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Society · Consequence of SoundOlivia Rodrigo Brings Back $25 Silver Star Tickets for "The Unraveled Tour"
Trending now in Singapore · 200+ searches. Google Trends signal; no generative summary.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsDuane ‘Keffe D’ Davis convicted in 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur
The 63-year-old Davis was convicted Monday of a single count of murder with a deadly weapon and could be sentenced to life in prison.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsWATCH: Global National – Aug. 31
Watch the full broadcast of Global National with Dawna FriesenRead original ↗
Society · The Free PressSeptember Supper Clubs Are On Sale Now!
Join us September 17. Plus, a message from Free Presser Andy Brehm about his dinner last month in Minneapolis.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsCAQ touts private-sector health care as PQ maintains poll lead
Quebec's major parties traded competing visions on health care, housing and energy Monday.Read original ↗
Society · Global News4 teens charged in airsoft pistol confrontation at Lethbridge mall
Police in Lethbridge have charged four boys between the ages of 13 to 15 after one of them allegedly brandished an airsoft gun at Park Place Mall on Friday evening.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsMontreal woman searches for cat last seen at Toronto Pearson airport
A Montreal woman says her cat escaped at Toronto Pearson airport and has not been found more than two weeks later.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsVehicle break-ins increasing across Edmonton, especially in west end and downtown
There were nearly 300 vehicles broken into in the west end and downtown alone in August, and in many cases Edmonton police said wallets, ID and other personal items were stolen.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsElections Alberta receives 225K requests for referendum mail-in ballots
As of Aug. 31, Elections Alberta says around 225,000 people have applied for the ballot. In the 2023 provincial election, that number was 59,589.Read original ↗
Society · The Free PressJohn Galliano Has Paid for His Crimes. Will Anna Wintour?
Honoring fashion’s most famous antisemite was a mistake. Canceling the exhibition is a disaster, writes Suzy Weiss.Read original ↗
Society · NPRTrump officials cut political interference ban after unusual Census Bureau report
After the Census Bureau issued a report tied to a Trump-aligned think tank, the bureau's parent agency cut language banning political interference from its scientific integrity…Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsHalifax LGBTQ2S bar ‘Rumours’ at risk of closing due to rising costs
The previous "Rumours" closed in the 1990s but a couple brought it back in 2024. They're now facing the potential of having to close this iteration because of rising costs.Read original ↗
Society · Global News3 people died from suspected overdoses on Saturday in Regina: health ministry
A drug alert was issued for Regina after three people died from suspected overdoses on Saturday, the ministry of health said. The alert will be in effect for one week.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsDanielle Smith says Canadians ‘confused’ by Trump’s targeting of Lake Ontario
While appearing on U.S. network television, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Canadians are confused and disappointed by Trump's move to rebrand Lake Ontario as 'Lake America.'Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsB.C. Conservative caucus is down to 30. Here’s how it lost 14 members
The party's caucus has been thinned to 30, amid differences over its ideology, and questions about its direction under both its former leader and new leader Kerry-Lynne FindlayRead original ↗
Society · NPRWhatever happened to the U.S. famine alert system that Trump shut down, then reopened
The highly regarded FEWS NET network stopped posting data on Afghanistan, Somalia and Yemen -- then says it will start posting again in September.…Read original ↗
Society · The WalrusInside Ontario’s Regulated Online Casino Boom
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Society · NPRKalshi bans former congressman George Santos for life after State of the Union trades
Kalshi says Santos did not cooperate with its investigation into bets he placed on his own attendance at the State of the Union.…Read original ↗
Society · NPRThe U.S. sues Amazon again
Federal regulators and 22 states allege that the tech giant made billions by manipulating how much brands and sellers paid for ads on its platform.Read original ↗
