World’s thirst for matcha dries up global supplies
Surging demand, smaller tea crops due to heatwaves and US tariffs on Japan are pushing up matcha prices. BBC News
U.S. raises anti-dumping duties on softwood lumber above 20%Globalnews Digital
The B.C. Council of Forest Industries issued a statement Friday saying the trade action will harm workers, families and communities across the province and Canada.
South Carolina dance teacher arrested after questionable routine uncovers serious allegations
A South Carolina dance teacher was arrested after an investigation that began when parents raised flags about a dance routine “that conflicted with their morals.” Andrea Mizell, 45, is accused…
Ride along as Saskatoon Fire responds to a 911 callNicole Healey
In our ongoing series on the Saskatoon Fire Service, we are getting an in-depth look at what happens when first responders get a 911 call.
Littler ‘finds rhythm’ to set up Rock semi-final at Matchplay
World champion Luke Littler survives a fightback from Andrew Gilding to set up a World Matchplay semi-final against Josh Rock. BBC News
Next-gen missile shown off in first Pacific test as US expands long-range arsenal
In a milestone moment, the Army Friday conducted a live-fire test of its precision strike missiles in Australia, the first ever west of the international dateline. The test, seen in…
Public Complaints Commission concludes investigation into Sask. Marshals conductGates Guarin
A Saskatchewan Marshals member has resigned after being placed on leave. This comes as a misconduct allegation investigation was concluded by the Public Complaints Commission.
‘I witnessed war crimes’ in Gaza, former worker at GHF aid site tells BBC
A retired US soldier reveals why he quit working at Israel and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aid hubs. BBC News
Terrified passengers ‘flew out of their seats’ during dramatic Southwest nosedive to avoid mid-air crash
Passengers aboard Southwest flight 1496 from Burbank, California to Las Vegas, Nevada experienced a frightening few seconds when the aircraft took a sudden nosedive to avoid a midair collision shortly…
Calgary stabbing sends man to hospital in life-threatening conditionKen MacGillivray
Calgary police have two people in custody and charges are pending after a stabbing in downtown Calgary on Thursday sent a man to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Toronto Zoo to become home of Cedar, a blind baby moose rescued near OttawaGlobalnews Digital
The two-month-old baby moose, now named Cedar, was found by an animal rescue group on a rural road in Hawkesbury, Ont.
Kingfisher SAR plane joins U.S. Coast Guard in medical rescue of Canadian marinerSimon Little
The aircraft was called out around 11:30 a.m. to help support the medical evacuation of a Canadian mariner from a fishing boat about 300 kilometres offshore from Astoria, Oregon. …
Hulk Hogan’s former best friend calls out wrestler’s inner circle for denying his claims about health
One of Hulk Hogan’s former good friends wants the unfortunate credit of being “right” about the wrestling legend’s health issues. Bubba the Love Sponge had said since last month that…
Police recapture convicted murderer who escaped Quebec prisonAlessia Simona Maratta
Correctional Service Canada says Lory Bill Germa was apprehended by the Montreal police at around 7:45 a.m. Friday.
Thousands of retained firefighters owed pensions, union says
More than 10,000 former firefighters could be missing out thousands of pounds pension payments, their union says. BBC News
Yankees acquire third baseman Ryan McMahon from Rockies, fill major need ahead of postseason push
The New York Yankees have a reinforcement on the way ahead of their postseason push. The team acquired third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for minor…
France’s decision to recognise Palestine ups pressure on UK’s Starmer
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he’ll recognise Palestine only as part of a wider peace deal. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
‘We are dying’: Palestinians slam world’s inaction as hunger ravages Gaza
Gaza hospitals report nine more deaths from starvation as Israel’s blockade plunges enclave into worsening crisis. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
ICE agents capture criminal illegal immigrant accused of stalking government official
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently arrested a criminal illegal immigrant who is accused of stalking a mother and U.S. government official despite being ordered to leave the country in…