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A Vancouver food truck owner says he’s been sidelined from his regular spot on the Granville Strip during the FIFA pedestrian zone. Days before the World Cup, the operator of Mr. Arancino says the city told him he would have to move his truck to Robson Street, east of Granville Street.He opened at that location for one day before he said the city asked him to relocate again, as police were extending the barricade zone.Yannick Cudennec, owner of Mr. Arancino, says they have been operating in Vancouver for the past 10 years, with the last eight years in Vancouver.“It’s just…

A trove of newly released internal emails offers a new look at how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention navigated some of the most controversial public health decisions of President Trump’s second term — and, at times, chafed at pressure from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his team.The emails span from the administration’s early days — when HHS sought to shut down a flu vaccine advertising campaign — to the dramatic firing of CDC Director Susan Monarez last August. They were formally released Thursday by Democrats on the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor…

Value investors have faced an uphill battle this year as the relentless AI trade continues to suck the oxygen out of Wall Street.Speaking recently with CNBC, Ariel Investments founder and chief investment officer John Rogers warned that the broad market has become excessively expensive, driven by an “AI craze” that he expects will mirror the dot-com collapse.Consequently, Rogers is aggressively uncovering deeply discounted, high-quality small-cap stocks – he believes these overlooked firms will thrive as the market rally broadens away from overhyped tech giants.Here are three names Rogers is particularly bullish on for the remainder of 2026.Covista (CVSA)Covista is a…

North Melbourne have locked away Harry Sheezel until the end of 2032, with the vice-captain adding a further two years onto his previous deal.Sheezel was already contracted until the end of 2030, but the 21-year-old is so convinced about North’s direction he wanted to commit even longer.North enter Sunday’s match against Essendon boasting a 7-7 record, putting the club on track to make the wildcard finals round.The last time North appeared in finals was in 2016, and there are big hopes they can finally break that 10-year drought.Sheezel, the No.3 pick from the 2022 national draft, is already a two-time…

TOKYO: Japanese airlines cancelled on Friday (Jun 26) more than 100 flights as two tropical storms barrelled towards the archipelago, with authorities advising evacuations in some areas because of possible flooding and landslides.Severe Tropical Storm Mekkhala, downgraded from a typhoon, was packing gusts of up to 144kmh, according to forecasters, with heavy rain already pounding parts of southern and western Japan.The weather system was expected to skirt the islands of Kyushu and Shikoku over the weekend and potentially converge with Tropical Storm Higos, which was also swirling further out into the Pacific.This could result in the atmospheric phenomenon known as…

JPMorgan Chase on Thursday promoted two of its top executives into newly created co-president roles, marking the latest step in CEO Jamie Dimon’s long-running succession planning while announcing the retirement of one of Dimon’s most prominent potential successors.Doug Petno and Troy Rohrbaugh, who have jointly led the bank’s commercial and investment banking division since early 2024, were named co-presidents of JPMorgan effective immediately, according to a regulatory filing.As part of the changes, Petno, 61, becomes the sole chief executive of the commercial and investment banking division, while Rohrbaugh, 56, will take over as CEO of the firm’s consumer and community…

Toronto’s Mabrey matches A’ja Wilson and Liz Cambage for the league’s scoring record in 125-97 win for her team.Published On 26 Jun 202626 Jun 2026Marina Mabrey has tied the WNBA’s single-game scoring record of 53 points behind a torrid 9-of-18 3-point shooting effort in the Toronto Tempo’s big 125-97 win over the visiting Los Angeles Sparks.Mabrey had already tied the league’s 3-point record when she hit nine in a June 19 win over Connecticut, establishing a then-career-high 37 points in the process.She eclipsed that mark three quarters into Thursday’s contest with 39, then erupted for another 14 to match A’ja…

Secretary Rubio details US aid to Venezuela after earthquakes Secretary Rubio, in Manama, Bahrain, outlines the comprehensive U.S. government response to the devastating back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela. He confirms immediate deployment of search and rescue teams, medical resources and humanitarian assistance, emphasizing the urgency to save lives. Rubio reiterates President Donald Trump’s commitment to supporting Venezuela and collaborating with international partners on recovery efforts and long-term stability. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Following a catastrophic set of earthquakes that left at least 235 people dead in Venezuela, the Trump administration has activated a government-wide humanitarian response, pledging…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A 74-year-old Florida man was executed on Thursday for his conviction in the 1992 fatal stabbing of his wife, making him the oldest inmate in modern state history to be put to death.Dusty Ray Spencer was pronounced dead at 6:10 p.m., after officials executed him using a three-drug injection at Florida State Prison near Starke.”Sorry, sorry to the family. Into thy hands I commit my spirit and my soul. I’m on my way, Lord. I’m on my way. Amen,” Spencer said when asked if he had any final words.After a few minutes…

The second-degree murder trial of Vitali Stefanski is nearing its conclusion in B.C. Supreme Court in Kamloops. Closing arguments wrapped up Thursday and were followed by the judge’s final instructions to the jury ahead of deliberations.Stefanski is accused of killing his ex-wife Tatjana Stefanski, whose body was found on April 14, 2024, down a steep embankment off a forest service road in the North Okanagan, one day after being reported missing.Stefanski delivered his own closing arguments to the jury after he took conduct on his own defence mid-trial.“My arguments to you that I am not guilty I will present today…