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CBC.ca

'Love makes you stronger': Mothers search for Mexico City's missing

CBC News accompanied several mothers in the search for their missing children in Mexico City. The capital is the first jurisdiction in the country to use a pattern-based strategy to find the about 7,000 people listed as disappeared in the city.

Here's why sleep experts think we should abolish daylight saving time

While it usually only takes most Canadians a few days to adjust to the shift between daylight saving time and standard time, sleep experts say the constant time travel back and forth harms our sleep and has a negative affect on our body's internal clocks. 

Andrew gives Charles his 'first genuine royal crisis' as King

The controversy that had been swirling around Prince Andrew became a crisis for the Royal Family, and in King Charles’s handling of it there could be signals of the kind of monarchy he hopes to lead.

U.K. police declare 'major incident' following train stabbing attack

Police in the U.K. say they have declared a stabbing attack a 'major incident,' and that counter-terrorism police are supporting the investigation.

Trump vows 'guns-a-blazing' response to Nigeria over alleged anti-Christian persecution

The warning of possible military action came after Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu earlier on Saturday pushed back on Trump announcing that he was designating the West African country 'a country of particular concern' for allegedly failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.

Why do we even have daylight saving time?

Ever wonder why we still change our clocks twice a year? From an entomologist’s idea in the 1800s to wartime energy saving and political gridlock today — here’s how daylight saving time began, why it stuck and what’s keeping Canada from finally ending it.

2 more suspects charged over Louvre jewels heist

The Paris prosecutor said Saturday two new suspects were handed preliminary charges for their alleged involvement in the crown jewels heist at the Louvre museum.

Love it or hate it, House of Dynamite is a film fuelling nuclear war fears. It's far from the first

Kathryn Bigelow's House of Dynamite — about the United States government's protocols in the face of a nuclear attack — prompted a response from no less than the Pentagon. It is hardly the first nuclear-warning film to get people talking.

Suzanne Somers's Canadian husband made an 'AI twin' of the late actress. Is that wrong?

A Canadian’s plan to bring his late celebrity wife back to life in AI form has raised a host of ethical questions about prolonging human existence in the digital universe. Alan Hamel, a Canadian entertainer and longtime TV personality, recently said he’s created an “AI twin” of Hollywood star Suzanne Somers, his wife and partner of 55 years who passed away in 2023. 
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Toronto Star

Tanks for the memories: How an automaker revved up Canada's war machine

Harry Carmichael took command in 1941 and soon Canada's makes of ice skate and soda fountains were making tank parts and gun tripods instead.

Canada and Philippines sign a defense pact to boost drills and deter China's aggression

There was no immediate comment from China, which has accused the Philippines of being a 'troublemaker.'

Maple Leafs vs. Flyers: Fears for Chris Tanev, stretchered off in first road win

The defenceman, playing his first game after missing four with a concussion, was stretchered off after appearing to suffer another head injury.

NAV Canada says 'resource constraints' caused flight delays Saturday at Pearson

TORONTO - Canada's air navigation service provider says flights were delayed Saturday at Toronto's Pearson International Airport due to what it called "resource constraints."

AFC Toronto vs. Montreal Roses: Top seeds pounce in Northern Super League playoff opener

After Saturday's road victory, AFC Toronto will host the return leg of the semifinal next Saturday at York Lions Stadium.

Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend. Here's how you can prepare

Most of Canada will turn back their clocks this Sunday and adjust to one less hour in the day.

UK police say 10 people hospitalized after train stabbing attack, 9 with life-threatening injuries

British police said 10 people have been hospitalized, nine with life-threatening injuries, following a mass stabbing attack on a London-bound train.

Woman arrested after tires slashed on police vehicles at North York plaza

Police said a woman was taken into custody late Saturday afternoon after being spotted with “two large knives” in a parking lot near Jane Street and Alliance Avenue.

No service along portions of Lakeshore West GO on Sunday, Monday

Critical bridge work scheduled for this weekend was delayed for the Blue Jays World Series games and has been rescheduled.

