Raducanu beats Osaka but Norrie & Evans lose in DC
Britain’s Emma Raducana is through to the quarter-finals of the Washington Open after beating Naomi Osaka in straight sets but Cameron Norrie and Dan Evans lose. BBC News
LeBlanc ‘encouraged’ after latest U.S. talks as Trump tariff deadline loomsGlobalnews Digital
Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc also suggested a new economic and security arrangement with the U.S. may not materialize in time for the Aug. 1 deadline.
New Arctic ambassador will play key role in defending sovereignty: AnandGlobalnews Digital
Iqaluit resident Virginia Mearns will be Canada’s senior Arctic official on the world stage, following a career with local Inuit governments.
The story behind the photograph of a starving Gaza baby
Photographer Ahmed al-Arini told BBC Newshour he had to catch his breath between each photograph. BBC News
FCC approves Paramount-Skydance merger following Trump settlement, Colbert cancellation
The FCC announced it has approved the $8 billion merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media, putting an end to the yearlong high-stakes saga. “Americans no longer trust the legacy…
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Toronto amidst heat waveIsaac Callan
Just before 5 p.m. on Thursday, Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the city, predicting potentially intense thunderstorms later in the evening.
Massive car explosion caught on camera rocks parking lot in major DC suburb
A massive vehicle explosion caught on camera rocked a parking lot in a major Washington, D.C., suburb Thursday. The fiery explosion was confirmed on Facebook by Arlington Fire & EMS…
Trump signs bill that cuts US$9B in foreign aid and public media fundingGlobalnews Digital
The bulk of the spending being clawed back is for foreign assistance programs, which the White House argued would incentivize other nations to step up.
Trump signs executive order to regulate the business of college sports
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to set new restrictions on payments to college athletes Thursday. The order prohibits athletes from receiving pay-to-play payments from third-party sources. However, the…
Rural Alberta byelection has some conservative voters questioning party loyaltyGlobalnews Digital
Battle River-Crowfoot is solid Conservative territory, but Pierre Poilievre is facing challengers who question not only him, but the idea of parachuting a candidate in from afar.
Manitoba’s governing NDP announces candidate for Spruce Woods byelectionGlobalnews Digital
Manitoba’s governing New Democrats have nominated a candidate for an upcoming byelection in the Spruce Woods constituency.
Alberta judge finds 6 people in contempt in probe of irregular political donationsGlobalnews Digital
An Alberta judge has found six people in contempt for not attending interviews as part of an investigation into alleged irregular political donations made to the UCP in 2023. …
Trump signs $9B rescissions package into law, revoking funding for foreign aid, NPR
President Donald Trump signed into law his roughly $9 billion rescissions package to scale back already approved federal funds for foreign aid and public broadcasting on Thursday, after both chambers…
Gisele Bündchen shares rare glimpse of new baby boy during intimate birthday celebration
Gisele Bündchen celebrated her 45th birthday with the ones she loves the most. The supermodel offered a glimpse of life lately on social media, and included photos of her rarely…
Alina Habba defiant after judges oust her in New Jersey: ‘I don’t cower to pressure’
Alina Habba signaled Thursday that she does not plan to leave her role as the temporary U.S. attorney of New Jersey, announcing she does “not cower” to pressure after federal…
12-year-old Little Leaguer allowed back in state tourney after judge overturns bat flip suspension
A New Jersey Little League player suspended from a state tournament game for a bat flip had his punishment rescinded on Thursday. Marco Rocco, a 12-year-old player for Haddonfield Little…
New Metrolinx CEO contract includes potential 6-figure bonusIsaac Callan
Details of Lindsay’s contract show he will receive a base salary of roughly $687,000 per year with a performance-based bonus of up to 20 per cent.
Bucs place 450-pound rookie on non-football injury list due to weight issues
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers placed undrafted defensive tackle Desmond Watson on the non-football injury list due to his weight. Watson, 22, was 6-foot-6, 464 pounds when the Bucs signed him…
Jets’ Justin Fields avoids ‘serious injury’ after being carted off field during practice
New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields appears to have avoided a preseason disaster. Fields, 26, dislocated a toe on his right foot, is day-to-day and avoided “serious injury and significant…