Israel tells medics and aid groups to prepare for Gaza City evacuation
Gaza’s Hamas-run health ministry says it rejects “any step that would undermine what remains of the health system”. BBC News
Walmart scoops customers from rivals but warns inventory cost is rising
Second-quarter results showed that the retailer has continued to benefit from price sensitivity among US consumers. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Federal judge blocks Texas public schools from displaying Ten Commandments in classrooms
A federal judge on Wednesday blocked a Texas bill requiring public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments, the latest in a string of setbacks for red states seeking to…
First Nations say 1-month closure of Joffre Lakes Park not long enoughGlobalnews Digital
Two First Nations say B.C.’s planned month-long closure of Joffre Lakes Park for Indigenous cultural practices is too short, calling it “a fraction” of what they’re entitled to.
Trump warns California over transgender policies after issue hits high school volleyball
President Donald Trump warned California and Gov. Gavin Newsom about the state’s transgender policies as a new issue popped up in high school girls’ volleyball earlier this month. Transgender athlete…
Trump reveals plan to patrol Washington streets with police and military forces
President Donald Trump is scheduled to conduct a patrol with the Metropolitan Police and the National Guard Thursday, following his efforts to federalize the police department and dispatch troops to…
‘Stranger Things’ star Millie Bobby Brown surprises fans with news she adopted a baby
Millie Bobby Brown, 21, and Jake Bongiovi, 23, have welcomed their first child together through adoption. “This summer, we welcomed our baby girl through adoption,” the couple shared in a…
Navy pilot rescued from Virginia waters as F/A-18 fleet faces string of recent mishaps
A Navy pilot was rescued from the waters off Virginia on Wednesday after an F/A-18 Super Hornet went down during a routine training flight. The crash happened around 10 a.m.…
NYC public defender terminated over antisemitic social media post targeting Israelis
A public defender with Brooklyn Defender Services (BDS) was fired over a social media post in which he appeared to call for violence against Israelis. Despite sharing the same acronym…
Lebanon begins disarming Palestinian groups in refugee camps
PM’s office says the weapons transfer to the Lebanese army marks the start of a wider disarmament campaign. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al…
Overnight fire destroys Architectural ClearinghouseSarah Ryan
Edmonton fire crews were busy late Wednesday battling a blaze at a used building materials warehouse off Kingsway Avenue.
Brain implant turns thoughts into digital commands
A new brain implant now lets people control Apple devices, such as iPads, iPhones, and the Vision Pro, using only their thoughts. Synchron, an endovascular brain-computer interface (BCI) company based…
Trump has bought over US$100M in bonds since returning to White House: docsGlobalnews Digital
The government disclosures forms posted online show the Republican former real estate mogul made more than 600 financial purchases since Jan. 21.
Pentagon taps civilian employees to assist Trump administration immigration enforcement
The Pentagon is encouraging its civilian employees to join a “volunteer force” assisting the Department of Homeland Security’s immigration efforts, Fox News has learned. The Defense Department notified its roughly…
Billionaire David Thomson interested in buying Hudson’s Bay charterGlobalnews Digital
New court filings show a holding company owned by David Thomson wants to buy the royal charter for at least $15 million and donate it to the Archives of Manitoba.…
Rosie O’Donnell slams Jay Leno over past treatment of ‘Biggest Loser’ contestant
Rosie O’Donnell is slamming Jay Leno over his past behavior toward a contestant on “The Biggest Loser.” On Tuesday, the 63-year-old comedian and actress took to Instagram to vent her…
Killer Bryan Kohberger says he’s being sexually harassed in prison, seeks transferKatie Scott
Kohberger was found guilty last month of murdering four University of Idaho students and was given a life sentence for his crimes.
Bullet fired into Andy Reid’s office in 2024 months after team won Super Bowl: report
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid was in his office when a bullet broke through the glass of his office at the team’s practice facility in May 2024, according…
2nd teen girl dies days after fatal jet ski collision on Ontario lakeGabby Rodrigues
The Ontario Provincial Police say a second teenage girl has died after a jet ski collision on an Ontario lake killed another teen girl and injured two others.