5 things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming weekGlobalnews Digital
Key business events this week include Calgary Stampede networking, Aritzia and Richelieu earnings, June job data, and looming U.S. trade deal deadlines.
Alberta man killed after crane collapses at Saskatoon construction siteGlobalnews Digital
A 30-year-old Alberta man died after a crane collapsed at a Saskatoon construction site, and provincial safety officials are now investigating.
Kartal wins controversial game after electronic line-calling system fails
Watch the bizarre moment Anastasia Pavlyuchenko is denied game point due to the electronic line-calling system failing, resulting in the point being replayed and leading to Britain’s Sonay Kartal winning…
Ship attacked in Red Sea off Yemen with gunfire, rocket-propelled grenades, UK maritime agency saysGlobalnews Digital
A ship was attacked in the Red Sea near Yemen by armed men using gunfire and RPGs. The incident comes amid rising regional tensions and ongoing Houthi threats.
Former UPenn swimmer reflects on being teammates with Lia Thomas amid Trump admin victory over university
Former University of Pennsylvania swimmer Monika Burzynska said she was assigned the locker next to Lia Thomas when the transgender athlete joined the women’s swim team in 2021. Burzynska previously…
Eurostar train evacuated after four-hour wait in northern France
Passengers have complained of no air conditioning on the London-bound train which broke down near Calais. BBC News
Texas family helps rescue woman clinging to tree after being swept 20 miles downriver
One Texas family helped save a woman’s life who was clinging to a tree for hours as deadly flash flooding struck Kerr County over the weekend. The woman, who was…
Red states consider ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ spinoffs as WH urges them to follow DeSantis’ lead: ‘Lots of bears’
The White House and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are encouraging Republican states across the nation to follow Florida’s lead and install their own versions of “Alligator Alcatraz” – a remote…
Parents are splurging on luxury vacations their kids won’t remember
In today’s fast-paced world, where both parents are often working full-time jobs, guilt can creep in quickly. You miss a few school events. You get home after bedtime. You feel…
Social Security Administration phishing scam targets retirees
Phishing emails and messages are among the most dangerous cybersecurity threats. One of the most common and harmful examples is the Social Security Administration phishing scam, which targets unsuspecting individuals…
There will never be a hot AI-generated band. Or will there? Many say there already isAlan Cross
AI-generated music seems to be passing another milestone. Are we on the road to public acceptance of music made by robots?
Red state now offers preferred parking for pregnant women
Florida is days into allowing pregnant women to apply for an “expectant mother parking permit” and the reactions are mixed. The law went into effect on July 1, and allows…
More soldiers, more money: Canada’s top soldier extols benefits of spending boostGlobalnews Digital
Canada’s top soldier says a nearly 20% military pay hike and boost to Arctic defence are key parts of a 10-year plan to raise defence spending to 5% of GDP.…
Archaeologists unveil 3,500-year-old city in Peru
Researchers believe Peñico served as a trading hub linking ancient Pacific coast communities with those living in the Andes and Amazon. BBC News
Netanyahu and Trump to meet in DC as Gaza’s fate without Hamas is debated
President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are set to meet at the White House on Monday. One of the most difficult questions on the table is what…
Zelenskyy touts ‘fruitful’ Trump call after US president was ‘disappointed’ by Putin talk
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that he had a “very important and productive” phone call with President Donald Trump. The two leaders discussed how Ukrainian air defenses might be…
American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on patriotic provisions and beer breakthroughs
The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States. This…
Father’s desperate search for daughter after deadly floods hit Texas camp
Distressed parents are searching for their missing daughters at the Christian summer camp hit by flash flooding in Texas Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from…
Residents in Dutch town reads names of Gaza’s victims
Residents in the Dutch town of Nijmegen are reading aloud the names of Palestinian victims of Israel’s war on Gaza. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video…