1. Her Majesty is Not Impressed

The usually prim and proper Queen Elizabeth was prim, but not so proper at a Palace garden party, making undiplomatic remarks about a Chinese delegation during a state visit to Britain. Read more here.

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2. Fort Mac Fire Continues to Grow

The Fort McMurray fire has moved south of the city, but continues to grow and continues to move toward Saskatchewan. Read the latest update here.

3. NASA’s Big Announcement

NASA has discovered a new batch of planets outside of our solar system; nine of them appear to be in a so-called ‘Goldilocks Zone’ – not too hot, not too cold, just right for supporting life.

4. ISIS Attack in Baghdad

At least 45 people were killed in a car bomb attack near a crowded market in Baghdad; ISIS has claimed responsibility

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5. Time to Update Your PC?

Still have Quicktime on your PC? Best you get rid of it. Apple has stopped providing updates and security flaws have already been detected. Read more here.