Michelle Obama likens ESPN to reality TV: ‘It’s just sociological drama’
It is no secret that ESPN programming looks a lot different now than it did even 10 or so years ago. A network that constantly flooded viewers with some of…
‘He can do no wrong’ – Atkinson takes five wickets on Test return
England’s Gus Atkinson takes three wickets on the morning of day two to finish with five overall as India are bowled out for 224 in their first innings of the…
DR Congo and Rwanda hold first talks since signing of peace deal
The African Union, Qatar and the United States joined the oversight committee meeting in Washington. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Trump’s Aug. 7 tariff start date for some countries brings new uncertaintyGlobalnews Digital
When Trump signed to order for more than 66 countries, the start date of the punishing import taxes was pushed back seven days so that the tariff schedule could be…
Four overs, four wickets – England clean up India at start of day two
England take the last four wickets in the space of four overs to bowl India out for 224 in their first innings at The Oval, with Gus Atkinson finishing with…
Man shot dead by police inside northern Ontario court, SIU investigatingGlobalnews Digital
Ontario’s police watchdog is investigating a report that an officer fatally shot a man inside a courtroom in a remote part of northern Ontario on Thursday.
‘Premier League will not be cut to 18 clubs’
The Premier League will not reduce in size from 20 clubs, says chief executive Richard Masters, amid tensions with Fifa over the congested calendar. BBC News
Canada Post workers to finish vote on ‘final’ offersGlobalnews Digital
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has urged the roughly 55,000 postal service workers it represents to reject the proposals from the Crown corporation.
Mets star Francisco Lindor says Juan Soto was snubbed from the All-Star game: ‘He deserved it’
The New York Mets sent four players to Atlanta for the All-Star game a couple of weeks ago, but star shortstop Francisco Lindor said there should have been one more…
WATCH: Trump ‘wants to get’ stock-trading ban done, Hawley insists after president’s brutal attack on bill
Despite President Donald Trump‘s harsh criticism over his bill to ban stock trading among top government officials, Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., insists he has a good rapport with the president,…
Buy now, pay later is the worst thing for consumers since payday loans
We’re living in a time when you can finance pizza. Where $100 jeans can be split into four easy payments. Where “zero interest” sounds like free money. But behind the…
Liam Neeson calls filming ‘Naked Gun’ sex scene with Pamela Anderson ‘a little bit strange’
Liam Neeson teased details about a sex scene with Pamela Anderson that fans will see in “The Naked Gun.” “There’s a threesome,” Neeson told Stephen Colbert during Wednesday’s episode of…
Brian Cox returns to stage for story of banking disaster that shook the world
The veteran actor stars in a play about the banking collapse that sent shockwaves around the world. BBC News
In the wake of new tariffs, how are US-China trade talks going?
Amid Trump’s trade war blitz, any tariff pause extension between the US and China will need the US president’s approval. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video…
Five things now pricier in Canada due to tariffs
From cars to ketchup, the US tariffs and Canadian counter measures are pinching pocket books. BBC News
‘Crazy’ scenes at camp where children fell ill in suspected poisoning, locals say
A 76-year-old man is under arrest after eight children who became unwell were taken to hospital. BBC News
Ontario paramedic fired for criticizing Israel on social media hopes to be reinstatedGlobalnews Digital
York Region said last month that officials launched an investigation into an employee’s “concerning comments on social media” on June 19, which led to a dismissal.
Sentencing expected for girl found guilty of manslaughter in deadly swarmingGlobalnews Digital
An Ontario judge is set to deliver his sentence this afternoon in the case of a teen girl found guilty of manslaughter in a deadly swarming attack on a homeless…
Pakistan’s Nawaz takes three West Indies wickets in 14-run T20 win
Pakistan continue West Indies’ woes after Australian trouncing with 14-run win in first T20 of series. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera