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BTW, it’s down to the final two in the battle for ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½â€™s top Jamaican patty. You only have a few hours left to vote in the nail-biter. Cast your ballot now!

DON’T MISS

Donald Trump hiked tariffs to 35% on some Canadian goods

The U.S. president signed the order last night. Here’s what happens now.

• Rick Salutin: Carney might become a lying traitor or noble change agent. But how will we know which?

The final sentencing in the girls swarm case is expected today

Here’s how long lawyers from both sides have recommended the girl be sentenced.

• ‘If I had the opportunity to apologize to Mr. Lee I would’: Final girl to be sentenced in fatal swarming of Kenneth Lee
• Tribunal finds woman who murdered mother as a teen must still face Ontario lawyer licensing hearing

This summer program for middle-school-aged Black boys graduated 100 students

Here’s how the program inspires Black boys to pursue higher education and future careers.

• Ontario human rights watchdog calls for ‘bold’ action to combat anti-Black racism in schools

WHAT ELSE

• A union vote on the Canada Post contract offer wraps up this afternoon. Here’s what to expect.
• An 81-year-old woman was charged in the fatal hit-and-run of an e-scooter rider in North York.
• A serial sex offender got an indefinite sentence after a TMU attack. Here’s what has the judge “alarmedâ€� since.
• A flight attendant on the Delta plane that crashed in February is suing the airline. Here’s what her claim says.
• This is who made this week’s edition of Champs ‘n Chumps.
• Justin Timberlake has Lyme disease. Here’s what to know about protecting yourself from ticks.
• Is travel insurance worth it? Here’s what you should know before going on your next vacation.
• The Caribbean Carnival will shut down major downtown roads this weekend. Here’s what you need to know.
• A five-bed loft in a historic building has hit the market. See the photos — and price here.
• These are the five movies our film critic can’t wait to see in August.
• This rich $10 Balkan-style grilled meat plate is the best thing our food reporter ate this week.
• Here’s a recap on who the Blue Jays acquired at the trade deadline — and who they gave up.

POV

I grew up in a city where air quality has always been a factor when planning activities. Now, it seems, ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ summers are the same.

CLOSE UP

TTC LINE 1: Riders dance to music during the annual Emancipation Day Underground Freedom Train Ride in ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½. The theme this year is “Ability in Action.â€� Here’s what organizers said that means.

Thank you for reading. You can reach me and the First Up team at firstup@thestar.ca. 

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