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Ottawa's sluggish bureaucracy leaves critical gaps in Canadian military ammo supply: AG - A new audit reveals Canada's strategic ammunition stockpile cannot support war readiness or NATO commitments. The report blames Public Services and Procurement Canada for slow restocking, alongside National Defence for failing to manage regular inventory. Despite a $9.2-billion funding pledge, fixing these critical capability gaps will take several years. Politics - | 5 hours ago

A new audit reveals Canada's strategic ammunition stockpile cannot support war readiness or NATO commitments. The report blames Public Services and Procurement Canada for slow restocking, alongside National Defence for failing to manage regular inventory. Despite a $9.2-billion funding pledge, fixing these critical capability gaps will take several years.

CBC News - Politics - 17 minutes ago

U.N. reports a sharp rise in Afghanistan poppy cultivation despite a Taliban ban

The agency attributed the rise to deepening poverty, which it said has driven some farmers to cultivate opium clandestinely.

NBC News - Health - 3 hours ago

In plain sight -- Wall Street con man used 87-year-old Obama donor as 'front' to secretly run Nasdaq firm despite SEC ban: suit

Daniel Gordon, a disgraced ex-Merrill Lynch trader who currently owes New York State $59 million in unpaid taxes, allegedly used a prolific Democratic mega-donor as a puppet to skirt his lifetime ban.

New York Post - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Actor dies suddenly after injecting peptides — despite doc's OK

A Hollywood action veteran was prescribed trendy peptides marketed to boost muscle and recovery — with deadly consequences.

New York Post - Health - 7 hours ago

Trump admin eases access to unproven peptides favored by RFK Jr. despite FDA opposition

The government will take comments for two weeks before finalizing the measure.

New York Post - Health - 7 hours ago

Wall Street con man used 87-year-old Obama donor as 'front' to secretly run Nasdaq firm despite SEC ban: suit

Daniel Gordon, a disgraced ex-Merrill Lynch trader who currently owes New York State $59 million in unpaid taxes, allegedly used a prolific Democratic mega-donor as a puppet to skirt his lifetime ban.

New York Post - Business - 9 hours ago

England beat Sri Lanka by 55 runs despite Rathnayake's century

Lahore, Pakistan: Pavan Rathnayake s brilliant century proved futile as England defended a massive 387 run target to defeat Sri Lanka by 55 runs in Th...

Peninsula Qatar - World - 9 hours ago

EU chief lays out vision for new Canada partnership at Montreal summit -- Ursula von der Leyen continued to use the term "associate member" for Canada despite some opposition of the bloc's members, including Germany.

Ursula von der Leyen continued to use the term "associate member" for Canada despite some opposition of the bloc's members, including Germany.

BBC News - US News - 11 hours ago

Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged despite rising inflation

The soaring costs of gas, diesel and crude oil are a major driver of higher prices across the U.S. economy.

NBC News - Business - 13 hours ago

RFK Jr. eases access to unproven peptides despite opposition from U.S. FDA scientists

The Trump administration on Wednesday acted to ease access to unproven peptide drugs favoured by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

CTV News - Health - 14 hours ago

The deathly book that caused a prize controversy -- Despite tough subject matter, Emma Cline's novel about a man with dementia choosing to end his life has been one of 2026's hits – and its exclusion from the Booker has caused outrage.

Despite tough subject matter, Emma Cline's novel about a man with dementia choosing to end his life has been one of 2026's hits – and its exclusion from the Booker has caused outrage.

BBC News - Entertainment - 16 hours ago

Grimes sparks Lakers cruise past Clippers despite Doncic's absence

Quentin Grimes scored 23 points and Collin Sexton added 21 as the visiting Los Angeles Lakers overcame Luka Doncic’s absence to beat the Los Angeles...

Daily Sabah - Sports - 16 hours ago

Samsung Electronics shares slid despite record profit in the third-quarter

Samsung Electronics reported third-quarter earnings on Thursday.

CNBC - Technology - 1 day ago

Anthropic files for IPO as it competes for AI dominance -- Anthropic, which developed the Claude chatbot, is barreling ahead with its public offering despite mounting concerns about AI going rogue. -- Oct 27

Anthropic, which developed the Claude chatbot, is barreling ahead with its public offering despite mounting concerns about AI going rogue.