Society · The Free PressCaitlin Flanagan: The Lindsay Clancy Fan Club
Compassion for a woman who says she was driven by mental illness to commit the world’s greatest form of evil has turned into something strange: an almost exultant celebration of…Read original ↗
Society · Sky NewsJared Kushner's brother breaks silence on World Cup sell-off plans
The brother of Donald Trump's son-in-law has expressed regret at becoming involved in Gianni Infantino's World Cup sell-off plans, saying his investment group failed to…Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsJudge grants injunction suspending new Ontario bail payment requirements
Two groups argued Ontario’s new rules requiring a cash deposit for bail encroach on federal jurisdiction and will make it harder for people to be released as they await trial.Read original ↗
Society · BBC NewsKushner states regret over World Cup sell-off plan
Venture capitalist Joshua Kushner says he would not have got involved in Fifa president Gianni Infantino's scrapped plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup if he had known how…Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsMan who posed as 49ers player charged with defrauding 26 women of over $1.3M
The FBI said beginning in February 2022, Daejon Labrayae Love, 35, and Taylor Jamie Chan, 18, 'created fictitious investments to defraud numerous women.'Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsMore than 700 participants for 2026 Lemonade Stand Day in Edmonton
The money raised during the 13th annual Lemonade Stand Day will be used to buy NICView cameras for neonatal intensive care units across northern Alberta.Read original ↗
Society · Global News2 tornadoes confirmed in Manitoba and Saskatchewan this weekend
Multiple tornadoes were confirmed in Manitoba and Saskatchewan after a stormy Sunday, they are the newest twisters amid a record-breaking storm season in the Prairies, ECCC said.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsLions called out for social media post
The B.C. Lions' attempt at humour after a win over the Ottawa Redblacks may have missed the mark, according to some reactions on social media.Read original ↗
Society · Blaze MediaOb-gyn defends mom who allegedly murdered her 3 kids
A board-certified ob-gyn has joined the chorus of mothers praising and defending Lindsay Clancy online, posting a video telling the mother who allegedly murdered her three…Read original ↗
Society · NPRPaperwork, lines, hours on hold: There's a 'Time Tax' on Americans who need help most
Annie Lowrey explores the administrative burdens people face applying for government benefits. It's not just about wasted time: "When the government treats us like this, we…Read original ↗
Society · FantacalcioRoma, si ferma Ndicka nel riscaldamento: cambiano le ufficiali di Lecce-Roma
Trending now in Singapore · 200+ searches. Google Trends signal; no generative summary.Read original ↗
Society · NPRLionel Messi says he's retiring from playing internationally for Argentina
He said he wrote his retirement letter after the World Cup final in July, but waited to publish it because his father was facing health issues that eventually claimed his life.Read original ↗
Society · The WalrusCanada Had No Choice But to Walk Away from Trump
The US wanted a deal it could rewrite whenever it pleased The post Canada Had No Choice But to Walk Away from Trump first appeared on The Walrus .Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsLionel Messi, soccer world champion, retiring from playing for Argentina
Messi played in a record-tying six World Cups, won it in 2022 in Qatar and led Argentina to this year's final, losing to Spain in extra time in New Jersey.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsDolly Parton laid to rest in private Nashville funeral, family says
Dolly Parton was buried in Nashville alongside her late husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Thomas Dean, who died in March 2025 at the age of 82.Read original ↗
Society · Global News1 person dead, more than a dozen missing in Grand Canyon flash floods
The floods caused significant infrastructure damage, destroying footbridges that provided hiker access to the bottom of the inner canyon on the north side of the Colorado River.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsFormer Ontario lawyer charged, accused of defrauding victims of $4.3M
The lawyer from Brampton had his licence revoked last year in Ontario after a tribunal determined he knowingly participated in a mortgage fraud scheme in late 2019.Read original ↗
Society · The Free PressArthur Brooks: Why Won’t the Boomers Grow Up?
