1 year after acquittal in Hockey Canada sexual assault trial, Carter Hart could win Stanley Cup

As the Vegas Golden Knights advance in the Stanley Cup Final, at the centre of their championship run is Canadian goaltender Carter Hart whose journey has been highly successful on ice and deeply controversial off it.

Hollywood's latest fixation? The young YouTubers behind box-office hits like Backrooms and Obsession

Summer movie season is normally a battle of Hollywood heavyweights but this year, two of the hottest tickets at the box office come from young YouTubers who brought their built-in audiences with them to the big screen. Industry watchers say their success could influence what projects get made in the future.

World Cup Commute by the Numbers: Not Many Options, Few of Them Cheap

When the World Cup arrives in New Jersey, fans will face some difficult choices: Uber surge pricing, $225 parking spots and few seats on the bus.

1 dead, 3 injured in shooting after high school graduation ceremony in Fairfield

Police responded to a shooting in the parking lot at Fairfield High School at 7:15 p.m. One person was pronounced deceased from gunshot wounds, officials said.

Three people reported shot after high school graduation ceremony in Fairfield

Three people were shot after a graduation ceremony at a Northern California high school on Wednesday evening, according to city and school officials.

Sherrill Says Immigration Officials Won’t Let Her Visit Detention Center

The governor said the Department of Homeland Security’s actions at Delaney Hall raise “serious questions.”

We Interrupt This Knicks Victory for a Political Ad Starring Mamdani

Mayor Zohran Mamdani lent his political star power to an unusual TV ad promoting three Democrats running for House seats in New York City.

Simi Valley doughnut rampage suspect charged with attempted murder, authorities say

A Ventura County man has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly trying to run down police officers after he crashed his sport utility vehicle into a local doughnut shop, authorities said.

Explosions, simulated gunfire expected in Pasadena tonight as military conducts training

The first round of noise is expected to begin around dusk, at 8:30 p.m., and the exercises will continue until around 12:30 a.m., according to city spokesperson Lisa Derderian.

Pace Gallery Cuts 50 Artists and 50 Staff Amid Art Market Challenges

A challenging art market is forcing even an established player to contract.

#TheMoment the biggest ever Canadian flag on a mountaintop was unfurled

Grouse Mountain's Adam Rootman tells The National about the moment his team broke the world record for 'largest flag unfurled on a mountaintop' on the ski hill in North Vancouver, B.C., as neighbouring Vancouver prepares for the FIFA World Cup.

Lopez: Bass clears first hurdle, but if Pratt holds off Raman, the mayoral race could be a holy war

Spencer Pratt says he's on a mission from God to save Los Angeles. He is currently running second to Mayor Karen Bass, ahead of Councilmember Nithya Raman.

Homeowner finds 20 sticks of live dynamite in freezer, prompting evacuations in Valley Glen

Bomb squad investigators with the Los Angeles Police Department responded to the 6100 block of Rhodes Avenue shortly before 9:30 a.m. following reports of a suspicious device.

The National | Trump threatens new tariffs again

June 3, 2026 | The Trump Administration threatens new tariffs on Canada and dozens of other countries over forced labour allegations. Prime Minister Mark Carney tells the CRTC to back off on raising its 'Netflix tax.' And how Gen Z YouTubers are showing Hollywood how it's done.

8 Indicted in $4.5 Million Scheme Involving Cheese, Meat and Cigarettes

Prosecutors say a group collaborated with a hacking syndicate that used phishing schemes to steal shipment information.

Emaciated grey whales washing up on B.C. beaches 'canary in coal mine,' researcher warns

Two more grey whales have washed up in B.C., with researchers and experts both warning the province is on pace for a record breaking year.

Orange County business owner supplied Iran with U.S. technology, federal prosecutors say

Jamshid Ghomi, 63, of Newport Coast is accused of conspiracy to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, according to a federal criminal complaint.

Rebecca Grossman, ex-Dodger found liable for crash that killed two boys; jury awards $176 million

The family of Mark and Jacob Iskander, 11 and 8, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Rebecca Grossman and Scott Erickson claiming negligence in the fatal crash that killed the two brothers.

Endangered sheep dies after getting entangled in razor wire at the border, biologist says

A biologist discovered a decomposing bighorn sheep tangled in concertina wire recently strung in Imperial County, part of an effort to deter illegal immigration. Advocates had warned of danger to migrating animals.

