Canada says North American free trade partners should be fully aligned on China
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Canada says North American free trade partners should be fully aligned on China
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Canada has survived many bilateral crises. It will survive Trump: The two countries’ relationship has seen many ups and downs over the years ...
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Canada has survived many bilateral crises. It will survive Trump
Quick Glance: Canada Endures: Surviving Crises with Trump
  • The relationship between Canada and the U.S. is being tested by Donald Trump's provocations, but their mutual dependency remains strong.

  • Historical crises, such as the Smoot-Hawley tariff and Nixon's import surcharges, illustrate that Canada has weathered numerous challenges.

  • Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland's approach of maintaining firmness without escalation is viewed as effective.

  • The restoration of bilateral harmony is likely to occur, potentially with a future president who possesses better judgment.
Trump mocks Trudeau as ‘governor’ of ‘state’ of Canada : US President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday mocked Canada’s Justin Trudeau as the “governor” of a ...
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Trump mocks Trudeau as ‘governor’ of ‘state’ of Canada
Why the answer to Trump’s tariff lies in the 19th century: The nation of Canada was forged in part as a response to the harmful trade policy changes of foreign ...
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Why the answer to Trump’s tariff lies in the 19th century
What Trump is doing to Trudeau is a tried-and-true humiliation tactic: The president-elect enjoys demeaning people, and the leader of the government of America’s ...
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What Trump is doing to Trudeau is a tried-and-true humiliation tactic
Stellato-Dudek can compete for Canada at Milan Olympics after receiving citizenship
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Ottawa has abandoned any pretence of controlling its spending: Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has given the strongest signal yet that her government will ...
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Ottawa has abandoned any pretence of controlling its spending
Assad raked in wealth - at the expense of his people: Dictator Assad made billions while civil war and economic crisis prevailed in Syria ...
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Assad raked in wealth - at the expense of his people
Quick Glance: Syrian Government Plans Justice for Military Offenders
  • Mohammed al-Bashir, the new interim Prime Minister of Syria, emphasized the commitment to minority rights and security in the country.

  • The tomb of Hafez al-Assad was set on fire during celebrations over the fall of the Assad dynasty, reflecting public animosity toward the family.

  • Al-Bashir announced that individuals connected to military crimes would be tried before being allowed to return to their positions.

  • The new administration is calling for refugees to return and plans to shut down the former regime's notorious prisons.
New Brunswick’s first female premier Susan Holt seeking to build province with compassion
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New Brunswick’s first female premier Susan Holt seeking to build province ...
National rent prices decline year-over-year to 15-month low: report: TORONTO - A new report says average asking rents fell nationally on a year-over-year basis ...
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National rent prices decline year-over-year to 15-month low: report
Trump nominates India critic Harmeet Dhillon as Assistant Attorney General: A Sikh-American, Dhillon was born in Chandigarh before her parents moved to the US ...
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Trump nominates India critic Harmeet Dhillon as Assistant Attorney General
Quick Glance: Trump Appoints Dhillon for Key Justice Department Role
  • Harmeet Dhillon, a prominent San Francisco attorney, was nominated by Trump as assistant attorney general for civil rights.

  • Dhillon is known for her legal battles against 'Cancel Culture' and her strong advocacy for civil rights.

  • Her conservative views have sparked controversy, particularly regarding LGBTQ rights and education policies.

  • Her nomination may raise questions about her past cases and political loyalty.
Donald Trump Is Returning To The World Stage. So Is His Trolling.: The troll-in-chief is back.
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Donald Trump Is Returning To The World Stage. So Is His Trolling.
Russia tells its citizens to avoid travel to the West: Russia said on Wednesday that relations with the United States were so confrontational that Russian ...
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Russia tells its citizens to avoid travel to the West
TikTok's Canada unit seeks judicial review of shutdown orders: TikTok's Canadian unit said it has filed an emergency motion with Canada's Federal Court seeking a ...
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TikTok's Canada unit seeks judicial review of shutdown orders
Quick Glance: TikTok Challenges Federal Shutdown Order in Canada
  • TikTok is legally contesting the federal government's directive to cease operations in Canada.

  • The company claims the shutdown will jeopardize hundreds of jobs and many contracts with Canadian advertisers.

  • The government's order followed a security review but did not specify the risks involved.

  • TikTok seeks a court stay on the order while it argues against the government's decision.
Haiti’s government announces the reopening of capital’s international airport: The country touts the reopening as a ‘turning point’ for the economy ...
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Haiti’s government announces the reopening of capital’s international ...
Quick Glance: Meta donates $1 million to Trump’s inauguration fund
  • Meta has donated $1 million to Donald Trump's inauguration fund.

  • The donation follows a recent private meeting between Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Trump.

  • Zuckerberg has adopted a more favorable stance towards Trump despite ongoing public criticism from the former president.

  • Corporations typically contribute significantly to presidential inaugurations, while Meta has not previously donated.
Jimmy Butler Adds Suns To Trade List
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Jimmy Butler Adds Suns To Trade List
Quick Glance: Jimmy Butler: Trade Offers and Potential Destinations
  • Six-time All-Star Jimmy Butler may leave the Miami Heat before the trade deadline as the team is open to offers.