That’s right, my young friends. It might very well be the case that your 75-year-old dad relaxing down in Boca is smoking weed right now and just caught the clap from one of his…Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsMontreal restaurant set on fire for 2nd time in 2 days
Officers were dispatched to the scene on Jean-Talon Street near 22 Avenue in the Saint-Michel neighbourhood shortly after 5 a.m. Monday after receiving reports of a fire.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsGM unionized workers ratify new contracts with automaker
Unifor and GM agreed Aug. 22 on tentative labour contracts for more than 4,600 autoworkers in Ontario, and union members voted on them over the weekend.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsSaskatchewan man who killed 2 Mounties 20 years ago to hear fate of his truck
The Crown argued at trial that it was Dagenais who surprised the Mounties with gunfire and that he lied in court to get away with murder.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsCanada’s Nepalese communities cancel Teej festivals after deadly Nepal floods
Organizers across the country, in cities including Toronto, Brampton and Calgary, cancelled Teej celebrations in light of the disaster.Read original ↗
Society · NPRNepal's hesitance to accept foreign help for flood relief comes under scrutiny
A group of the country's private sector power producers says Nepali authorities lost crucial time in rescuing hundreds of people trapped in hydropower tunnels.Read original ↗U.S., Venezuela strike oil deal. And, the staggering hidden toll of U.S. heat deaths
The U.S. and Venezuela have entered into an oil deal. And, NPR spent two years tracking heat-related deaths and found that people in the U.S.…Read original ↗
Society · The WalrusManitoba Has an Ambitious Plan to End Homelessness
Wab Kinew’s approach involves moving thousands of unhoused people into permanent homes The post Manitoba Has an Ambitious Plan to End Homelessness first appeared on The Walrus .Read original ↗
Society · NPRRussia's jet-powered drones bring empty Kyiv supermarket shelves and rattle Ukrainians
Russian forces relentlessly battered Kyiv and cities in the region around the Ukrainian capital for a fifth straight day, leaving some supermarket shelves bare after repeated…Read original ↗
Society · NPRAttacks flare between U.S., Iran after month-long pause
U.S. threats erupt into attacks in the Strait of Hormuz; Iran retaliates against U.S. targets in the UAE and Jordan in the first exchange of fire since July 29Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsHazel McCallion LRT struggled with liquidity, design and ‘quality of work performed’
Briefings obtained by Global News show that, throughout 2025, Metrolinx and the Ford government were worried the light rail build was 'experiencing a number of issues.'Read original ↗
Society · NPRSingapore is scrambling to stabilize birthrates. Experts say there are lessons for the U.S.
Singapore has unveiled a national initiative built entirely around its collapsing birthrate. Some demographers say the plan includes policy ideas that could help American parents.Read original ↗
Society · NPRWhy too many women are prescribed antibiotics for UTIs they don't have
A recent study found that many women treated for recurrent UTIs didn't have UTIs at all. Instead, their symptoms were caused by hormonally driven inflammation and pelvic floor…Read original ↗
Society · NPRArizona's taps won't run dry, but water bills will go up under federal plan for Colorado River
New federal rules mean Arizona will be getting a lot less water from the Colorado river. City leaders say they've been planning for years and no one will run out, but keeping…Read original ↗
Society · The Times of IndiaSeptember 2026 school holidays: Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi and state-specific holiday dates
Trending now in Singapore · 500+ searches. Google Trends signal; no generative summary.Read original ↗
Society · NPRWhat Argentina gets right about youth soccer — and what the U.S. gets wrong
Argentina has produced some of the world's greatest soccer players. Could its youth system offer lessons for the United States?Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsHorvath scores 4 TDs, Lions beat winless Redblacks
Zander Horvath doesn't like talking about himself a whole lot, even when his performance gives him good reason to articulate.Read original ↗
Society · The Free PressWhy Ukraine Hasn’t Broken
Five years into the war, the country has endured as a flawed but determined democracy that has upended expectations about what it can withstand, writes Sebastian Junger.Read original ↗
Society · The Free PressThe Law Is Inadequate to Judge Lindsay Clancy
What makes the case impossible for a jury is that Massachusetts law only allows for bad options when ruling on an insanity defense.…Read original ↗
Society · NPRFamilies of pilgrims likely caught in floods are desperate for news from Nepal
Four days after catastrophic floods wiped out villages along the Nepal-China border, thousands are still missing. Families look for answers but hear nothing.Read original ↗
Society · BBC News'My parents won't lend me £10k but helped my brother': When families play financial favourites
So-called financial favouritism can cause jealousy and resentment long into adulthood. Here is how experts say you can avoid itRead original ↗
Society · Global NewsWinnipeg man on pilgrimage missing in deadly Nepal-China floods
A 49-year-old Winnipeg man is one of 31 Canadians confirmed missing after a destructive flash flood hit the Nepal and China region Wednesday.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsWoman dead after being hit by light rail train in Ontario city: police
Waterloo regional police say the fatal collision happened Saturday night in the area of Dutton Drive in the north end of the city.Read original ↗Society · Global NewsUnionized GM workers to wrap up voting on tentative agreement
Unifor and General Motors agreed on tentative labour contracts for more than 4,600 autoworkers in Ontario on Aug. 22. The vote is set to wrap up Sunday.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsNew Brunswick horse owners warned about potential virus exposure
