Trump leaves for China, cities vie for defence bank, boys fall behind, and more

<p>Tensions between the US and China are high, and expectations are low as President Donald Trump heads for Beijing for two days of diplomacy and, possibly, deals. Both sides are hoping to ease the economic fallout from their tit-for-tat trade war, and to stabilize their tense relationship.</p><p><br></p><p>And: Canada will be home to the headquarters for a new, multi-national defence bank for NATO allies. But the exact location is still TBD. And the competition to land it is heating up among Canada’s biggest cities.</p><p><br></p><p>Also: Canadian boys are falling behind girls in school. Some experts say the system is weighted against them, and that should worry everyone.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus: The price of fertilizer soars, FBI director Kash Patel questioned by senators, Canada prepares for FIFA, and more.</p>