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May 23, 2026

South Korea's Hanwha showcases submarine as Ottawa mulls multibillion-dollar contract
The South Korean submarine ROKS Dosan Ahn Chang-ho arrived off the B.C. coast on Saturday in a flashy showcase of Hanwha Ocean's bid to secure Canada's multibillion-dollar submarine contract.



CBC Top Stories
May 23, 2026

California governor declares state of emergency due to overheating chemical tank
California's governor declared a state of emergency in Orange County on Saturday as emergency crews continue their efforts to cool down an overheated chemical storage tank and prevent it from exploding.



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May 23, 2026

Ebola treatment tent set ablaze again in Congo, with 18 suspected cases leaving
An Ebola treatment tent was set on fire, leading 18 patients who are suspected of having Ebola to leave — one day after a tent in another community was burned down. The concerning outbreak is gripping East Africa.



CBC Top Stories
May 23, 2026

It Takes Two rapper Rob Base, who helped bring hip-hop to the mainstream, dead at 59
Rob Base, rapper and one half of the Harlem hip-hop duo Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, has died after a battle with cancer at age 59.



CBC Top Stories
May 23, 2026

Canada's John Gay set for debut marathon in Ottawa after serious injuries nearly forced him to retire
John Gay, a 2021 Canadian Olympian in the steeplechase, will toe the line for his debut marathon Sunday in Ottawa, something he and those close to him never dreamed possible as recently as a year ago.



CBC Top Stories
May 23, 2026

Site C dam naming met with disbelief in northeast B.C.
In a small log cabin along what used to be the Peace River in northeastern B.C., Ken Boon has amassed a half century's worth of memorabilia from protests to stop the controversial Site C dam.



CBC Top Stories
May 23, 2026

Kevin O'Leary wants to build a massive AI data centre in Utah. Some residents aren't happy
Celebrity investor Kevin O'Leary wants to bankroll an AI data centre in rural Utah he says would be nearly identical to his proposed $70-billion, 7.5-gigawatt AI data centre campus in northern Alberta. But the Utah project has already been met with fierce opposition from some in the community who are worried about the potential environmental impacts.



CBC Top Stories
May 23, 2026

Kevin O'Leary wants to build an AI data centre in Alberta. His Utah project is facing a backlash
Celebrity investor Kevin O'Leary wants to bankroll an AI data centre in rural Utah he says would be nearly identical to his proposed $70-billion, 7.5-gigawatt AI data centre campus in northern Alberta. But the Utah project has already been met with fierce opposition from some in the community who are worried about the potential environmental impacts.



CBC Top Stories
May 23, 2026

Kevin O'Leary's Utah AI plan shows the high cost of the data centre boom
Celebrity investor Kevin O'Leary wants to bankroll an AI data centre in rural Utah he says would be nearly identical to his proposed $70-billion, 7.5-gigawatt AI data centre campus in northern Alberta. But the Utah project has already been met with fierce opposition from some in the community who are worried about the potential environmental impacts.



CBC Top Stories
May 23, 2026

How the controversial 'Steroid Olympics' seeks to rewrite what it means to be an athlete
Two decorated Canadian athletes are among those competing at this weekend's inaugural Enhanced Games — which is either the future of sport or its downfall, depending on who you ask.



CBC Top Stories
May 23, 2026

As Gaza endures a ceasefire in name only, Trump's Board of Peace unable to make inroads
U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to rebuild Gaza is under growing strain as violence persists — more than 800 Palestinians have been killed since the ceasefire began — and his Board of Peace blames Hamas's refusal to disarm for stalling progress.



CBC Top Stories
May 23, 2026

The Pizza Huts from your childhood are making a comeback. Here's why nostalgia sells
A Pizza Hut franchisee in the U.S. is betting big on nostalgia, bringing back its '90s decor, Pac-Man and salad bars.



CBC Top Stories
May 23, 2026

Trump calls a climate projection 'WRONG!' Turns out, climate action is working
Surely you've heard of RCP 8.5? Maybe not. But it's been in the spotlight since U.S. President Donald Trump who stirred up a conversation about a projection of future climate change that's rarely mentioned by name.



