Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y. said Sunday a “generational tidal wave” of millennial voters is reshaping the electorate in the wake of recent primary elections. “Millennials are not punk kids anymore,” Ocasio-Cortez told ABC News’ “This Week” co-anchor Jonathan Karl. “We’re grown adults with mortgages and kids, and that generation is starting to be decisive at the polls, and there is anger at being ignored, sidelined, having our economic futures mortgaged by the generations that came before us on everything from the economy to climate, and we’re taking the reins.” This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Rep.…
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Israel would reject the 15-point proposal for peace in Gaza put forward by President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace. Trump previously announced an agreement for Hamas to disarm and for the Israel Defense Forces to withdraw from the Gaza Strip as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire signed last year. “Israel rejects the 15-point document,” Netanyahu said at the start of a cabinet meeting on Sunday. “The IDF will not make any withdrawal until Hamas is truly disarmed and will continue to thwart threats against our forces and citizens.” This is a developing story.…
Just before 10:30 p.m. Saturday night, NYPD divers and FDNY responded to a call of a capsized boat off of Liberty Island. Just before 10:30 p.m. Saturday night, NYPD divers and FDNY responded to a call of a capsized boat off of Liberty Island. US Just before 10:30 p.m. Saturday night, NYPD divers and FDNY responded to a call of a capsized boat off of Liberty Island.
Researchers have confirmed a tornado near Kemptville on the afternoon of Aug. 2. Read MoreNorthern Tornadoes Project researchers classified the Aug. 2 storm as EF0, the low end of the ranking system. News, Local News, Kemptville, northern tornadoes project, Ottawa Sun, Realtime, Tornado Researchers have confirmed a tornado near Kemptville on the afternoon of Aug. 2. Read More
Thousands of people flooded Danforth Avenue on the second day of the popular street food festival in Toronto’s Greektown amid enhanced security measures. Some visitors formed long lines at their favourite food stalls, while others stood before the stages enjoying live music and dance performances at the Taste of the Danforth, a beloved foodfest that returned to the city after a two-year hiatus. Toronto police officers, fire and paramedic crews and private security guards were on foot patrols along Danforth Avenue between Broadview and Jones Avenue. Dadir Yusuf, who came with his girlfriend, Danielle Obispo, from Oshawa, Ont., said his family…
Things were looking up after an inauspicious start at the National Bank Open women’s tennis tournament. Canada’s Leylah Fernandez earned a berth in the Round of 16. “Eala-Mania” found a higher gear with breakout star Alex Eala’s latest victory. And WTA Tour headliners Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina and Iga Swiatek were still in the field. “We couldn’t be happier at this time,” tournament director Karl Hale said. “We think that the tournament will continue to grow and grow and tennis will continue to grow and grow in Canada.” The developments were most welcome for a WTA 1000 event that was…
George Davis peered over the edge of the bridge and turned to his co-worker, Mike Graham. Read MoreEditor’s note: This story was originally published Aug. 5, 2016. It is being reshared ahead of the 60th anniversary of the Heron Road Bridge collapse on Aug. 10, 1966. News, Local News George Davis peered over the edge of the bridge and turned to his co-worker, Mike Graham. Read More
I belong to that slightly older generation, but I am definitely not silent. I don’t trust the CBC. I never get my news from the biased CBC. Read MoreSunday, Aug. 9: Here are today’s Ottawa Sun letters to the editor. Letters, Opinion, letters, opinion, Ottawa Sun I belong to that slightly older generation, but I am definitely not silent. I don’t trust the CBC. I never get my news from the biased CBC. Read More
George Davis peered over the edge of the bridge and turned to his co-worker, Mike Graham. Read MoreEditor’s note: This story was originally published Aug. 5, 2016. It is being reshared ahead of the 60th anniversary of the Heron Road Bridge collapse on Aug. 10, 1966. News, Local News George Davis peered over the edge of the bridge and turned to his co-worker, Mike Graham. Read More
I belong to that slightly older generation, but I am definitely not silent. I don’t trust the CBC. I never get my news from the biased CBC. Read MoreSunday, Aug. 9: Here are today’s Ottawa Sun letters to the editor. Letters, Opinion, letters, opinion, Ottawa Sun I belong to that slightly older generation, but I am definitely not silent. I don’t trust the CBC. I never get my news from the biased CBC. Read More
Long Beach, California, resident Bob Sheppard received a postcard from Copenhagen sent by his late parents 26 years earlier. Long Beach, California, resident Bob Sheppard received a postcard from Copenhagen sent by his late parents 26 years earlier. WNT Long Beach, California, resident Bob Sheppard received a postcard from Copenhagen sent by his late parents 26 years earlier.
