Television
Hoyt Richards discusses HBO’s ‘Bring Me the Beauties’ and leaving a cult
The former model is tied to a new three-part HBO docuseries, “Bring Me the Beauties: A Model Cult,” that centers the subject of cult escape
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- Taxpayer service Taxpayers’ ombudsperson to investigate CRA complaint process François Boileau says taxpayers can face unclear routes and uneven timelines when seeking help from the Canada Revenue Agency
- Wildfire recovery Denare Beach marks one year since Wolf Fire as rebuilding continues Residents of the northern Saskatchewan village are gathering at Amisk Lake after a fire that destroyed more than 200 homes and left some families still displaced
- North American trade Canada formally tells U.S. and Mexico it wants CUSMA renewed Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc gave notice ahead of a July 1 review, as Ottawa seeks tariff relief and Washington signals it wants changes to the pact
Honours
Idris Elba, Torvill and Dean honoured at Windsor Castle
King Charles presented honours to figures from screen, sport and comedy, including Dame Meera Syal and Chuckle Brothers performer Paul Elliott
Federal funding
Proposal Would Let Trump Administration Block Grants Over Agenda Conflicts
The reported plan would allow federal grants to be withheld if they do not align with President Trump’s priorities or are deemed to support “anti-American” values
Citizenship debate
Ireland and Germany enter the U.S. birthright citizenship debate
Trump has criticized automatic citizenship at birth, while a Times summary says countries that reject the practice can face their own complications
NHL
Manny Malhotra named Vancouver Canucks head coach
The former Canucks player takes over as Vancouver’s 23rd head coach after leading Abbotsford to a Calder Cup title in 2024-25
Agriculture and mental health
Women farmers face heavier mental-health strain, Guelph study finds
University of Guelph researchers say visible and invisible workloads, family expectations and feeling undervalued are adding pressure for women in agriculture
NBA
Rick Adelman, Hall of Fame NBA coach, dies at 79
Adelman won 1,042 regular-season games over 23 seasons and led Portland to two NBA Finals before shaping Sacramento’s playoff-era Kings
Labor market
Job openings jump to 7.6 million, highest since May 2024
April’s JOLTS report showed stronger demand for workers but slower actual hiring, reinforcing a labor market with limited churn
Trade policy
Trump administration proposes 25% tariff on Brazilian goods
The U.S. Trade Representative said a Section 301 investigation found Brazilian practices burden U.S. commerce, with a hearing set for July 6
Movies
Shannon Elizabeth Looks Back at Her Y2K ‘Hot Girl’ Image
A New York Times Arts profile frames the actor’s early fame through films including “American Pie” and “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
World Cup
Tim Howard says USMNT should win its World Cup group, can reach quarterfinals
The former U.S. goalkeeper said the home tournament carries a clear benchmark, while the final in New Jersey feels like a full-circle moment
Ebola outbreak
Eastern Congo races to expand Ebola care as cases mount
In Bunia, new treatment centers and labs are cutting diagnosis delays, but WHO and aid groups warn conflict, mistrust and the rare Bundibugyo virus are slowing the response
Workplace violence
N.S. school worker stabbed by student says support fight continues
Angela Light, injured at Charles P. Allen High School in 2023, told CBC News she remains unable to work while navigating compensation, treatment and accommodation disputes
Russia-Ukraine war
Russian overnight strikes kill at least 18 across Ukraine
Officials said rescuers recovered an eight-year-old boy and a woman from a devastated apartment block in Dnipro, while Kyiv reported six deaths
Justice Department
DOJ Pauses Trump ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund as Six States Vote
The department says it will follow a federal judge’s order blocking work on the disputed fund for now, while primaries in California and Iowa draw attention for their fall implications
Maine Senate race
Sanders says he is not reconsidering Platner endorsement amid explicit-texts report
The Vermont independent said voters should focus on working-class issues after reports that Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner exchanged sexual texts after marrying his wife
Books
Philippa Perry turns to cosy crime with South Downs mystery
The psychotherapist and author has set her debut crime novel, Shrink Solves Murder, around the landscape she has called home for more than 25 years
Ghana rights legislation
