Japanese TV network to open independent probe into alleged sexual misconduct by host

A network of overseas scammers is targeting teens through a scheme called sextortion, leading to blackmail and, in some tragic cases, suicide shortly after victims are ensnared. CBC's Marketplace investigated this issue by creating fake social media profiles, which quickly attracted attention from accounts soliciting explicit images. Want More Context? 🔎

The Israeli cycling team, Israel-Premier Tech, will withdraw from three upcoming races in Italy due to security concerns following an Israeli navy raid on the Sumud Aid Flotilla, which resulted in the detention of hundreds of activists. This decision comes after the team was previously excluded from the Giro dell’Emilia, with officials citing the team's connection to the Israeli government as hypocritical amid ongoing tensions in Gaza. Want More Context? 🔎

LONDON — Sarah Mullally has made history as the first woman appointed Archbishop of Canterbury, set to take office in March 2026. As the spiritual leader of the Church of England, she succeeds Justin Welby, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasizing her importance to national life and the community impact of the church. Want More Context? 🔎

Dame Sarah Mullally has been named the first female Archbishop of Canterbury in the Church of England's history, set to be officially confirmed in January. She succeeds Justin Welby, who stepped down amid an abuse scandal, and her appointment follows a two-thirds majority vote by the Crown Nominations Commission, with the final approval from the Prime Minister and the King. Want More Context? 🔎

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After losing her job in November 2024, Anna Whitlock, an experienced network infrastructure project manager, remains unemployed nearly a year later, reflecting a troubling trend in the U.S. job market where long-term unemployment has risen to 1.9 million, despite a low overall unemployment rate of 4.3%, as hiring slows and discouragement grows among job seekers. Want More Context? 🔎