CBC Top Stories
May 23, 2026

Trump's Board of Peace struggles to progress beyond far-from-perfect ceasefire in Gaza
U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to rebuild Gaza is under growing strain as violence persists — more than 800 Palestinians have been killed since the ceasefire began — and his Board of Peace blames Hamas's refusal to disarm for stalling progress.



CBC Top Stories
May 23, 2026

Unions warn Carney government is considering sweeping changes to labour law — including the right to strike
Ottawa is currently consulting on potential changes to the legislation that protects more than a million Canadian workers in federally regulated industries — a process the jobs minister says is needed as Canada faces "immense stress."



CBC Top Stories
May 23, 2026

You got a ticket for running a red. Here's why that yellow light might have seemed short
The engineers behind those yellow lights — including the ones that seem painfully short — say a lot of science goes into how traffic lights are programmed. But they also account for the different ways drivers respond at intersections.



CBC Top Stories
May 23, 2026

Your guide to the inaugural 'Steroid Olympics'
Two decorated Canadian athletes are among those competing at this weekend's inaugural Enhanced Games — which is either the future of sport or its downfall, depending on who you ask.



CBC Top Stories
May 23, 2026

Death toll from gas explosion at coal mine in China jumps to 90
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for ?authorities to "spare no effort" in treating the injured and conducting search-and-rescue ?operations.



CBC Top Stories
May 23, 2026

Gas explosion at coal mine in China kills 82 people, state media reports
Official news agency Xinhua said the accident at Changzhi city's Liushenyu coal mine happened on Friday evening and 247 workers were trapped underground.



CBC Top Stories
May 22, 2026

Laughing, barking, waiting 30 minutes to answer: Manitoba NDP's conduct at committees questioned
The Manitoba government's behaviour at legislative committee meetings is under criticism after the premier laughed and made barking noises at the Tory leader and the justice minister took 30 minutes to respond to a question from an Independent MLA.



CBC Top Stories
May 22, 2026

40,000 people under evacuation orders in California amid chemical tank leak
Authorities in Southern California on Friday were racing to figure out how to prevent the explosion of a storage tank that has been leaking a hazardous chemical used to make plastic parts, as some 40,000 people were under evacuation orders in the area.



CBC Top Stories
May 22, 2026

Explosion at Staten Island dry dock leaves 1 dead, 36 injured
An explosion at a dry dock in New York City's Staten Island killed one person and injured 36 others on ?Friday, as the blast occurred while firefighters were on the scene responding to a fire and attempting to ?rescue two people who were trapped, ?officials said.



CBC Top Stories
May 22, 2026

Trump administration tells green card applicants to apply from abroad
Foreigners in the U.S. who want a green card will need to leave and apply in their home country, the Trump administration announced Friday, in a surprise change to a longstanding policy that sowed confusion and concern among aid groups, immigration lawyers and immigrants.



CBC Top Stories
May 22, 2026

U.S. man loses appeal of $2.35M fine for starting wildfire in B.C.
A U.S. man whom investigators found likely started a wildfire in a sensitive ecological reserve in B.C.'s Sea-to-Sky region in 2018 has lost an appeal of a $2.35 million fine.



CBC Top Stories
May 22, 2026

The National | Danielle Smith defends separatism referendum plan
May 22, 2026 | Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defends putting the separatism question on a fall referendum ballot. Hundreds of Jan. 6 defendants line up to apply for cash from the controversial Anti-Weaponization Fund. And, what Stephen Colbert's exit means for the future of late night.



CBC Top Stories
May 22, 2026

Colbert's farewell played it safe with warm, star-studded goodbye and no political bite
After CBS announced The Late Show's cancellation last year, Stephen Colbert warned viewers that "the gloves are off" — freeing the comedian to get political without consequence. But what unfolded on Thursday night seemed carefully calculated to comfort rather than confront.



CBC Top Stories
May 22, 2026

Yves Sakila's death is being called Ireland's 'George Floyd moment'
Yves Sakila, a 35-year-old Congolese-born man, died last Friday after he was restrained outside a department store in Dublin, Ireland, by security guards.



