Thirsty data centres boom in drought-hit Mexico
Activists in Querétaro criticise state government for prioritising the data processing needs for US tech firms over their own citizens BBC News
Vancouver rally calls on Carney to protect Canadian jobs in face of ‘bully’ TrumpSimon Little
Attendees at Unifor’s constitutional convention gathered at Jack Poole Plaza, outside the Vancouver Convention Centre to press the federal government to protect Canadian jobs.
RCMP probe ‘threat of violence’ against Penticton city employeeGlobalnews Digital
Officials in Penticton, B.C., say police are investigating a recent “threat of violence” directed at a senior member of municipal staff in the Okanagan city.
Fox News Politics Newsletter: Documents reveal Obama’s role in Trump–Russia probe
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VPD veteran Fiona Wilson sworn in as Victoria’s first female police chiefSimon Little
Before taking over as Victoria’s top cop, Wilson was interim chief at the Vancouver Police Department.
JD Vance warns NFL referees against Chiefs favoritism after Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift engagement
Vice President JD Vance put NFL officials on notice over any potential favoritism toward the Kansas City Chiefs after Travis Kelce’s engagement to Taylor Swift was announced this week. During…
Minneapolis school attacker ‘obsessed with idea of killing children’, officials say
The two children killed in the shooting have been identified as Fletcher Merkel, eight, and Harper Moyski, 10. BBC News
B.C. ministers sign off on expansion at Mount Polley mineGlobalnews Digital
The B.C. government has granted consent for a proposed expansion at the Mount Polley copper and gold mine that could extend its operations for another two years until 2033. …
Former DNC chair says Biden universe dismissed his ideas for Democratic brand study, YouTube channel
Former Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Jaime Harrison said Wednesday that members of former President Joe Biden‘s inner circle dismissed his ideas for a Democratic brand study during a podcast…
George Clooney film praised as ‘midlife crisis masterpiece’
George Clooney’s new film Jay Kelly sees him portray an ageing movie star, a role that plays off parallels to the US actor in real life. BBC News
ATF agents in DC disrupt potential school shooting threat following investigation
Agents with the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and local authorities intervened and disrupted what could have led to a school shooting in Washington D.C., the…
Israel’s Smotrich calls for phased Gaza annexation if Hamas does not disarm
Hamas condemns far-right Israeli Minister Bezalel Smotrich’s remarks as ‘an official call to exterminate’ Palestinians. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
White House slams Pritzker, blue cities as crime fight escalates: ‘Decline is a choice’
There is no reason for Americans to live in fear as President Donald Trump floats mobilizing National Guard troops to other cities to address crime like he has in Washington,…
Hunter Bell, Asher-Smith & Burgin impress in Zurich
Great Britain’s Georgia Hunter Bell, Dina Asher-Smith and Max Burgin impress at the Diamond League Final before next month’s World Championships in Tokyo. BBC News
Super Bowl champ, ex-Tom Brady teammate, choked and threatened to kill his child’s mother, police say
NFL offensive lineman Shaq Mason was arrested Wednesday on charges of assault and battery against the mother of his child. Mason, a 31-year-old free agent, broke into the woman’s home…
Thai court to rule on suspended PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s dismissal
Constitutional Court to rule on whether to remove Paetongtarn from office over leaked Cambodia call. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Dunkin’ Donuts and dinosaurs: The wildest crowdsourced ideas to replace Massachusetts’ state flag
The results are in, and Massachusetts residents have flooded the Seal, Flag, and Motto Advisory Commission with submissions that range from solemn to sidesplitting. Some sketches pay homage to pine…
Country singer Gavin Adcock’s show erupts as fan storms stage, gets tackled
Country singer Gavin Adcock narrowly avoided a dangerous moment with a fan who tried to lunge at him during a recent performance. Adcock was performing in Wichita, Kan., on Aug.…
Palace ‘ready to make history’ – how far can they progress?
Crystal Palace will be one of the favourites to win the Conference League. BBC Sport looks at who or what could stand in their way. BBC News