Toronto police says one of their officers has been arrested and charged by the police service. The officer arrested was allegedly unlawfully accessing “private police databases on multiple occasions between June and December 2025,” according to police. Constable Rifat Hassan, 33, has been arrested and charged with unauthorized use of computer. He is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice, in July. Investigators say Hassan has approximately 10 months of service. Police say he is suspended without pay. “This arrest is not related to Project South,” Toronto police said in a media release on Tuesday evening. Toronto police…
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NEW YORK (AP) — The Trump business behind Truth Social is replacing a former congressman and big supporter of the U.S. president as leader of the social media platform after a stock collapse that wiped out billions in investor wealth. Devin Nunes, a former California congressmen in Donald Trump’s first term, is being replaced temporarily by digital media executive Kevin McGurn as chief executive officer. The company, Trump Media & Technology, didn’t give a reason for Nunes leaving or provide a timeline for his permanent replacement. After soaring shortly before Trump’s re-election in November 2024, stock in the company plunged…
Trading cards have been a popular pastime for decades, but multiple recent incidents of robberies and thefts in the Greater Toronto Area targeting high-end cards are sparking renewed calls for increased safety precautions. Peel Regional Police officers said they’re looking into two separate incidents that happened within 24 hours. The first involved a robbery at a convenience store at the corner of Bovaird Drive and Worthington Avenue, west of Chinguacousy Road, on Thursday. A police spokesperson told CityNews in a statement that “a significant quantity of high-value Pokémon cards” were stolen from the business. At around 1:50 a.m. on Friday,…
Academics at McGill and Toronto Universities are speaking up against the Liberal Party’s push to ban social media and AI for teens under 16, with university professors suggesting that better guidelines and education on the use of digital platforms are needed. On Feb. 11, federal Liberals passed a non-binding resolution to set a minimum age requirement for teenagers creating social media accounts and using AI chatbots, to protect minors from harmful content and improve their mental health. The Liberals’ resolution requires social media platforms to enforce age verification, eliminate harmful content, and prevent unsafe online interactions. This comes following Australia’s…
U.S. federal authorities are investigating a near-miss at John F. Kennedy International Airport involving an American Airlines jet and an Air Canada Jazz flight. Air traffic control recordings captured the moment an Air Canada flight was instructed to climb to 3,000 feet after a warning issued to the pilots. At their closest point, the aircraft were about 100 metres apart vertically. Officials say the incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. on Monday. The incident comes one month after a fatal runway collision at LaGuardia Airport involving an Air Canada jet and a fire truck. U.S. federal authorities are investigating a near-miss…
The head of Toronto Fire Services says his crews are taking steps to break down a large ice sculpture downtown that’s teasing a new album by Drake in response to “multiple complaints and concerns for public safety.” In a statement released late Tuesday, Chief Jim Jessop and other officials said the service responded to “public fire safety concerns related to unsafe conditions” involving the sculpture at a private parking lot at Bond Street and Dundas Street East Tuesday evening. “Large numbers of individuals have gathered to attempt to melt the ice using flammable liquids and open flames in an uncontrolled…
FBI Director Kash Patel said Tuesday he’s “never been intoxicated on the job,” following a report published in The Atlantic last week. FBI Director Kash Patel said Tuesday he’s “never been intoxicated on the job,” following a report published in The Atlantic last week. Politics FBI Director Kash Patel said Tuesday he’s “never been intoxicated on the job,” following a report published in The Atlantic last week.
The teen’s badly decomposed, dismembered body was found in the trunk of D4vd’s abandoned, impounded Tesla at a Hollywood tow yard on Sept. 8, 2025, officials said. The teen’s badly decomposed, dismembered body was found in the trunk of D4vd’s abandoned, impounded Tesla at a Hollywood tow yard on Sept. 8, 2025, officials said. US The teen’s badly decomposed, dismembered body was found in the trunk of D4vd’s abandoned, impounded Tesla at a Hollywood tow yard on Sept. 8, 2025, officials said.
