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Carson Benge’s ninth-inning dive helps Mets seal series win over Angels
The rookie right fielder’s late catch cut off a potential Angels rally as New York took two of three in Anaheim
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- Ontario dog-bite liability Dog walker bitten at work cannot sue clients, Ontario court rules The Court of Appeal found Amanda Nigro was legally an “owner” of the boxer in the moment she was bitten because she was in control of the dog
- Ottawa police Late probe of Ottawa sergeant’s alleged misconduct raises new questions CBC reports allegations involving former La Cité students surfaced years before Robert “Bobby” Cleroux was suspended; he died in March without charges
- Viral trend Teen arrested after hundreds gather at Vancouver Scientology building Police said 250 to 300 mostly young people tried to get into the West Hastings Street premises during a social media “speedrunning” event
World Cup venues
World Cup’s 16-stadium plan enters final buildup
The 2026 tournament will be staged across Canada, Mexico and the U.S., with 104 matches, 48 teams and venue names adjusted for FIFA sponsorship rules
Federal Reserve
Warsh’s Fed independence stance draws concern over balance sheet
The Fed chair nominee says rate policy should be independent, but former officials told CNBC his comments on Treasury coordination leave important powers unclear
Strait of Hormuz standoff
Trump says U.S. will guide stranded ships through Hormuz as gas prices rise
The operation, dubbed Project Freedom, is aimed at vessels from countries not involved in the Iran war, but Tehran says U.S. forces entering the strait would be attacked
Late-night fallout
Melania Trump adviser urges advertisers to drop Kimmel after ‘widow’ joke
Marc Beckman said ABC should fire Jimmy Kimmel after Melania and Donald Trump condemned a monologue joke the host says was about the couple’s age difference
U.S.-Iran talks
Trump says he is ‘not satisfied’ with Iran’s new peace proposal
Pakistani officials said Iran sent an updated offer as Washington faces a war powers deadline and the Strait of Hormuz standoff keeps raising global shipping costs
Derby betting
Why prediction markets are sitting out the Kentucky Derby
Churchill Downs’ CEO says horse-racing wagers require track permission, and the Derby’s owners are not interested in cutting a deal with prediction platforms
Real estate
Buyers emerge for former Hudson’s Bay stores in four cities
Court filings list prospective purchasers for ex-HBC sites in Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa and Windsor, but do not disclose prices or redevelopment plans
Election case
Former New Jersey mayoral candidate admits forging voter forms
Henrilynn Ibezim pleaded guilty to third-degree forgery in a case involving nearly 1,000 voter registration applications from Plainfield’s 2021 Democratic primary
Trade tensions
Trump says EU car and truck tariffs will rise to 25%
The president accused the European Union of failing to comply with last year’s trade deal but did not explain the alleged breach. The higher rate is set to take effect next week
Supreme Court
Alito challenges race-bias argument in TPS case at Supreme Court
The justices are weighing whether courts can review the Trump administration’s move to end deportation protections for Haitians and Syrians
Oil and Iran tensions
Oil drops as Iran sends updated proposal, but Trump says offer falls short
Crude prices retreated after Pakistani officials said mediators received Tehran’s latest proposal, while the White House argued a War Powers deadline no longer applies
Immigration enforcement
DHS faults Illinois after convicted child sex abuser released despite ICE detainer
Federal officials said ICE later arrested Erik Giovanni-Quiroa in Chicago after Illinois authorities did not honor an immigration detainer following his conviction
Public sector integrity
Federal whistleblower watchdog seeks $14M as complaints surge
Commissioner Harriet Solloway says her office has hundreds of unreviewed submissions and needs new funding to keep Canada’s public-sector integrity system functioning
Green Party
Zack Polanski apologises over repost criticising police arrest
The Green leader said he should not have commented on the police response on social media after criticism from Sir Keir Starmer, the Met chief and figures in his own party
Vacant buildings
Montreal demolition rules face scrutiny after building burns twice
Jane Lu’s family sought to tear down a fire-damaged St-Laurent Boulevard building, but the city required a replacement project before demolition could proceed
Alberta politics
Nenshi trails Smith as Alberta poll points to fading enthusiasm
A Janet Brown Opinion Research survey for CBC News suggests the Alberta NDP leader has lost ground since last spring, while Premier Danielle Smith remains stronger with voters
Digital detox
Why old-school landlines are ringing again
A Wi-Fi home phone for kids has sold out multiple batches, while parents and adults look for simpler ways to stay connected without another screen
Federal court
Cole Allen waives detention fight for now in Trump assassination-attempt case
The 31-year-old California man remains jailed as prosecutors allege he traveled to Washington with guns and knives before trying to reach the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner
Hollyoaks storyline 'devastating but important'
In the Channel 4 soap, Diane Hutchinson is dealing with a heartbreaking cancer diagnosis.