B.C. charity scraps World Cup ticket raffle after letter from FIFA lawyers

A B.C. non-profit that supports people with spinal injuries was forced to cancel a raffle for a pair of World Cup tickets after receiving a nine-page letter from FIFA's lawyers, accusing it of trademark infringement and ticket rule violations.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell won't testify before Congress about league's TV and streaming deals

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell won't testify before Congress about league's TV and streaming deals

Government to begin paying out one-time GST credit top-up for eligible Canadians

The Liberal government's one-time GST rebate top-up, announced earlier this year, is set to begin landing in some Canadians' banks accounts starting on Friday.

Cuba's battered tourism sector takes another hit as Spain's Meliá hotel chain shutters some locations

Spanish hotel chain Meliá has joined a growing list of companies with a long-standing presence in Cuba that are withdrawing or limiting their operations on the island after the U.S. announced new sanctions while upholding an oil embargo.

Hilton and Becerra lead California's unsettled governor's race; Steyer faces elimination

Hilton, Becerra lead California governor's race; Steyer may be out

Death Valley road reopens after destruction from Hurricane Hilary

Death Valley road reopens after destruction from Hurricane Hilary

Nevada's Lombardo joins Republican governors in call to renew immigration enforcement funding

Nevada's Lombardo joins Republican governors in call to renew immigration enforcement funding

Want the Heated Rivalry Team Canada fleece? Well, it's already sold out

Miss out snagging the Shane Hollander Team Canada fleece? You aren't alone. Within 10 minutes of its Tuesday 12 p.m. launch, the hotly anticipated fleece completely sold out, according to Canadian apparel brand Province of Canada.

SpaceX's IPO is set to be the biggest ever and could make Elon Musk a trillionaire

SpaceX's IPO is set to be the biggest ever and could make Elon Musk a trillionaire

Arellano: One thing was clear on election night: Angelenos want change

If Spencer Pratt moves on to the general election and is serious about winning, he needs to learn from the political revolution pursued by his polar opposites, the local chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America.

A woman died after wandering from home 12 times. N.B. seniors advocate says many 'saw it coming'

A woman with worsening dementia was left in a home for a year after Social Development found it would not meet her safety needs, New Brunswick's seniors advocate says.

Albertans most likely in Canada to get financial advice from AI, social media, poll shows

Survey suggests 21 per cent of surveyed respondents in Alberta used models like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude to get financial guidance. Experts say online sources are a good learning tool but warn they can have risks.

P.E.I. spends $5M to bring Netflix adaptation of spicy romance novel to province

The largest production ever to come to Prince Edward Island will begin this summer.

Spicy romance novel adaptation to be filmed in P.E.I. with $5M from province

The largest production ever to come to Prince Edward Island will begin this summer.

How Britain’s far right hijacked the murder of Henry Nowak

The brutal murder of 18-year-old student Henry Nowak in southern England has ignited another volatile debate in the U.K. over race and what’s been described as “white grievance.” Despite pleas from Nowak's grieving family to prevent his death from sparking racial division, prominent far-right and populist figures have tried to exploit the tragedy.

Owners ordered to pay $100K in wages say they didn't know foreign workers were employed at their hotel

The owners of a hotel chain who are appealing orders to pay more than $100,000 in owed wages to three foreign workers say they weren't even aware two of the workers were employed at one of the company's Manitoba hotels.

Alberta man charged after more than 500,000 child sexual exploitation photos, videos seized

A man from Okotoks, Alta., faces criminal charges after police say they found more than half a million child sexual exploitation photos and videos in his possession. It's one of the largest collections the Alberta child exploitation unit has ever encountered.

Fueled by $5M Live Nation gift, Oct. 1 memorial set to break ground this fall

Fueled by $5M Live Nation gift, Oct. 1 memorial set to break ground this fall

Does Nithya Raman still have a chance? California's uncounted votes could help Democrats

Experts predict there could be a progressive surge from late voting Democrats as vote-by-mail ballots continue to be counted over the next few days.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex assault cases under review in Los Angeles, D.A.'s office says

The Los Angeles County district attorney's office says it is reviewing two separate sexual assault cases involving Sean "Diddy" Combs that were presented for charging by the LAPD and Sheriff's Department in late 2025.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex assault cases under review in Los Angeles, authorities say

The Los Angeles County district attorney's office is reviewing sexual assault cases involving Sean "Diddy" Combs, law enforcement officials and the alleged victim said Wednesday.