CBC Top Stories
May 22, 2026

Edmonton dog owner found guilty in fatal dog attack that killed 11-year-old boy
An Edmonton judge has found a dog owner guilty of criminal negligence causing death after a fatal dog attack killed an 11-year-old boy in 2024.



CBC Top Stories
May 22, 2026

Ontario Premier Doug Ford slams 'ridiculous' court ruling that bars clearing an encampment




CBC Top Stories
May 22, 2026

Remains of missing B.C. actor Stewart McLean found, homicide investigation continues
Stewart McLean was last seen at his residence in Lions Bay on May 15.



CBC Top Stories
May 22, 2026

Thousands protest Raúl Castro indictment outside U.S. Embassy in Havana
Thousands of Cubans gathered on Friday before the U.S. embassy in Havana to protest a U.S. decision to indict ?former president Raúl Castro over the downing of two civilian airplanes 30 years ago.



CBC Top Stories
May 22, 2026

Tulsi Gabbard steps down as U.S. intel chief, citing husband's cancer diagnosis
Tulsi Gabbard resigned as U.S. President Donald Trump's director of national intelligence on Friday, saying she needed to step away as her husband battles cancer. She is the fourth cabinet official to depart during Trump's second term.



CBC Top Stories
May 22, 2026

Ebola survivor calls for compassion as fear, unrest spread during outbreak
Dr. Kent Brantly became critically ill with Ebola while on medical mission work during the 2014 outbreak. The U.S. physician survived, and is now watching with concern at the speed and spread of the current outbreak — which has no approved treatments or vaccines available.



CBC Top Stories
May 22, 2026

3 dead after boat capsizes off Savary Island in B.C.: RCMP
Powell River RCMP say three men are dead and two have survived after a boat capsized about 500 to 1,000 metres off the shore of Savary Island Thursday night.



CBC Top Stories
May 22, 2026

Hundreds of Jan. 6 defendants prepare to seek compensation from Trump's Anti-Weaponization Fund
Hundreds of people prosecuted for crimes related to the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol in 2021 plan to seek compensation from the U.S. government once a new taxpayer-funded anti-weaponization program is up and running.



CBC Top Stories
May 22, 2026

Putin vows revenge after Ukraine attack kills at least 6, wounds dozens at student dorm
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday ordered his military ?to prepare options to retaliate against Ukraine after he accused Kyiv of carrying out a deadly drone attack on a student dorm that he said killed six and wounded dozens of young people, with 15 still unaccounted for.



CBC Top Stories
May 22, 2026

CBS News Radio signs off after nearly a century on air
CBS News will shutter its venerable CBS News Radio service on Friday evening.



CBC Top Stories
May 22, 2026

Fast-fashion brand Shein buys eco-conscious Everlane
Reports of the sale made waves online this week among fans of Everlane, who saw the sale to Shein as a reversal of the brand's commitment to climate goals and ethical manufacturing. Everlane CEO Alfred Chang said in a statement his company would remain independent and committed to sustainability and quality.



CBC Top Stories
May 22, 2026

Foreign affairs minister condemns 'egregious abuse' of Canadian flotilla activists detained in Israel




CBC Top Stories
May 22, 2026

Canadian Gaza flotilla activist says he was beaten for days in Israeli detention
A Montreal activist released from Israeli custody after being detained along with hundreds of others on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla said he was beaten, abused for days and stabbed in the hand by a prison guard, as Ottawa calls for accountability over the mistreatment of its citizens.



CBC Top Stories
May 22, 2026

U.S. surprises, confuses NATO with about-face on troop deployment to Poland
U.S. President Donald Trump surprised NATO allies by pledging to send an additional 5,000 troops to ?Poland, only hours before the alliance's foreign ministers met in Sweden on Friday amid deep divisions over the Iran war.



CBC Top Stories
May 22, 2026

Republicans leave D.C. earlier than planned amid increasing squabbles with Trump
It was a tumultuous day on Capitol Hill on Thursday as Senate Republicans abruptly left Washington without voting on legislation that includes money the Trump administration wants for an improved White House ballroom, while House Republicans rejected holding a vote on the war power, one that they risked losing for the first time.



