Yahoo Sports --Fourteenth NewsWatch--
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(Cybersecurity)
A new cybersecurity strategy aimed at protecting Canada's vast array of computer systems and information banks has been unveiled by the federal government.
It says Ottawa has made steady progress on improving cybersecurity in recent years, but acknowledges the government is an attractive target due to its holdings of personal information, valuable research data and other sensitive material.
The new plan is aimed at clearly spelling out the security risks to government systems and preventing attacks more effectively. (14)
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(WestJet-CEO-Speech) (Audio: 096)
WestJet's C-E-O says air travel affordability could be improved by the federal government if it were to stop collecting rent from airports.
Alexis von Hoensbroech (HOHNZ'-bruhk) says WestJet believes Ottawa should take this step in order to make travel more affordable in Canada.
Airports earn money by charging fees to airlines, passengers and businesses like restaurants, while paying rent for operating on federally owned lands. (14)
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(Mideast-Tensions)
Ten people are dead over two days as gun battles continue between the Israeli army and Palestinian militants in the northern West Bank city of Jenin.
The Palestinian Health Ministry says at least 25 others have been injured in the fighting.
Jenin and the adjacent urban refugee camp have long been a bastion of armed struggle against Israel's ongoing occupation and the tempo of raids by Israeli troops has increased during the war in Gaza.
The fighting comes as Norway, Ireland and Spain have all moved to recognize a Palestinian state, prompting Israel to recall its ambassadors to the three countries. (14)
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(Ferries-BC-Loan)
Canada Infrastructure Bank is lending 75-million dollars to British Columbia's ferry service, helping buy four zero-emission vessels and install electric charging infrastructure in the region.
The federal Crown corporation says it has closed a deal with B-C Ferry Services as the company expands the electrification of its fleet, adding that terminal upgrades are to be completed by 2027.
The loan is part of the B-C Ferry Services' plan to replace its existing fleet with quieter and more environmentally friendly vessels.
The money will cover the higher upfront costs of the four ferries compared with diesel, including the necessary charging infrastructure. (14)
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(US-RNC-Evacuated)
An investigation is underway after the Washington headquarters of the Republican National Committee was briefly evacuated after the discovery of two vials of blood addressed to former U-S president Donald Trump.
It's not clear whether any message accompanied the vials explaining why they were sent.
R-N-C's chairman has decried the “revolting attack” and White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre condemned “any form of threats," adding -- quote -- “That has no place in our politics, no place anywhere." (14)
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(US-Train-Derailment-Ohio) (Audio: 105)
A federal judge has signed off on a 600-million dollar class action settlement over last year's disastrous Norfolk Southern derailment in eastern Ohio.
Lawyers involved in the case are slated to return to the community of East Palestine (pal-eh-STEEN') to answer questions about the deal the Atlanta-based Norfolk Southern agreed to this spring.
The agreement is designed to address all damage claims within a 32-kilometre radius of the derailment and for residents who choose to participate, personal injury claims within a 16-kilometre radius of the derailment. (14)
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(NewsWatch by John Kennedy)
The Canadian Press
