Chicago mayor signs order to resist potential Trump crackdown
The order is the latest chapter in an escalating feud between the White House and Illinois state officials over violent crime and immigration. BBC News
US trade war, India-China ties loom large at SCO summit in Tianjin
The China-led bloc will give members a chance to air common grievances, especially against Washington. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Beloved Manitoba heritage farm museum to close its doors.Hersh Singh
Pierre Pelland, the founder and sole operator of a one-of-a-kind heritage farming museum, has announced he will be shutting its doors for good on Sept. 15, 2025.
White House advances plan for Department of War as Trump looks to restore historical military title
The White House is pushing to rebrand the Pentagon, confirming Saturday plans to rename the Department of Defense to the Department of War, The Wall Street Journal first reported. The…
Employees at Hullo Ferries in B.C. holding strike vote this weekendKen MacGillivray
Unionized employees of Hullo ferries that operates between Nanaimo and Vancouver are taking a strike vote but the dispute is not expected to disrupt travel this weekend.
Hoffman’s job as Blue Jays closer safe for nowGlobalnews Digital
Jeff Hoffman stood on the mound at Rogers Centre, shaking his head as Christian Yelich rounded the bases.
The trade in US body parts that’s completely legal – but ripe for exploitation
Human remains can mean profits. But there is an emotional debate about the ethics of the industry. BBC News
First week ‘critical’ to avoid children missing school later, parents told
Data suggests more than half of children who miss a day at the start of term become persistently absent. BBC News
‘I can’t remember a worse VAR decision’ – Murphy on King’s disallowed goal
Match of the Day pundits Danny Murphy and Steph Houghton give their thoughts on VAR disallowing Josh King’s goal for Fulham against Chelsea. BBC News
Cowboys announce death of Super Bowl champion, ‘Doomsday Defense’ anchor Lee Roy Jordan
The Dallas Cowboys are mourning the loss of one of the franchise’s celebrated defensive players. Lee Roy Jordan, a star linebacker who played on the Cowboys’ first Super Bowl-winning team…
Israel eliminates Houthi prime minister in Yemen airstrike targeting senior government officials
The Israel Defense Forces said on Saturday that it had killed the Houthi prime minister and several other senior officials in a strike in Yemen. “Houthi Prime Minister, Ahmed Al-Rahawi,…
Real Madrid beat Mallorca in La Liga, scoring twice in two minutes
Real Madrid score twice in two minutes against Mallorca as they come from behind to maintain winning La Liga start. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video…
Syracuse defender’s ‘suspicious’ injury during Tennessee game draws sharp criticism from announcers
There was hardly anything the Syracuse defense could do to stop No. 23 Tennessee on Saturday, but they certainly tried. The Volunteers walked out of Atlanta with a 45-26 victory…
Last minute back-to-school deals you don’t want to missRobyn Fiorda
Lunch bags, notebooks, headphones, and more – at prices that make stocking up easy and stress-free.
Frankenstein is monster success at Venice film festival
Saltburn star Jacob Elordi is unrecognisable as Frankenstein’s creation in the new Netflix adaptation. BBC News
Vancouver man charged with assaulting transit police officer has long history of violenceKristen Robinson
A Vancouver man with a long history of violence has now also been charged assaulting a police officer during an altercation at Waterfront Station.
Dyan Cannon denied White House entry after lying about her age on passport documents
For Dyan Cannon, age is more than just a number. The “Heaven Can Wait” actress, 88, attempted to go inside the White House this week, but as she and her…
Amal Clooney, Heidi and Leni Klum turn heads at the Venice Film Festival
Emma Stone wowed on the red carpet at the premiere of her latest film, “Bugonia,” at the Venice Film Festival, in a custom Louis Vuitton gown. The white dress featured…
Chourio, Yelich lift Brewers over Blue Jays 4-1Globalnews Digital
Jackson Chourio and Christian Yelich had back-to-back home runs in the ninth inning as the Milwaukee Brewers edged the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 on Saturday afternoon.