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Retired journalist. Living the graying years in Toronto, Canada
More than 700 requests flooded in from foreign leaders, CEOs, company representatives and other groups who want to meet up with or invite Prime Minister Mark Carney to attend events in New York City on the sidelines of this week’s United Nations General Assembly.
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Mark Carney in high demand ahead of UN General Assembly
More than 700 requests flooded in from foreign leaders, CEOs, company representatives and other groups who want to meet up with the prime minister ahead of the event in New York.
https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/mark-carney-in-high-demand-ahead-of-un-general-assembly/article_3697cfa1-9cb6-400f-b11d-9b7084bd2bdb.html
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“Two-thirds (68%) describe their household finances as at least good, a number that has mostly held throughout 2025, but that has slipped by four points since June.”
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Canadians Worry About the Economy, Yet Feel Secure at Home
While sentiment toward Canada’s economy is bleak, many Canadians feel their household finances remain stable, reveals recent public opinion.
https://angusreid.org/macro-vs-micro-canadians-gloomy-about-national-economy-but-own-household-situations-more-stable/
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Oxford University gives students access to AI platform
The rollout is part of a partnership between the institution and OpenAI, which develops ChatGPT.
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How Russian-funded fake news network aims to disrupt European election - BBC investigation
An undercover reporter discovers a network is offering to pay for social media posts undermining Moldova’s ruling party.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g5kl0n5d2o
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GST: Modi's tax cuts will give India a festive spending boost
Lower consumer taxes are expected to ease some of the impact of Trump's 50% tariffs on India.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c04qd2lkq23o
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"…we want you to be a doctor 100 per cent of the time. No more administration, we'll look after this. We'll look after hiring your medical office assistants. We will give you a salary, a fixed salary. We will give you benefits, all the benefits,"
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'I'm a problem solver': Meet the mayor whose plan to attract family doctors is turning heads across Canada | CBC News
A clinic in a small city outside Victoria is making family doctors municipal employees. By offering them pensions, benefits and administrative support, they are giving doctors a lifestyle many say the...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/cities-hiring-family-doctor-1.7638292
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about 17 hours ago
#BigCrimeInDCAtTheWhiteHouse
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Exclusive: South Korea's President Lee says US investment demands would spark financial crisis -
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Exclusive: South Korea's President Lee says US investment demands would spark financial crisis
South Korea's economy could fall into crisis rivalling its 1997 meltdown if the government accepts current U.S. demands in stalled trade talks without safeguards, President Lee Jae Myung told Reuters.
https://www.reuters.com/world/china/south-koreas-president-lee-says-us-investment-demands-would-spark-financial-2025-09-21/
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Blue Jays clinch playoff berth with victory over Royals
October baseball is returning to Toronto. The Blue Jays defeated the Kansas City Royals 8-5 on Sunday to clinch at least a spot in the American League wild-card series.
https://www.tsn.ca/mlb/article/blue-jays-clinch-playoff-berth-with-victory-over-royals/
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Gabrielle just elevated to a hurricane. Category one
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Trump aide Homan accepted $50,000 in bribery sting operation, sources say -
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Trump aide Homan accepted $50,000 in bribery sting operation, sources say
In the alleged scheme, Homan promised immigration-related government contracts when he joined the Trump administration in exchange for the money.
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-aide-homan-accepted-50000-bribery-sting-operation-sources-say-2025-09-21/
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Ecuador to vote in November on whether to allow foreign military bases, says Electoral Council -
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Ecuador to vote in November on whether to allow foreign military bases, says Electoral Council
On Sunday, Ecuador's Electoral Council approved the holding of a referendum in November for citizens to decide whether to allow foreign military bases in the South American country, part of President Daniel Noboa's plan to combat drug trafficking.
https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/ecuador-vote-november-whether-allow-foreign-military-bases-says-electoral-2025-09-21/
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Palestinian foreign minister says recognition brings independence, sovereignty closer -
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Palestinian foreign minister says recognition brings independence, sovereignty closer
Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin said countries recognising a Palestinian state this week were taking an irreversible step that preserved the two-state solution and brought Palestinian independence and sovereignty closer.
https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/palestinian-foreign-minister-says-recognition-brings-independence-sovereignty-2025-09-21/
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US new H-1B visa fee will not apply to existing holders, White House says -
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US new H-1B visa fee will not apply to existing holders, Axios reports
A new $100,000 annual fee for H-1B visas in the United States goes into effect Sunday, but it will not be applied to existing holders of valid visas re-entering the country, Axios reported on Saturday.
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-new-h-1b-visa-fee-will-not-apply-existing-holders-axios-reports-2025-09-20/
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Charlie Kirk's death ignites free speech fire storm among Trump supporters -
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Charlie Kirk's death ignites free speech fire storm among Trump supporters
Some say the crackdown on political rhetoric after Kirk's assassination has gone too far.
https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/charlie-kirks-death-ignites-free-speech-fire-storm-among-trump-supporters-2025-09-21/
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RCMP arrest 16 people trying to cross Canada-U.S. border into Quebec
The RCMP have arrested 16 people attempting to cross the border into Canada near St-Bernard-de-Lacolle, Que., on Friday night.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/article/rcmp-arrest-16-people-trying-to-cross-canada-us-border-into-quebec/
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These guys shot and killed a moose calf. They wounded the mother moose but didn’t go after it. It died. They left the animal to rot.