The virus, known as EHV-1, is highly contagious and can cause respiratory disease, neurological disease and pregnancy loss in horses.Read original ↗
Society · Nikkei AsiaAustralia navigates anxiety and relief as housing prices dip
On a recent Saturday in Sydney, Layla Yasmeen and her husband went hunting for something that's become rare in Australia's largest cities: an affordabRead original ↗
Society · Global NewsDanielle Smith to speak at Alberta Day celebration as referendum nears
Alberta officially became a Canadian province on Sept. 1, 1905, and various festivities were planned this weekend ahead of the province's birthday on Tuesday.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsNo danger to public after CN train derailment in Nova Scotia: officials
The company says the upright derailment happened around 5:30 p.m. Saturday in Truro, N.S., and the cause is under investigation. No leaks, fires or injuries were reported.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsGoogle Maps to show ‘Lake Ontario’ in Canada, ‘Lake America’ in U.S. Here’s why
The company said it updates Google Maps to reflect name changes in official government sources, which includes the U.S. Geographic Names Information System.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsNepal warns of possible fresh flooding as death toll rises to at least 800
Flood warning notices were sent to people's phones early Sunday as rescue crews worked to clear a major highway connecting Kathmandu to one of the areas worst hit by the floods.Read original ↗
Society · BBC NewsSchool uniform swap shop 'saves money and tackles second hand clothes stigma'
A free initiative which started with one school four years ago now has more than 200 involved.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsCanadians set to cast their ballots in B.C., Ontario and Quebec byelections
The vote is taking place in three ridings across the country, one in B.C., another in Ontario and a third in Quebec following the resignations of their MPs.Read original ↗
Society · NPRCanada claps back at Trump's efforts to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America'
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has unveiled a giant billboard reading: "Lake Ontario — Now and Always." But tech giant Google has said it is renaming the lake for U.S.…Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsA brief history of album liner notes
Liner notes were once essential party of the music fan experience. Where did they come from and where have they gone? The answers might surprise you.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsShooting at rave leaves 1 dead, 5 injured in Switzerland
All of the victims of the shooting are residents of Switzerland, police said. They did not release their names in line with Swiss privacy rules.Read original ↗
Society · NPRExclusive: Meet the inaugural winner of Fat Marmot Week
Dawn was crowned fattest marmot by popular vote.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsRiders cash in on Argo miscues to post 28-24 win
There will be no Toronto Argonauts sweep of Saskatchewan in 2026.Read original ↗
Society · NPRFrom Appalachia to Africa: Why Dolly Parton was beloved across the continent
Dolly Parton's songs traveled far beyond Nashville. Across Africa, musicians embraced her stories of hardship, heartbreak and humble beginnings — and made them their own.Read original ↗
Society · NPRNepal warns of possible fresh flooding as communities grapple with devastation
Authorities in Nepal warned of possible fresh flooding on Sunday and urged residents in flood-affected districts to remain on high alert after water levels rose in the…Read original ↗
Society · NPRIcelanders vote on whether they want to join the EU
The final vote is expected to be extremely close, with ballot counting continuing through the night.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsWinnipeggers facing rising costs during back-to-school shopping
Winnipeg bargain stores are seeing parents needing to buy a list of school supplies hunting for deals this academic season.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsStampeders score late for 28-23 win over Ticats
Although his team was trailing late in the game, Dedrick Mills just knew there was a big play coming for the Calgary Stampeders.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsWATCH: Global News Hour at 6 BC: Aug. 29
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6 BC.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsMilo Yiannopoulos deported to U.K. after ICE arrest in U.S.
Yiannopoulos was arrested Thursday at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Louisiana and detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.Read original ↗
Society · NPRMilo Yiannopoulos, far-right critic of U.S. immigration, is deported from U.S.
The controversial commentator, who criticized feminism and Islam, was an enthusiastic supporter of President Trump's immigration crackdown. ICE says he was an "illegal alien."Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsByelection called as B.C. Conservative leader faces questions over leaked audio
B.C. Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay currently does not hold a seat in the legislature. The byelection is set for Sept. 26.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsRedblacks still looking for first victory
In a season that has been fraught with challenges, the Ottawa Redblacks are hoping this will be the week their luck will change.Read original ↗
Society · Blaze MediaThe WNBA’s identity crisis is bigger than basketball
With the “Women’s” NBA twisting itself into knots rather than plainly defining woman , gender ideology is back in the news. The first problem is linguistic.…Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsFord says world will always ‘call it Lake Ontario’ after Trump’s renaming
Trump’s order says the U.S. lays claim to most of the 'volume' of Lake Ontario and is largely responsible for its security, economic activity and environmental stewardship.Read original ↗
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