1. Ron Desantis Elon Musk interview: Twitter Spaces hosts Florida governor's 2024 launch
- Republican presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis has launched his White House bid in a conversation with Twitter boss Elon Musk.
- The Florida governor and Mr Musk set up an interview on Twitter Spaces, a live audio discussions platform.
- But the discussion was plagued by technical problems and audio cut out before Mr DeSantis could say a word.
- I am running for president of the United States to lead our great American comeback," Mr DeSantis said, once the sound was stabilised.

2. Canada's household debt is now highest in the G7
- Household debt in Canada is now the highest of any G7 country, according to data by the country's housing agency.
- The amount owed by Canadian households is also higher than the country's entire GDP.
- The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation said high home prices are to blame for the ballooning debt.

3. Yellowstone kills baby bison after park visitor touches the animal
- Yellowstone National Park says it has killed a newborn bison in the US state of Wyoming after a visitor intentionally touched the animal.
- The visitor was trying to help the calf rejoin its herd after it got separated from its mother, according to the park.
- The herd rejected the calf despite repeated attempts by park rangers to reunite the young bison.
1. Ron Desantis Elon Musk interview: Twitter Spaces hosts Florida governor's 2024 launch
- Republican presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis has launched his White House bid in a conversation with Twitter boss Elon Musk.
- The Florida governor and Mr Musk set up an interview on Twitter Spaces, a live audio discussions platform.
- But the discussion was plagued by technical problems and audio cut out before Mr DeSantis could say a word.
- I am running for president of the United States to lead our great American comeback," Mr DeSantis said, once the sound was stabilised.

2. Canada's household debt is now highest in the G7
- Household debt in Canada is now the highest of any G7 country, according to data by the country's housing agency.
- The amount owed by Canadian households is also higher than the country's entire GDP.
- The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation said high home prices are to blame for the ballooning debt.

3. Yellowstone kills baby bison after park visitor touches the animal
- Yellowstone National Park says it has killed a newborn bison in the US state of Wyoming after a visitor intentionally touched the animal.
- The visitor was trying to help the calf rejoin its herd after it got separated from its mother, according to the park.
- The herd rejected the calf despite repeated attempts by park rangers to reunite the young bison.
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