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On June 28, 2026, a charter fishing boat with 10 people aboard sank in the Strait of Georgia off the coast of Richmond, B.C. Six people, including the boat’s 22-year-old captain, remain missing and are presumed dead. Four others were initially pulled from the water but one among them later succumbed to her injuries in hospital.Questions have since emerged about the tragedy as investigators say they are examining whether the operation of the vessel played a role in the sinking. Here’s what we know so far.What happened on June 28?The nine-metre charter boat Top Ocean, formerly known as Big Coast, sank…

A roundup of recent reviews published by Engadget. Jessica Conditt for Engadget From a major new piece of gaming hardware to the latest smart ring, our latest batch of reviews once again runs the gamut of product categories. We’ve also conducted in-depth testing of HP’s new ultraportable laptop, a Samsung speaker and an excellent new Alienware OLED display. Read on for the details on any of those items you might’ve missed, and prepare for a new slate of reviews coming soon to Engadget. Valve Steam Machine Valve’s highly-anticipated console brings your Steam library to the living…

Ottawa has plans to create a sweeping new digital regulator, which would enforce both online safety and privacy rules and take over oversight for tech companies from the privacy commissioner. Some critics say the government is creating a “super-regulator” — while others say there is a need for a strong regulatory body to tackle the many harms proliferating online.Here is what we know so far.What has the government proposed?In June, the Liberal government introduced two major pieces of tech policy legislation: Bill C-34, which focuses on digital safety, and Bill C-36, which focuses on privacy.Bill C-34 would force social media…

South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25, just under two weeks after the end of his country’s World Cup campaign. Adams, who played for Mamelodi Sundowns, played in all three of South Africa’s group games at the World Cup, starting two, as they progressed to the knockout stages for the first time. He was not involved as South Africa were beaten by Canada in the round of 32. A statement from the South African Football Players Union (SAFPU) read: “The SAFPU is devastated by the untimely passing of Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana midfielder, Jayden…

The white-ball contest between West Indies and New Zealand gets underway with the opening ODI of the five-match series at Providence Stadium in Guyana. Both sides will be eager to make a positive start and build confidence in the 50-over format. Led by Shai Hope, the West Indies will be hoping to bounce back after an underwhelming, rain-affected series against Sri Lanka and make the most of home conditions.New Zealand, captained by Mitchell Santner, begin a new chapter as they continue to reshape their ODI squad. Fresh from an impressive Test campaign in England, the visitors head into the series…

Your photos don’t have to go home, but they can’t stay here. Max Miller for Engadget Those who’ve been Samsung Galaxy owners for long enough will no doubt have experienced a pop-up or prompt on their device encouraging users to back up their photos and videos to Microsoft OneDrive. Samsung sits in a unique position within the modern computing ecosystem. Its most popular devices run Google’s Android operating system, but it also makes a healthy number of Windows PCs. It therefore has strong ties with both companies, but that integration with OneDrive is coming undone in…

Kelly Clarkson is saying goodbye to her talk show. However, she still has a few surprises for fans. In a recent share on social media, the American Idol alum revealed that new music from her is coming out really soon. Having Made Its Debut In 2019, The Kelly Clarkson Show Is Set To Wrap Up This Fall Clarkson has worn many hats throughout her career. She first rose to fame as the winner of the inaugural season of American Idol, which led to a prominent career in music. Over the years, Clarkson has also established herself as a television personality.…

Although Kandi Burruss’ divorce from her husband, Todd Tucker, was between them, her daughter, Riley, says it has been challenging to navigate. In a new interview, the “Next Gen NYC” star opened up about how the demise of her parents’ relationship has affected not only her but also other people close to her, including her younger siblings, Ace and Blaze. Speaking with Talia Parkinson-Jones on “Today on Sirius XM,” the Bravo star said dealing with her parents’ divorce has been more difficult than some people may even realize. “A lot of people forget the fact that yes, a divorce happens…

Jul 5, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Matthew Liberatore (32) pitches against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images Both sides will need their starting pitchers to chew up innings on Saturday night when the visiting Atlanta Braves and the St. Louis Cardinals meet for the second contest of a three-game set. Following a rain delay that spanned 2 hours and 43 minutes in the series opener on Friday — a game that St. Louis won 2-1 — the Braves were forced to deploy four relief pitchers while the…

Jul 4, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) reacts in the seventh inning against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images The Los Angeles Dodgers know they can count on Yoshinobu Yamamoto to throw a lot of innings, and that trait is of extra importance entering Saturday’s game against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks. The Dodgers used seven pitchers Friday after Shohei Ohtani (left knee) was scratched from his start, so the bullpen is a bit beleaguered entering the middle contest of a three-game series. Arizona took advantage with an…