Ghana’s Mahama says anti-LGBTQ+ bill will be reviewed before approval
The bill, passed by parliament on Friday, would impose prison terms for identifying as LGBTQ+ and require reporting of prohibited acts to police
Iran war powers
Rubio heads to Congress as GOP unease grows over Trump’s Iran strategy
The secretary of state is set for four budget hearings as lawmakers in both chambers weigh measures to restrict U.S. military involvement without congressional approval
UK politics
Mandelson files leave gaps over messages, vetting and Epstein
More than 1,500 pages have been released on Lord Mandelson’s appointment as UK ambassador to the US, but key records and answers remain undisclosed
Washington landmarks
Freedom Plaza gets Revolutionary War display ahead of America’s 250th
The Interior Department installed Caesar Rodney and 12 Revolutionary War soldiers at a Washington site known for protests, encampments and 2020 demonstrations
NSW abortion debate
Joyce urges anti-abortion rally to pressure NSW Nationals before vote
The NSW upper house is preparing to debate a bill to ban sex-selective abortions, with party MPs granted conscience votes and supporters targeting Nationals members
Countryside litter
Children collect five bags of rubbish from River Teme bank
Worcester farmer Tristan Bennett says litter left near public footpaths is becoming a daily hazard for his cattle and his family’s farm
Culture Watch
New ‘Amadeus’ Adaptation Revives Composer Biopic Tradition
A New York Times Arts guide frames Peter Shaffer’s classic alongside a lineage of fantastical, extravagant movies about composers
Coroner’s inquest
Family seeks accountability as inquest opens into Kevin Mamakwa’s death in custody
The 27-year-old Kingfisher Lake First Nation member died at the Thunder Bay Jail in 2020. Jurors are expected to hear from about 15 witnesses over nine days
Retail earnings
Victoria’s Secret shares jump 40% after earnings beat and raised outlook
The lingerie retailer lifted its full-year forecast after stronger sales, fewer promotions and lower expected tariff costs in its fiscal first quarter
Japan bear attacks
Bear injures four in Japan as attacks reach record levels
Environment Ministry figures show 13 deaths and more than 230 bear attacks in 2025, the highest annual toll in Japan on record
Antisemitism in Canada
Carney Says Canada Is Failing Jewish Canadians as He Launches Anti-Hate Council
Speaking at a Toronto synagogue, the prime minister said antisemitism has reached postwar highs and named former senator Marc Gold to lead a new federal advisory council
AI chips
Marvell jumps after Nvidia’s Jensen Huang calls it a future trillion-dollar company
The Nvidia chief praised Marvell’s data-center connectivity chips at Computex in Taipei, putting a spotlight on hardware needed to link large AI computing clusters
World Cup 2026
World Cup 2026 squads are in as expanded tournament nears
All 48 qualified nations have named final 26-player squads for the first World Cup hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico
Military training
U.S. and British soldiers die in Iraq training accident
The deaths occurred Sunday at an air base in Irbil, officials said. Both militaries released few details while family notification procedures continue
War in Ukraine
Russia Hits Kyiv With Deadly Strikes After Days of Warnings
A New York Times report said Moscow had repeatedly signaled a major attack before the strikes, adding to pressure on the Ukrainian capital
Albania development dispute
Albania resort protests tied to Kushner project enter second day
Anti-corruption prosecutors are examining changes to protected status at the Vjosa-Narta wetland, where environmental groups warn a luxury resort could harm sensitive habitats
U.S.-Iran tensions
Iranian commander says renewed war with U.S. is ‘inevitable
The warning came as Tehran weighed a U.S. draft proposal and Israel-Hezbollah fighting continued despite President Trump’s claim that both sides had agreed to stop
Ebola outbreak
WHO sharply lowers suspected Ebola case count in Congo
The agency now lists 116 suspected cases in Democratic Republic of Congo, down from 906 late last week, while 330 infections are confirmed across Congo and Uganda
Middle East tensions
Israel Strikes Southern Lebanon After Holding Off on Beirut
Netanyahu pulled back from a threatened attack on Beirut after pressure from Trump, but signaled Israel’s campaign against Hezbollah would continue
Energy shock
Hormuz closure halted trade after Iran war began, CNBC data shows
A CNBC visual guide says the February outbreak of the Iran war and the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz helped trigger a severe global energy shock