Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc returned to Washington, D.C., to meet his American counterpart in an effort to finalize a deal and avoid 50 per cent tariffs on many Canadian goods. The prime minister has asked premiers to put American liquor back on provincial store shelves to help secure an agreement, but liquor and lumber remain hurdles.

GGlobal News2026-08-21 00:21

Ontario’s highest court upheld the sentence for Jason Munroe, who was convicted of recklessly discharging a firearm after shooting at armed intruders in Whitby four years ago. The intruders had forced their way into his home and shot his son before Munroe took a handgun from one of them and fired as they fled.

GGlobal News2026-08-21 00:20

US President Donald Trump is threatening an all-out assault on Iran’s economy. He said on social media that Iran would face economic warfare on an unprecedented scale, and warned that any country or business providing Iran with a lifeline would face what he called tremendous economic consequences. DW News also interviewed Miad Maleki of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.

DDW News2026-08-21 00:15

Atlantic Council Vice President Josh Lipsky says Beijing believes President Donald Trump wants to make a “big show” of economic pressure on Iran but will stop short of squeezing Chinese banks. He also discusses US debt surpassing $40 trillion and ongoing US-Canada tariff negotiations.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-21 00:15

Fast-fashion retailer Shein is seeking a valuation of $26 billion to $27 billion in a Hong Kong initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter. The target would be sharply below the company’s peak value.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-21 00:15

Philadelphia police say they have identified a man accused of terrorizing people on city streets while wearing a disturbing doll-face mask. Authorities say he harassed 15 to 16 people.

AABC News2026-08-21 00:11

Fox News host Jesse Watters assesses what he describes as leadership failures by California Gov. Gavin Newsom as Newsom emerges as a potential Democratic frontrunner for the 2028 presidential election on “Jesse Watters Primetime.”

FFox News2026-08-21 00:11

Known as India’s “Queen of Biotech,” Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw founded Biocon in a rented garage nearly 50 years ago. The multibillion-dollar company is now among the world’s largest insulin producers and a leading biosimilars maker. As she considers handing her life’s work to successors, she discusses her pioneering path as an Indian female entrepreneur and her mission to bring life-saving therapies to patients.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-21 00:06

Known as India’s “Queen of Biotech,” Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw founded Biocon in a rented garage nearly 50 years ago. The multibillion-dollar company is now one of the world’s largest insulin producers and a leading biosimilars maker. As she considers passing her life’s work to successors, she reflects on her pioneering journey, her drive to deliver life-saving therapies and her views on India.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-21 00:03

Millions prepare for possible flash flooding as heavy rain bears down on the Northeast. The FBI seizes devices and searches former California Representative Eric Swalwell’s home, while China showcases its humanoid robots.

NNBC News2026-08-21 00:00

US national debt has topped $40 trillion for the first time, a historic milestone reached as the Trump administration confronts rising borrowing costs. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent played down the headline figure, saying the country must “grow our way out of this”. Debt has climbed under successive administrations amid wars, tax cuts, economic crises and government spending.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-20 23:55

The Food and Drug Administration has raised its recall of certain frozen berries to the highest risk level because of concerns about E. coli contamination. The recall covers GreenWise frozen blueberries and mixed berries sold at Publix.

NNBC News2026-08-20 23:51

A weekend FBI raid involving former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s electronic devices and home search is connected to an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct against him, according to a person familiar with the matter. NBC News’ Ryan Nobles reports additional details.

NNBC News2026-08-20 23:42

Michael Cohen, once the president’s fixer and later a key witness against him in the hush money case, says he and President Trump have now forgiven each other.

NNBC News2026-08-20 23:41

Police have identified a 22-year-old masked man they accuse of harassing and antagonizing pedestrians in Philadelphia. NBC News released new surveillance video of him.

NNBC News2026-08-20 23:40

New high-flying technology is expanding to hundreds more towns and cities, though the launches have faced some turbulence. NBC News’ Brian Cheung reports on the developments.

NNBC News2026-08-20 23:39

The second World Humanoid Games are scheduled to be held in Beijing as tensions in the China-U.S. technology arms race continue to mount. NBC News’ Janis Mackey Frayer previews some of the emerging robotic talent at the event.

NNBC News2026-08-20 23:35

The Food and Drug Administration has raised its recall of certain frozen berries to the highest risk category because of concerns about E. coli contamination. The affected products are GreenWise frozen blueberries and mixed berries sold at Publix.

NNBC News2026-08-20 23:34

People in London expressed mixed views Thursday after Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, announced they would return to the United Kingdom for an extended stay beginning this fall.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-20 23:30

Travis Barker’s mother, Gloria, died the day before he began high school. In 2008, the Blink-182 drummer survived a plane crash that killed four people, including two close friends. The only other survivor, Adam “DJ AM” Goldstein, died of an overdose less than a year later. Barker tells Anderson Cooper about facing fear and grief after years of pushing his pain aside, and carrying the memory of those he lost.

CCNN2026-08-20 23:30

A Chinese court has sentenced Evergrande founder Hui Ka Yan to life in prison. He pleaded guilty in April to charges including fraud, bribery and embezzlement tied to his leadership of the property giant. Evergrande’s collapse five years ago sent shockwaves through China’s economy and financial markets.

DDW News2026-08-20 23:30

Montreal’s People’s Gospel Choir sang in honour of the late musician Oliver Jones during a service at Union United Church in Little Burgundy. Jones played his first concert there at age five; the 119-year-old Black congregation stands near his family home.

CCBC News2026-08-20 23:25

The program examines the overlap between politics and global business. Republican Rep. Mike Lawler says the United States should hold China accountable for facilitating Iran’s illicit oil trade as President Donald Trump presses an economic “D-Day” against Tehran. Atlantic Council economist Josh Lipsky says Beijing believes Trump wants to make a major show of economic pressure on Iran.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-20 23:23

NBC News invites viewers to stay tuned for behind-the-scenes content from NOW streaming and directs them to more context and coverage of the day’s most important stories.

NNBC News2026-08-20 23:21