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5 Things to Know Today: July 29, 2026

  Wednesday, July 29, 2026 A fresh Iran missile attack has oil swinging again, the TSX just set another record, the Fed decides this afternoon, Microsoft and Meta report tonight, and your CPP deposit lands today. Here's what it means for your wallet. 1. Your CPP payment lands today Wednesday, July 29 is a Canada Pension Plan deposit day — the seventh of twelve scheduled payments this year and the last one before the August cycle. If you're collecting the maximum retirement pension starting at 65, you'll see $1,507.65 land in your account. The average new beneficiary starting at 65 receives $877.01 . Your amount will match what you received in June: CPP is indexed only once a year, in January (this year's bump was 2.0%), so there's no mid-year change. The next adjustment arrives with the January 2027 deposit. What it means for you: If your deposit is smaller than expected, it's almost always something individual — an early-start reduction, tax withholding, or a...
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Unprecedented Heat Wave Hits Antarctica: Temperatures Soar 50°F Above Normal

 

In an alarming turn of events, Antarctica is experiencing an extraordinary heat wave, with temperatures soaring up to 50°F above normal. This unprecedented phenomenon is unfolding during what should be the coldest period in Earth’s coldest region, raising significant concerns among scientists about the future health of the Antarctic continent and its global implications.

Since mid-July, parts of East Antarctica have seen temperatures that typically range between -58°F and -76°F rise to between -13°F and -22°F. While these temperatures are still below freezing, the deviation from the norm is staggering. This summer-like heat in the dead of winter is a stark reminder of the accelerating impacts of climate change.

The implications of such a heat wave are profound. Antarctica holds the majority of the planet’s ice, and significant melting could lead to catastrophic sea level rises. Even smaller ice features, like the so-called Doomsday Glacier, could raise sea levels by up to 10 feet if they were to melt. This would have devastating effects on coastal communities worldwide.

Scientists are particularly concerned about the potential for more frequent heat waves in Antarctica’s future winters. Such events could leave the continent less fortified for its summer season, making it more vulnerable to further melting during subsequent heat waves. Additionally, increased Antarctic melting could disrupt global oceanic circulations, which play a crucial role in maintaining the planet’s climate balance.

David Mikolajczyk, a research meteorologist with the Antarctic Meteorological Research and Data Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, emphasized the need for further study to understand the full impact of this heat wave. “I’m sure more impacts will emerge with time as we understand this heat wave better, but at the moment, it’s just a case of astonishment really, what we’re seeing,” he said.

This extraordinary event serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need to address climate change and its far-reaching effects on our planet.


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