If we've missed the 1.5-degree climate target, what’s next?

Earth has crossed the critical 1.5 C warming threshold, according to two major global studies. But scientists say there is still hope for keeping warming below the next target of 2 C.

source https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.6664247?cmp=rss

Israel sends negotiators to Cairo to extend 1st phase of Gaza ceasefire

Israel announced on Thursday it was sending negotiators to Cairo for talks, seeking to extend a first phase of a ceasefire due to expire in two days, in the apparent aim of securing the release of more hostages while delaying any final deal on Gaza's future.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/israel-gaza-ceasefire-1.7470054?cmp=rss

IOC officially recognizes World Boxing as sport's governing body

The International Olympic Committee has taken a key step toward retaining boxing on the program for the Los Angeles Games in 2028 as it recognized a new governing body for the sport.

source https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/summer/boxing/olympics-boxing-ioc-world-boxing-la-games-2028-1.7468857?cmp=rss

Why isn't Sam Nordquist's murder being treated as a hate crime?

The brutal murder of 24-year-old Sam Nordquist, a transgender man who was tortured and killed in New York state in a case that officials have called “beyond depraved,” has sparked vigils across the U.S. and in Canada as the 2SLGBTQ+ community mourns. But police say they have no evidence that it is a hate crime, raising questions around when the charge is applied.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/sam-nordquist-transgender-murder-1.7468652?cmp=rss

Unvaccinated child dies in Texas measles outbreak

The Texas Department of State Health Services is reporting the first death from measles in an ongoing outbreak.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/measles-death-texas-1.7469010?cmp=rss