Vancouver council votes not to sanction mayor after investigation found he harassed councillor

All six of Ken Sim's ABC party members voted on Tuesday against acting on the findings of the Integrity Commissioner's investigation into Sim's actions against Councillor Sean Orr. The other four councillors, including Orr, voted for sanctioning Sim,

Senate will begin voting on funding immigration enforcement after Trump's settlement fund is dropped

Senate will begin voting on funding immigration enforcement after Trump's settlement fund is dropped

'We need immediate help': First Nation's leaders decry wave of violence, lack of action in Pelican Narrows

Just as Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation leaders were preparing to talk to the media early Wednesday afternoon, RCMP announced the suspect in custody has been released and confirmed there were no longer any suspects in custody in relation to Monday's shooting.

First Nation leaders speak about Pelican Narrows shooting, violence in northern Sask.

Pelican Narrows declared a state of emergency in 2024 amid ongoing violence and has since enacted a series of measures aimed at reducing crime.

RCMP still looking for suspect in fatal Pelican Narrows shooting

Just as Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation leaders were preparing to talk to the media early Wednesday afternoon, RCMP announced the suspect in custody has been released and confirmed there were no longer any suspects in custody in relation to Monday's shooting.

N.S. to create centralized daycare waitlist to streamline search for child care

A long-awaited centralized daycare waitlist will make it easier for families to find suitable child care in Nova Scotia, officials with the Education Department said Wednesday. The province is in the early stages of building a new online portal set to launch in 2027.

3 Las Vegas residents previously deported to Mexico face drug, immigration charges

3 Las Vegas residents previously deported to Mexico face drug, immigration charges

USC faculty groups vote to unionize and university vows to challenge it

Adjunct and non-tenure-track faculty at USC have voted to unionize with the UAW in a major win in California's growing campus labor movement. But USC said that it would challenge the result.

Alberta to eliminate paper health cards, introduce integrated driver licenses July 2

Alberta will start to roll out new drivers licences starting July 2 that will include an individual’s health card number, finally eliminating the paper cards that have been the bane of Albertans for decades.

Alberta to eliminate paper health cards, introduce integrated driver licences July 2

Alberta will start to roll out new drivers licences starting July 2 that will include an individual’s health card number, finally eliminating the paper cards that have been the bane of Albertans for decades.

Nostalgia alert: MusiquePlus is relaunching on TikTok

Long before your feed told you what to listen to, Quebec culture had a different tastemaker: MusiquePlus. Well, music fans can rejoice now that the TV channel that helped launch the careers of many Quebec stars is being revived as a new kind of influencer on TikTok.

See the Clashes Between ICE and Protesters in New Jersey

Demonstrations outside the Delaney Hall immigrant detention center have at times turned violent, with the authorities deploying tear gas and wielding batons as protesters resisted calls to disperse.

First case of West Nile virus reported in Clark County this year

First case of West Nile virus reported in Clark County this year

4 migrant farm workers in Italy burned to death in car, according to survivor, police

Four migrants working as fruit pickers in slave-like conditions in southern Italy have been burned to death. The murder case is prompting fresh national soul searching over the exploitation of farm workers.

In race for Pelosi's seat, her famed political influence was a factor but just one

Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco), 86 and retiring, is still a political influence in the Bay Area, as seen by her endorsement of her replacement.

South Park creators remain defiant, promise more Trump takedowns in new season

South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Park say they aren’t backing down from satirizing U.S. President Trump in the show’s upcoming season even if, as they say, the latest group trying to censor them now “has a military.”

‘The Fantasticks’ and ‘Gloria’ Will Head to Broadway This Season

The nonprofit Second Stage Theater said it would present a reimagined version of “The Fantasticks” and the Pulitzer finalist “Gloria” at the Helen Hayes Theater.

Nick Saban lends support to college sports bill as SEC, Big Ten push back

Nick Saban lends support to college sports bill as SEC, Big Ten push back

Trump acknowledges calling Netanyahu 'crazy' and says Israel is complicating peace talks with Iran

Trump acknowledges calling Netanyahu 'crazy' and says Israel is complicating peace talks with Iran

Man Charged With Hate Crimes Over Swastika Flag Flown on N.Y.U. Campus

The man, Alexander Stepnowsky, was arrested on Tuesday on the Lower East Side, almost a month after the episode.

