Trump announces trade deal with Vietnam
The US plans to charge 20% tariffs on Vietnamese goods – less than half the rate set to go into effect next week. BBC News
George Kittle calls fellow Iowa alum Caitlin Clark ‘a dog’ with the ‘highest grace’ in handling WNBA treatment
George Kittle and Caitlin Clark have something pretty important in common. They are both University of Iowa alums. Kittle left the university in 2017 to go on and play in…
‘Don’t Maryland my Virginia’: Youngkin, 2025 GOP ticket rallies together for first time ahead of key election
Outgoing Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin headlined a major rally Monday for the statewide Republican ticket in the 2025 election, visiting the heavily-Democratic confines of Fairfax County to deliver their message…
Florida state lawmaker says Trump is building ‘modern-day concentration camps’
A Florida state representative said Tuesday that President Donald Trump is building “modern-day concentration camps,” calling out his newly opened illegal immigrant holding facility in the state. “So, this isn’t…
What Trump told faith leaders after slamming AT&T’s tech issues that nearly prevented massive call
President Donald Trump celebrated his administration’s work curbing anti-Christian bias while rallying support for the passage of the “big, beautiful bill” as the “most pro-family legislation” in recent history during…
Edmonton Oilers sign forwards Andrew Mangiapane, Curtis Lazar to contractsPhil Heidenreich
Andrew Mangiapane, the 29-year-old Toronto native, will be a familiar face for Oilers fans as he spent seven seasons playing for Edmonton’s provincial rivals the Calgary Flames.
MPs approve plan to proscribe Palestine Action as terrorist group
The ban means supporting the group could potentially carry a maximum sentence of 14 years. BBC News
Top-ranked American tennis stars falter at Wimbledon with early-round defeats
American tennis pros were bounced early from Wimbledon this year, with several top-ranked players dropping in the first and second rounds of the tournament at the historic All England Club…
Former UCP MLAs trying to resuscitate Alberta’s once-dominant PC PartyGlobalnews Digital
The two are aiming to gather the 8,800 signatures needed to register as a political party with Elections Alberta.
Ukraine fears increased Russian aggression after US halt of weapons supply
On Tuesday the White House said that it had cut off some weapons deliveries to Ukraine in order “to put America’s interests first”. BBC News
Knicks pick Mike Brown as franchise’s next head coach after Tom Thibodeau’s shocking dismissal: report
The New York Knicks hadn’t advanced to the Eastern Conference finals since 2000 before doing so in May. New York ultimately lost to the Indiana Pacers in six games. Shortly…
Judge strikes down Trump order preventing asylum requests, protections for illegal immigrants
A federal judge on Wednesday blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to prevent migrants who cross the border from seeking asylum or applying for withholding of removal in…
What’s bringing China and the EU closer?
The two sides are marking 50 years of relations this month, holding talks and pledging deeper cooperation. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Bob Vylan dropped from music festivals after Glastonbury controversy
The band made headlines with controversial comments on stage at Glastonbury about the IDF. BBC News
Case of missing N.S. kids hits 2 months with no answers. What we knowSean Boynton
Lilly and Jack Sullivan, aged six and four, were reported missing from their home on May 2 but multiple searches for them have turned up no evidence of their whereabouts.…
Talking points as Lions Test team begins to take shape
Talking points after the British and Irish Lions’ 52-12 victory over Queensland Reds, as Tom English attempts to pick his Test squad. BBC News
Fluminense vs Al Hilal: FIFA Club World Cup – teams, start time, lineups
Brazil’s Fluminense face Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal in first of the quarterfinals of the the FIFA Club World Cup. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from…
Gill and India dominate England on the first day of second Test
India close on 310-5 on Day One of the second Test against England as captain Shubam Gill hits second century of series. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News…
Microsoft lays off 9K workers, biggest cut in more than 2 yearsGlobalnews Digital
The tech giant began sending out layoff notices Wednesday that hit the company’s Xbox video game business and other divisions, with about 9,000 people being laid off.