New York Times essay hoping military would ‘stand up to Trump’ draws fire on social media
Social media users accused the New York Times of being in favor of a “military coup” after publishing a guest essay with the headline “We Used to Think the Military…
Government turns to TikTokers to advise on cosmetic surgery abroad
There is growing concern over Britons seeking overseas treatments such as hair implants and dental work. BBC News
B.C. man running 7 marathons in 7 days to honour his dad who died of cancerJay Durant
“To think what he would say about this, I can only imagine. My mom and I have a got a good laugh thinking about how crazy he would think I…
Halle Berry turns heads with birthday bikini photos from vacation
Halle Berry is sharing snapshots from her family vacation in paradise. The actress celebrated her 59th birthday by sharing a number of photos from her beach vacation, which included pictures…
Alberta Beef Producers to leave Canadian Cattle Association in 2026Justin Sibbet
The Alberta Beef Producers, who provide more than 50 per cent of the Canadian Cattle Association’s annual budget, announced they will withdraw their membership next July.
Hayley McNeff, champion bodybuilder and life coach, dead at 37
Hayley McNeff, a nationally ranked bodybuilder, nutritionist and life coach, has died, according to an obituary published Tuesday. She was 37. McNeff’s death was reported by Boston.com, which described her…
Obama praises Democrats who fled Texas redistricting vote as ‘inspiring’
Former President Barack Obama praised a group of Texas Democratic lawmakers for fleeing their state to stop a vote on a redistricting bill, calling their actions “inspiring,” according to reporting.…
Jeremy Bowen: Netanyahu is presiding over a divided Israel – the old fault lines are now chasms
Jeremy Bowen travelled through Israel to hear views from all sides – from protesters in ‘psychological despair’ over Gaza, to those who feel an overwhelming sense that their country’s actions…
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…