heidenreich
As Albertans prepare to celebrate Canada Day, Environment Canada is warning of a heat wave. Temperatures could reach highs of 35 C in some parts of the province this week.…
Obama, Bush decry ‘travesty’ of Trump’s gutting of USAID on its last day
The former US presidents said the dismantling of USAID was a ‘mistake’ on the last day of the agency’s operations. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video…
Trump, Paramount in ‘advanced’ settlement negotiations over ’60 Minutes’ lawsuit, court filing says
The latest court filing in President Donald Trump‘s lawsuit against Paramount Global signals a settlement is potentially in reach, possibly before the July 4th holiday weekend. Lawyers for both parties…
Putintseva asks umpire to eject spectator over safety fear
World number 33 Yulia Putintseva raises security concerns about a spectator during her first-round match at Wimbledon, asking for them to be ejected. BBC News