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The Pentagon designates its press office 'classified space' — making it off limits to journalists
In another of a series of moves restricting media access at the Pentagon, the U.S. Defence Department has declared that its press office is now a classified space — and therefore inaccessible to journalists. Source link
'Canada's civic compact is failing Jewish Canadians,' Carney says in speech addressing antisemitism
Prime Minister Mark Carney launched a new faith advisory council to combat antisemitism led by former Senator Marc Gold in a speech at a Toronto synagogue on Monday evening. Source link
Trump administration will pause controversial anti-weaponization fund after court ruling
The U.S. Justice Department said Monday it will comply with a court ruling temporarily blocking a nearly $1.8 billion US fund meant to compensate allies of U.S. President Donald Trump, effectively agreeing to pause the plan for at least two weeks. Source link
Family seeks answers after death of First Nations girl twice discharged from hospital with broken arm
The family of a nine-year-old First Nations girl who died after being discharged from a Manitoba hospital’s emergency room twice is “carrying unanswered questions” about her death, says Southern Chiefs’ Organization Grand Chief Jerry Daniels. Source link
The ancient British hillside giant with a 'real masculine vibe' is getting a makeover
More than 100 volunteers with the U.K.’s National Trust are working diligently on a steep hill in the brutal summer heat to restore the Cerne Abbas Giant to his former glory. Source link
How hard is it to ace Trump's cognitive test? | About That
U.S. President Donald Trump claims the results of a recent cognitive exam show his ‘extreme intelligence.’ Andrew Chang breaks down the test questions and how the results are calculated. (Photo credits: The Canadian Press, Reuters, Adobe Stock and Getty Images) Source link
Fact check: Fake FIFA World Cup websites
Scammers have created dupes of FIFA’s World Cup website designed to steal your personal info and sell fake tickets. Source link
A python was found at a Windsor sewage plant. Was it flushed?
A city worker at the pollution control facility discovered the exotic pet. It is dehydrated and needs help shedding but is expected to survive, according to the local humane society. Source link
How brain-computer interfaces are helping kids with disabilities
Canadian scientists are using brain-computer interfaces to help kids with severe disabilities communicate and interact with the world around them. For The National, CBC’s Tashauna Reid breaks down how neurotechnology works and what’s being done to improve access. Source link
Ottawa, Quebec reach deal on public transit funding
Radio-Canada has learned the agreement with Quebec could be worth nearly $6 billion. It would cover all funding available to Quebec under the Canada Public Transit Fund. Source link