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OpenAI says its AI technology acted on its own in an ‘unprecedented’ hack of another...

ChatGPT maker OpenAI said Tuesday that its artificial intelligence system hacked into another AI company on its own in what the company called an “unprecedented cyber incident.” “We had a significant security incident during evaluation of our models,” OpenAI CEO...

Jul 22, 2026 | Local

Smithsonian history museum chief rejects White House criticism of its leaders as radical activists

WASHINGTON (AP) — The director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History pushed back Tuesday against a recent White House report that branded the institution’s leadership as radical activists who cannot be trusted. The testimony from Anthea M. Hartig...

Jul 22, 2026 | Local

Drowning death reported in Oastler Provincial Park near Parry Sound

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say one person died after drowning in Oastler Lake near Parry Sound earlier this month. Authorities were called to Oastler Provincial Park on July 4 around 9 p.m. The victim was found by the underwater search...

Jul 22, 2026 | Local

Carney says he and Trump have agreed to ‘intensify negotiations’ amid renewed tariff escalation

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday morning and the two leaders have “agreed to intensify negotiations in the coming weeks” amid a renewed tariff escalation. On Monday, President Trump signed a...

Jul 22, 2026 | Local

Female pedestrian struck by vehicle in Scarborough

A female pedestrian has been struck by a vehicle in Scarborough Monday night. Toronto police were called to Markham Road and Highway 401 just before 9:30 p.m. for reports of a collision. She was rushed to hospital with serious, life-threatening...

Jul 21, 2026 | Local

Toronto man and Ajax woman charged in human trafficking investigation

Toronto police have made two arrests connected to a human trafficking investigation that began in March in Toronto and Ajax involving a 27-year-old victim. Police allege the two accused trafficked the victim through a combination of deception, coercion and control....

Jul 21, 2026 | Local

U.S. hits Canada with steep tariffs on range of products, including hockey sticks

President Donald Trump signed orders Monday to hammer certain Canadian products with 50 per cent tariffs, escalating trade tensions with the United States’ northern neighbour. “President Trump is taking action to hold Canada accountable for its continued discrimination against and...

Jul 21, 2026 | Local

Sleep Country acquires Sleep Number, expanding into the U.S.

TORONTO — Sleep Country Canada says it is expanding into the U.S. market with the acquisition of Sleep Number following a court-supervised sale process. Documents filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court say Sleep Country agreed to pay about US$702 million for...

Jul 21, 2026 | Local

Safety roundtable held to discuss future of Salsa on St. Clair after fatal mass shooting

Over a week after a mass shooting claimed two lives and injured several others at Toronto’s Salsa on St. Clair, the future of the beloved festival remains up in the air. A safety roundtable was held as one major sponsor threatens to...

Jul 21, 2026 | Local

Four suspects wanted for allegedly breaking into Annex home several times

Toronto police are searching for four suspects who allegedly broke into home in The Annex several times over two days. Officers were called to the home in the area of Spadina Road and Dupont Street on June 18 for reports...

Jul 21, 2026 | Local