Storm hammers southern Manitoba, Portage la Prairie sees 100 millimetres of rainSam Thompson
There were reports of golf ball-sized hail in the Portage area, as well as significant heavy rain, before the storm continued toward Winnipeg.
Top men’s tennis names shielded from ‘severe’ abuse by ATP AI tool
First-year results show AI tool scanned 3.1m digital posts in drive to protect to tennis players from harmful content. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from…
Trump deportation policies spook Pennsylvania city into scrapping immigrant protection vote
President Donald Trump’s mass-deportation crackdown spooked leaders in at least one Democratic-majority east coast city, as its mayor and city council suddenly removed a scheduled vote on approving a “Welcoming…
The number of EI recipients is up nearly 13% in June, says StatCanAri Rabinovitch
The number of new Employment Insurance recipients in Canada is rising as a rapid rate, according to Statistics Canada, which notes Quebec and Ontario saw the highest rise in June.…
Smart tech tools that help you avoid dangerous falls
Falls are the number one cause of injury among adults 65 and older. But the truth is, your risk doesn’t suddenly appear the day you turn 65. It increases gradually…
New York appeals court tosses $515m civil fraud penalty against Trump
The court’s ruling delivers a major victory to the US president, who has rejected accusations he inflated his assets. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from…
Glen Powell has surprising reason why he refuses to play James Bond
Though Glen Powell has taken on many roles, there’s one he’s staying far away from. During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the 36-year-old actor — who is currently promoting…
Fox News ‘Antisemitism Exposed’ Newsletter: Trump goes all in on crushing Hamas
Fox News’ “Antisemitism Exposed” newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world. IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER: – Trump says Hamas must be ‘destroyed’ in…
Super Bowl champion wide receiver faces 3-game suspension, 49ers coach says
The San Francisco 49ers’ wide receiving corps took another hit on Wednesday as head coach Kyle Shanahan said Demarcus Robinson faces a three-game suspension for violating the league’s substance abuse…
California resident tests positive for plague after camping near Lake TahoeKatie Scott
Health officials say symptoms of plague usually show up within two weeks of exposure to an infected animal or flea.
Williamson to miss start of WSL season with injury
England captain Leah Williamson is set to miss the start of the Women’s Super League season with a knee injury she suffered in the Euro 2025 final. BBC News
Ted Danson admits leaving ‘Cheers’ was like jumping off a cliff
Ted Danson is reflecting on walking away from his iconic character in “Cheers.” During a recent episode of his podcast, “Where Everybody Knows Your Name,” the 77-year-old actor was asked…
Parents worried after child steps on broken crack pipe at Halifax-area splash padKevin Nielsen
Some parents say they won’t be taking their kids to a splash pad in Dartmouth, N.S., due to the amount of drug paraphernalia being left lying around the park. …
Game of Thrones star Kristian Nairn withdraws from Strictly
Kristian Nairn withdraws “due to unexpected medical reasons”, days after the line-up was announced. BBC News
Trump backs down from 250% EU pharma tariff in deal
The US and EU have released details of the new trade deal reducing tariffs between the two partners. BBC News
Tennis pro Sachia Vickery defends OnlyFans use: ‘I enjoy doing it’
Tennis pro Sachia Vickery isn’t exactly a household name in the sport. The 30-year-old Florida native is ranked No. 559 in the world as she looks to qualify for the…
Items stolen from Broadway church hold sentimental, religious value: Winnipeg policeSam Thompson
Police said the All Saints’ Anglican Church was broken into between July 29-30 after someone threw a rock through a stained glass window, causing more than $3,000 in damages. …
Texas approves redistricting as California moves to counter with new mapsGlobalnews Digital
Texas Democratic lawmakers, vastly outnumbered in that state’s legislature, delayed approval of the new map by 15 days by fleeing Texas earlier this month in protest.
‘I want to hold out hope’: RCMP continues northern Manitoba search for Norwegian hikerSam Thompson
Manitoba RCMP say they’re still actively searching for Steffen Skjottelvik, a hiker from Norway who was trekking through the northern part of the province when he disappeared.