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U.S.-Iran ceasefire holds for now as Hormuz mission draws fire
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the truce remains in place despite Iranian attacks near the Strait of Hormuz and on the UAE, while only two U.S.-flagged merchant ships are known to have passed the new route
GTA home sales rose 7% in April as prices fell again
The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board reported a second straight year-over-year sales increase, while average and benchmark prices remained below last year’s levels
Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak Leaves 3 Dead on MV Hondius
WHO says one case has been confirmed and five more are suspected as the cruise ship remains under precautions near Cape Verde
Lizzo says new album is coming as legal fight continues
In a CBS Mornings interview, the singer said her album Bitch is due June 5 and reiterated that she will not settle the lawsuit filed by former dancers
Richard Holliday’s indie rise leads to ACW Reckoning match with Andrade
The Connecticut wrestler, who brands himself the “most marketable” man in pro wrestling, is scheduled to face Andrade El Idolo at the MJN Center on May 16
Wembanyama sets playoff blocks record, but Spurs drop Game 1
The San Antonio star had 11 points, 15 rebounds and 12 blocks in a 104-102 loss to Minnesota, which got Anthony Edwards back sooner than expected
Toronto woman asks court for MAID exemption over mental illness exclusion
Claire Elyse Brosseau is seeking an urgent order while Canada’s planned expansion of MAID eligibility for mental disorders remains delayed until 2027
Tony Awards Nominations 2026: The Complete List
Nominations for the 79th Tony Awards were announced on Tuesday. Here’s who made the list.
Carney names Louise Arbour as Canada’s next governor general
The former Supreme Court justice and international human rights figure will replace Mary Simon as the King’s representative in Canada
Coinbase to cut 700 jobs as it expands use of AI
CEO Brian Armstrong said the crypto exchange is restructuring during a down market and plans to shift some work toward managing AI agents