Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre loses seat in Canadian parliament, CBC projects

The girlfriend of Derrick Groves, one of two remaining fugitives from a New Orleans jail break, has been arrested for allegedly assisting in his escape. Darriana Burton, a former correctional employee, reportedly played an active role in planning the escape, including relaying information during video calls. She now faces felony charges, while authorities continue to seek Groves and Antoine Massey, offering a $50,000 reward for their capture. Full Article

SummaryCorporate leaders' outlook for the U.S. economy is improving, with a recent survey indicating that only 28% of CEOs expect a recession soon, down from 46% in May. Optimism stems from expectations of favorable trade negotiations under the Trump administration and a potential reduction in interest rates, with 36% of CEOs anticipating mild economic growth this year. Despite a recent GDP decline of 0.3%, the economy shows resilience in job growth and consumer spending, although...

Federal prosecutors in Tennessee sought a pre-trial detention hearing for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, recently returned from El Salvador to face human smuggling charges involving undocumented migrants, including minors. They argue that the presence of children and Garcia's alleged ties to the MS-13 gang pose risks of flight and potential witness intimidation. Abrego Garcia’s attorneys plan to respond to the motion ahead of the scheduled arraignment, while the legality of his return follows court rulings against...

Paramount Global Workforce Reduction Amid Economic ChallengesParamount Global announced a 3.5% workforce reduction, affecting primarily U.S. employees, due to challenges in the U.S. economy and the declining linear television business. This decision follows a previous 15% workforce cut last year and occurs as the company prepares for its merger with Skydance Media, aiming to bolster its streaming service, Paramount+. The layoffs and merger are part of a broader strategy to streamline operations and recover from...

Christos Stavrianidis, a veteran Greek hiker, died after falling into a 2,600-foot ravine in Fraktou forest following a bear encounter. He and fellow hiker Dimitris Kioroglou were attacked by a bear, which Kioroglou described as defensive, leading to Stavrianidis's fatal fall. Stavrianidis had previously discovered the wreckage of a Greek warplane in the forest and was working to make it more accessible for visitors, emphasizing its natural significance. Full Article

On Tuesday, a school shooting at BORG Dreierschützengasse high school in Graz, Austria, resulted in the deaths of eight individuals, including seven students and one adult. The suspected shooter, believed to be a student, also died, and many others were injured during the incident. Graz Mayor Elke Kahr described the event as a "terrible tragedy," while authorities confirmed the school was evacuated and the situation was secured; the motive for the attack remains unclear. Full...