Canada And Beyond
- Ford Gets Questioned Over Stag Party – Ontario Premier Doug Ford continued to be questioned by media regarding his daughter’s stag and doe party that took place last summer. Media reports suggested that guests were asked to provide gifts, some up to the amount of $1,000, and that developers were in attendance but the province’s integrity commissioner investigated the incident and found no wrong doing. (CP24)
- Man Shot While Walking Dog – A 65-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot 13 times in Schomberg, Ontario. The man was walking his dog and gestured to an SUV to slow down before the vehicle circled back and an occupant of the vehicle shot the man multiple times. (Narcity Toronto)
- China threatens U.S. Over Balloon Incident – China said it will take measures against U.S. entities in response to the shooting down of a suspected Chinese spy balloon which China maintains was an unmanned weather airship that was blown off course. No other details were given and China did not identify the targets they are considering. (CTV News)
- U.S. Could Default On Debt – The U.S. will be unable to pay all of its bills sometime between July and September, unless the current $31.4tn debt ceiling is raised. If the cap on borrowing is not raised or suspended, the government may have to delay making some payments, default on its debt obligations, or both. (The Guardian)
