Taylor Swift is in her engagement era. Will it give the economy a boost?Uday Rana
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement announcement has garnered social media attention, but can ‘Swiftonomics’ deliver a boost for retail sales?
N.S. family set to welcome new baby has renovated home destroyed in wildfireKevin Nielsen
Two weeks ago, a couple who are expecting their first child in September were forced to evacuate from their home in Annapolis County, N.S.
Trump is taking control of Washington, D.C.’s Union Station. Why?Globalnews Digital
The busy transit hub has “fallen into disrepair” when it should be a “point of pride” for the nation’s capital, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.
Manitoba premier cleared after accepting flights to Grey Cup games: investigationGlobalnews Digital
Manitoba’s ethics commissioner has cleared Premier Wab Kinew of any wrongdoing after he accepted and paid for private travel with Winnipeg’s football team to go to Grey Cup games. …
Ed Davey to boycott Trump state banquet over Gaza
The Lib Dem leader says he wants to send the president a message that he has the power to end the crisis. BBC News
Twins denounce fatal shooting at Minnesota Catholic church as ‘incomprehensible’ attack
The Minnesota Twins condemned a fatal shooting at a Minnesota church on Wednesday that left at least two children dead and 17 others injured, calling the attack – which occurred…
Israeli official Alexandrovich skips US court hearing on child sex charges
Judge denies lawyer’s claim that Israeli official could skip arraignment for child sex crime charges in Nevada. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
No charges against Winnipeg cops in 2023 fatal shooting of international student: reportSam Thompson
An investigation into the fatal Winnipeg police shooting of 19-year-old Afolabi Opaso on New Year’s Eve 2023 has concluded the officers involved did not commit an offence.
Chicago Teamsters, backed by mayor, want ICE blocked without warrants in strike fight
A Chicago Teamsters local is demanding a packaging company refuse to allow federal immigration enforcement on its property without warrants as a top tenet of its overall demands. The workers…
Military helicopter rescues people from collapsing building in India
A military helicopter rescued people stranded by raging flood waters from the roof of a collapsing building in India. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from…
Ontario to offer RSV vaccines to all seniors over 75 starting this fallGlobalnews Digital
Starting this fall, Ontario seniors 75 and over will be eligible for a free RSV vaccine as part of the province’s expanded immunization program.
‘I need to look after myself’ – Draper out of US Open with arm injury
British number one Jack Draper withdraws from the US Open because of an arm injury. BBC News
Who is the suspect in the Annunciation Catholic School shooting in Minneapolis?
Police are responding to a mass shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Wednesday, with reports of two children killed and 17 people injured. The suspected shooter of…
Montreal cyclist says it’s a ‘miracle’ she’s alive after hitting a pothole, going into comaAlessia Simona Maratta
Mélanie Guindon, 50, is still recovering from a traumatic brain injury after a cycling crash she blames on a deep pothole in the city’s crumbling roads.
Why is Trump going after the Smithsonian museums?
Smithsonian museums face a Trump-ordered review of exhibits on slavery, immigration and LGBTQ history. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Rustad urges feds to refer Cowichan ruling directly to Supreme Court of CanadaSimon Little
The decision, handed down by the B.C. Supreme Court earlier this month, affirmed the Cowichan Tribes have Aboriginal title in a 750-hectare land parcel in Richmond.
US envoy cuts Lebanon trip short amid protests, outrage over press comments
Protesters decry Tom Barrack visit amid Hezbollah disarmament push, warning to journalists not to act ‘animalistic’. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Trump administration takes control of Washington’s Union Station train hub
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says move was ‘not a power play’, as Trump seeks greater sway over the capital. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from…
Farm goods store Peavey Mart to stage a comeback with Alberta locations this fallGlobalnews Digital
Farm goods retailer, Peavey Mart, is planning to reopen several stores in select Alberta markets after it announced plans in January to close all 90 of its stores.