CBC Top Stories
May 22, 2026

Halifax mayor says office had 'good laugh' over Regina ad
"Halifax, you're not opening doors for me anymore" is the first line of a new social media ad targeting Halifax residents. It goes on to say, "It's time to move on" and links to liveinregina.com. Halifax Mayor Andy Filmore says he admires the "plucky spirit of it all."



CBC Top Stories
May 22, 2026

N.L. doctors fear app lets patients see 'catastrophic' medical results without support
Physicians are calling for a change to prevent patients from receiving tragic medical news alone, without compassionate support from a health-care provider.



CBC Top Stories
May 22, 2026

N.L. politician says he mistakenly shared post that calls for opponents to get a 'shit knocking'
A government MHA from Labrador says he shared a crude anti-Liberal Facebook post on Tuesday night "by accident," but says he laughed at the suggestion that Liberal MHAs "deserve a shit knocking" for supporting the shaky Churchill Falls MOU.



CBC Top Stories
May 22, 2026

Stephen Colbert signs off: Late Show comes to a joyful end
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert closed Thursday with a 77-minute finale packed with celebrity cameos and a musical send-off led by Paul McCartney.



CBC Top Stories
May 22, 2026

As Montreal strippers prepare to strike during F1, not all dancers on board with demands
A planned strike by Montreal strippers during Formula One weekend is exposing divisions within the city's sex work industry. While organizers are calling for employee status, some dancers argue formal employment could increase discrimination, reduce flexibility and create new risks.



CBC Top Stories
May 22, 2026

14 Liberal MPs pen letter to Carney raising concerns over environmental backslide
More than a dozen Liberal MPs sent a letter to the prime minister at the end of April, before he signed the latest agreement with the Alberta government, to offer some recommendations — but also to express their unease with the situation.



CBC Top Stories
May 22, 2026

Grilling pains: Why your BBQ may cost more this summer
Driving the increase in prices, industry experts say, is cattle supply, which remains tight after a series of droughts. But in spite of that, consumer appetite remains strong, with overall demand for beef at record levels.



CBC Top Stories
May 22, 2026

To card or not to card? Downtown Hamilton library ends restricting entry pilot aimed at curbing drug use and disruption
After two months, the Hamilton Central library branch is no longer restricting entry to people with library cards or special passes. The pilot was intended to prevent drug use in the space and the library has said it will present its findings to its board on June 18.



CBC Top Stories
May 22, 2026

Ukraine makes some battlefield gains, but 'grey zone' along front is getting bigger
Ukraine has been recapturing some territory and in other areas are stalling Russian forces, but drones have made it much harder to determine just who controls what in the volatile grey zone.



CBC Top Stories
May 21, 2026

Canadiens dominate Hurricanes in Game 1 of East final
Montreal takes a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference final with the road victory after coming off back-to-back seven-game series wins over Tampa Bay and Buffalo. The Canadiens had also swept the regular-season series against the 'Canes 3-0.



CBC Top Stories
May 21, 2026

The National | Ebola concerns grow after U.S. diverts flight to Montreal
May 21, 2026 | Canadian health officials urge calm after a Detroit-bound flight diverts to Montreal over Ebola concerns. Unions warn that proposed federal changes to labour laws could undermine collective bargaining. And backlash grows to a new fund set up to support Trump allies.



CBC Top Stories
May 21, 2026

Ticketmaster, Live Nation seek new trial as 33 U.S. states demand a 'breakup'
Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation, are duelling in a U.S. court over formal motions calling for their breakup.



CBC Top Stories
May 21, 2026

Ticketmaster, Live Nation should break up, say 33 U.S. states
Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation are facing formal motions in a U.S. court officially calling for their breakup.



CBC Top Stories
May 21, 2026

Live Nation-Ticketmaster seeks new trial as 33 U.S. states demand a 'breakup'
Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation, are duelling in a U.S. court over formal motions calling for their breakup.



