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SpaceX postpones 10th Starship test flight over ground system issue
A person drives a jet ski as SpaceX's Starship is seen on a launchpad in the distance near Starbase, Texas, as the company canceled a planned test flight for its megarocket Sunday.
Why many Canadian youth feel ready to tap out of tipping culture
A tipping jar is seen at a coffee shop in Toronto, on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy Kogan
Mboko looking ahead to Monday U.S. Open debut
Victoria Mboko of Canada hits a return during finals tennis action against Naomi Osaka of Japan at the National Bank Open in Montreal on Thursday, August 7, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
Whitecaps defeat St. Louis City 3-2 after Thomas Müller penalty kick
Vancouver Whitecaps Thomas Müller passes the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match against St. Louis City, in Vancouver on Saturday.
Canada wins gold in men’s under-20 lacrosse worlds, beating U.S. 6-5
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 01: Zach Currier #77 and Cameron Wyers #20 of Team Canada take the ball from Michael Sowers #2 of Team USA. during the second half of the World Lacrosse Men's Gold Medal match at Snapdragon Stadium on July 01, 2023 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. awaits trial over alleged cartel ties after release from Mexican prison
Alejandra Payan and Ruben Benitez, lawyers for boxer Julio César Chávez Jr., speak to the press after the hearing to determine his legal status in Hermosillo, Mexico on Saturday.
Max Dowman makes Premier League debut at age 15
Arsenal's Max Dowman acknowledges the fans after the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Leeds United at Emirates stadium in London, England, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. (John Walton/PA via AP)
Man United still winless in Premier League; Grealish inspires Everton
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes grimaces during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England, Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)
Shelton and Fritz lead an American-heavy men’s side of the U.S. Open
Ben Shelton, of the United States, reacts after defeating Ignacio Buse, of Peru, during the first round of the US Open tennis championships, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Ukrainian Canadians mark solemn Independence Day, as Carney visits Kyiv
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy take part in a joint press conference at Mariinskyi Palace in Kyiv, Ukraine on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
CJ Carr hopes to add to family’s football legacy as Notre Dame’s starting quarterback
FILE - Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr throws during NCAA college football practice in South Bend, Ind., July 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, file)
Canada has lost one of its greatest sporting figures in Ron Turcotte
Ron Turcotte, the jockey who rode Secretariat 52 years ago to a record-breaking Triple Crown victory, poses with a statue in his honour in Grand Falls, NB, on June 4, 2023.
Tommy Fleetwood’s summer of heartache ends at FedEx Cup
Tommy Fleetwood, of England, greets fans off the fourth tee during the final round of the Tour Championship golf tournament, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
As Canada lifts countertariffs on American goods, what does it mean for consumers?
A woman shops for produce in Vancouver, on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Statistics Canada's latest consumer price index price index data shows food inflation continued to dip in March. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Marsee and Pérez lead Marlins to 5-3 win over Blue Jays
Miami Marlins' Jakob Marsee hits a triple to center field during the third inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Brooke Henderson clinches her second Women’s Open win for 14th LPGA title
Brooke Henderson of Canada, right, hugs her caddie sister Brittany Henderson as she after winning the Canadian Women's Open on the 18th hole at Mississauga Golf and Country Club in Mississauga, Ontario on Sunday August 24, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
With U.S. tariffs complicating Canadian goods exports, services could save the day
Vehicles cross the Peace Bridge at the Canada-U.S. border crossing in Fort Erie, Ont., on April 2. While 75 per cent of Canada’s goods exports flow to the U.S., just over half of services exports go there, with the rest spread across Europe, Asia and other regions.