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Two Ont. hunters fined $16K for illegal moose hunting activities
Two Ontario men have been fined $8,000 each and suspended from hunting for two years after pleading guilty to charges related to unlawful moose hunting last fall.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/northern-ontario/article/two-ont-hunters-fined-16k-for-illegal-moose-hunting-activities/
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Canadian men’s 4x100-metre relay team takes silver at world athletics championships
Canada fell short of going back-to-back years on top of the podium in the men’s 4x100-metre relay. However, they showed they are still a power to be reckoned with.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/article/canadian-mens-4x100-metre-relay-team-takes-silver-at-world-athletics-championships/
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Gum disease and the Mediterranean diet are connected to inflammation. Here’s how
People who followed the Mediterranean diet had less inflammatory gum disease and therefore less of a risk for various chronic diseases.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/article/gum-disease-and-the-mediterranean-diet-are-connected-to-inflammation-heres-how/
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Canadian recognition of Palestinian state greeted with cheers, dismay
Canada’s formal recognition of a Palestinian state drew applause from longtime advocates of the move and sharp denunciation from voices who said it would not foster a lasting peace.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/article/canadian-recognition-of-palestinian-state-greeted-with-cheers-dismay/
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Experts urge ‘Manhattan Project’ on dementia as cases projected to soar past 1 million
A new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has found that dementia has accounted for almost one in 10 deaths in the country.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/article/dementia-cases-in-canada-more-than-1-million-cases-projected-by-2030/
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14-yr old was driving
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14-year-old seriously injured in Scarborough crash following police pursuit, SIU investigating
A 14-year-old boy is in hospital with serious injuries after a collision involving two vehicles in Scarborough early Sunday morning.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/article/3-people-injured-in-multi-vehicle-scarborough-crash-siu-investigating/
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Aces' A'ja Wilson earns historic fourth WNBA MVP award, winning honor back to back
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Aces' A'ja Wilson earns historic fourth WNBA MVP award, winning honor back to back
Wilson won the award last season as the unanimous choice and also in 2020 and 2022.
https://apnews.com/article/wnba-mvp-wilson-aces-9dbf1eb3125c59797f4fd57737684b01
about 16 hours ago
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Dryden, Giacomin and now Parent in less than a month
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Hall of Famer Bernie Parent, who led the Philadelphia Flyers to two Stanley Cup titles, dies at 80
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Hall of Famer Bernie Parent, who led the Philadelphia Flyers to two Stanley Cup titles, dies at 80
Bernie Parent, the Hall of Fame goalie for the Philadelphia Flyers, has died at 80. The Flyers made the announcement Sunday but provided no details.
https://apnews.com/article/flyers-bernie-parent-dead-adf9fa9d4eba56c4b0f1485b757fae4d
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Dozens arrested and hurt in clashes with police near Philippine presidential palace
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Dozens arrested and hurt in clashes with police near Philippine presidential palace
Philippine police have arrested 49 people suspected of attacking officers in violent clashes near the president palace.
https://apnews.com/article/philippines-flood-control-corruption-protests-f5bdeafaf4772e579d71cdc17b630846
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Israeli drone strike kills 5, including 3 children, in southern Lebanon
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Israeli drone strike kills 5, including 3 children, in southern Lebanon
Lebanon’s Health Ministry says an Israeli drone strike in southern Lebanon has killed five people, including three children. The attack took place on Sunday.
https://apnews.com/article/lebanon-israel-airstrike-hezbollah-676b98efa8998e80d01d058565e5a73a
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Rome's airport opens luxurious dog hotel with pampering services
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Rome's airport opens luxurious dog hotel with pampering services
Rome’s international airport has opened a dog hotel to make travel easier for pet owners. The facility offers temperature-controlled floors, private gardens, and ambient music for relaxation.
https://apnews.com/article/rome-italy-airport-dog-hotel-b8cbb73658cb8a61ce13905c5214b782
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German, Swedish fighter jets track Russian reconnaissance plane flying over Baltic Sea
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German, Swedish fighter jets track Russian reconnaissance plane flying over Baltic Sea
Air force fighter jets from Germany and Sweden have been scrambled to intercept and track a Russian surveillance plane that was flying over the Baltic Sea.
https://apnews.com/article/nato-germany-sweden-russia-695021e874921e01250479cc60aba82e
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How the growing push for a 2-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict could backfire
France and Saudi Arabia hope to use this year's gathering of world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly and the increasingly horrific war in the Gaza Strip to inject new urgency into the que...
https://ca.news.yahoo.com/uns-push-2-state-solution-152731316.html
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Trump says the Murdochs will most likely have a role in the U.S. TikTok deal
The president also said that Michael Dell, the CEO of Dell Technologies, would be a part of the deal for the social media platform.
