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This kid struck a deal with an MLB player

This kid struck a deal with an MLB player

Esmerlyn Valdez, outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates, hit his first major-league homer on Sunday night, batting against the Toronto Blue Jays. The ball wound up in the hands of a tough 12-year-old negotiator — who walked away with two signed team souvenirs.

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How a Canadian Epstein survivor found her voice

How a Canadian Epstein survivor found her voice

Sharlene Rochard was a teen when she started travelling to the U.S. to model and ended up in the orbit of convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Now, the Canadian survivor is transforming her personal trauma into public advocacy, telling CBC’s Katie Nicholson how she reframed her pain and found her voice.

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After passing over Ukraine in his big bill, Trump calls on NATO to purchase weapons for Ukraine
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July 11, 2025

After passing over Ukraine in his big bill, Trump calls on NATO to purchase weapons for Ukraine

President Donald Trump and members of his administration say the…

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Mother of Quebec toddler found after 4-day search denied bail
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July 11, 2025

Mother of Quebec toddler found after 4-day search denied bail

The mother of a Quebec toddler who went missing but…

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Got a weird text message? 'Smishing' scams likely rising because of AI, experts warn
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July 11, 2025

Got a weird text message? ‘Smishing’ scams likely rising because of AI, experts warn

Text message scams appear to be on the rise, according…

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Sinner dispatches ailing Djokovic at Wimbledon, will meet 2-time champ Alcaraz in men's final
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July 11, 2025

Sinner dispatches ailing Djokovic at Wimbledon, will meet 2-time champ Alcaraz in men’s final

Jannik Sinner overwhelmed a not-fully-fit Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-3, 6-4…

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Canada added 83,000 jobs in June, sending unemployment down slightly
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July 11, 2025

Canada added 83,000 jobs in June, sending unemployment down slightly

The Canadian economy added 83,000 jobs in June, while unemployment…

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UN reports nearly 800 deaths near Gaza aid hubs, humanitarian convoys in last 6 weeks
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July 11, 2025

UN reports nearly 800 deaths near Gaza aid hubs, humanitarian convoys in last 6 weeks

The UN human rights office said Friday it had recorded…

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Alberta firearms maker 'riled up' as Mounties ban popular rifle from Canadian market
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July 11, 2025

Alberta firearms maker ‘riled up’ as Mounties ban popular rifle from Canadian market

A Calgary-based firearms company says one of its rifles being…

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Winnipeg Folk Fest thrives amid cruel summer for Canadian multi-artist events
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July 11, 2025

Winnipeg Folk Fest thrives amid cruel summer for Canadian multi-artist events

The Winnipeg Folk Festival says it expects to draw 15,000…

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'You got to be freaking kidding me': Residents get property tax sticker shock amid Ontario town's money woes
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July 11, 2025

‘You got to be freaking kidding me’: Residents get property tax sticker shock amid Ontario town’s money woes

Alan and Dawn Gosnay moved to the northern Ontario township…

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