The article reports that after the U.S. Genius Act passed on July 18, 2025, Bitcoin's market price fell by about 40% to under US$70,000 and monthly Bitcoin transactions declined while stablecoin transactions rose, according to the authors.
A column by Chris Selley reports newly discussed figures that the author describes as alarming for Canada's proposed high-speed rail, noting that VIA Rail already relies heavily on government subsidy and comparing the corridor to Boston–New York–Washington.
Ontario has restructured OSAP to reduce the share given as grants and increase loans, and opposition parties and student groups have launched a 'save OSAP' campaign while the premier says he will stand firm.
A South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison for his December 2024 imposition of martial law, finding the decree amounted to an insurrection; judges said he sought to prevent the National Assembly from functioning.
Rinaldo Walcott writes that Reverend Jesse Jackson was a prominent 1980s figure who advocated for a politics of compassion and coalition-building, and asks who will fill a similar role today.
Peninsula Papagayo in Costa Rica combines frequent wildlife sightings — including howler monkeys in Palmares Preserve — with a small enclave of luxury resorts and new guest amenities such as Papagayo Park.
The article profiles the 64-kilometre Riviera Nayarit coastline from Sayulita to La Peñita de Jaltemba, noting surf towns, tianguis markets, local food and wildlife activities such as turtle releases and seasonal whale-watching.
After the Tumbler Ridge school shooting, an Alberta activist says the shooter's reported gender identity has led to a rise in hostile online comments and public statements linking transgender people to violence. Community leaders report heightened fear among transgender people and say the next broader procedural responses are undetermined at this time.
A $10 million donation from Mr. Reeve, a participant in Sunnybrook's OCD program, will fund the Thompson Centre's expansion and relocation at Sunnybrook’s Bayview campus and establish the Reeve OCD Centre with increased bed capacity.
Opposition leaders have urged the Canadian government to send humanitarian aid to Cuba amid reported blackouts and fuel shortages, and Ottawa says an announcement on aid is coming soon.