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/trump-rupert-lachlan-murdoch-tiktok-deal-fox-rcna232734
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Toronto is experiencing a rise in youth violence. Here is what experts believe is driving it
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Toronto is experiencing a rise in youth violence. Here is what experts believe is driving it
During a news conference announcing the arrest of a teen in the “senseless” fatal shooting of eight-year-old JahVai Roy last month, Toronto’s police chief addressed a concerning trend that is impactin...
https://www.cp24.com/local/toronto/2025/09/21/toronto-is-experiencing-a-rise-in-youth-violence-here-is-what-experts-believe-is-driving-it/
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U.K, Canada and Australia formally recognize a Palestinian state, breaking with the U.S.
The announcements Sunday marked a significant shift in foreign policy, with several other European nations and U.S. allies set to follow suit in the coming days.
https://www.nbcnews.com/world/middle-east/uk-canada-australia-formally-recognize-palestine-state-rcna232588
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Sen. Rand Paul says FCC chair's comments threatening ABC over Jimmy Kimmel were 'absolutely inappropriate'
The Kentucky Republican said that FCC chair Brendan Carr had 'no business weighing in on' Jimmy Kimmel's comments.
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/rand-paul-fcc-chair-comments-absolutely-inappropriate-jimmy-kimmel-rcna232703
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Today, Canada recognises the State of Palestine. My statement:
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“The outbreak has been so widespread in North America that those who study public health are no longer confident Canada –and perhaps the U.S. with it –will be able to maintain its measles elimination status…Canada first eliminated the measles 27 years ago.”
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How the measles made its way back to Canada
The Globe travelled 40,000 kilometres to find the origin of the disease’s resurgence in North America
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/world/article-measles-outbreak-canada-united-states-tracing-the-start/?login=true
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Canada recognizes State of Palestine, offers help to build peaceful future with Israel | CBC News
Canada now officially recognizes the State of Palestine and is doing so with international partners to preserve the prospect of a two-state solution, according to a statement from Prime Minister Mark ...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-recognizes-state-of-palestine-1.7639432
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Cal Raleigh breaks Ken Griffey Jr.'s single-season home run record for Mariners
Seattle’s Cal Raleigh hit his 57th home run of the season Saturday night against the Houston Astros to pass Ken Griffey Jr. for the single-season franchise record.
https://apnews.com/article/raleigh-mariners-griffey-home-run-5ac1b7fb6c1c400de64e6341974adfdf
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Morrissey cancels US shows after death threat in Canada
A 26-year-old Ottawa man has been charged with allegedly uttering a threat against the British singer.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2jjer23ngo
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Heathrow cyber-attack: Day of delays after airport check-in system hit
The issue affecting check-in and baggage systems has also caused cancellations in Brussels and Berlin.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3drpgv33pxo
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Cutting down on coffee? Here's why you might get more vivid dreams
Some people report experiencing more vivid dreams within days of reducing their caffeine intake. What's going on?
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20250919-the-truth-about-caffeine-and-scary-dreams
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Dutch police clash with anti-immigration protesters
Around 1,500 people blocked a highway in The Hague while a police car was also set on fire.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0jqqg755wwo
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Tight security as US right gathers for Charlie Kirk memorial
Donald Trump and JD Vance will be among the speakers at the event in Arizona.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yqqelk39go
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"For Canada, recognition is predicated on the Palestinian Authority's commitment to reform itself, hold elections in 2026 and demilitarise a Palestinian state."
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What does recognising a Palestinian state mean?
Several countries are expected to officially recognise a Palestinian state in the coming days.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgp5z1vvj5o
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Starmer set to announce UK recognition of Palestinian state
A host of countries, including France and Canada, are expected to do the same when world leaders gather at the UN General Assembly next week.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce800enrglzo
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Tom Homan…later named President Trump’s border czar,was recorded in September 2024 accepting a bag with $50,000 in cash in an undercover F.B.I. investigation,according to people familiar with the case, which was later shut down by Trump administration officials.
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Trump Justice Dept. Closed Investigation Into Tom Homan for Accepting Bag of Cash
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/20/us/politics/tom-homan-fbi-trump.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share
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“Sources, speaking confidentially in order to discuss internal deliberations, had hoped she would clear the 75 per cent threshold.”
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Marit Stiles survives leadership review with 68 per cent support, vows to ‘hold Doug Ford to account’
"We know we can't run the same campaign" against a "premier who is a jobs disaster" Stiles told supporters in Niagara Falls.
https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/marit-stiles-survives-leadership-review-with-68-per-cent-support-vows-to-hold-doug-ford/article_f17304f3-e008-4304-a07b-fb982ef2e653.html
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Release party for Swift's ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ album is coming to AMC theaters
Taylor Swift is heading back to the big screen next month, and fans are already lining up for tickets.
https://apnews.com/article/taylor-swift-amc-movie-new-album-66c79876aa7049eb965e5b7d6a19ef16
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