Ottawa Pride parade cancelled after coinciding with pro-Palestine rally
Pro-Palestine protesters dance following the Capital Pride Parade in Ottawa, on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby
In Gaza, the only choices are stay under bombardment or flee to overcrowded shelters
Palestinians carry sacks of flour unloaded from a humanitarian aid convoy that reached Gaza City from the northern Gaza Strip, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)
Players not on board with U.S. Open’s Sunday start
Emma Raducanu, of Great Britain, serves to Ena Shibahara, of Japan, during the first round of the US Open tennis championships, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
Like a boomerang, Donald Trump always comes back
David Shribman
Brewers honour longtime broadcaster Bob Uecker with star-studded pregame ceremony
Bud Selig, second right, greets Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich before the Bob Uecker Celebration of Life ceremony before a baseball game between the San Francisco Giants and the Milwaukee Brewers, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Nova Scotia wildfire intensifies, prompting more evacuation orders
A water skimmer from the Northwest Territories flies over the evacuation area where firefighters are battling the Long Lake wildfire in Nova Scotia's Annapolis County, outside the community of West Dalhousie, N.S., on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese
Scientists plumb the depths of Quebec’s sea floor searching for climate answers
Brittlestars found by scientists in Quebec's Saguenay fjord are seen in this undated handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - Adam Porter (Mandatory Credit)
Fernandez rolls past Marino in all-Canadian matchup at U.S. Open
Leylah Fernandez, of Canada, returns a shot to Rebecca Marino, of Canada, during the first round of the US Open tennis championships, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
Amber Kanwar’s Weekly Setup: What you need to know about this week’s bank earnings
Bay Street is shown in the Financial District of Toronto, Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Canada's Big Six banks sounded tones of optimism on the economy this week as they reported a jump in profits from last year, but they continue to hold significant loan loss reserves as uncertainty remains around the impacts of Covid-19 variants. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Wildfires in Oregon and California grow, prompting thousands of evacuations
A firefighter battles the Pickett Fire burning in the Aetna Springs area of Napa County, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
After losing our home in a fire, I found that what I wanted to learn has been here all along
Canada needs new playbook for relations with China amid Trump chaos: report
FILE PHOTO: BYD EV cars are displayed at the 46th Bangkok International Motor Show in Bangkok, Thailand, March 24, 2025. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa/File Photo
When it comes to financial planning, trust has to be a two-way street
Preet Banerjee
Former Alberta deputy premier launches pro-Canada petition amid calls for separation
Former conservative deputy premier and head organizer of the Forever Canadian petition, Thomas Lukaszuk pictured in Edmonton on Thursday August 21, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Some National Guard units in Washington now carry firearms, as Trump targets more cities
Armed members of the South Carolina National Guard are positioned outside of Union Station in Washington, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)
Blue Jays recall Schultz, option Fluharty ahead of series finale against Marlins
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Paxton Schultz (65) delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Friday, June 6, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Military air strikes in Nigeria free 76 hostages, including children
FILE - Nigeria army patrols along the Kaduna Birnin Gwari area in Nigeria, March 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba, File)
Investing in a bank mutual fund is better than not being invested at all
Anita Bruinsma
Canada missing UN target for number of female soldiers on peacekeeping missions
File Photo — A Canadian Armed Forces soldier provides security as medics assist German troops during a medical evacuation demonstration on the United Nations base in Gao, Mali, Saturday, December 22, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Israeli air strikes hit Yemeni capital after attack from Iran-backed Houthis
A fire ball rises from the site of an Israeli air strike in Sanaa, Yemen August 24, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Jerry Adler, behind-the-scenes Broadway vet turned Sopranos star, dies at 96
FILE - Actor Jerry Adler arrives for the funeral service of James Gandolfini, star of "The Sopranos," in New York's the Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine, Thursday, June 27, 2013. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, file)
Moscow accuses Ukraine of targeting nuclear plant in drone strikes
Russia accused Ukraine of launching drone attacks on Sunday that caused a fire at the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant.
Feeling stuck and burnt out? Start your recovery with one small step
Photo of overworked young businesswoman working in the office
Air Canada resumes flying, Carney drops some retaliatory tariffs and Cenovus Energy set to buy MEG Energy: Must-read business and investing stories
The Air Canada check-in area inside Terminal 1 of Toronto Pearson International Airport on Aug. 13.
Three young Sudanese sisters drown in overcrowded rubber boat carrying migrants to Italy
In this photo provided by RESQSHIP taken Saturday, Italian Coast Guard personnel evacuate migrants from the vessel NADIR off the coast of the Sicilian Island of Lampedusa.
Why Mexico seems to keep winning in the Trump trade wars
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s rapport with Donald Trump is one of the reasons several things have worked in Mexico’s favour during the trade wars.
Amateur artist offers tiny hand-drawn portraits with a personal touch – all for $1
Jasmine Boyd laughs with customer Tessa Naughton-Ron while drawing her portrait at Trinity Bellwoods park in Toronto, Sunday, August 10, 2025. (Galit Rodan/The Globe and Mail)
Israeli forces open fire on crowd of aid-seekers near Gaza City, killing four
Palestinian father Mahmoud Abedrabo mourns over the body of his son Hamada, who was killed in an Israeli strike, according to medics, at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, August 24, 2025. REUTERS/Mahmoud Issa
Hong Kong denies visa to Bloomberg journalist, renewing fears of eroding press freedoms
FILE PHOTO: A general view of Two International Finance Centre (IFC), HSBC headquarters and Bank of China in Hong Kong, China July 13, 2021. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu/File Photo
Carney visits Kyiv, won’t rule out sending Canadian troops if a peace deal is reached
Prime Minister Mark Carney joins Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his wife, Olena Zelenska, as they take part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the memorial wall on Independence Day in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Canada’s first Nobu Hotel has some growing pains despite its great location and incredible views
Mizu Suite bedroom
My GPS often yells at me to make a U-turn. When can’t I legally make one?
Transit sign photographed for Toronto Weekend article, Toronto March 21 2013. Photo by: Fernando Morales/The Globe and Mail.
‘If Doug Ford truly cared about workers, he should not implement this return-to-office order.’ Letters to the editor for Aug. 24
Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks to the media during a funding announcement in Hamilton, Ont., Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Carlos Osorio
Your lookahead horoscope: August 24, 2025
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