The Simpsons ditches using white voices for characters of colour

Producers of the animated TV comedy The Simpsons are ending the use of white actors to voice characters of colour.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/simpsons-character-voices-1.5630049?cmp=rss

The lessons Canada can take from the U.S.'s mishandling of COVID-19

A surge in COVID-19 cases in some U.S. states has important lessons for Canada as lockdown measures continue to lift across the country.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/us-covid-19-surge-canada-1.5628979?cmp=rss

Egypt eases restrictions despite surge in virus infections

Egypt has lifted many restrictions put in place against the coronavirus pandemic, reopening cafes, clubs, gyms and theatres after more than three months of closure, despite a continued upward trend in new infections.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/coronavirus-egypt-1.5629958?cmp=rss

NBA releases restart schedule after sides sign off on final terms of Florida plan

The defending champion Toronto Raptors will resume their season on Aug. 1 against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Raptors, along with the NBA, announced their revised eight-game schedule on Friday.

source https://www.cbc.ca/sports/basketball/nba/nba-season-covid-19-coronavirus-tests-1.5628542?cmp=rss

Trump signs executive order to protect monuments

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to protect monuments, memorials and statues facing new scrutiny amid fresh debate over his country's racist beginnings.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/trump-monuments-executive-order-1.5629912?cmp=rss