Wednesday, July 16, 2025

More than 900 ex-U.S. Justice Dept. employees warn against Trump judicial nominee Emil Bove

Greying man sits looking glum

More than 900 former U.S. Justice Department employees are warning the Republican-controlled Senate Judiciary Committee against confirming President Donald Trump's nominee Emil Bove to serve as an appellate court judge.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/emil-bove-nomination-warning-former-justice-department-employees-1.7586522?cmp=rss

How Canada's oilsands transformed into one of North America's lowest-cost plays

An oilsands facility.

Giant shovels, driverless trucks and a dog-like robot have all helped Canada's oilsands companies including Imperial Oil and Suncor become some of North America's lowest-cost oil producers, driving down overheads even as the worst inflation in a generation pushed U.S. shale costs up.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/how-canada-s-oilsands-transformed-into-one-of-north-america-s-lowest-cost-plays-1.7586510?cmp=rss

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Baseball's midsummer classic gets underway in Atlanta

Long view of a baseball field, with teams on the diamond and what appears to be fireworks going off.

Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was set to start at first base and bat fifth for the American League in tonight's Major League Baseball all-star game.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/2025-baseball-all-star-game-1.7585983?cmp=rss

1st look at HBO's new Harry Potter as TV adaptation of books gets underway

Young boy with brown hair and round wire glasses in a school uniform shirt and tie

HBO has officially started production on the highly anticipated Harry Potter TV series adaption, the network announced Monday, as it also provided a first look at the titular character.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/hbo-harry-potter-tv-star-1.7585719?cmp=rss

IN PHOTOS | Ancient Roman mosaic returns to Pompeii after being looted by the Nazis

A square piece of art made by small fragments of various colored glass and stone is pictured in a wood frame.

An ancient Roman mosaic is brought back to Pompeii after nearly 80 years away following the Second World War.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/photos/pompeii-mosaic-return-1.7585622?cmp=rss