Barabak: Youth, money, gender and other takeaways from California's crazy gubernatorial primary

Money can't buy love. The gubernatorial glass ceiling remains intact. California voters show again that boring can be beautiful. Five takeaways from the gubernatorial primary.

Ahead of NBA Finals, NYC Reverses Ban on Knicks Watch Party Outside Madison Square Garden

The decision came on Wednesday as the Knicks prepared for Game 1 of their series against the Spurs for the N.B.A. title.

This Rugged New York Heron Is Suddenly Facing Extinction in the City. Why?

Black-crowned night herons could go the way of the passenger pigeon, vanishing from the city. Why remains a mystery.

From 'Jo Show' to 'oh no': Angels outfielder revives José Canseco meme by giving up homer off his head

A fly ball conked the Angels' Jo Adell on the head and bounced over the fence for a home run, instantly reminding fans of José Canseco's similar gaffe 33 years ago.

N.Y.C. Rent Freeze Wouldn’t Spell Doom for Most Landlords, Report Says

The rent freeze Mayor Zohran Mamdani has advocated would put only a small fraction of landlords at risk of defaulting on loans, the ratings agency Moody’s found.

Caissie Levy, Tony Awards Contender and ‘Ragtime’ Star, Is Having a Moment

Caissie Levy was Broadway’s first Elsa. She starred in “Hair” and “Ghost.” And now, for “Ragtime,” she is an odds-on favorite to win a Tony Award.

Ottawa calls for review of CRTC decision on streamers' Cancon contributions

The federal government says it will direct the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission to review its recent decision tripling streamers' financial contributions to domestic content.

Few Landlords Would Default if New York City Froze Rents, Report Says

The ratings agency Moody’s found a rent freeze on rent-stabilized apartments in New York City may cause fewer problems for landlords than the real estate industry has argued.

Céline Dion pays tribute to duet partner Peabo Bryson after RandB singer's death at 75

Grammy-winning RandB singer Peabo Bryson, the voice behind Disney film duets Beauty and the Beast with Céline Dion and Aladdin's A Whole New World with Regina Belle, has died. He was 75.

Protests erupt in U.K. after video released showing arrest of dying teen

Hundreds gathered in Southampton, U.K., on Tuesday to protest over the death of 18-year-old student Henry Nowak. Police handcuffed Nowak after an incident where he was stabbed. His killer falsely accused him of a racist attack.

Still no triage liaison physicians in Alberta ERs, 4 months after province's pledge

More than four months after pledging that emergency physicians would soon begin roles monitoring waiting room patients, the Alberta government’s promised triage liaison physicians aren’t yet on the job.

Public left wondering if they could be among 652 victims of Saanich, B.C., voyeur

The community of Saanich, B.C., has been told a man spent six years secretly filming hundreds of women and girls in public spaces and the private of their homes but the vast majority of victims may still not know it happened to them.

Messi, Mbappe, Yamal are all World Cup-bound after injury scares

Injuries to some of soccer's star players, including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal, sparked concern ahead of the World Cup. All three have been included in their national team squads for the tournament in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, but others have not been so fortunate.

Are corner stores a thing of the past for Calgary or is a renaissance around the corner?

For kids, they represent independence the freedom of a first dollar spent. For adults, a fail-safe for the forgetful, where last-minute ingredients save a recipe. It feels like these shops are always there when needed, but the reality is that corner stores are disappearing from major cities.

Regina alternative school graduates 1st class of Grade 12 students in its 53-year history

When Asia Mills-Daniels receives her Grade 12 diploma this month she will be the first member of her family to graduate high school and a member of her high school’s first ever Grade 12 graduating class.

Are community stores a thing of the past for Calgary or is a renaissance around the corner?

For kids, they represent independence the freedom of a first dollar spent. For adults, a fail-safe for the forgetful, where last-minute ingredients save a recipe. It feels like these shops are always there when needed, but the reality is that corner stores are disappearing from major cities.

Wab Kinew takes on separatism and big-tech

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew on speaking out against separatism, why he wants to ban social media for youth, and the need for nation building projects.

Wab Kinew takes on separatism and big tech

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew on speaking out against separatism, why he wants to ban social media for youth, and the need for nation building projects.

For Knicks’ Owner James Dolan, a Title Might Finally Stop Some Boos

James Dolan, the longtime owner of the N.B.A. team, has faced years of jeers. Could a championship change all that?