Mark Carney says he advised Doug Ford against anti-tariff ad, confirms he apologized to Donald Trump

Ford said earlier he ran the ad by Carney and the prime minister’s chief of staff, Marc-André Blanchard, as a courtesy before it aired on Oct. 8 and dismissed claims that it jeopardized a good trade deal.
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Globe and Mail

Two suspects detained by police after U.K. train stabbings leave 10 people hospitalized

Law enforcement have not disclosed a motive, but say counterterror police are supporting the investigation

Israel says the latest remains returned by Hamas are not of hostages

Hamas says it offered to hand over samples of unidentified bodies to Israel, but the country instead asked for the remains for examination

Two new suspects given preliminary charges in Louvre jewels heist case, prosecutor says

Charges come three days after the suspects were arrested as part of a sweeping investigation

Canadian woman stuck since 2021 in Indian Ocean country after passport withheld

Mauritian authorities have not released her passport even though a cybercrime charge against her was withdrawn in March

Bombardier, Sweden’s Saab in talks to build Gripen fighter jet in Canada

Bombardier says it is ‘open to providing local expertise if the government of Canada decides to go this route’

Jamaicans continue clean-up after Hurricane Melissa

Residents of Black River, Jamaica, continued their clean-up and recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa on Thursday.

In Detroit, where sympathy for Canada runs high, residents are divided on Reagan anti-tariff ad

Campaign featured audio of Ronald Reagan’s 1987 radio address explaining why he opposes most tariffs

Hurricane Melissa dissipates, leaving at least 50 dead and destruction across Caribbean

Jamaica, Cuba and Haiti were all hit by the storm, one of the strongest on record to make landfall in the region

The fall of a royal: from dashing prince to plain old Andrew

Former Duke of York has been stripped of his titles over allegations related to U.S. pedophile Jeffrey Epstein

Federal judges order Trump administration to use contingency funds for SNAP food-aid program

Rulings come a day before Department of Agriculture planned to freeze payments during government shutdown
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Global News

Roots CEO Meghan Roach caught Bo Bichette’s home run ball in decisive Game 7

Roots CEO Meghan Roach caught Bo Bichette’s three-run home run ball during the Blue Jays’ World Series Game 7 win, calling it an “overwhelming” once-in-a-lifetime moment.

Shohei Ohtani chased in third inning of World Series Game 7 after Bo Bichette’s 3-run HR

Shohei Ohtani was pulled in the third inning of World Series Game 7 after allowing Bo Bichette’s three-run homer, finishing with three runs and five hits in 2⅓ innings.

Canadian Red Cross sending hurricane relief to Jamaica after Melissa devastation

The Canadian Red Cross has sent more than 18,000 relief items to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa struck as a Category 5 storm, leaving at least 19 dead and widespread devastation.

Two new suspects in Louvre jewels heist case given preliminary charges

The Paris prosecutor said Saturday two new suspects were handed preliminary charges for their alleged involvement in the crown jewels heist at the Louvre Museum in October.

Carney says China doesn’t grasp Canada’s concern over issues of foreign interference

Prime Minister Mark Carney said China does not grasp Canada's level of concern on "foreign interference" after meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Canada announces first critical minerals projects under G7 partnership

The 25 initiatives include purchase agreements for a Quebec graphite mine and investments to scale up a rare earth elements refinery in Ontario.

Cyclist tumbles down ravine in France, survives on wine he had in his bag

The man, who was unable to traverse his way out of the ravine, cried out for three days trying to catch the attention of passersby but failed to flag anyone down.

Judges order Trump administration to use emergency reserves for SNAP payments during the shutdown

BOSTON (AP) — Two federal judges ruled nearly simultaneously on Friday that President Donald Trump's administration must continue to pay for SNAP, the nation's biggest food aid program, using emergency reserve funds during the government shutdown.

Hurricane Melissa leaves more than 45 dead as rescue efforts ramp up

Jamaica's military has called on reserve personnel to report for duty to help with relief and rescue operations.

‘Potential terrorist attack’ over Halloween weekend thwarted: FBI director

FBI Director Kash Patel said a planned terrorist attack, which allegedly could have occurred over the Halloween weekend, has been thwarted by the agency.
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New York Times

Why Trump Can Do No Wrong

If there is no cover-up, then there must not have been a crime.

For SNAP Recipients, Anxiety Over Funding Leads to Hard Choices

At one grocery store in Massachusetts, SNAP recipients faced growing fears, dwindling funds and lighter shopping carts.

To Celebrate Day of the Dead, One Mexican Town Digs Up Its Dead

Pomuch, Mexico, is one of the last places where residents clean their relatives’ bones. Now they are grappling with a new challenge: tourists.