  • Butler's agent has indicated preferences for trade destinations including the Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks, and Golden State Warriors.

  • The Heat have struggled around the play-in tournament in recent seasons, and Butler's potential opt-out as a free agent might prompt a trade.

  • To increase title chances, Butler could prefer a trade to a competitive Western team to avoid strengthening an Eastern Conference rival.
MPs approve $21.6B in supplementary spending; Conservatives vote against: MPs have voted to approve an additional $21.6 billion in government spending. The money ...
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MPs approve $21.6B in supplementary spending; Conservatives vote against
EU’s new energy chief vows to end Russian fuel ties for good: Momentum for quitting Moscow’s revenue driver has stalled. “Something new needs to happen ...
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EU’s new energy chief vows to end Russian fuel ties for good
China condemns Canada’s sanctions on officials over alleged human-rights violations
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China condemns Canada’s sanctions on officials over alleged human-rights ...
Canada is getting serious about protecting its Arctic borders, but will it be enough?
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Canada is getting serious about protecting its Arctic borders ...
Washington state judge blocks Kroger-Albertsons merger: Following the FTC's win earlier, this deal is on ice.
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Washington state judge blocks Kroger-Albertsons merger
Quick Glance: Albertsons Withdraws from Kroger Merger and Files Lawsuit
  • Albertsons has abandoned the $24.6 billion merger with Kroger and is suing for a $600 million termination fee.

  • Two court rulings have halted the merger, citing reduced competition and violations of consumer protection laws.

  • Experts express surprise at Albertsons' decision to file a lawsuit, given its significant debt and poor store performance complicating future merger prospects.

  • Kroger and Albertsons have exchanged accusations of non-cooperation throughout the merger process.
Russia tells its citizens to avoid travel to the U.S., Canada and some EU countries
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Russia tells its citizens to avoid travel to the U.S., Canada and some EU ...
Dozens of puppies found in cardboard boxes under lorry as driver fined: Kept in cardboard boxes, 24 dogs were recovered from the vehicle at a ferry port.
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Dozens of puppies found in cardboard boxes under lorry as driver fined
Guardians trade Gold Glove second baseman Andres Gimenez, reliever Nick Sandlin to Toronto
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Quick Glance: Guardians Deal Gimenez and Sandlin to Toronto
  • The Guardians have sent their Gold Glove second baseman Andres Gimenez and right-handed pitcher Nick Sandlin to Toronto.

  • Gimenez's offensive output has decreased after his impressive performance in 2022.

  • In exchange, the Guardians will acquire infielder Spencer Horwitz and minor league outfielder Nick Mitchell.

  • Sandlin, who performed well last season, becomes the second reliever traded by the Guardians this offseason.
Climate change will likely push monarch butterflies on threatened species list in U.S.
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Climate change will likely push monarch butterflies on threatened species ...
Quick Glance: Monarch Butterflies Declared Threatened Species
  • U.S. wildlife officials plan to list monarch butterflies as a threatened species due to declining populations.

  • This listing, expected by the end of next year, will prohibit killing or transporting the butterflies.

  • It includes the designation of 4,395 acres of critical habitat in California for wintering monarchs.

  • A 90-day public comment period has begun, after which the agency will decide on the proposal.
U.S. imposes trade restrictions on two Chinese firms over human rights: The United States added two Chinese companies to a trade restriction list on Tuesday for ...
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U.S. imposes trade restrictions on two Chinese firms over human rights
Quick Glance: US Imposes Trade Restrictions on China and Russia Firms
  • The US has imposed trade restrictions on eight companies, including two from China and several from Russia, citing human rights violations.

  • Among the targeted firms is Zhejiang Uniview Technologies, accused of facilitating human rights abuses such as the surveillance of Uyghurs.

  • These companies have been added to an 'entity list,' requiring US firms to obtain licenses before exporting to them.

  • The measures aim to prevent US technology from being used to enable human rights violations.
Canada imposes sanctions on architect of China’s repression in Xinjiang: Ottawa announces measures against eight Chinese officials over human rights abuses in ...
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Canada imposes sanctions on architect of China’s repression in Xinjiang
Vinay Menon: Luigi Mangione is a murder suspect. Turning him into a sexy folk hero is even sicker than America’s broken health-care system
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Vinay Menon: Luigi Mangione is a murder suspect. Turning him into a sexy ...
National rent prices decline year-over-year to 15-month low, report says: The report found average asking rents across Canada were down 1.6% from the same month ...
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National rent prices decline year-over-year to 15-month low, report says
LeBron James Rumors: Warriors Will 'Definitely Monitor' Lakers Star's Trade Status
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Quick Glance: Warriors Eye LeBron James' Trade Situation
  • The Golden State Warriors are keeping the option open to acquire LeBron James from the Los Angeles Lakers if he considers a trade.

  • ESPN's Brian Windhorst noted that the Warriors will closely monitor James' status, although he shows no desire to leave.

  • The Warriors previously attempted to initiate a trade for James in February, but those discussions did not progress.

