Rare Bear Attack: Hrishikesh Koloth, a 27-year-old MMA trainee from Kerala, was killed in a bear attack at a remote uranium exploration site in northern Saskatchewan; a civilian worker shot the bear and investigators are probing the incident with RCMP and wildlife teams. Public Safety & Crime: Police say the Lawrence Bishnoi gang sent a letter claiming it could mobilize 1,000 gunmen across Canada, tied to extortion “tax” demands. AI & Privacy: Ottawa police charged two men in a case alleging AI-generated deepfakes of women in violent/sexual scenes without consent, with up to 25 alleged victims. Health Research: McMaster researchers report air pollution exposure is linked to measurable brain health differences, while a Lancet study suggests a blood test could flag Alzheimer’s proteins decades early. EV Policy & Industry: Tesla is threatening Manitoba with legal action over its removal from the EV rebate program; meanwhile, federal EV rebate claims hit $122M but dealers say they’re still waiting on payments. Canada-India Tech & Trade: Canada and India launched a trade and investment forum and pushed CEPA talks toward a year-end finish, targeting $50B trade by 2030. Mining & Materials: Honey Badger Silver starts updated PEA and resource work for its Prairie Creek silver-zinc-lead project as metal prices surge. Maritime Autonomy: Davie and Kraken will collaborate to build and integrate autonomous maritime systems in Canada.