CBC Top Stories
May 21, 2026

Intuit lays off 17% of its global workforce
Intuit has laid off 17 per cent of its full-time workforce — or about 3,000 roles worldwide — as it plans to streamline the business and focus on key areas, including AI.



CBC Top Stories
May 21, 2026

Democrats' autopsy of 2024 U.S. election blames Harris and 'identity politics' for loss
Kamala Harris "wrote off rural America" during the 2024 presidential campaign and failed to attack Donald Trump with sufficient "negative firepower," according to a long-awaited post-election autopsy released Thursday by the Democratic National Committee (DNC) that did little to quell Democrats' concerns about the direction of their party.



CBC Top Stories
May 21, 2026

Missing B.C. actor believed to be victim of homicide: police
Stewart McLean was last seen at his residence in Lions Bay on May 15.



CBC Top Stories
May 21, 2026

CFIA recalls Les Fermes Lufa microgreens sold in Quebec and Ontario
A brand of broccoli microgreens sold online in Ontario and Quebec is being recalled over fears of pathogenic E. coli contamination.



CBC Top Stories
May 21, 2026

2-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch dead at 41
Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR's three national series, has died at 41.



CBC Top Stories
May 21, 2026

Canadian, U.S. authorities charge Ottawa man in cybercrime operation that infected millions of devices
An international effort to take down a far-reaching cybercrime operation has led to the arrest of an Ottawa man who now faces charges in both Canada and the U.S.



CBC Top Stories
May 21, 2026

Pentagon doubles down on Canada rebuke with demand for NATO spending road map, F-35 decision
After publicly freezing a historic Canada-U.S. defence forum earlier this week, senior Pentagon officials sharpened their criticism Thursday, accusing Ottawa of failing to produce a credible NATO spending plan and dragging out a politically charged review of the F-35 fighter purchase, further straining bilateral relations.



CBC Top Stories
May 21, 2026

Ottawa reveals plans to shut down and offload Nanisivik naval port on Baffin Island
The federal government is shutting down its short-lived Nanisivik naval station on northern Baffin Island as a cost-cutting measure, and plans eventually to offload the property to another party.



CBC Top Stories
May 21, 2026

Snuffleupagus, a newly described species, is an adorable little predator
S. snuffleupagus, a newly described species of fish, is named after the beloved Sesame Street character, Mr. Snuffleupagus, to which it bears an "uncanny" resemblance.



CBC Top Stories
May 21, 2026

CRTC raising required cash contributions from online streamers for Cancon
Large online streaming providers like Disney , Netflix and Prime Video will be expected to contribute more of their revenue to Canadian content, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission announced Thursday.



CBC Top Stories
May 21, 2026

Trump maintains pressure on Cuba as Rubio says diplomacy unlikely to resolve issues
U.S. President Donald Trump and America's top diplomat on Thursday again raised the spectre of U.S. military intervention in Cuba, a renewed threat that takes on greater weight a day after the administration announced criminal charges against the island's former leader, Raúl Castro.



CBC Top Stories
May 21, 2026

Gunmen kill at least 16 in separate attacks in Honduras, police say
Gunmen opened fire in two separate attacks Thursday on the Honduran coast, killing at least 16 people, including six police officers, police said.



CBC Top Stories
May 21, 2026

Gunmen kill at least 25 in separate attacks in Honduras, police say
Gunmen opened fire in two separate attacks Thursday on the Honduran coast, killing at least 25 people, including six police officers, police said.



CBC Top Stories
May 21, 2026

Police in B.C. say 652 victims in Canada's 'most prolific case of voyeurism ever prosecuted'
A Vancouver Island man has pleaded guilty to what police are calling the "most prolific case of voyeurism ever prosecuted in Canada." The Saanich Police Department said investigators identified at least 652 women and girls as victims.



CBC Top Stories
May 21, 2026

$29.3M spent to upgrade Snowbirds jets that will now be retired early
The federal government confirms it spent $29.3 million on a contract to upgrade planes flown by Canada's iconic Snowbirds demonstration squadron, even though the aging jets are about to be retired.



