SpaceX’s mega Starship rocket came within a second or so from blasting off on a test flight Thursday, but some of the engines failed to ignite, triggering a launch abort amid billowing clouds of smoke and vapor. Elon Musk, the company’s founder and CEO, said two engines will be replaced “to be confident of a good flight” before sending Starship from Texas on a space-skimming journey halfway around the world. It will be the 13th flight for Starship, which at 407 feet (124 meters) tall with 33 main engines is the world’s biggest and most powerful rocket. SpaceX’s launch webcast…
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No injuries were reported after a three-alarm blaze at an industrial bakery in Etobicoke on Thursday. Fire crews were called to the building on Carlingview Drive just after 4:30 p.m. for what was described as an oven fire. When crews arrived, they were met with heavy smoke and flames, which eventually made its way to the roof. Toronto Fire Services are seen battling a three-alarm blaze at an industrial bakery in Etobicoke on July 16, 2026. X/TFS Fire officials say the blaze was elevated to a third alarm in order to bring in additional resources to deal with exterior conditions…
During drop-off and pick-up, the road in front of École élémentaire catholique Des Voyageurs is a chaotic place, according to Rob Attrell, whose three kids attend the Orléans school. Read MoreOn July 15, Ottawa City Council carried a motion to move forward with a pilot of its ‘School Streets’ initiative for the upcoming school year. News, Local News, Ottawa Sun, Realtime During drop-off and pick-up, the road in front of École élémentaire catholique Des Voyageurs is a chaotic place, according to Rob Attrell, whose three kids attend the Orléans school. Read More
There are over 8,500 applications and 23 denials for the Early Retirement Incentive program as its July 24 deadline fast approaches. Read MoreThe Early Retirement Incentive Program was created in an effort to mitigate layoffs in the federal public service as part of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s spending review Public Service, federal public service, Ottawa Sun, Realtime, retired public servants, retirement There are over 8,500 applications and 23 denials for the Early Retirement Incentive program as its July 24 deadline fast approaches. Read More
Flooding from the city’s Canada Day storm damaged parts of the under-construction west O-Train extension, forcing repairs and raising new uncertainty about whether the project’s scheduled summer 2027 opening can still be met. Read MoreThe affected areas include the guideway near Moodie Drive, the tunnel along the Kichi Zibi Mikan and numerous stations. Local News, News, City Hall, LRT, o-train, OC Transpo, Ottawa Sun, Realtime Flooding from the city’s Canada Day storm damaged parts of the under-construction west O-Train extension, forcing repairs and raising new uncertainty about whether the project’s scheduled summer 2027 opening can still be met. Read More
Flooding from the city’s Canada Day storm damaged parts of the under-construction west O-Train extension, forcing repairs and raising new uncertainty about whether the project’s scheduled summer 2027 opening can still be met. Read MoreThe affected areas include the guideway near Moodie Drive, the tunnel along the Kichi Zibi Mikan and numerous stations. Local News, News, City Hall, LRT, o-train, OC Transpo, Ottawa Sun, Realtime Flooding from the city’s Canada Day storm damaged parts of the under-construction west O-Train extension, forcing repairs and raising new uncertainty about whether the project’s scheduled summer 2027 opening can still be met. Read More
Democratic members of Congress are demanding answers about Homeland Security’s vetting and training of immigration enforcement officers Democratic members of Congress are demanding answers about Homeland Security’s vetting and training of immigration enforcement officers Politics Democratic members of Congress are demanding answers about Homeland Security’s vetting and training of immigration enforcement officers
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The water main flooded Sunset Boulevard and nearby streets, submerging cars and opening a giant sinkhole. Officials say the 100-year-old pipe could take time to repair. The water main flooded Sunset Boulevard and nearby streets, submerging cars and opening a giant sinkhole. Officials say the 100-year-old pipe could take time to repair. WNT The water main flooded Sunset Boulevard and nearby streets, submerging cars and opening a giant sinkhole. Officials say the 100-year-old pipe could take time to repair.
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The Atlantic’s Lily Meyer and Sarah Gleim, who wrote, “How ‘The Catcher in the Rye’ influenced real killers,” discuss the book’s legacy on its 75th anniversary. The Atlantic’s Lily Meyer and Sarah Gleim, who wrote, “How ‘The Catcher in the Rye’ influenced real killers,” discuss the book’s legacy on its 75th anniversary. Entertainment The Atlantic’s Lily Meyer and Sarah Gleim, who wrote, “How ‘The Catcher in the Rye’ influenced real killers,” discuss the book’s legacy on its 75th anniversary.
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Overcrowding at one of the nation’s national parks is raising safety concerns as hikers are seen squeezing past each other down a steep and packed cliffside at a popular trail. Overcrowding at one of the nation’s national parks is raising safety concerns as hikers are seen squeezing past each other down a steep and packed cliffside at a popular trail. GMA Overcrowding at one of the nation’s national parks is raising safety concerns as hikers are seen squeezing past each other down a steep and packed cliffside at a popular trail.
Filings for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level in 10 weeks as U.S. layoffs remain historically low Filings for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level in 10 weeks as U.S. layoffs remain historically low Business Filings for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level in 10 weeks as U.S. layoffs remain historically low
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