Democrats frustrated over lack of a heads-up from Hakeem Jeffries on delaying Trump’s spending bill
Democrats were flustered that they didn’t get a heads-up that Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries would delay President Donald Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” on Thursday with an hours-long speech on the…
Lia Thomas’ former teammates praise Trump’s protection of women’s sports at UPenn
Former University of Pennsylvania swimmers who were teammates with trans athlete Lia Thomas are speaking out after the Trump administration reached an agreement with the school to keep biological males…
First lady Melania Trump makes ‘heartwarming’ visit to kids at hospital for ‘Be Best’ event
Ahead of Independence Day this year, first lady Melania Trump visited Children’s National Hospital (CNH) in Washington, D.C., on Thursday afternoon in her latest “Be Best” event. The first lady…
Gaza aid contractor tells BBC he saw colleagues fire on hungry Palestinians
The Israel- and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has strongly denied the allegation. BBC News
B.C. minister ‘won’t be intimidated’ by explosion at constituency officeSimon Little
Bowinn Ma made the comments Thursday, speaking at her first media availability since the incident at her North Vancouver constituency office last Friday.
‘One of toughest losses’ – Draper exits Wimbledon early again
British number one Jack Draper’s wait for a breakout Wimbledon run continues after a shock second-round defeat by 36-year-old Marin Cilic. BBC News
‘I worked so damn hard’: Biden laments changes in U.S. since he left officeRachel Goodman
Despite his ailing health, former president Joe Biden said he continues to participate in political discussions with both Democratic and Republican officials.
Victim’s hijab allegedly pulled off in Ontario swarming attack, police investigatingIsaac Callan
Durham Regional Police said the incident happened just after midnight at a Pizza Pizza location on Wentworth Street West in Oshawa and ended with an assault.
Zarah Sultana says she is quitting Labour to start party with Corbyn
Suspended Labour MP Zarah Sultana announces she is starting a new party with former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn. BBC News
Ehlers leaves Winnipeg Jets for six-year, $51M deal with Carolina HurricanesGlobalnews Digital
The 29-year-old selected ninth overall at the 2014 draft spent a decade in the Manitoba capital, where he put up 225 goals and 295 assists for 520 points.
DNC chair says ‘bulls—‘ on air as Dem frustrations over Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ mount
The chairman of the Democratic National Committee let an expletive slip on air when describing President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” on Thursday. Ken Martin, who was elected DNC chair…
Okanagan woman, 33, identified as victim of fatal Kelowna pedestrian crashVictoria Femia
Brittany Fraser was struck and killed on June 21st while trying to cross the street at the intersection of Highway 97 and Burtch Road in Kelowna.
‘Shark Tank’ star Barbara Corcoran reveals secret weapons in the battle against aging
A famed entrepreneur and TV personality is getting candid about how she’s keeping aging at bay. Barbara Corcoran, “Shark Tank” star and real estate investor, recently shared on Instagram a…
Trump gets major win – but debate over his mega-bill is just beginning
The US president can celebrate the passage of his bill, though the debate over its merits will continue, writes Anthony Zurcher. BBC News
Riley Gaines Asks ‘Are Pigs Flying?’ After UPenn Settles With Trump Admin on Men in Women’s Sports
In another settlement victory for the Trump administration, the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) has agreed to no longer allow transgender-identifying biological men to compete in women’s sports. CBNNews.com
Vancouver firefighters launch crackdown on banned lockable butane torchesSimon Little
The city banned the sale of lockable butane torches last summer, after Vancouver Fire Rescue Services linked them to at least 80 fire-related injuries and six deaths.
Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw joins elite group in MLB history after reaching 3,000 career strikeouts
Los Angeles Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw reached rarefied air on Wednesday night, becoming the 20th player ever to reach 3,000 strikeouts for his career. It was a suspenseful night at…
Lost dogs on Fourth of July: How to keep your pet safe
The Fourth of July might be your favorite summer holiday, but for dogs, it’s often the scariest night of the year. Across the country, shelters see a huge uptick in…
Justice Alito’s warning about nationwide injunction ‘loophole’ looms over Trump cases
Justice Samuel Alito raised concerns about a “potentially significant loophole” in the Supreme Court’s decision to curb universal injunctions, and now his warning is hanging over lawsuits involving President Donald…