Food Stamp Cuts Expose Trump’s Strategy to Use Shutdown to Advance Agenda

The president has stretched the limits of his powers to help those at the heart of his agenda, not the many in greatest need.

Will Trump’s Tariff Deal Tilt the Playing Field Back Toward China?

The president’s trade truce with China has lowered U.S. tariffs to a level that could pause a longer-term effort to reduce America’s dependence on Beijing.

Builders Find Hardship in Trump’s Tariffs And Deportations

Material costs are rising, workers are scarce and customers are delaying new construction plans.

Cleaning Bones for Day of the Dead

Practitioners of an annual ritual to clean deceased relatives’ bones are grappling with a new challenge: tourists. Jack Nicas, our Mexico City bureau chief, visits Pomuch, a town in Eastern Mexico that celebrates Día de Muertos unlike any other place.

Trump’s Retribution Campaign Leaves D.C. Prosecutor’s Office in Crisis

Few places have felt the effects as palpably as the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington, which is deeply enmeshed in the workings of government and has filed criminal cases against President Trump.

The Woman Who Wouldn’t Stop Having Children

MaryBeth Lewis had 13 kids, but she wanted more. Her desire to be a new mom again at 65 led to felony charges — and a custody battle like no other.

In a Dark Year, Los Angeles Basks in the Dodgers’ Glow

Scars of wildfires and immigration raids won’t soon fade, but like the city itself, the Dodgers persevered and gave Southern California residents the rally they needed.

CNBC

VC who bet on billion-dollar AI firm shares two red flags that stop him investing in a founder

"If the first signs are just not there, I usually don't want to waste anyone's time," angel investor Carles Reina shared regarding meeting with founders.

Global week ahead: Is Novo Nordisk past 'peak uncertainty'?

CNBC's Charlotte Reed will travel to Copenhagen to speak with Novo Nordisk's new CEO after a bumpy few months.

Kamala Harris reveals how refusing to take ‘no’ for an answer served her career

"I don't rest easy with the idea that something is not possible," former Vice President Kamala Harris said on Steven Bartlett's Diary of a CEO podcast.

Microsoft plans to hire more but with 'a lot more leverage' thanks to AI, CEO Satya Nadella says

The company wants to ensure that all of its employees can access its Microsoft 365 and GitHub Copilot artificial intelligence tools, CEO Satya Nadella said.

I'm a Japanese nutritionist and I eat fruit every day—these 5 are best for a strong immune system

Michiko Tomioka is a nutritionist from Japan, home to some of the world's longest-living people. She shares the five fruits she eats every day to support gut and brain health, immunity, and overall well-being.

Where the Nexperia auto chip crisis stands now as the U.S., China and EU race to contain fallout

The Nexperia crisis is still threatening vehicle production worldwide.

Interest rate backdrop supports playing offense with bonds, according to Goldman Sachs former ETF head

BondBloxx’s Tony Kelly tackles fixed income opportunities.

Berkshire's operating earnings jump 34%, Buffett buys back no stock and raises cash hoard to $381 billion

Berkshire's operating profit generated from the conglomerate's wholly owned businesses including insurance and railroads jumped 34% in the third quarter.

While AI spending is top of mind, online ads are driving a lot of Big Tech's growth

Meta, Amazon, Alphabet and Microsoft reported quarterly earnings that showed rising digital ad sales and increased AI infrastructure spending.

Impactive Capital sees a structural shift creating upside for this wastewater company

Impactive Capital recently took a stake in Advanced Drainage Systems and sees earnings growth ahead that is under appreciated.

Washington Post

Palestinian talks on Gaza’s future could see Hamas help shape its rule

The militant movement is among eight Palestinian groups meeting in Cairo to hammer out proposed features of an interim administration for Gaza.

Stabbing on U.K. train leaves nine people with life-threatening injuries

Two people were arrested after a stabbing attack on a London-bound train. Counterterrorism police joined the probe; the motive was not yet clear.

Charismatic leader emerges on the left to roil Britain’s political scene

Zack Polanski of the Greens has drawn comparisons to New York’s Zohran Mamdani as he connects with younger voters on social media over the political issues of the day.

India and China restored direct flights. Can relations take off again?

India and China have resumed direct flights after a five-year lull, generating hope among Indian businesses. But doubts remain over how deep the thaw will go.

Maduro braces for a U.S. attack; Venezuelans worry more about dinner

The government is urging civilians to prepare for the worst. Ordinary Venezuelans say they have more pressing concerns.

