Senate GOP eyes rules revolt as Dems stonewall Trump nominees
Changes to the confirmation process are on the table as frustrations among Senate Republicans continue to fester while Senate Democrats continue their blockade of President Donald Trump’s nominees. Republicans have…
Supreme Court won’t hear case of Ontario man who fatally shot Indigenous manGlobalnews Digital
The Supreme Court won’t hear Peter Khill’s case, finalizing his manslaughter conviction in the 2016 shooting of Indigenous man Jonathan Styres in Ontario.
Small boat migrants total passes 25,000 in July for first time
The earliest that figure has been reached before was in 2022 on 27 August, Home Office data shows. BBC News
‘Antisemites Were Terrorizing Jews’: UCLA Settles ‘Jew Exclusion Zone’ Case for $6 Million
The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has agreed to pay more than $6 million to settle a lawsuit over its role in assisting pro-Palestinian protestors who blocked Jewish students…
Katy Perry, Justin Trudeau fuel romance buzz with Montreal tour stop appearance
Katy Perry has a new fan in Justin Trudeau. Days after the pair were spotted dining together, the former Canadian prime minister attended the “Teenage Dream” crooner’s sold-out concert in…
Canada’s economy ‘treading water’ after GDP dropped for 2nd straight monthAri Rabinovitch
One of the factors that helped boost the arts, entertainment and recreation sector? The NHL playoffs, which had three Canadian teams, Statistics Canada said.
Suspect arrested for Arkansas double murder while getting haircutMichelle Butterfield
In the booking photo of a suspect arrested in connection with the double murders of a couple hiking with their two young daughters, he’s still wearing a barber’s cape. …
Severe turbulence injures 25 on Delta flight, forcing emergency landingRachel Goodman
Delta reported after the incident that 25 passengers were taken to various hospitals for evaluation and medical treatment.
U.S. sanctions Palestinian Authority, claims peace efforts underminedGlobalnews Digital
The move prevents those targeted from receiving visas to travel to the United States, the U.S. State Department said, although it did not list any specific individuals.
How Trump’s de minimis exemption rule change will hit Canadian businessesUday Rana
Packages valued at or under US$800 sent to the U.S. outside of the international postal network will now face ‘all applicable duties’ starting Aug. 29.
Teen accused in Quadeville attack on girl to make next court appearance in AugustGlobalnews Digital
A teenager accused in the attack on an eight-year-old girl in Quadeville, Ont., that investigators initially linked to an animal is set to return to court next month.
16-year-old motorcyclist killed in Dartmouth crashRebecca Lau
Halifax Regional Police are investigating a collision between a car and motorcycle that claimed the life of a 16-year-old boy in Dartmouth Wednesday night.
Toronto Blue Jays acquire pitcher BieberGlobalnews Digital
The Toronto Blue Jays have made a splash on MLB trade deadline day, acquiring right-hander Shane Bieber from the Cleveland Guardians.
Google engineer, 29, dies on Yosemite National Park trail after falling tree branch strikes her
A 29-year-old Google software engineer died at Yosemite National Park earlier this month after a tree branch fell and struck her on the head while she was walking a popular…
Giants’ Mike Yastrzemski, Carl’s grandson, clears wall for unbelievable catch
Defense runs in the Yastrzemski family. Carl Yastrzesmki, who compiled over 3,000 hits, racked up seven Gold Gloves in his Hall of Fame career. His grandson Mike is waiting for…
Ex-MMA fighter McGregor loses appeal in civil rape case
In November McGregor was ordered to pay damages to Nikita Hand, who accused him of raping her in a hotel in Dublin in 2018. BBC News
West Ham’s Paqueta cleared of spot-fixing charges
West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta is cleared of spot-fixing charges by an independent regulatory commission. BBC News
Cost of living plan renewed for another year
Medway Council leader Vince Maple says the scheme is “something I wish didn’t have to exist”. BBC News
Dior data breach exposes US customers’ personal information
Data breaches aren’t confined to tech giants or financial institutions anymore. Industries like healthcare, retail and even food and beverage have increasingly found themselves under attack. Now, luxury fashion joins…