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UN court opinion on climate change could boost scrutiny of major projects: expert
OTTAWA — A warning from the United Nations’ top court that failing to address climate…

Missouri extends Eli Drinkwitz’s contract through 2029, adds money to assistant salary pool
Missouri football coach Eli Drinkwitz received a second contract extension in less than two years…

Arizona’s Burke, Arizona State’s Miller enter rivalry with mutual respect
As new coaches at opposite ends of a rivalry, Arizona State’s Molly Miller and Arizona’s…

Hulk Hogan, icon in professional wrestling, dies at age 71
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Hulk Hogan, a mustachioed, headscarf-wearing icon in professional wrestling who turned…

Three dead after ‘neighbourhood dispute’ in Maple Ridge, B.C., police say
MAPLE RIDGE — Bruce Fairweather was in bed Wednesday night when he says his wife…

Supreme Court won’t hear thumbs-up emoji case involving Saskatchewan farmer
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has given a thumbs-down to hearing a legal…

Supreme Court of Canada dismisses constitutional challenge of sex-work law
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has rejected a constitutional challenge of the criminal…

Iran says it’s ready for nuclear talks with the US but only if Washington rebuilds trust
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran is ready to engage in talks on its nuclear program…

RNC Chairman Michael Whatley plans to run for Senate in North Carolina, with Trump’s backing
Michael Whatley, chairman of the national Republican Party, plans to run for an open Senate…

Statistics Canada reports May retail sales down 1.1 per cent at $69.2 billion
Statistics Canada says retail sales decreased 1.1 per cent to $69.2 billion in May, driven…
Kentucky Oaks moves to primetime TV for the first time in 2026
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky Oaks is shifting to primetime for the 152nd edition…

The latest as judge acquits five hockey players in sexual assault trial
LONDON — An Ontario judge has delivered her ruling in the sexual assault trial for…

Most US adults still support legal abortion 3 years after Roe was overturned, an AP-NORC poll finds
Three years after the Supreme Court opened the door to state abortion bans, most U.S.…

Five Canadian medal contenders to watch at world swimming championships
Canada is sending a powerhouse swimming squad to the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, with…

Canada’s Rebecca Marino eager for ‘electric feeling’ of playing National Bank Open
Bright lights. Big opponents. Canadian fans chanting her name. Rebecca Marino remembers every detail of…