  • James spoke ambiguously about the potential of playing with Stephen Curry, fueling speculation as the Lakers struggle in the standings.
Trump mocks Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as the 'governor' of the 'Great State of Canada'
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Trump mocks Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as the 'governor' of the 'Great ...
‘No winners’: China’s Xi warns US against a trade war: Chinese leader Xi Jinping has warned the United States against restarting a trade war ...
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‘No winners’: China’s Xi warns US against a trade war
Quick Glance: Xi warns of losses in trade war with the US
  • Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized that there would be no winners in a trade war with the US and reaffirmed the goal of achieving around five percent annual growth.

  • Xi expressed a willingness to maintain dialogue with the US government to develop stable and sustainable bilateral relations.

  • Current export figures from China indicated a slower growth rate while imports continued to decline, highlighting the challenges facing the Chinese economy.

  • Analysts suggest that recent export increases may be due to foreign buyers rushing to avoid potential new tariffs from the incoming US administration.
Dispute over tariffs: Donald Trump mocks Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as "governor"
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Dispute over tariffs: Donald Trump mocks Canada's Prime Minister ...
British-Canadian AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton receives Nobel Prize for physics: Hinton and John Hopfield were awarded the Nobel because their use of physics ...
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British-Canadian AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton receives Nobel Prize for ...
Freeland says Canada will meet debt-to-GDP target, but stays silent on deficit: In the budget, Ottawa said the 2023-24 debt-to-GDP ratio would be 42 ...
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Quick Glance: Canada Achieves Debt-to-GDP Target for 2023-2024
  • Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland confirmed that Canada will meet its debt-to-GDP target for 2023-2024.

  • She did not disclose whether the budget deficit would exceed $40.1 billion, as many economists predict.

  • An updated economic statement with the deficit figures is set to be released next Monday.

  • The budget outlined a debt-to-GDP ratio of 42.1 percent for 2023-24, projected to decline to 39.0 percent by 2028-29.
Taylor Swift ends "The Eras Tour" with an emotional message to the Swifties: At 11:16 pm local time, Taylor Swift ends her "The Eras Tour" on December 8 in ...
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Taylor Swift ends
Quick Glance: Taylor Swift Distributes $197 Million in Crew Bonuses
  • Taylor Swift has awarded $197 million in bonuses to her Eras Tour crew.

  • This generous gesture recognizes the hard work and dedication of the team during the tour.

  • The bonuses serve as an acknowledgment of the exceptional efforts and support in executing the concerts.

  • The decision to distribute such a substantial amount highlights Swift's appreciation for those working behind the scenes.
Josh Dehaas: Town councils should not be compelled to raise Pride flags: Proclamations and flag-raisings are political expressions, not services
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Josh Dehaas: Town councils should not be compelled to raise Pride flags
Trump’s threats should remind us of Canada’s underpopulation risk: In a tariff battle, our sparsity would be the cause of a number of negative side effects
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Trump’s threats should remind us of Canada’s underpopulation risk
Quick Glance: Trump Addresses Tariffs and Immigration in Interview
  • Donald Trump stated in an interview that he cannot guarantee that promised tariffs on foreign goods will not raise prices for American consumers.

  • He announced plans to impose 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada on his first day in office unless those countries curb illegal immigration.

  • Trump also indicated he would pardon supporters involved in the January 6 riots and suggested using the justice system against his political opponents.

  • He emphasized the need for a mass deportation program for illegal immigrants and expressed a desire to end birthright citizenship.
Golden Globe nominations are being announced Monday. Here’s what to know: The award show will be held on Sunday, Jan. 4, with comedian Nikki Glaser hosting
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Golden Globe nominations are being announced Monday. Here’s what to know
Donald Trump Suggests Mexico Could Become a State: The president-elect defended his 25 percent tariff plans during an interview on NBC News' "Meet the Press" on ...
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Donald Trump Suggests Mexico Could Become a State
How many shows were in Taylor Swift's Eras Tour? Here's when it started and how long it lasted
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How many shows were in Taylor Swift's Eras Tour? Here's when it started ...
Quick Glance: Taylor Swift rewards Eras Tour team with $197 million
  • Taylor Swift allocated an extra $197 million in bonuses to her Eras Tour team.

  • The generous bonuses were distributed over nearly two years to dancers, technicians, and other staff.

  • Following the completion of the U.S. leg in August 2023, each of the 50 truck drivers received $100,000.

  • The Eras Tour grossed over $2 billion in ticket sales, making Swift a billionaire within seven months.
Trump lays out agenda, including mass deportations, in TV interview: US president-elect promises to make good on election pledges of ending birthright ...
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Trump lays out agenda, including mass deportations, in TV interview
Quick Glance: Trump Unveils Agenda Featuring Mass Deportations
  • Donald Trump reaffirmed his plans for mass deportations and new tariffs in a recent interview.

  • He expressed his intention to deport all illegal immigrants and discussed possibly deporting US citizens with undocumented family members.

  • Trump aims to end birthright citizenship and plans to reduce US aid to Ukraine.

  • He is considering pardoning the 944 individuals convicted for their roles in the Capitol riots while criticizing lawmakers involved in the investigation.