CBS News - Technology - 1 day ago

Despite much-criticized early tipoff, Dream say WNBA Finals Game 6 against Valkyries is a sellout

The Valkyries lead the series 3-2 and can clinch their first WNBA title with a win in the matinee at State Farm Arena. The Dream need a win to force a Game 7 on Saturday night in California.

NBC News - Sports - 1 day ago

Federal Reserve keeps rates unchanged despite elevated inflation, gives little signal of next move

The Federal Reserve kept its key rate unchanged Wednesday at about 3.9% despite stubbornly high inflation, while providing little hint about the central bank’s next moves

Los Angeles Times - Business - 1 day ago

Trump May Allow More Russian Diesel onto Global Market Despite Bipartisan Scrutiny

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said more tankers carrying Russian diesel could "quite possibly" make it to the U.S. under the administration's sanctions waiver.

International Business Times - World - 1 day ago

China's CXMT to press ahead with advanced AI memory production despite low yields

ChangXin Memory Technologies is moving forward with limited production of advanced HBM3E high-bandwidth memory chips despite facing severe manufacturing inefficiencies and low functional yields....

International The News - Business - 1 day ago

Brazil's Lula clinches election victory as Bolsonaro rejects results - Lula's triumph bucks a regional trend of victories for right-of-center presidential candidates allied with Trump. It also means Latin America's largest economy will likely continue defying Trump's demands, despite the pressure of increased tariffs. 26 October 2026

Lula's triumph bucks a regional trend of victories for right-of-center presidential candidates allied with Trump. It also means Latin America’s largest economy will likely continue defying Trump’s demands, despite the pressure of increased tariffs.

Euronews - World - 2 days ago

France: Artists and collectors gather at Art Basel Paris despite unrest - Art Basel Paris brings international galleries and contemporary artists to the Grand Palais. But following violent protests in the capital, organisers have stepped up security around the prestigious art fair. 22 October 2026

Video. Art Basel Paris brings international galleries and contemporary artists to the Grand Palais. But following violent protests in the capital, organisers have stepped up security around the prestigious art fair.

Euronews - World - 3 days ago

Trump says he has the right to seek a third presidential term - US President Donald Trump has again suggested he could run for a third term in 2028, arguing that the 2020 election was stolen despite the US Constitution's two-term limit. 23 October 2026

Video. US President Donald Trump has again suggested he could run for a third term in 2028, arguing that the 2020 election was stolen despite the US Constitution's two-term limit.

Euronews - World - 3 days ago

Israeli strikes kill at least 4 Palestinians in Gaza despite cease-fire

Israeli strikes and gunfire killed at least four Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, as continued attacks underscored the fragility of a...

Daily Sabah - World - 6 days ago

How Meta struck a deal to keep Mark Zuckerberg in California despite looming billionaire tax

Zuckerberg worried if the tax passed it could reduce how much control he had over his company but Meta's board struck a deal that quelled his concerns.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 7 days ago

Sri Lanka stun England to complete historic 430-run chase despite Brook's 202

Rawalpindi, Pakistan: Janith Liyanage smashed a six on the penultimate ball to guide Sri Lanka to a historic 430 8 victory over England in Rawalpindi...

Peninsula Qatar - Sports - 7 days ago

Netflix doesn't want investors to worry, despite recent shake-ups, layoffs

“Reminder, we are a streaming-first business. That is our core,” co-CEO Ted Sarandos said on the streamer’s third-quarter earnings call.

NBC News - Entertainment - 9 days ago

Hyrox athlete competes despite diarrhea — using shared equipment and horrifying onlookers

Athlete Joanna Wietrzyk finished in first place at a Hyrox competition in Beijing over the weekend, but she soiled herself in the process, suffering fecal incontinence during the 1 hour, 1 minute and...

New York Post - Weird - 1 month ago

Spring Breakers Determined To Vacation Despite Long Lines At Airport

Inside Edition caught up with spring breakers at Newark Airport and it seemed nothing was stopping them from getting away, even the prospect of endless lines at security.

Inside Edition - US News - 7 months ago

Police Have 'Not Identified a Suspect' in Nancy Guthrie's Disappearance, Despite Reports

Police have "not identified a suspect" in the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mom Nancy Guthrie, a Pima County Sheriff's spokesperson tells PEOPLE. Despite reports of potential suspects or arrest, authorities are still searching for leads nearly 72 hours after Nancy was first reported missing from her Arizona home.

People - Entertainment - 8 months ago