RFK Jr. was pressed on cuts to the National Institutes of Health, vaccine messaging and the firing of the former director of the CDC during a hearing on Tuesday. RFK Jr. was pressed on cuts to the National Institutes of Health, vaccine messaging and the firing of the former director of the CDC during a hearing on Tuesday. US RFK Jr. was pressed on cuts to the National Institutes of Health, vaccine messaging and the firing of the former director of the CDC during a hearing on Tuesday.
ABC News technology reporter Mike Dobuski talks about the company’s current head of hardware, John Ternus. ABC News technology reporter Mike Dobuski talks about the company’s current head of hardware, John Ternus. Technology ABC News technology reporter Mike Dobuski talks about the company’s current head of hardware, John Ternus.
A 16-year-old boy charged as an adult with first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse in the death of his stepsister has pleaded not guilty. A 16-year-old boy charged as an adult with first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse in the death of his stepsister has pleaded not guilty. US A 16-year-old boy charged as an adult with first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse in the death of his stepsister has pleaded not guilty.
The family has been detained in immigration custody for more than 10 months at the family detention facility in Dilley, Texas. The family has been detained in immigration custody for more than 10 months at the family detention facility in Dilley, Texas. US The family has been detained in immigration custody for more than 10 months at the family detention facility in Dilley, Texas.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Tuesday that the flu vaccine will now be optional for all U.S. military personnel, both active and reserve. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Tuesday that the flu vaccine will now be optional for all U.S. military personnel, both active and reserve. Politics Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Tuesday that the flu vaccine will now be optional for all U.S. military personnel, both active and reserve.
The man who opened fire at one of Mexico’s busiest tourist sites was allegedly influenced by violent acts in the United States, Mexican officials said Tuesday. The man who opened fire at one of Mexico’s busiest tourist sites was allegedly influenced by violent acts in the United States, Mexican officials said Tuesday. International The man who opened fire at one of Mexico’s busiest tourist sites was allegedly influenced by violent acts in the United States, Mexican officials said Tuesday.
The war in Iran has put Vice President JD Vance, viewed by many as the MAGA heir apparent, in a politically tough position if he decides to run for president in 2028. The war in Iran has put Vice President JD Vance, viewed by many as the MAGA heir apparent, in a politically tough position if he decides to run for president in 2028. Politics The war in Iran has put Vice President JD Vance, viewed by many as the MAGA heir apparent, in a politically tough position if he decides to run for president in 2028.
NATO has intercepted Russian bombers and fighter jets over the Baltic Sea NATO has intercepted Russian bombers and fighter jets over the Baltic Sea International NATO has intercepted Russian bombers and fighter jets over the Baltic Sea
The wife of an active-duty U.S. Army sergeant is facing potential deportation to a third country after being detained during a routine immigration interview last week. The wife of an active-duty U.S. Army sergeant is facing potential deportation to a third country after being detained during a routine immigration interview last week. Politics The wife of an active-duty U.S. Army sergeant is facing potential deportation to a third country after being detained during a routine immigration interview last week.
The smash-and-grab heist was caught on camera at a store in Chicago. The smash-and-grab heist was caught on camera at a store in Chicago. GMA The smash-and-grab heist was caught on camera at a store in Chicago.
Shoppers accelerated their spending in March from February, but they spent most of their money at the gas pump Shoppers accelerated their spending in March from February, but they spent most of their money at the gas pump Business Shoppers accelerated their spending in March from February, but they spent most of their money at the gas pump
A young fan at the Pittsburgh Pirates game was spotted wearing a jersey with the number 28 on it by outfielder Jake Mangum himself. He threw a ball towards her, which was caught by the girl’s brother. A young fan at the Pittsburgh Pirates game was spotted wearing a jersey with the number 28 on it by outfielder Jake Mangum himself. He threw a ball towards her, which was caught by the girl’s brother. WNT A young fan at the Pittsburgh Pirates game was spotted wearing a jersey with the number 28 on it by outfielder Jake Mangum himself. He threw a…