WestJet strike ends with tentative agreement
The deal ends a work stoppage that had threatened to derail summer travel for thousands of travellers
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Monday, August 3, 2026
Politics & Government
Ariana Grande pulls out of West End musical, to take break from public eye
A representative for Grande told People magazine that the 33-year-old singer “will be taking a step back from visibility after she completes the Eternal Sunshine Tour.”
Holiday Brief: Clear for takeoff
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Trump says talks to end Iran war to begin Monday but Tehran says otherwise
Trump said Sunday that he decided against carrying out major strikes against Iran at the urging of Gulf allies Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Alberta, Canada flags creating division ahead of referendum
The Alberta and Canadian flags have taken on new meaning as the province nears a vote on if the province should remain in Canada or hold a second, binding referendum on leaving.
Business & Economy
Univar Solutions Acquires H.M. Royal, Expanding Reach in Rubber, Plastics, and Adhesive Additives in the United States
Strengthens service and supply across key U.S. markets by bringing together a century of technical expertise and trusted customers relationships DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)...
Ukraine’s Shifting Strikes Deepen Uncertainty Around Russian Oil
Ukraine kept up its unrelenting pace of attacks across Russia’s oil supply chain in July, increasing the risk of disruptions at a time when global energy markets are already under pressure.
Connecting Excellence Group to Present at the OTCQB Virtual Investor Conference on 6 August 2026
CEO Scott Ellam to outline XCE’s strategy for combining executive recruitment with a disciplined Bitcoin treasury strategy to create long-term shareholder value LEEDS, United Kingdom, Aug. 03, 2026...
Prediction Market Bets on Wildfires Draw Scrutiny From Senators
A group of Democratic senators urged the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to rein in prediction market trading on wildfires, expressing concern that individuals could be tempted to commit arson...
Urban Decay and Mika Abdalla Ghost the BS With New Ghosting Trio
Three revolutionary blurring prep and set products turn ghosting into the ultimate beauty power move LOS ANGELES, Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Urban Decay is giving everyone permission to go...
Environment & Climate
Whey to go! Could the cheese byproduct heat our homes and fuel our cars?
British cheesemakers have struggled to find a use for the 95,000 tonnes of salty whey they produce every year. But researchers may have come up with a solutionName: Whey.Age: As old as milk. Continue...
‘The obsession with endless growth can only end in tears’: your questions on extreme weather this summer answered
From Europe’s deadly heat to floods in Asia, it’s been a terrifying summer. Environment writers Jonathan Watts and Ajit Niranjan answered Reddit users’ questions about their work – and their...