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Running through middle age can keep brain healthy and neurons wired: study

Exercising as you age can help maintain memory and fight cognitive decline, according to a new study.

In this Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014 file photo, a man jogs at Pier A Park in Hoboken, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Prediabetes: The younger you are, the higher the risk of dementia

People who develop prediabetes when they’re younger are likely to have a higher risk for dementia in later life, a new U.S. study has found.

GOP-controlled Texas House impeaches Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, triggering suspension

Texas' Republican-led House of Representatives impeached state Attorney General Ken Paxton on Saturday on articles including bribery and abuse of public trust, a sudden, historic rebuke of a GOP official who rose to be a star of the conservative legal movement despite years of scandal and alleged crimes.

Hamilton police ask residents to shelter after barricaded man involved in double homicide fires shots

Police in Hamilton, Ont. are dealing with a barricaded person who they say is involved in the deaths of two people.

White's putback as time expires lifts Celtics past Heat, forces Game 7 in East finals

Derrick White scored on a putback with 0.1 seconds left and the Boston Celtics moved to the brink of the greatest comeback in NBA playoffs history, holding off the Miami Heat 104-103 on Saturday night to force a Game 7 in the Eastern Conference finals.

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Bus driver caught on video berating 8-year-old student

Countdown to Alta.'s pivotal election between Notley, Smith

Caught on camera: Man breaks into bakery, steals 6 cupcakes

Video appears to show a man break into a B.C. bakery and took selfies, mopped the floor and then left with just six cupcakes.

Police investigating random stabbing at Toronto subway

11-year-old boy shot by police Mississippi, mom speaks out

Ukraine says it's ready to launch to counteroffensive

Passenger opens emergency door as plane lands in S. Korea

Young child reported missing from Ont. daycare found dead

Food inflation limiting grocery options for Canadians

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WATCH: Curious shark swims right under stunned kayakers

A pair of kayakers was in for quite a surprise when a basking shark swam under their boat in the south of Ireland on May 22.

Singer Jully Black inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame

Canadian R&B singer and Juno Award-winning artist Jully Black gets inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame.

Celine Dion has cancelled all her concerts until early 2024

Collection of rare classic cars are up for auction

What is stiff person syndrome? This neurologist explains

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Multivitamins also help to slow memory loss: new study

N.S. teen battling brain cancer gets award from hospital bed

Fla. man trapped in garbage truck after sleeping in dumpster

Canada

Hamilton police ask residents to shelter after barricaded man involved in double homicide fires shots

Police in Hamilton, Ont. are dealing with a barricaded person who they say is involved in the deaths of two people.
Mexican authorities make arrest in mid-May killing of Quebec man at seaside town

Mexican authorities say they've made an arrest in the killing of a Quebec man earlier this month in the Pacific coast beach town of Puerto Escondido. The Oaxaca state attorney general says in a statement issued Friday that an arrest warrant was executed for a man in Puerto Escondido identified only by his initials in connection with the homicide of Victor Masson.
Animal advocates call for alternatives to coyotes, foxes in Ontario dog training areas

Advocates are hoping the Ontario government will consider alternatives to the use of wild animals in off-leash dog areas for the purpose of tracking as officials push forward with a proposal to expand training areas in the province.
Meet Diandra D'Alessio, the Montrealer who won Jeopardy! Friday night

Who is Diandra D'Alessio? She's a Montrealer, a technical writer, a history lover -- and she's last night's Jeopardy winner. The self-proclaimed trivia buff made it out on top with $3,299 under her belt.
Vancouver man, 63, dies while attempting to fulfil dream of summiting Mount Everest

A Vancouver man died while attempting to fulfill his life-long dream of summiting Mount Everest, his family and colleagues confirm.
Investigation underway outside Ontario daycare after missing child found dead

A child was found dead after going missing from an Ontario town on Thursday night.

World

Biden, GOP reach debt ceiling deal with 2-year agreement work requirements

President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached an 'agreement in principle' late Saturday as they raced to strike a deal to limit federal spending and resolve the looming debt crisis ahead of a June 5 deadline, the House speaker said.
GOP-controlled Texas House impeaches Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, triggering suspension

Texas' Republican-led House of Representatives impeached state Attorney General Ken Paxton on Saturday on articles including bribery and abuse of public trust, a sudden, historic rebuke of a GOP official who rose to be a star of the conservative legal movement despite years of scandal and alleged crimes.
Attorney for 11-year-old Mississippi boy shot by police says there's 'no way' he could have been mistaken for an adult

An attorney for an 11-year-old Mississippi boy who was shot by a police officer after he called 911 for help said Thursday there was 'no way' the boy could have been mistaken for an adult.
Iran exchanges heavy gunfire with Taliban on Afghan border, escalating tensions over water rights

The Taliban and Iran exchanged heavy gunfire Saturday on the Islamic Republic's border with Afghanistan, killing and wounding troops while sharply escalating rising tensions between the two countries amid a dispute over water rights.
Officials: UN chief 'shocked' by letter from Sudan's military ruler demanding removal of UN envoy

The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was 'shocked' by a letter from Sudan's military ruler, demanding the removal of the UN envoy to the country, Sudanese and UN officials said Saturday.
Systems error affecting electronic gates leaves travellers to U.K. waiting for hours

Travellers arriving in the U.K. faced hours-long delays Saturday after a technical problem shut electronic border gates at airports across the country, forcing everyone to have their passports checked manually on what was expected to be one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.

