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Meta has expanded its Hyperion AI data center in Richland Parish, Louisiana to at least 5 gigawatts of compute capacity at a cost surpassing $50 billion. The project, already a major AI infrastructure push, is expected to create over 1,000 jobs and bring billions in local contracts and infrastructure investments.
Five people have been shot at three locations around East St. Louis and in Toronto? Wait. The sources show both Toronto salsa festival and East St. Louis. The user provided many articles about Toronto Salsa. We must not misstate. The core story across sources is a mass shooting at Salsa on St. Clair in Toronto leaving two dead and several injured; authorities investigating; three crime scenes.
A jury has begun selecting for a high-profile case in Massachusetts as the defense argues postpartum psychosis while prosecutors contend premeditation. The trial could last several weeks with up to 200 potential witnesses. Separately, a Montreal father faces murder charges in a separate case, with questions about evidence handling and testimony.
A gunshot strike at the US Consulate in Toronto has left a shell casing and facade damage but no injuries. Police pursued a white sedan briefly before stopping the chase for safety. Investigators are probing possible links to prior March shooting and a broader gun-for-hire network; multiple arrests have occurred in related cases.
A Porter Airlines flight in British Columbia has been halted after a child standing in their seat could not be strapped in during taxi. The crew returned to the terminal to remove the parent and child, delaying takeoff past the airport’s 12:30 a.m. runway closure. Passengers were rebooked for the next day.
The Bald Range wildfire in British Columbia has grown rapidly since Friday, forcing thousands to flee from Summerland, Peachland, and surrounding areas. Authorities have declared a state of emergency and are coordinating federal support as evacuations continue and the fire remains out of control.
Two Miss Universe Canada contestants faced backlash for Indigenous-inspired costumes. Indigenous former winner Ashley Callingbull interrupted the broadcast to address concerns, calling for education and reconciliation. Organizers pledge guidelines and a cultural liaison to prevent future missteps.
Researchers have examined brains from 235 former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 and have confirmed chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in 215. Including all 878 players who died in that period, the team has calculated a conservative minimum prevalence of CTE of 24.5% at death and urged prevention to cut repetitive head impacts.
Montreal's City Council has passed a watered-down motion expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people and civilian victims, while removing calls to sever ties with Israel and denounce apartheid. The amended motion backs international law and calls on federal and provincial governments to lead diplomacy, amid ongoing debates and protests.
CBC News has clarified its language guidance on 9/11, emphasizing attribution for terrorism-related reporting while preparing extensive coverage for the 25th anniversary. The move follows backlash over a leaked memo and public scrutiny from U.S. officials and Canadian authorities.
Multiple outlets report a large, tree-filled landmass appeared on Williston Reservoir in British Columbia, then disappeared weeks later. BC Hydro says record water levels and shifting winds likely created and moved the island, which has drawn attention from locals and researchers.
A new analysis shows that Americans’ memories of 9/11 diverge along personal, political and regional lines, even after a quarter-century. The piece follows survivors, families and younger generations, revealing how policies, culture and memory shape what the tragedy means today.
A 9/11 25th-anniversary feature analyzes how U.S. society has shifted in security, politics and daily life, showing diverse experiences across communities and generations without a single, shared narrative.
A Gulfstream G100 medical transport jet, carrying four crew and two passengers from Bermuda to Boston, has vanished near Nantucket. Debris field has been found, and the Coast Guard has suspended the search, with authorities investigating possible causes. Latitude Air Ambulance confirms the six aboard are presumed dead.