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screenrant.comsports5 hrs ago
Wholesome Moments from 2026 World Cup Highlighted by Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera compiled several positive stories from the six-week tournament held in Canada, Mexico and the United States. The roundup focused on personal reunions, young fans and viral moments that emerged during the event.
politics7 hrs ago
CSIS says Natural Resources Canada tip-off started review of scientist Dennis Lu
Canada's spy agency told an Ottawa court that Natural Resources Canada first raised concerns about former scientist Dennis Lu in 2000. The disclosure came during pre-trial motions in Lu's breach-of-trust case.
jns.orgworld23 hrs ago
Canada to Bar Most Foreign Nationals Recently in Congo but Exempt Citizens and Residents
The temporary restriction takes effect Monday at 11:59 p.m. ET and runs until August 29. Canadian citizens and permanent residents face health checks and quarantine instead.
theconversation.comsports1 day ago
Smoke from Canadian wildfires expected to clear New Jersey ahead of World Cup final
Meteorologists said thunderstorms are forecast to clear most of the haze from Canadian wildfires from the New Jersey area by Sunday. Air quality alerts remain in effect for parts of the Midwest and Great Lakes region.
Usa Todayscience1 day ago
Air Quality Alerts Stay Active in Midwest and Northeast From Wildfire Smoke
Air quality alerts remained in place July 19 across parts of seven states plus Idaho and Oregon. Smoke from more than 950 Canadian wildfires continued moving south and east, though a weather front cleared conditions ahead of the World Cup final in New Jersey.
abcnews.go.comworld1 day ago
Australia Says Expected Laos Charges Over Teen Deaths Are Inadequate
Australian officials and the families of two teenagers who died from methanol poisoning in Laos criticized the charges expected to be filed Friday by Lao authorities. The parents said the penalties would be limited to up to one year in jail and a fine of about 1,600 Australian do…
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androidpolice.comworld1 day ago
FBI and Romanian Police Join Israel Probe Into Sushi Chain Attacks
The investigation into grenade attacks on Japanika sushi restaurants has expanded to include the FBI and Romanian police. Police arrested a suspect earlier this week in connection with the incidents.
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abcnews.go.comworld1 day ago
Storms threaten more than 100 million people in Northeast on Saturday
Severe storms triggered flash flooding across the Northeast on Saturday while Canadian wildfire smoke remained over several U.S. cities. NBC News reported the storms placed more than 100 million people at risk.
abcnews.go.compolitics1 day ago
Canadian Province Reports 191 Active Wildfires as U.S. President Threatens Tariffs
Ontario recorded 191 of 955 active Canadian wildfires on Saturday. The U.S. president said he would call Canada's prime minister after linking smoke in U.S. states to Canadian forest management.
politics1 day ago
Storms Clear Wildfire Smoke Across Ohio Valley to Northeast While Triggering Tornado Watches
Thunderstorms and tornado watches swept from the Ohio Valley into the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast on July 18, 2026. The system brought damaging winds, hail and flash flooding risks to as many as 50 million people while easing weeks of smoke from Canadian and Minnesota wildfires.
sports1 day ago
Karolina Muchova to Miss Several Weeks After Surgery, Will Skip Canadian Open
The sixth-ranked player underwent a small surgery that will keep her off the court for several weeks. She confirmed she will skip the Canadian Open starting 1 August while recovering for the US Open. Muchova lost the Wimbledon final earlier this month.
globalnews.cabusiness1 day ago
Canada Proposes 3,300-Kilometre Pipeline From Alberta to Ontario
Alberta and the federal government have revived plans for a major oil pipeline linking Hardisty to Sarnia. The project aims to reduce reliance on U.S. routes amid past threats of shutdowns. Federal infrastructure funding accompanies the proposal.
Fox Newspolitics1 day agoUpdated
Trump Links Canadian Wildfire Smoke to Tariff Review
President Trump said Canada is not clearing forests and brush, allowing smoke to drift into the United States. Canadian officials reported hundreds of active fires and several communities under evacuation orders.
globalnews.caworld1 day ago
Nearly 200 Fires Continue Burning in Ontario
Wildfires remain active across Ontario, with smoke moving into parts of Canada and the United States. Officials have not released updated containment figures.
ndtv.comsports2 days ago
Heavy Rains Forecast for New York and Washington Areas Ahead of World Cup Final
Heavy rains expected in the New York and Washington, DC, areas will ease air quality problems caused by Canadian wildfires. The change comes ahead of Sunday's World Cup final.
slate.combusiness2 days ago
Canadian Agency Recalls Garlic Powder Over Bacterial Risk
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a nationwide recall Wednesday for Heavenly Spices garlic powder sold at Dollarama stores due to possible Bacillus cereus contamination. Officials classified the action as Class 2, citing moderate risk of short-term illness.
