Daily News Digest - 2026-04-13

Hasan Piker, known to millions as HasanAbi, has become one of Twitch's most influential voices. His blend of political commentary and gaming streams captivates a massive audience, sparking debate and driving online conversation.

Bill Ackman's Pershing Square is known for high-profile, activist investments. From retail giants to healthcare companies, here's a look at the firm's strategy and recent moves.

Canada is investing $172 million in air defence infrastructure, responding to evolving global threats. The nation also faces scrutiny over AI reliance in energy, Indigenous rights, and geopolitical tensions.

SanDisk shares are experiencing a significant surge, leaving investors and market watchers wondering about the driving forces behind this unexpected rally. Digging into the recent performance reveals key factors at play.

Christine Fréchette is Quebec's first Premier, with a Liberal majority projected in by-elections. PM Carney aims to accelerate the legislative agenda.

Debate continues over a potential US ground deployment to Iran's Karg Island as the US maintains a naval blockade. Families impacted by Canada's opioid crisis are advocating for harm reduction.

First Nations are challenging Alberta's separation referendum, citing treaty rights. British Columbia marks a decade of its toxic drug crisis with over 18,000 deaths. Meanwhile, new data reveals rising cancer rates across Canada, alongside a deepening opioid crisis and concerns over medication safety.

INDYCAR teams are leveraging a two-week break for in-depth data analysis, simulator work, and strategic planning to refine performance and optimize car setups for diverse track types.

Fears of escalating human rights abuses in Iran intensify following the collapse of U.S.-Iran talks and a brutal crackdown on protesters. Activists and families of those executed are demanding human rights be central to any future peace negotiations.

Hungary has ousted Viktor Orbán after 16 years, with Peter Magyar leading the opposition to a landslide victory. Meanwhile, Canada's Liberals are on the verge of a majority government as crucial by-elections loom, while escalating global tensions persist in the Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon.

Walker Scobell, star of Disney+'s "Percy Jackson and the Olympians," will not attend prom due to death threats targeting potential dates. The actor urged an end to online harassment.

Veterans criticize potential US island invasion plans as a ceasefire holds. NASA analyzes Artemis II data on deep space travel effects. Political developments emerge in Canada.

US naval blockade on Iran escalates global tensions and oil prices. Canada grapples with opioid crisis, rising cancer rates, and political shifts. Pope Francis and President Trump continue public disagreements.

The debate over a potential US ground troop deployment to Iran's Karg Island intensifies, with new details emerging on Iran's key oil and gas ports and the risks of naval blockades. Veterans and analysts caution against historical parallels and potential Iranian retaliation.

President Trump's declaration of a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz sent shockwaves through the global energy market, causing oil prices to spike dramatically and triggering widespread market uncertainty.