Chris Mason: Labour still has a big persuasion job ahead
Ministers hope a partial U-turn will win over Labour rebels when MPs vote on welfare changes later. BBC News
‘These weren’t mistakes’: Orcas documented sharing their food with humansGlobalnews Digital
Jared Towers was in his research vessel on two separate occasions watching killer whales off the coast of Vancouver Island when the orcas dropped their prey directly in front of…
Dozens arrested at Capitol while protesting Republican tax and spending cut bill
U.S. Capitol Police arrested dozens of demonstrators inside the Capitol rotunda and outside Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., as members of the Senate continued to debate President Donald Trump’s “big,…
Athletics ‘can’t wait’ to trade pitcher Luis Severino after his blunt complaints about team’s ballpark: report
Athletics starter Luis Severino isn’t shying away from his thoughts about his team’s home ballpark. In turn, it appears the Athletics “can’t wait” to be rid of him before the…
‘Queer’ San Francisco bookstore pulls ‘Harry Potter’ series after Rowling launches women’s legal fund
A San Francisco bookstore has pulled the popular “Harry Potter” series from its shelves due to author J.K. Rowling’s advocacy for women’s rights in the transgender culture wars. Booksmith on…
Bodybuilding legend Ronnie Coleman hospitalized after suffering ‘serious medical condition,’ family says
Ronnie Coleman, a bodybuilding legend who shares the all-time record with eight Mr. Olympia titles, was hospitalized over the weekend due to a “serious medical condition,” his family said. Coleman’s…
Rescue services want hikers to be fully prepared for Grouse GrindGlobalnews Digital
Firefighters are using a rescue on the Grouse Grind on Monday to remind the public to ensure they are prepared for the difficult hike.
‘Lawn guy’ accused of throwing party at former client’s home while they were on vacation: ‘Epic failures’
A North Carolina landscaper found himself in the weeds after allegedly throwing a large party at a previous customer’s home. 37-year-old Michael Brown is accused of inviting “several hundred people”…
Man jailed for role at COVID protest in Coutts gains bail pending appealGlobalnews Digital
The blockade tied up traffic at the Canada-U.S. border crossing for two weeks in early 2022.
The Papers: ‘Chaos on eve of welfare vote’ and ‘Red-hot Brits’
Parliament is to vote on the welfare bill amid reports of a backbench rebellion and Wimbledon heats up. BBC News
“It’s so violating”: Manitoba couple’s honeymoon ends with hotel break-in scare in KelownaVictoria Femia
A Manitoba couples’ dream honeymoon ended on a terrifying note in Kelowna, B.C., as a man tried to break in to their ground-floor hotel room as they were falling asleep.…
Canada Day celebrations expanding in LethbridgeJustin Sibbet
Lethbridge has been outgrowing its traditional locations for Canada Day celebrations in recent years. This year, the city is expanding its party footprint.
WNBA players rank Caitlin Clark 9th best All-Star guard despite leading fan voting
The WNBA announced the remaining eight starters for the 2025 All-Star Game after it was revealed Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark and Minnesota Lynx leader Napheesa Collier will be this…
Teachers union bosses split over Supreme Court ruling on parental rights to shield kids from LGBTQ content
The bosses of America’s largest teachers’ unions appear to have taken opposite stances on the recent Supreme Court ruling about LGBTQ books in school, with one saying the “expertise of…
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