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matcha-jp.comsports2 days ago
FIFA Fan Festivals in Atlanta and Philadelphia Draw Over One Million Visitors
Business Insider reported that FIFA organized 13 Fan Festivals across World Cup host cities in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Atlanta and Philadelphia events together attracted more than one million attendees with screenings, activations, and volunteer support.
Engadgetai2 days ago
OpenAI to Notify Parents of Teen Account Deactivations for Violence After Canadian Authorities Summoned Company
OpenAI will alert linked parent accounts when a teen is removed from ChatGPT for violating policies on violent threats or acts. The change expands existing parental controls launched last year and follows a 2025 mass shooting case.
Forbesscience1 day agoUpdated
Wildfire Smoke Prompts Air Quality Alerts in Parts of 16 U.S. States
Smoke from fires in Canada and northern Minnesota has placed more than 100 million Americans under alerts. Haze has reduced visibility in the Great Lakes, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Alerts cover all of Delaware, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisc…
hackster.iosports2 days ago
MLB Game Postponed Over Air Quality From Canadian Wildfire Smoke
A scheduled game between two teams was postponed Friday due to unhealthy air quality in Cleveland caused by wildfire smoke drifting from Canada. A split doubleheader is now set for Saturday at the same venue.
citizen.co.zaworld2 days ago
Canada Reports More Active Wildfires Than in Past Two Years
Canada currently has more active wildfires than at the same point in either of the past two years. The area burned so far exceeds the 10-year average.
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news.sky.comworld2 days ago
Canada Approves Export of 28 Beluga Whales from Closed Marineland to U.S. Aquariums
Federal officials approved the emergency relocation earlier this month. The animals will go to four accredited U.S. facilities and one in Spain after Marineland said it could no longer provide care.
New York Postworld2 days ago
Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor Close Due to Wildfire Smoke
Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor Chicago in Gurnee, Illinois, closed Friday due to unhealthy air quality from Canadian wildfire smoke. The parks are scheduled to reopen Saturday if conditions improve. President Trump said he would call Canada's prime minister about th…
globalnews.capolitics2 days ago
First Nations Chiefs Pass Resolution on Treaty Rights Ahead of Alberta Referendum
Chiefs at the Assembly of First Nations annual meeting in Ottawa adopted a resolution Thursday urging governments to protect treaty rights amid Alberta's planned referendum question on separation. The move follows Premier Danielle Smith's May announcement and a court ruling on co…
winnipegfreepress.comsports2 days ago
DeChambeau Penalized Two Strokes at The Open for Improving Backswing Area
Bryson DeChambeau received a two-stroke penalty on the fifth hole after officials determined he had inadvertently improved the area of his intended backswing. Officials reviewed the area after the round and applied the penalty under rule 8.1.
technology2 days ago
Panasonic Recalls 11,480 Toaster Ovens After Power-Cord Insulation Reports
Panasonic is recalling nearly 11,500 model NB-G200 electric toaster ovens sold in the United States and Canada. The recall follows reports of tripped circuit breakers and one unit that stopped working. No fires or injuries have been reported.
winnipegfreepress.comsports2 days ago
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Brings Hazardous Air Quality to Detroit, Chicago, and Washington
Smoke from wildfires in Canada reached the northeastern and midwestern United States on July 17, 2026. Detroit and Chicago recorded hazardous air quality readings while Washington, DC, saw very unhealthy levels ahead of the World Cup final.
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winnipegfreepress.comsports2 days agoUpdated
Wildfire Smoke Prompts Event Cancellations Across Midwest and Northeast
Smoke from Canadian wildfires triggered air quality alerts and forced cancellations of outdoor events in more than a dozen states. Officials advised residents to limit outdoor activity and distributed masks in several cities.
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news.sky.compolitics3 days ago
Russian Blogger Detained in St. Petersburg on False Information Charge
Ilya Remeslo was detained July 17 in St. Petersburg and accused of spreading false information about the Russian armed forces. He could face up to 10 years in prison. The arrest coincided with a separate court hearing for opposition politician Boris Nadezhdin.
abcnews.go.comscience3 days ago
Washington DC Air Quality Reaches Code Purple Level
Canadian wildfire smoke pushed the Washington DC region's air quality index above 200 on Friday morning. Officials said levels are expected to ease by afternoon.
