Ontario Wildfires Force Evacuations, Ground Rail Service
Air quality warnings blanket northwestern Ontario as fires force new evacuations and disrupt CN Rail freight and passenger routes.
OTTAWA — Wildfires burning across northwestern Ontario forced additional evacuations and kept air quality warnings in place on Friday, as thick smoke disrupted rail traffic and grounded outdoor activity across the region. Environment and Climate Change Canada issued special air quality statements covering...
Trump Administration Revises Slavery Exhibits at Philadelphia's President's House
The National Park Service defends revised displays at the historic site as critics accuse the administration of downplaying enslaved workers' history.
The National Park Service faced mounting criticism on Friday over changes to slavery exhibits at the President's House site in Philadelphia, where displays...
American Express Q2 2026 Earnings Beat Estimates as Affluent Spending Holds Strong
The payments giant reports stronger-than-expected quarterly results as premium travel and dining spending offsets caution over rising credit provisions.
American Express is expected to report second-quarter 2026 earnings on Friday that exceed Wall Street consensus estimates, as resilient spending among...
India Launches Rs 1.27 Lakh Crore Chip Ecosystem Plan
Semicon 2.0 roadmap expands beyond fabrication to materials, equipment and design, aiming for self-sufficient supply chain.
NEW DELHI — India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on Friday detailed the implementation framework for Semicon 2.0, the Rs 1,27,500 crore...
Major Medical Groups Denounce Hegseth's Testosterone Plan for Troops
Endocrinologists and veterans' health advocates warn the new programme lacks clinical justification and carries cardiovascular risks.
Leading American medical organisations criticised Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday over his announcement of a testosterone therapy programme for...
Scheffler Eyes Claret Jug as Open Reaches Moving Day at Royal Birkdale
World number one carries strong challenge into third round, seeking maiden Open Championship title on Lancashire links.
SOUTHPORT, England — The Open Championship reached its third round at Royal Birkdale on Friday, with world number one Scottie Scheffler among those in...
FIFA's Star-Studded World Cup Final Halftime Show Draws Criticism
Critics pan the Super Bowl-style spectacle as fans debate whether American entertainment conventions belong at football's biggest match.
FIFA's inaugural World Cup final halftime show drew widespread criticism on Friday, as entertainment writers and football supporters questioned the decision...
Humpback Whale Population Off Brazil Surges 27-Fold, Boosting Coastal Tourism
The western South Atlantic population has rebounded from near extinction, transforming whale-watching into a major industry in Bahia and Espírito Santo.
SALVADOR, Brazil — The humpback whale population off Brazil's coast has grown roughly 27-fold since commercial whaling ended, driving a surge in...
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