Good morning. This is the Friday, July 25 edition of First Up, the Star’s daily morning digest. Sign up to get it earlier each day, in your inbox.
Here’s the latest on Mark Carney’s criticism of Israel as dozens of kids and adults starve to death in Gaza, the Hockey Canada verdict, and how the premiers’ plans for provincial work permits may not solve anything.
Also, if you recently visited this King Street restaurant, you might have been exposed to Hepatitis A. Here’s what you should know.
DON’T MISS
Here’s what Carney said in a social media post last night.
We break down Superior Court Justice Maria Carroccia’s stinging rebuke of the case here.
Here’s why the premiers want the authorization, and why it may not actually solve anything.
WHAT ELSE

The entrance to the Red Chris mine near Iskut, B.C., is shown on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.Â
Dave Middleton THE CANADIAN PRESS- Three workers who were trapped in a B.C. mine were rescued late last night. Here’s what happened.
- Dominic LeBlanc said he’s encouraged after meeting with U.S. lawmakers ahead of the tariff deadline.
- As Donald Trump’s trade war grinds on, support for Doug Ford’s PCs has hit a new high. Take a look.
- After a heated debate, ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ city council moved ahead with shelters in these six locations.
- ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½â€™s Blue Box program will be privatized in less than six months. Here’s what you need to know.
- Here’s what the TTC’s new CEO Mandeep Lali told the Star in a recent and wide-ranging interview.
- E-scooters, pedestrian signals and pets in cars: Here’s five ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ traffic laws that might surprise you.
- ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½â€™s speed cameras have reduced speeding and aggressive driving by this much, according to a new report.
- Two years after winning Canada’s top music prize, Debby Friday has reinvented herself again.
- This $11.50 bingsu — a Korean frozen milk dessert — is the best thing our food reporter ate this week.
- Professional wrestling icon Hulk Hogan died yesterday. Here’s what we know.
- Do you remember when Hogan arm wrestled Mayor Rob Ford – and lost? Take a look.
- Mike Wilner: The AL-leading Blue Jays took round one vs. Tigers by a knockout.
- Listen: Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay, Kevin Gausman and Edwin Encarnacion discuss the first-place ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ Blue Jays.
POV
CLOSE UP

 The St. James Town Kids Market took over a public space in the Sherbourne and Wellesley area.Â
Richard Lautens ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ StarST. JAMES TOWN: Hazel, 4, tries out a hula hoop. The kids of St. James Town came together for the first Kids Market in their neighbourhood. The kids got to try a hula hoop, soccer, arts and crafts, snacks, a book fair and other activities.
BTW, this September, TIFF turns 50. We’d love to hear your favourite festival memory: a movie you loved or a celeb you spotted — feel free to send your photos, too!
Thank you for reading. You can reach me and the First Up team at firstup@thestar.ca. I will see you back here tomorrow
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