CBC Top Stories
May 21, 2026

Disney sued over new facial recognition technology at Disneyland entrances
The Walt Disney Company is facing a class-action lawsuit over a recently introduced use of facial recognition technology at its Disneyland theme park entrances.



CBC Top Stories
May 21, 2026

3 storylines to watch in a big PWHL off-season
Four new teams, a talented draft class and a roster reset all coming this summer are some of the key storylines to watch as the PWHL officially starts its off-season.



CBC Top Stories
May 21, 2026

Hyundai recalls some Elantra Hybrid vehicles over possible overheating, fire risk
Recall applies to 6,082 Canadian vehicles, according to Hyundai. No fires, incidents, injuries or fatalities have been reported in Canada related to the issue.



CBC Top Stories
May 21, 2026

Move over, dystopia. Sci-fi's thrutopia genre shows a path for humans to survive — and thrive
In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we look at new visions of the future in books and movies that have moved beyond dystopias, check out a new solar-powered EV that you can ride as a tourist and learn about the new options for your garden in a warmer climate.



CBC Top Stories
May 21, 2026

Could this new sci-fi genre help us get to a better climate future?
In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we look at new visions of the future in books and movies that have moved beyond dystopias, check out a new solar-powered EV that you can ride as a tourist and learn about the new options for your garden in a warmer climate.



CBC Top Stories
May 21, 2026

Major system outage delayed boarding on international flights to Canada, CBSA confirms
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) says a system outage that delayed travellers arriving in Canada earlier this week also caused delays for passengers boarding international flights bound for Canada.



CBC Top Stories
May 21, 2026

Toronto police set up dedicated phone line in search for missing teen
Toronto police have set up a dedicated phone line to collect tips from the public as they intensify their search for a teen missing for six days.



CBC Top Stories
May 21, 2026

Your slice of the bread price-fixing settlement is on its way
Approved claims started getting paid out during the week of May 11, according to the webpage for the class-action settlement. Depending on whether they received a Loblaw gift card in 2018, Canadians who applied can expect to see either $49.11 or $24.11.



CBC Top Stories
May 21, 2026

UN countries agree on legal obligation to address climate change
The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday voted 141-8 to adopt a resolution backing a world court opinion that countries have a legal obligation to address ?climate change, with the world's biggest historical emitter the United States among those opposing it.



CBC Top Stories
May 21, 2026

What to expect with this year's Atlantic hurricane season
Thanks to the workings of an as-yet-to-form El Niño, the Atlantic basin is expected to see a quieter-than-normal hurricane season.



CBC Top Stories
May 21, 2026

This year's Atlantic hurricane season expected to be below average, thanks to El Niño
Thanks to the workings of an as-yet-to-form El Niño, the Atlantic basin is expected to see a quieter-than-normal hurricane season.



CBC Top Stories
May 21, 2026

'What just happened?' Jeff Probst spoils Survivor 50 finale result live on air
Oops. Jeff Probst definitely didn't mean to say that. The longtime Survivor host has just become the latest personality to land in the live-TV blunder hall of fame, making a colossal mistake during Wednesday night's Survivor 50 finale.



CBC Top Stories
May 21, 2026

Lebanese bury victims of deadliest Israeli strike since ceasefire was announced
Mourners gathered in a southern Lebanese town on Thursday to bury victims from an Israeli airstrike earlier this week that killed 14 people, the deadliest single bombing raid on Lebanon since the announcement of a tenuous ceasefire last month.



CBC Top Stories
May 21, 2026

Family of Brampton teen found dead in rural Saskatchewan devastated, searching for answers: advocate
The family of a Brampton, Ont. teen are devastated and looking for answers after he was found dead near a remote Saskatchewan community, a Toronto advocate says.



CBC Top Stories
May 21, 2026

Family of Brampton teen found dead in Saskatchewan devastated, searching for answers: advocate
The family of a Brampton, Ont., teen is devastated and looking for answers after he was found dead near a remote Saskatchewan community, a Toronto advocate says.



CBC Top Stories
May 21, 2026

RCMP watchdog says Mounties mishandled sex assault case of murdered N.S. woman
Nearly 10 years after a Nova Scotia woman was murdered by her neighbour after she reported that he sexually assaulted and harassed her, the RCMP's national watchdog says the Mounties failed both in the original case, and making improvements to sexual assault investigations across Canada.



