Bank of England expected to cut interest rates
Borrowing costs are forecast to fall to 4%, the lowest since early 2023, despite higher inflation. BBC News
Convicted B.C. killer Shawn Merrick misses parole hearing, board to decide without himTaya Fast
A man convicted of killing a Metro Vancouver woman almost 20 years ago was scheduled to appear at a parole hearing on Wednesday, but did not show up.
Texas soldier with top security clearance charged with attempting to pass sensitive tank data to Russia: DOJ
A U.S. Army soldier in Texas with a top security clearance has been charged with handing over sensitive information about the military’s main battle tank in exchange for Russian citizenship.…
Soaring number of E. coli cases believed linked to popular Calgary-area restaurantKen MacGillivray
The number of people infected with E. coli and the parasite Entamoeba histolytica, after dining at the Saskatoon Farm, a popular restaurant south of Calgary, has taken a big jump.…
US Open to offer ‘largest purse in tennis history’
The US Open men’s and women’s singles winners will get $5m (£3.7m) each as part of a total pot of $90m (67.4m) in prize money which the tournament says is…
Trump threatens 100% tariff on semiconductors, chips coming into U.S.Globalnews Digital
The move would likely raise the cost of electronics, autos, household appliances and other goods deemed essential for the digital age.
Woman sexually assaulted by man who offered ride home after Canada Day: Edmonton policeKaren Bartko
EPS are looking to identify a man suspected of offering a woman a ride home from downtown, but instead taking her to a secluded area and sexually assaulting her after…
Fraser Health wants whistleblowing ER doctor’s lawsuit thrown outSimon Little
Fraser Health argues the court does not have the jurisdiction to hear the case, and says it should instead be dealt with through internal arbitration and mediation.
South Park responds to DHS after department uses show to recruit ICE agents
South Park continued its war of words with the Trump administration on Tuesday. The official X account for the long-running adult cartoon show shared a vulgar message to the U.S.…
On Ukraine’s front line, twisted wreckage shows sanctions haven’t yet stopped Russia
In Kharkiv, investigators gather evidence of Russian attacks – and how it has dodged sanctions. BBC News
Sophie Cunningham fined again, this time four figures, for criticizing referees a second time
Sophie Cunningham did not learn the lesson. Days after she was fined $500 for criticizing referees on a TikTok, she was fined triple that amount for doing so again. In…
Mosquito-borne virus spreading through China causes high fever, joint pain
A mosquito-borne virus has led to a widespread outbreak in China, sparking concerns about global impact. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2…
WATCH: Trump DOJ to fight ‘race-based gerrymandering,’ Dhillon says amid Texas redistricting battle
The U.S. Department of Justice will act to crack down on the sort of “race-based gerrymandering” at the heart of the Texas redistricting fight, Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon said…
Winnipeg Blue Bombers release defensive back Marquise BridgesRuss Hobson
The Bombers cut loose defensive back Marquise Bridges on Wednesday less than two weeks after making his last start in the blue and gold.
Teamsters president reveals Bernie Sanders stopped talking to him after he spoke at RNC
Teamsters President Sean O’Brien revealed on Tuesday that Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., stopped communicating with him after O’Brien spoke at the 2024 Republican National Convention, saying the senator’s attitude and…
Gyokeres ‘will be in really good place’ when season starts
Mikel Arteta says new Arsenal signing Viktor Gyokeres will be “100%” ready for the start of the new season after making his first start in 3-2 defeat by Villarreal. …
Brave tailenders seal thrilling win over Originals
A late flurry of runs from Southern Brave’s tailenders takes them to a thrilling one-wicket win against Manchester Originals in The Hundred. BBC News
Who is Quornelius Radford? The Army sergeant accused of shooting 5 soldiers at Fort Stewart in Georgia
The man accused of shooting five soldiers at Fort Stewart in Georgia on Wednesday morning has been identified as U.S. Army Sergeant Quornelius Radford. The soldiers were shot in the…
Experts Sound Alarm Over Dangerous Health Risks from Microplastics and Nanoplastics
Plastics can be found in almost all parts of life. Even when they are tossed in the trash, evidence indicates plastics degrade, but never disappear. That’s why health experts recommend…