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Music
Drake turns CN Tower icy blue for Iceman album rollout
The Toronto rapper used a YouTube livestream, waterfront fireworks and city landmarks to mark the release of his ninth album, along with two surprise projects
Investor Moves
Bill Ackman says Pershing Square built Microsoft stake in first quarter
The billionaire investor described Microsoft’s valuation as compelling, according to a link summary of CNBC and other financial-news reports
Weather
Dirty rain falls across southern Manitoba as dust storm mixes with wet weather
Environment Canada warned that strong west winds could cut visibility and worsen air quality before easing later Thursday evening
U.S. deportations
Report: 15 migrants deported by Trump to Congo face uncertain choice
A New York Times summary says the group was shackled and sent to Kinshasa, where they must decide whether to return to Latin America or remain in Africa
Fed policy
Bond market pushes for tighter Fed stance as Warsh takes over
Ed Yardeni says the 2-year Treasury yield is flashing concern that rates are too low to contain inflation, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent argues the latest price surge should fade
Robot entertainment
Seoul’s Galaxy Robot Park opens with K-pop shows and AI attractions
The Galaxy Corporation venue in Gangdong is offering robot concerts, portraits and staged fights ahead of a full grand opening planned for August 2026
Housing fight
House GOP splits with Trump over Senate housing bill
Trump wants the House to pass a Senate-approved affordability package, but House Republicans are advancing a modified plan that could slow its path to his desk
MLB
Mariners place Cal Raleigh on injured list for first time in his career
The Seattle catcher is out with a right oblique strain during a sharp early-season downturn after his record-setting 60-homer year in 2025
Music
Drake drops three albums, revisits Kendrick Lamar feud
Iceman arrives alongside Habibti and Maid of Honour, a 43-track release with Central Cee, 21 Savage and PARTYNEXTDOOR among its collaborators
Census 2026
P.E.I. advocates welcome first sexual orientation question on census
The question appears on the 2026 long-form census sent to one-quarter of Canadian residents and is being watched as a potential tool for visibility, policy and funding