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Canadians mourning after fire kills 4 service members at CFB Wainwright
Details of the tragic fire that killed four and injured dozens at a Canadian Armed Forces base in Wainwright, Alta., on Saturday are still emerging as people mourn across the country. Officials say 39 people were injured and taken to hospital, including 19 in critical condition, following a grass fire that broke out while soldiers were training.
"No One Will Be Spared": Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis On Assassination Attempt On Tiger Shroff
Photographs from Tiger Shroff's residence showed the actor with dressings on his shoulder and chest and a bandage on his right arm as he interacted with Shinde. Tiger's mother, Ayesha Shroff, was also present during the meeting.
Trump endorses embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection
Trump said in a post on social media that Netanyahu "has been a Great Warrior Prime Minister, and an even greater Partner for Peace in combatting the Islamic Republic of Iran."
4 Killed, Dozens Injured In Massive Fire At Canadian Military Base In Alberta
About 84 soldiers were split between a grenade range and an area where they practiced attacks on simulated enemy positions. The fire swept into the second training area.
Ben Simmons' NBA comeback derailed after tearing achilles tendon in practice
Sacramento guard to undergo surgery and will miss entire seasonFormer No 1 draft pick has been attempting to revive his careerBen Simmons faces a monumental task to revive his NBA career after another devastating injury setback put his comeback attempt with the Sacramento Kings on hold. The Australian will undergo surgery after scans revealed he tore his right achilles tendon during a live drill at practice, just three days out from Sacramento's season opener against the Los Angeles Clippers.The 30-year-old signed a one-year deal with the Kings in an attempt to revive his career, but will now miss the entire season. It is another massive setback for the three-time All-Star, after five years battling a series of significant injuries and mental health concerns. Continue reading...
Harbaugh vows to evaluate everything as Chargers drop to 0-6
Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh vowed to look at every aspect of his operation — including new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel — after a 22-6 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday that sent Los Angeles winless into its bye.
U.S. Airman dies after rappelling incident at UT San Antonio football game
A member of the U.S. Air Force was injured and later died after he fell while rappelling from the ceiling of the Alamodome stadium in San Antonio, Texas, on Saturday.
Oil prices ease as Trump waives Russia sanctions, Middle East risks persist
Oil prices have seen a downturn due to US President Donald Trump's decision to lift sanctions on Russia, causing worries about supply stability. Brent crude is now at $108.3 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate has decreased to $101.2 per barrel. Heightened security risks in the Middle East and the ongoing uncertainty of US-Iran talks are adding to the market's instability.
Anti-government protests explode in France
Around half a million people took part in marches across France over poor school conditions and high cost of living, but they were overshadowed by what President Emmanuel Macron called "unrestrained violence" by "insurrectionist elements from radical far-left groups, joined by numerous criminals." Aidan Stretch is in Paris with the details.
'We will remember': Tributes pour in for soldiers killed in fiery incident at Alberta military base
Tributes are pouring in from across the country for the four soldiers killed in a fiery incident at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright after they were identified Sunday.
On TV

Nothing airing worth remote control today. The screen can rest.

New Music

No new drops today. Go rediscover something in your old playlists.

In theaters
Wildwood (132 minutes)
Prue and her classmate Curtis are drawn into a magical forest filled with enchanted creatures, loyal allies, and formidable adversaries as they embark on a desperate quest to rescue Prue's abducted baby brother from a murder of crows led by a mysterious woman named Alexandra.
Launching today
H3-24 | Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) — Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (19:41 UTC)
MMX is a Japanese scientific mission to land on Phobos, one of the two moons of Mars, to collect samples before bringing them back to Earth. The mission includes a small French/German rover to explore the surface of Phobos.
Useless Fact

The name Jeep came from the abbreviation used in the army. G.P. for `General Purpose` vehicle.

The loonie
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Today In History
2003 — Pope John Paul II Beatifies Mother Teresa
Pope John Paul II beatified Mother Teresa, who had won the 1979 Nobel Peace Prize for her charity work
1987 — 1987 Black Monday Stock Market Crash
The Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted nearly 23 percent, the largest one-day percentage drop in the stock market's history
1914 — First Battle of Ypres Marks Start of Trench Warfare
During World War I, the First Battle of Ypres began in western Flanders; the Allies and Germans settled into the trench warfare that would characterize the remainder of the war on the Western Front
1897 — George M. Pullman, Pullman Sleeping Car Inventor, Dies
American industrialist George M. Pullman, inventor of the Pullmansleeping carused onrailroads, died
1864 — Confederate Raid on St. Albans, Vermont
Confederate soldiers based in Canada crossed into St. Albans, Vermont, and robbed three banks in order to agitate the Union during the American Civil War. How much do you know about the American Civil War? Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc
1812 — Napoleon's Disastrous Retreat from Russia
In 1812, Napoleon Bonaparte led a massive French invasion of Russia, but the campaign ended in disaster. After initial victories, the French army was eventually forced to retreat from Moscow due to the harsh Russian winter, supply shortages, and relentless attacks by Russian forces. This retreat marked a major turning point in the Napoleonic Wars, as it led to the eventual downfall of Napoleon's empire.
1789 — John Jay Sworn in as First U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice
John Jay, a Founding Father of the United States, was sworn in as the first chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Why are there nine justices on the U.S. Supreme Court?
1781 — Surrender of Lord Cornwallis
On this day in 1781, Britain's Lord Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown, Virginia, handing a huge victory to American General George Washington and effectively ending the American Revolution and assuring America's independence

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