CBC Top Stories
May 21, 2026

IRS settlement preventing Trump-related audits, controversial fund tough to challenge in court, experts say
Opponents of President Donald Trump's sweeping legal settlement with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service will face high hurdles in challenging its $1.776-billion US fund for victims of alleged political "weaponization" and its provision barring audits of his taxes, according to legal experts.



CBC Top Stories
May 21, 2026

Queen Elizabeth pressed for Andrew to be U.K. trade envoy, documents reveal
Documents show Queen Elizabeth was "very keen" that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former prince, be given the job of U.K. trade envoy, as the U.K. government on Thursday released the confidential papers related to his appointment in 2001, which later proved controversial due to his links to American sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.



CBC Top Stories
May 21, 2026

Israel begins deporting Gaza flotilla activists after outcry over their detention
Gaza flotilla activists who were detained by Israel and later pinned to the ground to the taunts of Israel's far-right police minister have been released from prison and were being deported to their countries of origin on Thursday.



CBC Top Stories
May 21, 2026

Israel deports all Gaza flotilla activists after outcry over their detention
Gaza activists who were detained by Israel, and later pinned to the ground to the taunts of the country's far-right police minister, have been released from prison and sent home.



CBC Top Stories
May 21, 2026

New Brunswick teen becomes first patient of improved imaging technology in Canada
Molly Johnston, 14, is now recovering from spinal surgery that will help treat her scoliosis. She received care at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax, and in the process, became the first patient in Canada to undergo surgery that used an improved 3D imaging machine, according to a news release from the children's hospital.



CBC Top Stories
May 21, 2026

N.B. woman gives birth on the side of the highway due to hospital service disruption
A couple is calling for change after they were diverted from their local hospital in Waterville to Fredericton, and their child was born on the side of the Trans-Canada Highway.



CBC Top Stories
May 21, 2026

Police killed or injured their loved ones. Grief turned these 3 strangers into allies
No one tells you what to do after your loved one is killed or injured in a police intervention. It's part of what united a handful of families from across Quebec. Together, they're pushing a shared goal: more transparency and integrity on the part of Quebec's police watchdog.



CBC Top Stories
May 21, 2026

Incarceration rates for women have doubled in the last 2 decades. Why is that?
An Edmonton prison for men is being turned into a women's institution, as the number of incarcerated women in Canada has risen and there's an expected shortfall of more than 300 beds over the next five years.



CBC Top Stories
May 21, 2026

My phone was one of thousands snatched in London this year. Like many others, it was trafficked to China
London's Metropolitan Police are trying to crack down on sophisticated criminal networks that are snatching phones off the streets of London and exporting them in bulk to China.



CBC Top Stories
May 21, 2026

What does Colbert's exit mean for the future of late night?
After 11 seasons, the curtains are closing on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Industry watchers say while Colbert's voice will be missed, the late-night format needs to change to survive in the streaming era — a transformation that may already be underway.



CBC Top Stories
May 21, 2026

What tech CEOs want from the new federal AI strategy
As the federal government finishes its delayed national AI strategy, some technology leaders in Canada are hopeful the new policy will resemble an industrial blueprint that illustrates Ottawa is serious about rolling up its sleeves to help the sector build in expedient fashion.



CBC Top Stories
May 21, 2026

U.S.-bound flight from Paris diverts to Montreal after Ebola concerns
An Air France flight from Paris to Detroit was diverted to Montreal Wednesday night after United States authorities barred it from entering the U.S., citing new restrictions for people who who have recently travelled to three East Africa countries, where a deadly Ebola outbreak has taken hold.



CBC Top Stories
May 21, 2026

U.S.-bound flight from Paris diverts to Montreal over Ebola restrictions
An Air France flight from Paris to Detroit was diverted to Montreal Wednesday night after United States authorities barred it from entering the U.S., citing new restrictions for people who who have recently travelled to three East Africa countries, where a deadly Ebola outbreak has taken hold.



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