Officials say search teams were not immediately able to reach the crash site because of the fire conditions. Officials say search teams were not immediately able to reach the crash site because of the fire conditions. GMA Officials say search teams were not immediately able to reach the crash site because of the fire conditions.
Despite a ruling blocking construction of his proposed $400 million ballroom, President Donald Trump remains adamant the project must be built for the nation’s security. Despite a ruling blocking construction of his proposed $400 million ballroom, President Donald Trump remains adamant the project must be built for the nation’s security. US Despite a ruling blocking construction of his proposed $400 million ballroom, President Donald Trump remains adamant the project must be built for the nation’s security.
A manhunt continued on Saturday as New York authorities search for a suspect believed to have killed his father before setting a home on fire. A manhunt continued on Saturday as New York authorities search for a suspect believed to have killed his father before setting a home on fire. US A manhunt continued on Saturday as New York authorities search for a suspect believed to have killed his father before setting a home on fire.
Toronto Police say they’ve received several complaints from people who’ve been duped by a scam that ends with them inadvertently buying their deceivers new expensive cellphones, smartwatches and tablets. Police say several victims came forward between October 2021 and July 2026 with similar stories of being contacted by someone claiming to be from a legitimate cellphone provider. Investigators say the callers are often in possession of the person’s actual account and billing information, making it seem believable. “The caller offers heavily discounted or a free cellphone, smartwatch or tablet and claims this deal is offered only to loyal customers,” a…
Peel Regional Police are on the hunt for an unknown number of suspects after nearly $800,000 worth of “stolen cargo” and commercial vehicles were recovered in Brampton. Detectives say they were conducting a follow-up investigation into a stolen trailer near the area of Heart Lake Road and Countryside Drive on July 22. “During a search of the area, officers located and recovered four stolen commercial vehicles and trailers valued at approximately $105,000,” authorities wrote in a press release issued Friday. The recovered vehicles included: · A 2015 Volvo VNL tractor · A…
“It’s just finding that right balance.” In the absence of hard information, the tendency is to look for clues that may or not be staring us right in the face, all the way along. In this case, keep that first quote, from NBA commissioner Adam Silver, in mind. Officially, the NBA has not finished its investigation into the potential salary cap circumventing scheme the Los Angeles Clippers allegedly used as a salary top-up to make sure Kawhi Leonard was getting all the money he was entitled to and then some on deals dating back to 2021 and 2024. The latest report by Pablo…
The friendship between Canada and the United States is greater than the politics of any one moment. Read MoreThe Ottawa Citizen’s letters to the editor for Saturday, August 8, 2026 Opinion, Letters, letters, opinion The friendship between Canada and the United States is greater than the politics of any one moment. Read More
Re: EDITORIAL: Federal conflict law is notoriously weak, online, Aug. 4 Read MoreSaturday, Aug. 8: Here are today’s Ottawa Sun letters to the editor. Letters, Opinion, letters, opinion, Ottawa Sun Re: EDITORIAL: Federal conflict law is notoriously weak, online, Aug. 4 Read More
Russian attacks on Kyiv and its surrounding region have killed four people, including a child Russian attacks on Kyiv and its surrounding region have killed four people, including a child International Russian attacks on Kyiv and its surrounding region have killed four people, including a child