Capitol Hill prepares for high-stakes battle over Trump crime package, DC police authority
Lawmakers are gearing up for a crime bill from the White House as President Donald Trump’s crackdown on crime in Washington D.C. marches on. Trump hinted that he would be…
Best deals on reading glasses that show off your style from Peepers, Glasses USA, Zenni and more
Reading glasses were once merely a functional necessity, but now they have transformed into accessories that add color and style to any outfit. From bold, chunky marbled lucite specs in…
What do Putin and Trump each want from the Alaska summit?
BBC Russia editor Steve Rosenberg and North America correspondent Anthony Zurcher consider the leaders’ contrasting priorities as they prepare for talks on Ukraine. BBC News
Criticism over socialist NYC candidate Mamdani’s rent-stabilized apartment mounts after ethics complaint
Criticism against socialist candidate for New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani, over his acquisition of a rent-stabilized apartment as someone who makes close to $150,000 a year, is ramping up…
Dame Vera Lynn’s audition records to be released
They will be released with single What A Difference A Day Makes for the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. BBC News
Guatemalan national freed without bail in THC gummies case that sent 12 middle-schoolers to the hospital
A Guatemalan national was released on his own recognizance Thursday after allegedly selling tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) gummies that caused the hospitalization of a dozen New York middle-schoolers in March. Wilmer Castillo…
Data centres to be expanded across UK as concerns mount
The number of data centres is set to jump by a fifth in the coming years, figures seen by the BBC suggest. BBC News
Canada’s counter-tariffs ‘pulled the rug out from’ CUSMA, U.S. envoy saysGlobalnews Digital
So far, Trump has imposed a 35 per cent tariff on all non-free trade Canadian goods, a 50 per cent levy on Canadian steel, aluminum and copper, and is threatening…
Will AI make language dubbing easy for film and TV?
New tech promises to dub film and TV into different languages without losing the quality of the performance. BBC News
E. coli cases linked to Calgary-area restaurant take another big jumpKen MacGillivray
The number of cases of E. coli and Entamoeba histolytica in people who dined at the Saskatoon Farm, near Calgary, in mid-July, has taken another big jump.
8 best privacy screens for indoor & outdoor spacesAdriana Monachino
From sleek metal panels to foldable room dividers, these picks offer a perfect blend of form and function—indoors or out. Read on for top picks from Veradek, Pottery Barn and…
Woman found dead last August remains unidentified, Winnipeg police saySam Thompson
Winnipeg police are asking the public for help in identifying a woman found dead a year ago at the Manwin Hotel.
Jays lead the AL and reinforcements are comingGlobalnews Digital
The Toronto Blue Jays are the top team in the American League standings and lead the major leagues in several statistical categories.
Supreme Court declines to block Mississippi social media age-restriction law, for now
The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to block Mississippi from enforcing a law that would block minors from using nine popular social media sites without their parents’ consent—delivering a near-term…
Trans vegan cult suspect in border agent killing faces death penalty: DOJ
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has been authorized to seek the death penalty in a case against Teresa Youngblut, the woman accused in the Jan. 20 shooting that killed U.S.…
All eyes on Washington, and naught but deafening silence from the District’s loudest defender
It was April, 2007. The House of Representatives was debating a bill to increase the size of the House from 435 to 437 Members. Utah would score an extra seat.…
How Trump and Putin’s past meetings went – and what to expect this time
The leaders’ head-to-head will be a blockbuster moment in politics and a further glimpse into their relationship. BBC News
Shocking close call with suspected drunk driver caught on dashcam on Highway 3Amy Judd
Osoyoos RCMP determined that the driver of the Volkswagen Jetta was impaired by alcohol and was issued an immediate 90-day roadside suspension.
Mamdani defends city-run grocery plan, says store owners can be ‘partners’
New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani said it will be possible for a “partnership” between the city and grocery store and bodega owners, despite his plan to open…