Trump threatens potential military action in Nigeria, says aid will cease

The move is an escalation in the president’s campaign against the West African country’s government over allegedly failing to protect Christians.

Two additional suspects charged in Louvre jewel heist that shocked France

Two more suspects have been charged for their alleged involvement in last month’s daytime heist at the Louvre,

Trump administration tells Congress war law doesn’t apply to cartel strikes

The Office of Legal Counsel told select lawmakers that the executive branch is not bound by the War Powers Resolution, which requires congressional approval for any military action that exceeds 60 days.

Canada’s prime minister apologized to Trump over Reagan anti-tariff ad

President Donald Trump halted trade talks with Canada over the ad, which was paid for by the Ontario government and featured Ronald Reagan criticizing tariffs.

These are the U.S. ships and aircraft massing off Venezuela

The large-scale buildup of U.S. military forces and assets in the Caribbean suggests that the Trump administration is preparing to expand operations.

BBC

What we know about stabbings on Doncaster to London train

Nine people have life-threatening injuries, police say, with counter-terror police joining the investigation.

Trump orders military to prepare plans for 'action' in Nigeria

The US president says his threat is over killings of Christians - though experts say there is no evidence they are disproportionately targeted.

King wants Andrew to lose final military title, minister says

Defence Secretary John Healy says King Charles has "indicated that's what he wishes".

I blew the whistle on a massive tax scam - and they sued me

Jas Bains reflects a month on from the end of one of highest value civil cases ever heard in the UK.

My one-year-old eats books, toys, tables and even his cot

Junior has a condition called pica that makes him crave and eat inedible objects.

Women afraid to be out in public after racially aggravated rapes

Asian women speak of their safety fears after incidents in Oldbury and Walsall.

Missing WW1 soldiers' graves identified in Belgium

The officers from the Bedfordshire Regiment are identified by their boots, clothing and buttons.

Britons evacuated from Jamaica as UK sends Hurricane Melissa aid

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has said the UK's first chartered flight from Jamaica to the UK will arrive on Sunday.

Andrew arranged palace visit for crypto-mining firm which had £1.4m deal with ex-wife

A company paying Sarah Ferguson was given a private tour of Buckingham Palace while the late Queen was in residence, BBC can reveal.

How Colts went from outsiders to unstoppable

Phoebe Schecter explains how the Indianapolis Colts went from one of the NFL's lowest ranked teams to this season's pacesetters - and why they could go all the way.

The Independent

Race against time for Hurricane Melissa aid workers to deliver relief to people in Jamaica

Aid workers have spread across Jamaica to deliver food and water

Huntingdon train stabbing latest: Two still fighting for their lives as police give new details about suspects

Two British men are being questioned on suspicion of attempted murder as police said there is ‘nothing to suggest’ the knife attack was terrorist incident

Hegseth in Vietnam to strengthen defense ties and reassure a cautious partner

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has visited Vietnam to reaffirm a partnership focused on addressing the legacies of the Vietnam War

‘Criminals get legal help – but I alone had to fight for my daughter’

Sarah was a single mother fighting to keep her daughter safe when her abusive ex took her to family court. She told Nicole Wootton-Cane she felt ‘too poor’ to protect her child after being refused access to legal aid

Paris prosecutor: 2 Louvre heist suspects had prior theft conviction together

The Paris prosecutor has revealed that two suspects in the Louvre jewels heist were previously convicted together in a theft case 10 years ago

SNL’s Trump boasts about cognitive test as he hijacks mock NYC mayoral debate in Cold Open sketch: ‘It’s about me’

James Austin Johnson starred as President Donald Trump in Saturday’s Cold Open sketch

Three ‘drug smugglers’ killed by US military strike in Caribbean Sea

Military executed another lethal strike on alleged drug smugglers in the Caribbean Sea

Trump slammed for lavish Gatsby-themed Halloween party as vital food funding lapses for millions of Americans

As SNAP funding was about to run out for millions, Trump was pictured enjoying himself at the Halloween bash at Mar-a-Lago, surrounded by guests in 1920s-style getup

Weaker forecasts will have ‘consequences’ at Budget, warns minister

John Healey insisted no decisions had been made on the final shape of the Budget to be delivered on November 26.

Watch: British Transport Police give statement after Huntingdon train knife attack

Watch as British Transport Police gave an update on the knife attack on a London-bound train which two people fighting for their lives.