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- Gordie Howe bridge expected to open by late July following delay
- Trump administration backs bill for heavy tariffs on Russian oil to pressure Moscow
- Passengers swim to shore after Cessna 402B makes emergency landing in sea
- French government activates extreme heat plan amid renewed heatwave
- Deaths and suicides highlight conditions in New Jersey State Prison
- Second boat linked to B.C. charter before fatal sinking raises rescue concerns
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Financial Times - Savers withdrew nearly $60bn from three US banks as Apple raises heat
Summary of the front page
The Financial Times says savers withdrew nearly $60bn from US banks Charles Schwab, State Street and M&T in the first quarter as customers moved their money in search of higher interest rates. Traditional banks could face further threat because of Apple and Goldman Sachs’ new savings account in the US that will pay 4.15% interest a year, it reports.
The paper’s main image is of Vladimir Kara-Murza, a Russian opposition activist, during a court hearing in Moscow where he was sentenced to 25 years in prison for treason.
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Gordie Howe bridge expected to open by late July following delay
July 10, 2026
8:00 pm
The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Windsor-Detroit Bridge, originally set for early June, has been postponed. The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority indicated that the delay is due to the need for additional time to address unresolved issues between the two countries.
Trump administration backs bill for heavy tariffs on Russian oil to pressure Moscow
July 10, 2026
6:00 pm
The Trump administration plans to support a draft bill imposing significant financial penalties on purchasers of Russian oil, aiming to increase economic pressure on Moscow amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal confirmed White House backing for the legislation.
Passengers swim to shore after Cessna 402B makes emergency landing in sea
July 10, 2026
5:00 pm
Passengers swim to safety after a Cessna 402B aircraft operated by ZED Airlines made an emergency water landing off Lafiteau, Haiti, with no injuries reported.
French government activates extreme heat plan amid renewed heatwave
July 10, 2026
3:00 pm
The French government has activated the “Orsec extreme heat plan” for nine departments due to a persistent heatwave, with red alerts extended to 24 areas, including Ile-de-France. This unprecedented measure is aimed at protecting vulnerable populations amid increasing wildfires, which have already burned twice as much land as last year.
Deaths and suicides highlight conditions in New Jersey State Prison
July 10, 2026
2:00 pm
In New Jersey State Prison, the frequency of suicides is rising, necessitating the use of “Code 66” to signal such emergencies. Recent reports indicate at least 13 suicides occurred between 2018 and 2024, with many involving individuals in disciplinary housing units, highlighting systemic mental health concerns.
Second boat linked to B.C. charter before fatal sinking raises rescue concerns
July 10, 2026
12:00 pm
A fishing boat sank off the coast of Vancouver, resulting in six individuals missing and feared drowned. A rescue operation successfully located and saved four others, with agencies continuing efforts to assist in the search for those unaccounted for.
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