Bank of Canada raises interest rate for first time in 6 months
EDT, the Canadian dollar was trading 0.7 per cent lower at $1.3206 to the greenback, or 75.72 US cents. This is contributing to financial stresses in some emerging market economies.

Cardi B, Offset welcome baby girl
Cardi B and her husband, Offset , who's one-third of the rap group Migos , welcomed their first child together. The Migos member has two sons, Jordan and Kody, and a daughter, Kalea, from previous relationships.

World Cup semi-final England v Croatia
That in future we talk about them", said Blazevic, now 83, and known in Croatia as the "coach of all coaches". "We are not. Robert Prosinecki, a member of the 1998 squad, said: "I would so much like that they be better than us.

Fast facts on key developments as US-China trade war begins
Beijing has announced changes this year including easing limits on foreign ownership in insurance and some other fields. Hong Kong's Hang Seng index tumbled 0.9 percent to 27,995.08 and the Kospi in South Korea lost 0.8 percent to 2,247.43.

Running on Empty: NASA's Kepler spacecraft pauses observations
For now, Kepler's team is concentrating on the downloading of data gathered during the spacecraft's most recent observation. NASA announced Friday that Kepler will be put in a hibernation-like state as fuel has become very low.

Pakistan puts Nawaz Sharif and daughter on exit control list
Sharif and his daughter, Maryam Safdar, are now in London, where the three-time former PM's wife is undergoing cancer treatment. The party planned the rally a day earlier but did not disclose that Mr Safdar would join it, he said.

Cardi B counter-sues her ex-manager for $15 million
Her latest album " Invasion of Privacy " was released earlier this month and debuted at #1 on the Billboard Hot 200. Cardi B has filed a counter suit against her former manager who took her to court in April.

Illinois Man Calls Woman's Puerto Rican Flag Shirt 'Not American'
A video that went viral on Monday has earned a Chicago police officer desk duty for an incident that happened a month ago. A female officer asked for the man's ID and can be heard in the video saying, "You don't come here harassing people".

First PGA Tour stop in Detroit is full-go for June 2019
The 46 events include four tournaments held opposite World Golf Championships, and one event opposite the British Open. FedEx first became the title sponsor in 1986 and has supported the tournament ever since.

Erdogan assumes greater powers as new era begins
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has won the country's election, claiming new executive powers that critics say erode democracy. Turkey also faces a widening current account deficit making it reliant on weak foreign investment to plug the gap.

Galaxy S8 update brings this new feature to Samsung’s smartphone
The new stylus looks sleeker and appears to have a glossy finish instead of the matte finish of last year's model. It appears that the new S Pen is a bit thinner in size compared to its last version and includes an upgraded tip.

Kylie Jenner Says Baby Stormi Gets Her Lips from Travis Scott!
Little Donlens, too cute, that I gave her. "I feel like people think that I bounced back super fast, which I guess I did", she said.

Starbucks announces move to ditch plastic straws by 2020
Other environment-friendly alternatives to plastic straws will include compostable straws and reusable cold cups, said the brand. A year ago in Santa Cruz, Calif., Starbucks started testing out straws made from materials other than traditional plastic.

Sterling at heart of Englands bid despite goal drought
Dier, while speaking at a press conference ahead of England versus Croatia match on Wednesday, said Sterling has been "incredible" before and now.

Germany ‘totally controlled by Russia,’ Trump tells North Atlantic Treaty Organisation chief
Trump was referring to a 2015 agreement between Russian gas giant Gazprom and Germany to build a pipeline under the Baltic Sea. And maybe we'll speak to him when I get over there. "On that point the American friends have a point", von der Leyen said .