Ottawa portrait heist
Supreme Court to hear appeal in Churchill portrait theft case
Jeffrey Wood is challenging a jail sentence of two years less a day after pleading guilty in the theft of The Roaring Lion from Ottawa’s Château Laurier
David Allan Coe, singer who wrote "Take This Job and Shove It," dies at 86
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
Nunavut courts
Women seek to lift identity bans in Nunavut sexual assault case
Three complainants want to speak publicly under 2023 Criminal Code changes, but other publication bans may still limit what can be reported in the case
Reality TV
Eliminated ‘Survivor 50’ juror talks vote-off and major twist
A spoiler-marked video segment says the fifth jury member from Wednesday’s episode discussed the elimination and a twist that could affect this season’s outcome
Court brief
D4vd appears in Los Angeles court as prosecutors outline murder case
Prosecutors presented a timeline and new details in the case involving Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The musician has pleaded not guilty
Public art
Banksy confirms central London statue is his work
The sculpture of a suited man stepping off a plinth with a flag over his face appeared at Waterloo Place and has drawn growing crowds
Middle East war
USS Gerald R. Ford expected to leave Middle East as Iran war costs rise
A U.S. official confirmed the carrier strike group is expected to head home in the coming days, while a Pentagon official put the war’s cost so far at about $25 billion
Defense spending
Pentagon puts Iran war cost at $25B as lawmakers question the real bill
Defense officials say the figure mainly covers munitions and operational costs; Democrats and economists argue fuel, food, repairs and long-term obligations could push the total far higher
Monetary policy
ECB holds key rate at 2% as energy shock lifts inflation
The central bank kept policy steady Thursday but warned that inflation risks and growth risks have both intensified as the war in the Middle East pushes up energy costs
Royal diplomacy
King Charles’ U.S. visit tests whether pageantry can ease alliance strains
The king and Queen Camilla moved from Washington ceremonies to New York, with Virginia events next, as officials look for signs that royal soft power can steady a tense U.S.-U.K. relationship
Monetary policy
Fed holds rates steady as inflation pressures persist
The central bank kept its benchmark rate at 3.5% to 3.75%, but an 8-4 vote showed rare internal division over how to frame possible future cuts
U.S.-Iran standoff
Why Trump’s Iran blockade may not break Tehran’s oil industry this week
Analysts say Iran has enough storage to avoid the immediate field damage Trump warned about, even as the blockade squeezes revenue and drives up oil prices
Gaza blockade
Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla near Crete, detains about 175 activists
The Global Sumud Flotilla said Israeli forces seized aid boats in international waters; Israel said it acted lawfully to enforce its Gaza naval blockade
Iran policy
State Department rebukes Wendy Sherman after Trump Iran criticism
The former Obama Iran negotiator said Trump lacks a strategy; a department spokesperson answered that she has “no credibility” on Tehran
Drug compounding
FDA proposal would curb bulk compounding of Novo, Lilly weight-loss drugs
The agency says it sees no clinical need for outsourcing facilities to make bulk compounded versions of semaglutide, tirzepatide and liraglutide when approved drugs are available
Panama Canal dispute
Rubio warns China over reported Panama-flagged ship detentions
The U.S. and five regional partners accused Beijing of politicizing maritime trade after nearly 70 Panama-flagged vessels were reportedly detained since March 8
U.S.-Germany relations
Trump says U.S. is reviewing troop cuts in Germany
The president said a decision could come soon after Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized Washington’s handling of the Iran war