Oklahoma QB John Mateer denies sports betting allegations after Venmo screenshots go viral
Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer has denied sports betting after screenshots of his Venmo account went viral on Monday night. Mateer’s Venmo history was deleted as of Tuesday, but the…
Jays’ Shapiro says he wants to remain with teamGlobalnews Digital
Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro declined to comment on contract extension talks Tuesday but said he wants to remain with the club and that team ownership has been “reciprocal in…
US announces criminal charges against Haitian gang leader Barbecue
He heads the group Viv Ansanm, which controls much of Haiti’s capital and is accused of multiple murders, kidnappings and attacks on infrastructure. BBC News
Benny Johnson scolds White House reporters who ‘lie’ about D.C. being safe during press briefing
Conservative media commentator Benny Johnson scolded reporters who he accused of lying about how safe Washington, D.C. is during Tuesday’s White House press briefing. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt…
Trump administration rewrites and scales back annual human rights report
The report reduces criticism of some US allies like Israel, and escalates disapproval of perceived foes such as Brazil. BBC News
Hobby kits perfect for reclaiming ‘me time’ and reducing stress
Feeling stretched thin? Juggling multiple roles can leave little time for yourself, but reclaiming that time for a hobby is a powerful form of self-care. Hobbies are more than just…
Ford heading to Ottawa to meet with Carney, urge lower taxesGlobalnews Digital
Ford says he’ll travel to Ottawa for what he calls a “heart-to-heart” meeting with Carney, who he says is doing a good job.
Danielle Spencer, ‘What’s Happening!!’ actress, dead at 60
Danielle Spencer, who played Dee Thomas on the 1970s ABC sitcom “What’s Happening!!,” has died. She was 60. Spencer died Monday in a hospital in Richmond, Virginia, Fox News Digital…
Stepdad punishes boy’s disrespect with pushups and squats in viral video
A stepfather has gone viral for using exercise to discipline his stepson — and then sharing the video on Instagram. The boy was caught telling his mother to “chill” after…
Suspects arrested after home invasion at Brad Pitt’s L.A. mansionRachel Goodman
Brad Pitt is not the first high-profile individual whose Los Angeles home has been burglarized this year.
‘It’s a lot’: Pukatawagan evacuee describes experience as evacuation nears 3 monthsKatherine Dornian
Jumpsey Mercer has lived in Pukatawagan, also known as Mathias Colomb Cree Nation, for 30 years. The community was evacuated due to an approaching wildfire at the end of May.…
Jays’ Shapiro says he wants to remain with teamGlobalnews Digital
Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro is declining comment on contract extension talks but says he wants to remain with the club and that team ownership has been “reciprocal in that…
Tenant advocates say Toronto’s new renoviction bylaw already making ‘positive impact’Globalnews Digital
A new bylaw aimed at reducing renovictions in Toronto is already having noticeable effects, according to tenant and anti-poverty advocates.
Youngkin credits Trump administration with bolstering anti-human trafficking efforts
Gov. Glenn Youngkin laid out his plans to address human trafficking during an annual conference Tuesday, saying the Trump administration has been a shot in the arm to state law…
Canada Strong Pass may have led to 15 per cent spike in museum attendanceGlobalnews Digital
New data shows Canadians are taking advantage of the perks included with the Canada Strong Pass, with museums seeing a 15 per cent spike in attendance for July.
Evacuations ordered around Halifax business park as wildfire nearsAaron D’Andrea
Flames around Susie Lake Crescent could be seen from as far away as west-end Halifax, with smoke travelling all the way into West Bedford.
Barstool’s Dave Portnoy makes bold prediction about Chiefs as Travis Kelce re-enters media spotlight
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy made a bold prediction about the Kansas City Chiefs amid Travis Kelce’s recent media showcases ahead of the 2025 regular season. Kelce and his brother…
Alaska city faces ‘record’ flooding from water escaping glacier damGlobalnews Digital
A huge basin of rainwater and snowmelt dammed by Alaska’s Mendenhall Glacier has started to release, and officials on Tuesday urged residents in some parts of Juneau to evacuate. …