Politics

Feds warned about risks of delaying 24 Sussex decision almost a year before it closed

Almost a year before the closure of 24 Sussex Drive due to disrepair and an infestation of rodents, the chairman of the National Capital Commission's board of directors warned that further delaying a cabinet decision on the fate of the residence would put the whole structure at risk.
Is it time for a cabinet shuffle? Political strategists weigh in

With just four weeks left until the House of Commons breaks for the summer, the weekly panel of political strategists on CTV's Question Period says it's likely time for the prime minister to shuffle his cabinet.
Special rapporteur Johnston asked to testify before MPs on foreign interference report

MPs have reissued an invitation for special rapporteur David Johnston to testify before a parliamentary committee studying foreign interference, by June 6.

Health

Running through middle age can keep brain healthy and neurons wired: study

Exercising as you age can help maintain memory and fight cognitive decline, according to a new study.
Prediabetes: The younger you are, the higher the risk of dementia

People who develop prediabetes when they’re younger are likely to have a higher risk for dementia in later life, a new U.S. study has found.
More Canadians are experiencing allergies due to climate change, experts say

Allergies in both children and adults have definitely been on the rise over the last several years, much of the rise in allergies and asthma 'can be directly linked to climate change,' experts say.

Sci-Tech

Scientists identify polar cyclone swirling on mysterious Uranus

It is a world wrapped in mystery - the seventh planet from the sun, Uranus, seen up close just once nearly four decades ago by a passing NASA probe and still warily guarding its secrets.
Egypt unearths mummification workshops, tombs in ancient burial ground

Egypt unearthed human and animal mummification workshops as well as two tombs in the ancient burial ground of Saqqara, officials said on Saturday, marking the latest in a string of discoveries that the country hopes can help revive its vital tourism industry.
France confirms bird flu vaccination after favourable tests

France confirmed its aim to launch a vaccination program against bird flu in the autumn after results from a series of tests on the vaccination of ducks showed 'satisfactory effectiveness,' the farm ministry said.

Entertainment

'Anatomy of a Fall' wins Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival

Justine Triet's 'Anatomy of a Fall' won the Palme d'Or at the 76th Cannes Film Festival in a ceremony Saturday that handed the festival's prestigious top prize to a twisty French Alps courtroom drama.
Danny Masterson rape retrial deliberations drag on more than 6 days, will resume next week

Jurors have deliberated for more than a week without reaching a verdict in the rape retrial of "That '70s Show" star Danny Masterson, and will have to return and resume talks after the long holiday weekend.
Meet Diandra D'Alessio, the Montrealer who won Jeopardy! Friday night

Who is Diandra D'Alessio? She's a Montrealer, a technical writer, a history lover -- and she's last night's Jeopardy winner. The self-proclaimed trivia buff made it out on top with $3,299 under her belt.

Business

Can't afford your mortgage? Here's what you need to know before you sell your home

Mortgage delinquencies are expected to rise by more than one-third of current levels over the next year, according to some economists. If you anticipate being unable to make your payments and decide to sell your home, here's what an expert says you should consider.
StatCan report casts clouds on claims of a widespread labour shortage in Canada

A new report is casting doubt on the idea that Canada is facing a widespread labour shortage and bolsters the arguments by some labour economists that high job vacancies aren't due to a shortage of workers.
As Elizabeth Holmes heads to prison for fraud, many puzzle over her motives

As Elizabeth Holmes prepares to report to prison next week, the criminal case that laid bare the blood-testing scam at the heart of her Theranos startup is entering its final phase.

Lifestyle

No winning ticket sold for Friday's $60 million Lotto Max jackpot

There was no winning ticket sold in Friday's Lotto Max $60 million draw.
'I walk every day': New Brunswick outdoorsman proves age is just a number

Bill Mayo isn’t letting age keep him from doing what he loves. This weekend the 90-year-old is taking on a 42-kilometre walk as part of the Moncton Outdoor Enthusiasts' 40th anniversary.
Dishwasher tips for cleaning better, more efficiently

TikTok cleaning influencer Melissa Pateras says few people know how to clean their dishwasher filter, which could be the culprit to musty smelling plastic.

Sports

White's putback as time expires lifts Celtics past Heat, forces Game 7 in East finals

Derrick White scored on a putback with 0.1 seconds left and the Boston Celtics moved to the brink of the greatest comeback in NBA playoffs history, holding off the Miami Heat 104-103 on Saturday night to force a Game 7 in the Eastern Conference finals.
Dellandrea scores twice in 3rd, Stars stay alive with 4-2 victory over Golden Knights

Ty Dellandrea scored twice in a 1:27 span midway through the third period and the Dallas Stars beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 on Saturday night to stay alive in the Western Conference Final.
Undefeated Leona Maguire advances to LPGA Match Play semifinals

Leona Maguire won two more matches Saturday at Shadow Creek to advance to the semifinals in the Bank of Hope LPGA Match Play.

Autos

Le Mans 24-hour race to include hydrogen-powered vehicles starting in 2026

The 24 Hours of Le Mans, the world's most famous endurance race, will be open to hydrogen-powered cars starting in 2026, Pierre Fillon, the president of the Automobile Club de l'Ouest, said Saturday.
Company refuses to recall millions of airbag inflators after deaths in Canada and U.S.

A Tennessee company is refusing demands from U.S. regulators to recall millions of vehicles due to airbag inflators that can explode and shoot shrapnel into drivers. While cases are rare, there has been at least one death in Canada, where officials lack the authority to demand a similarly sweeping recall.
Verstappen takes pole for Monaco Grand Prix ahead of Alonso as Perez crashes

Defending Formula One champion Max Verstappen produced a superb final lap to take pole position at the Monaco Grand Prix on Saturday and deny Aston Martin veteran Fernando Alonso his first pole in 11 years.

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