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- Vincent Blanchard begins journaling kicks during 2026 CFL season
- Hegseth presents commendation medal to soldier who upheld silence at tomb
- Teenager fights for life after falling from train on Sydney Harbour Bridge
- US home sales fall to lowest level since 2010 amid rising mortgage rates
- University of Toronto rejects report on anti-Muslim and anti-Arab discrimination
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Financial Times - Savers withdrew nearly $60bn from three US banks as Apple raises heat
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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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Trump states Gulf allies requested pause in Iran strikes
November 13, 2026
1:00 am
Speaking at the White House, Trump stated that Gulf countries have requested he refrain from launching further attacks against Iran. This development underscores ongoing diplomatic pressures in the region as tensions persist between the United States and Iran.
Vincent Blanchard begins journaling kicks during 2026 CFL season
November 13, 2026
12:00 am
Edmonton Elks kicker Vincent Blanchard has begun journaling his kicks and outcomes during the 2026 season to enhance his mental focus. Known for his precision, he led the CFL with 55 field goals at a 93.2 per cent success rate, which included a record nine field goals in a single game.
Hegseth presents commendation medal to soldier who upheld silence at tomb
November 12, 2026
10:00 pm
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth awarded Spc. Thomas Iglesias the Joint Service Commendation Medal for his actions at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day. Hegseth supported Iglesias’ reprimand of visitors for disrupting the solemn atmosphere during the commemorative event attended by senior officials.
Teenager fights for life after falling from train on Sydney Harbour Bridge
November 12, 2026
9:00 pm
A 17-year-old boy is in critical condition after falling from a train while allegedly train surfing on Sydney Harbour Bridge, prompting a police investigation.
US home sales fall to lowest level since 2010 amid rising mortgage rates
November 12, 2026
7:00 pm
Home sales in the US fell by 5.5 percent in October, reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.75 million units, the lowest since August 2010. The decline, attributed to mortgage rates exceeding 7 percent, saw first-time buyers represent only 29 percent of transactions, down from previous months.
University of Toronto rejects report on anti-Muslim and anti-Arab discrimination
November 12, 2026
6:00 pm
The University of Toronto has rejected a report from its Muslim, Arab, and Palestinian discrimination working group, citing significant departures from previous equity assessments. The report called for extensive recommendations to address perceived discrimination and policing issues on campus, including considerations of exceptions based on international conflicts.
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