Fixing the 34th Street Bottleneck

Could a busway ease traffic clogging on a key Midtown corridor?

A New Play, ‘Kenrex,’ Revisits the Story of a Bully’s Unsolved Murder

A man was shot dead surrounded by witnesses in Skidmore, Mo., but no one was ever prosecuted. Now that act of vigilante justice has inspired the play “Kenrex.”

Farmers, ranchers in Nevada, other states can now get US funds to help migrating wildlife

Farmers, ranchers in Nevada, other states can now get US funds to help migrating wildlife

Bettors split as Knicks open NBA Finals versus Spurs as slight underdogs

Bettors split as Knicks open NBA Finals versus Spurs as slight underdogs

From festering infections to untreated cancer, ICE detainees across the US describe medical neglect

From festering infections to untreated cancer, ICE detainees across the US describe medical neglect

This is the ‘worst of the worst’? Really?

This is the ‘worst of the worst’? Really?

Prison didn’t teach me accountability. Other incarcerated men did

Prison didn’t teach me accountability. Other incarcerated men did

Iranian drone attack hits Kuwait airport, causing injuries

Kuwait said Wednesday it had suspended commercial flights after an Iranian drone attack hit the country's airport, injuring a number of people hours after Iran and the United States traded missile strikes in the region.

Iranian drone attack on Kuwait's airport kills 1, wounds dozens

Flights at Kuwait International Airport were suspended Wednesday after an Iranian drone and missile attack damaged airport facilities and diplomatic missions, killing one person and wounding more than 60, according to Kuwaiti authorities and state media.

Conservative school board president Sonja Shaw leads in primary for state superintendent

Shaw, a Republican, holds sizable lead in state superintendent race as Democratic contenders split votes. In second is San Diego board president Richard Barrera.

Supersized data centres are coming to Canada. One province is at the epicentre

She famously battled a gas company and won millions in settlements. Now, Erin Brockovich is taking on AI

Erin Brockovich, the renowned consumer advocate and environmental activist who inspired an Oscar-winning movie staring Julia Roberts, is now setting her sights on AI data centres with a new website that maps their growth across the U.S. and asks residents to report their concerns.

Erin Brockovich takes aim at rapid growth of AI data centres with new project

Erin Brockovich, the renowned consumer advocate and environmental activist who inspired an Oscar-winning movie staring Julia Roberts, is now setting her sights on AI data centres with a new website that maps their growth across the U.S. and asks residents to report their concerns.

AI agents lag far behind human workers. Why are tech companies laying off the humans?

AI-related layoffs are in full swing as tech companies invest in artificial intelligence agents they say will take over tasks traditionally done by humans. But a major AI infrastructure and software company says the agents fail to produce professionally acceptable work more than 19 times out of 20, and some analysts say the technology is overhyped and being using as an excuse for laying off workers.

Most of Ontario's 2024 high school grads didn't complete e-learning requirement, data shows

The vast majority of Ontario’s 2023-2024 graduating class did not complete the Ford government’s mandatory e-learning requirements, data from the province's Ministry of Education reveals.

Want Courtside Seats for the Knicks? Be Rich, Famous and a Die-Hard Fan.

Prime tickets on the floor for the N.B.A. Finals are coveted and very hard to get. The No. 1 requirement: You must love the Knicks.

George Conway Won Fame as a Never-Trumper. Will New York Voters Buy It?

Mr. Conway has centered his House campaign on his well-publicized fight against President Trump, arguing that no issue is more important to the nation.

This Rugged New York Heron Is Suddenly Facing Extinction. Why?

Black-crowned night herons could go the way of the passenger pigeon, vanishing from the city. Why remains a mystery.

Bodies of 2 paddleboarders who fell into B.C. lake have been recovered, RCMP say

Squamish RCMP say they have recovered the bodies of two paddleboarders who fell into Browning Lake over the weekend. Family have since identified the paddleboarders as recently-married couple Genesis Jeru Bague and Mariz Bello.

LAUSD school board incumbents far ahead in partial returns

Los Angeles school board incumbents Rocio Rivas, Kelly Gonez and Nick Melvoin held strong leads in early returns, facing limited organized opposition or special-interest spending.

LAUSD board incumbents cruise to wins; challengers lacked support from outside groups

L.A. school board incumbents Rocio Rivas, Kelly Gonez and Nick Melvoin faced limited organized opposition or special-interest spending, leading to election wins.