The Papers: Putin ‘ready to make deal’ and VJ Day 80 years on
The Alaska summit between the US and Russian presidents Trump and Putin leads Friday’s papers. BBC News
B.C. disability benefit policies questioned after couple faces huge rent hikeAmy Judd
Amelia Cooper and her husband, Aaron Busch, contacted Global News when they received less than a month’s notice that their rent would increase from $1,345 to $2,265.
‘This fire didn’t have to happen’: Human-caused wildfires raise alarm in West KelownaVictoria Femia
The fire broke out Wednesday morning near Smith Creek. Helicopters were quickly deployed as crews from West Kelowna Fire Rescue and BC Wildfire Service moved in fast.
Kelowna airport expecting travel disruptions amid Air Canada labour disputeKlaudia Van Emmerik
The labour strike impacts Air Canada’s Mainline and Rouge flights only.
NFL free agent Isaiah Bond plans to join Browns after grand jury clears him in sexual assault case
Isaiah Bond is ready to take the next step in his football journey. The former Alabama and Texas wide receiver was cleared of criminal wrongdoing in a sexual assault case.…
Taylor Swift says turning Jason Kelce’s daughters into cat fans after white lie was a ‘great challenge’
Taylor Swift reveled in her ability to convince Jason Kelce’s young daughters that cats are, in fact, not “poisonous.” During her appearance on the “New Heights” podcast, Kansas City Chiefs…
Johnny Manziel wishes ‘nothing but the best’ for Arch Manning — except for 1 game during Texas’ 2025 season
Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel wishes “nothing but the best” for Arch Manning as Manning embarks on his first season as a full-time starter with the Texas Longhorns. But Manziel’s…
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…