State Department says 59,000 tons of food assistance are in motion after reports of incinerated aid
FIRST ON FOX: The State Department says it is working swiftly to distribute tens of thousands of tons of food aid around the globe, pushing back on reports that the…
Pentagon to probe Microsoft’s use of Chinese engineers on sensitive defense systems, Hegseth says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon was “looking into” a cloud computing program run by Microsoft utilizing foreign workers from China, which was criticized this week for potentially lacking…
One of B.C.’s biggest public sector unions to hold strike vote amid stalled contract talksSimon Little
The BCGEU)says 34,000 of its members will hold a strike vote after negotiations with the provincial government broke down over wages, remote work and a ‘modernized contract.’
Drugs, weapons, body armour seized by Manitoba RCMP in The PasSam Thompson
A search turned up cocaine, an extendable baton, and bear mace. Officers followed up by searching a rural property and seized guns, a crossbow, body armour, and pills.
Westwood & DeChambeau star in shots of the day
Lee Westwood and Bryson DeChambeau star in the best shots of day two from The Open. BBC News
Nova Scotia firefighting crew to help battle Saskatchewan wildfiresGlobalnews Digital
Nova Scotia is sending a team of firefighters to help with out-of-control wildfires in Saskatchewan for the second time this wildfire season.
Quebec City region received 75 millimetres of rain in less than two hours on ThursdayGlobalnews Digital
Severe storms dumped up to 84 mm of rain on Quebec City, flooding streets and forcing evacuations. Strong winds elsewhere in southern Quebec caused outages and damage.
Toronto’s temp. rising fastest among MLB citiesGlobalnews Digital
A recent study has found that Toronto’s average temperature has risen the most among all Major League Baseball cities during the season over the past 40 years.
Plane makes emergency landing after passenger attempts to open door mid-flightKatie Scott
The passenger allegedly got into an altercation with a flight attendant and attempted to open an emergency exit door mid-flight.
Nick Saban’s daughter shuts down unretirement rumors: ‘You had your time’
Don’t get your hopes up on Nick Saban returning to college football. Rumors about the legendary coach’s potential comeback began earlier this week after former Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy said…
UN refugee agency warns funding cuts may leave 11 million without aid
Crisis compounded after United States, which provided 40 percent of UNHCR funding last year, slashed its contribution. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Dauphin man accused of resisting, assaulting Manitoba RCMP officerSam Thompson
A Dauphin man is facing a half-dozen charges after allegedly attacking a Manitoba RCMP officer who tried to arrest him.
Would you feel safe sharing the road with this self-driving scooter?
Chances are, you have never actually ridden a scooter like this, zipping around corners, but you have definitely seen them weaving through city traffic. Just when you thought scooters were…
Here’s what marijuana really does to the developing brain, according to a psychiatrist
The recreational use of marijuana has become more common in recent years. But some research has found that consuming cannabis could have negative effects on the body, especially the brain.…
CBS cancels Colbert’s Late Show amid pending Paramount-Skydance merger
Despite financial pressures on the late night TV model, experts say the timing suggests political motives. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
4 Ontario men wanted in Alberta on allegations of taxi fraudKen MacGillivray
Alberta-wide arrest warrants have been issued for 4 Ontario men accused of taxi fraud in Calgary that resulted in 16 victims being defrauded of more than $28,000.
Ontario township claims bankruptcy with $2.5M in accumulated debtPrisha Dev
Fauquier-Strickland will suspend all municipal services Aug. 1 due to a financial crisis, warning the move threatens years of progress in northern Ontario.
2025 wildfire season one of the worst on record, and it’s not over yet: governmentAri Rabinovitch
The Government of Canada has released a report outlining the technical details about this year’s wildfire season, include the damage done, and projections through September.
Liberty’s Sabrina Ionescu says Caitlin Clark ‘means a lot more to the game’ amid All-Star heartbreak
New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu lamented Caitlin Clark’s latest injury that sidelined the Indiana Fever guard from All-Star weekend festivities, but she told reporters Friday that Clark’s contributions will…