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theverge.comai3 days ago
Meta to Notify Parents of Teen Crisis Signs in AI Chats, Starting with Cautious Approach
Meta introduced tools that alert parents when teens show crisis indicators during chats with Meta AI. The feature applies across Meta platforms for supervised Instagram accounts and builds on prior search-based alerts. Cbc reported the Thursday announcement alongside ongoing Cana…
thehindubusinessline.comai3 days ago
Microsoft CEO Nadella Says Anthropic Fable Limits Do Not Make Sense
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella told employees Wednesday that Anthropic's limits on its Fable AI model do not make sense. CNBC reported the remarks came during a meeting with Copilot engineers. The comments follow Microsoft's $5 billion investment in Anthropic and recent model releas…
news.google.comsports3 days agoUpdated
MLB Game Start Time Moved Up Due to Wildfire Smoke
The Mets game against the home team in Philadelphia began at 6:10 p.m. ET instead of 7:10 p.m. because of air quality concerns from Canadian and northern Minnesota wildfires. An MLS match in Chicago was also postponed.
news.sky.compolitics3 days ago
U.S. Senator Plans Bill to Sanction Canada Over Wildfire Smoke
Sen. Bernie Moreno announced Thursday he will introduce legislation next week to sanction Canada and its officials. Four House Republicans sent a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney threatening direct U.S. action on cross-border fuel reduction.
winnipegfreepress.comworld3 days ago
Flood rescues exceed 75 in Texas as Canadian wildfire smoke reaches New York
More than 75 people have been rescued in Texas amid rising floodwaters. Canadian wildfire smoke is affecting air quality across the Midwest and Northeast, including New York, while heat raises wildfire risk in California.
winnipegfreepress.comworld3 days ago
Flash Flooding in Central Texas Kills One, Prompts Rescue of Over 40
Torrential rain has caused dangerous flash flooding across central Texas, killing at least one person and forcing the rescue of more than 40 others from homes and vehicles. Warnings were issued along the Leona River in Uvalde while a tornado near San Antonio added wind damage.
deccanchronicle.comworld1 day agoUpdated
Wildfire Smoke Brings Poor Air Quality to Midwest and Northeast Cities
Smoke from hundreds of wildfires in Canada and northern Minnesota reached the U.S. Midwest and Northeast on July 16 and 17. Major cities recorded some of the worst air quality levels worldwide while alerts covered parts of 15 states.
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gamereactor.euworld3 days ago
Canada to Join Global Combat Air Program as Observer
Canada will become an observer to the Global Combat Air Program. The agreement will be announced July 21 in London during the Farnborough International Airshow. Ottawa would gain access to project information but would not participate in contracts.
sammobile.comtechnology3 days ago
DoorDash Launches Limited Beta of Command-Line Tool for AI Agents
DoorDash opened a limited beta of its dd-cli tool on July 15, 2026, enabling developers to order through AI agents. The tool supports store searches, deal finding, and checkout for select U.S. and Canadian macOS users.
betakit.combusiness3 days ago
Port of Vancouver Gateway Strategy Referred to Major Projects Office
Federal Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon announced the referral on July 16. The strategy's first pillar is the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 project. The port handles 40 per cent of Canada's non-North American trade.
news.sky.compolitics4 days ago
Canadian Woman Charged With Slapping Teen at Jersey Shore Over Pro-Trump Clothing Is Held by ICE After Turning Herself In
Kaitlyn Tracey, 33, turned herself in July 9 after the July 3 incident at Point Pleasant Beach. She was transferred to ICE custody for overstaying a 2024 visa entry. Fundraisers for her legal defense were removed from one platform and relaunched on another.
israelnationalnews.comworld4 days ago
Israel Police Arrest Yossi Musli in Wave of Grenade Attacks
@Jerusalem_Post reported that detectives detained Musli on July 14 as part of an inquiry into recent attacks on Japanika branches and other sites. The Tel Aviv Magistrate’s Court extended his detention by five days on July 16.
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cicnews.compolitics4 days ago
Canada pauses new parent and grandparent sponsorship applications in 2026 while processing existing ones
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada will not accept new applications this year for the parent and grandparent sponsorship program. The pause takes effect until further notice to manage existing wait times.
nypost.comworld4 days ago
New York State Air Quality Advisory Remains in Effect Due to Canadian Wildfire Smoke
New York State maintains a statewide air quality health advisory due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. The conditions coincide with a heat wave forecast to push temperatures near 100°F in parts of the New York City region.
upi.compolitics4 days ago
U.S. and Canada agree to open Gordie Howe bridge on 27 July
The Trump administration and Canadian officials reached an agreement for the $4.7 billion bridge to open on 27 July. The bridge had been scheduled to open earlier but faced delays over staffing and toll authority.
sports4 days ago
Atlanta Falcons Owner Says He Would Support a U.S. Bid to Host the 2038 World Cup
Arthur Blank voiced backing for a potential American hosting effort after the 2026 tournament. The event wraps up this weekend across Mexico, Canada and the United States.
