Iranians mark Eid as Trump mulls winding down war
Iranians are observing Eid as U.S. President Trump considers reducing military involvement in the region. Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, has not publicly participated in Eid prayers,...
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Saturday, March 21, 2026
Politics & Government
Musk misled Twitter investors before 2022 buyout, jury says
Jurors found Musk intentionally misled Twitter shareholders when he tweeted that the social network had too many fake accounts
Federal departments, agencies to shed 12,000 full-time equivalent positions
Federal departments and agencies in Canada plan to reduce 12,000 full-time equivalent positions over three years as part of the Carney government’s spending review plan.
Most NDP leadership candidates say they’re in no hurry to become MPs
Four NDP leadership candidates state they are not prioritizing becoming MPs, focusing instead on rebuilding the party for the next election.
Canada’s Einarson into world curling semifinals
Kerri Einarson's curling team secured a 6-5 victory over Japan, advancing to the women's world curling championship semifinals.
Business & Economy
US Touts Progress Against Iran as Trump Floats ‘Winding Down’
The US military claims to have reduced Iran's capability to target ships in the Strait of Hormuz, while President Trump suggests reducing military efforts in the Persian Gulf.
Hedge Fund Sees 31% Gain From Oil-Stock Bet Before Prices Surged
Old West Investment Management gained 31% from an energy stocks bet when oil was at $60 a barrel, Maduro was Venezuela's president, and Middle East conflict fears were low.
French prosecutors suspect Musk encouraged deepfakes row to inflate X value
French prosecutors suspect Elon Musk encouraged a deepfakes controversy on X to artificially inflate his company's value. They have alerted U.S. authorities to this suspicion.
Fertilizer Shock Escalates as New Supply Risks Emerge
The war in the Middle East has disrupted global supplies of nitrogen-based fertilizers, with new supply risks emerging in another key part of the fertilizer market, raising concerns for agricultural...
Farmers outraged as N.B. moves to privatize large-animal vet service
New Brunswick plans to privatize its large-animal veterinary service over three years due to a $1.4 billion deficit. Farmers are outraged by the decision, which affects their access to veterinary...
Environment & Climate
A note from Anna Maria Tremonti
Anna Maria Tremonti, a journalist with a career focused on public transparency, expresses cautious trust in The Narwhal's commitment to the public's right to know.
‘It was our little idyll – until the solar farm landed’: the battle raging in the heart of the British countryside
A conflict is emerging in Lincolnshire, UK, between clean energy advocate Ed Miliband and local residents and Reform politicians opposing large-scale solar farms. Council leader Sean Matthews plans...
Sports
Italy's Pirovano completes World Cup downhill coup, securing title with 3rd victory
Laura Pirovano of Italy won her third downhill race and secured the discipline title at the World Cup. Lindsey Vonn, previously favored to win, ended her season after an injury at the Olympics.
Paris wins last downhill of World Cup season in Norway, week after Odermatt locked up discipline title
Dominik Paris of Italy won the men's downhill at the World Cup finals in Norway, securing the discipline title. This follows Marco Odermatt's earlier victory in the season title. The event took place...
Pirates’ Hernandez stuns Tigers’ Clark with 102 m.p.h. heater
The article highlights a baseball moment where Pirates' pitcher Hernandez throws a 102 m.p.h. pitch, stunning Tigers' batter Clark. It also mentions a world record in swimming and a segment on hockey...