Potential WW II explosive found near N.L. community, residents offered help evacuating

The RCMP is helping Stephenville, N.L. residents who want to evacuate after a suspected military shell was discovered on a nearby St. George's beach and turned over to police on Wednesday.
Iran targets U.S. airbase as both sides exchange periodic strikes

Iran targeted a U.S. airbase on Thursday after the U.S. military struck one of its drone operations near the Strait of Hormuz, an escalation in hostilities that dampened hopes for a peace deal and sent oil prices surging again.
Trump and the politics of corruption

Donald Trump's personal net worth has reportedly increased by $3-billion dollars since the start of his second term. Today, we discuss Trump’s myriad corruption allegations, and the politics of self enrichment.
N.S. couple say they’re on verge of bankruptcy after incomplete renovation

A Colchester County couple living in an incomplete renovation say they are on the verge of bankruptcy, while other clients of the same contractor are also crying foul.
His gut produces alcohol spontaneously. For years, he was dismissed as an alcoholic

For nearly 10 years, Eric Poulin has been having episodes where he seems drunk — without taking even a sip of alcohol.
Criminal cases lost due to missed trial deadlines 'not acceptable,' says N.L. premier

Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham says it's "clearly unacceptable" for criminal cases to be tossed from the court system because of trial delays. The province's justice minister now says her department will start to track them, in the wake of a CBC News investigation.
Germany pledges four submarines by 2036 in high-stakes pitch to Canada

Germany’s defence minister says submarine maker ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems can deliver four Type 212-CD submarines to Canada by 2036, matching a key South Korean promise by reallocating boats from German and Norwegian orders. The bid also includes billions in proposed industrial investments, turning Ottawa’s looming submarine choice into a broader strategic and economic decision.
Celebrities are telling women to use more AI or be 'left behind.' Their followers aren't having it

Author and podcast host Mel Robbins received heavy backlash earlier this month for telling her 12.3 million Instagram followers to use more AI, including for sensitive financial information. She's echoing recent messaging from a number of celebrities, including actor Reese Witherspoon, encouraging women to use more AI or risk being "left behind."
Canada mulls legal action against Colombia over cancelled contract with national defence ministry

A federal Crown corporation is mulling legal action against Colombia after the country’s Ministry of National Defence cancelled a contract worth hundreds of millions of dollars to construct new ministry headquarters.
How AI has helped a former reality TV star become a contender for L.A. mayor

Some observers believe that AI generated videos have made former reality TV show villain Spencer Pratt a serious contender in the. Los Angeles mayoral race. But some experts suggest the use of AI in these types of videos could also mark a new era in political campaigns.