The Independentworld4 days ago
Canadian study estimates halving ultra-processed food intake could prevent up to 8,300 cardiovascular deaths but experts caution findings
A study published in The American Journal of Preventive Medicine calculated that ultra-processed foods accounted for 43 percent of daily energy intake among Canadian adults in 2015. Researchers linked this consumption to between 10,600 and 17,400 cardiovascular disease deaths in…
ndtv.comsports4 days ago
Federal Reserve Beige Book Notes Both Gains and Shortfalls for U.S. Cities Hosting 2026 World Cup
The Federal Reserve released its Beige Book on July 15, 2026, showing tourism gains in World Cup host cities alongside limited broader growth. Canadian visitor levels stayed below historical averages after tariff policies took effect.
iphoneincanada.caworld4 days ago
Bell Canada Finishes Quebec Ground Station as Rogers Already Offers Satellite-to-Mobile Service
Bell Canada finished building a ground station in Quebec to support its planned satellite-to-mobile network. Testing of text, data, voice and video functions on standard smartphones has started through the facility. The company aims to launch service early next year.
abcnews.go.comworld2 days agoUpdated
Smoke from Canadian and Minnesota Wildfires Brings Unhealthy Air to Midwest and East Coast Cities
Heavy smoke from more than 830 Canadian wildfires and over a dozen fires in northern Minnesota produced unhealthy air quality readings from Duluth to New York City on Wednesday. Alerts covered states from Minnesota to New England as plumes reached Boston.
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insurancejournal.comworld4 days ago
Canadian National Railway Crew Escapes Train Car Surrounded by Wildfire Flames
Workers near Armstrong, Ont., got out safely Monday after a train car was surrounded by flames. Canadian National Railway suspended operations and evacuated employees and residents amid nearly 150 wildfires burning across northwestern Ontario.
forbes.comfinance5 days ago
Bank of Canada Says Near-Term Inflation Expectations Sensitive to Gasoline Prices but Longer-Term Expectations Remain Anchored
The Bank of Canada stated that near-term inflation expectations remain sensitive to gasoline price changes while longer-term expectations stay anchored. It noted signs of economic improvement and broadening growth sources. The central bank has dropped its reference to consecutive…
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jns.orgworld5 days ago
Nearly 5,000 Teens Attend RootOne Event in Rishon Lezion Organized by Jewish Agency and Partners
Teens from the United States, Canada and Israel attended the July 12 gathering at Live Park, the first such RootOne event since October 2023. Performances and addresses highlighted personal connections and shared experiences.
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world5 days ago
Expedition Produces 3D Models of Shackleton and Scott Shipwrecks
A Royal Canadian Geographical Society team used the Alvin submersible to create 3D digital models of the two vessels in the Labrador Sea. The 21-day effort began July 2, 2025, and documented the sites where the ships sank decades after their polar voyages.
winnipegfreepress.combusiness5 days ago
Canada Unveils Framework for New 1 Million Barrel West Coast Pipeline
Federal and Alberta governments along with five major oil sands producers released a backgrounder Monday outlining commitments for the West Coast Oil Pipeline. The project would add 1 million barrels per day of export capacity to the British Columbia coast. The deal ties pipeline…
winnipegfreepress.combusiness5 days ago
Canada links new oil pipeline to carbon-capture project in federal-Alberta accord
The Pathways carbon capture project scaled back its targets as a new West Coast oil pipeline advances under a government accord. An economist estimates the pipeline would add 20 megatonnes of annual emissions on average, exceeding the project's reductions.
koin.compolitics5 days ago
Heat Dome Forecast for Northeast and Midwest Starting Tuesday
A heat dome spanning 1,500 miles will bring temperatures above 100 degrees to multiple cities on Wednesday. More than 110 million people are under heat alerts as smoke from Canadian wildfires moves into the region.
news.sky.comworld5 days ago
Saskatchewan Reports 27 Tornadoes This Season, Above Average of 15
Saskatchewan has recorded 27 tornadoes since the season began, compared with an annual average of 15. Across the Prairies, 61 tornadoes have been documented so far, well above the typical high-30s count by mid-July.
nypost.comworld5 days ago
Heat Wave Poses Extra Risk to People With Heart Conditions
The Heart and Stroke Foundation warned that extreme heat in Central Canada places added strain on the heart and increases dehydration risk for people with cardiovascular conditions. Those taking certain heart and blood-pressure medications were advised to monitor hydration closel…
winnipegfreepress.comworld5 days ago
Canadian Pilot Nicholas Dale Dies in Helicopter Crash Fighting Colorado Wildfire
Nicholas Dale, 56, of Sooke, British Columbia, was killed Monday when his helicopter crashed into the Silver Jack reservoir while fighting the Gold Mountain fire. The NTSB is investigating the incident.