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Europe · New YorkPresident Joe Biden said Thursday that the risk of nuclear “Armageddon” is at the highest level since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, as Russian officials speak of the possibility of using tactical nuclear weapons after suffering massive setbacks in the eight-month invasion of Ukraine. Speaking at a fundraiser for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, Biden said Russian President Vladimir Putin was “a guy I know fairly well” and the Russian leader was “not joking when he talks about the use of tactical nuclear weapons or biological or chemical weapons.”See the Story
Biden: Nuclear 'Armageddon' risk highest since '62 crisis
49% Center coverage: 197 sources
Europe · OsloHuman rights advocate Ales Bialiatski from Belarus, the Russian human rights organisation Memorial and the Ukrainian human rights organisation Center for Civil Liberties have won the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize.See the Story
Ukraine, Russia, Belarus rights activists win Nobel Peace Prize
41% Left coverage: 90 sources
Business · San FranciscoTwitter and Elon Musk now have until Oct. 28 to close the deal. A trial originally set for Oct. 17 will happen in November if they don't, a judge says. Musk revived the takeover offer on Monday but said he needed time to get the financing in order. Twitter disputed Musk's claim that the company is refusing to accept the new bid.See the Story
Judge delays Twitter trial, gives Musk time to seal buyout
49% Center coverage: 87 sources
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US & Canada · San FranciscoThe leaders of California, Oregon, Washington state and British Columbia have signed an agreement to expand the region’s climate partnership — with hopes of accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy. “We don’t have all the answers. And so we seek to share best practices, we seek to compete,” California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said at a Thursday press conference in San Francisco. See the Story
West Coast leaders sign agreement to expand regional climate collaboration
57% Center coverage: 21 sources
UCP · AlbertaThe United Conservative Party (UCP) has placed Danielle Smith, the former leader of the now defunct Wildrose Party, at the helm as it looks to solidify support ahead of the next provincial election. The 51-year-old, who lives in High River with her husband, will become Alberta's next premier but will first need to secure a seat in the legislature. Smith was named leader of the Wildrose Party of Alberta in 2009 and was elected as MLA for Highwood in 2012.See the Story
Danielle Smith wins UCP leadership race, set to become Alberta premier
40% Center coverage: 20 sources
Diabetes · OttawaLiberal MP Sonia Sidhu called for the new framework as part of a private member's bill that became law in 2021. At the time, Diabetes Canada was clamouring for some kind of national vision to address the growing disease epidemic. Sidhu is expected to appear at a press conference Wednesday with Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos.See the Story
Federal government reveals plan to improve access to diabetes care across Canada
46% Center coverage: 11 sources
US & Canada · TorontoBlue Jays ace Alek Manoah will get the start for Game 1 of Toronto's wild-card series against the Seattle Mariners. A sellout crowd is expected at Rogers Centre for the Blue Jays' first home playoff game since 2016. The series winner will advance to the American League Division Series starting Tuesday in Houston. Seattle, a franchise that entered Major League Baseball with the expansion Blue Jays in 1977, hasn't played a playoffs game since 2001.See the Story
After 92-win season, Blue Jays look to take next step starting with wild-card series
60% Left coverage: 5 sources
US & Canada · ManitobaIndigenous leaders are suing the federal and Manitoba governments over what they say are far-reaching and damaging effects of the child welfare system. In a statement of claim, the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs and other plaintiffs are seeking $1 billion in compensation. Roughly 80% of children in care in Manitoba are First Nations.See the Story
Lawsuit seeks $1B for Manitoba First Nations child welfare compensation, end to apprehensions
50% Left coverage: 6 sources
US & CanadaDarlene Hughes will turn 65 on Sunday, but it won't be quite the birthday or the Thanksgiving she had hoped for. For the first time, she and her husband will not be enjoying a Thanksgiving meal. It's a story that's playing out across Atlantic Canada: the holiday weekend has been dampened for thousands.See the Story
'There'll be no turkey': Sombre Thanksgiving for Atlantic Canadians hit hard by Fiona
Coverage: 4 sources
Business · OttawaMPs unanimously passed legislation today to temporarily double GST rebates to help low- and modest-income Canadians, and the bill will now be sent to the Senate.See the Story
MPs unanimously vote to temporarily double GST rebate to help Canadians with lower income
50% Left coverage: 6 sources
DNA · TorontoToronto police have released surveillance video of a suspect wanted in connection with a sexual assault investigation. A woman was walking in the area of Bloor and Dufferin streets when a man approached her from behind and sexually assaulted her. The man then fled the scene. He is described as having a dark complexion, is about five-foot-nine and has a slim build.See the Story
Police release video of suspect wanted in Toronto sexual assault investigation - Toronto
Coverage: 2 sources
