Trump’s pick to lead economic data agency floats ending monthly jobs report
EJ Antoni’s comment raised new alarm about the future of an agency that tracks how the economy of the world’s richest country is faring. BBC News
Blue Jays reinstate Gimenez from injured listGlobalnews Digital
The Toronto Blue Jays reinstated second baseman Andres Gimenez from the 10-day injured list Tuesday and designated infielder Buddy Kennedy for assignment.
Smoke pours from train derailment in Palo Pinto County, Texas
Emergency crews are at the scene of a train derailment involving about 35 Union Pacific cars in Palo Pinto County near Gordon, Texas. The derailment happened on Monday afternoon. Union…
Newcastle sign defender Thiaw from AC Milan
Newcastle United complete the signing of AC Milan and Germany defender Malick Thiaw for a reported £34.6m. BBC News
Fourth man charged after 44 people found in truck by U.S. borderAlessia Simona Maratta
The 44 migrants were mostly Haitian, and included a pregnant woman and children as young as four. Despite the poor conditions they were found in, they were not seriously hurt.…
Temperature records tumble as heat bakes southwest B.C.Simon Little
Monday’s B.C. hotspot was in Pemberton, where the mercury topped out at 37.4 C, breaking a 48-year-old record.
Mountain town rocked after country singer’s mom murdered in random home invasion
A sheriff in Virginia’s historic Shenandoah Valley area said the fatal home invasion stabbing of a country music singer’s mother is unlike “anything” he’s ever seen. Authorities said an intruder…
Chiefs players ‘teased’ Travis Kelce in locker room for 2016 dating show, Derrick Johnson says
There was a time when Travis Kelce’s dating life was the subject of entertainment media, even without Taylor Swift. In 2016, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end had his own…
Ashley Biden files for divorce from husband, Howard Krein, after 13 years of marriage: reports
Former first daughter Ashley Biden this week filed for divorce from her husband of 13 years, according to reports. The 44-year-old also posted an Instagram story on the same day…
New Brunswick wildfires: Irishtown residents on ‘pins and needles’ as blaze persistsKevin Nielsen
Provincial officials said Monday that there were 1,500 people who could be forced to flee the Irishtown area if things take a turn for the worse.
Trump’s tariffs lead to record revenues, but U.S. deficit still climbed 20%Globalnews Digital
Even as Trump talks about America becoming rich because of his import tax hikes, federal spending keeps outpacing the revenues collected by the U.S. government.
DC police chief ripped for ‘mind blowing’ response to basic policing question: ‘Yikes’
Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith is facing backlash and mockery on social media after she appeared to not understand a question from the media about the department’s…
Zelensky rules out ceding Donbas region as Russians make fresh advance
The Ukrainian leader was speaking ahead of a meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday. BBC News
Brad Pitt’s LA home burglary leads to 4 arrests in ongoing police investigation
Authorities have arrested four suspects believed to be linked to a string of residential burglaries across Southern California, including a recent break-in at the Los Angeles home of actor Brad…
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…