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Retired journalist. Living the graying years in Toronto, Canada

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dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 8h

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'They treated us like animals' - Inside the epicentre of deportations in New York City

Chaotic scenes have become routine in a federal immigration court in Manhattan.

dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 8h

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A tangled web of deals stokes AI bubble fears in Silicon Valley

Some are worried that the rapid rise in the value of AI tech companies may be a bubble waiting to burst.

dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 8h

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The 'typhoon-proof' wind farms powering China's coast

China is racing to develop a new generation of wind farms that can not only survive tropical cyclones, but also harness their power.

dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 8h

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Who are the 48 hostages still being held in Gaza?

A ceasefire deal should see Hamas hand over all 48 remaining Israeli and foreign hostages, 20 of whom are believed to be alive.

dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 8h

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'They've destroyed everything': Palestinians return to devastation in Gaza City

Those returning say they are driven by desperation rather than confidence that it is safe.

dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 8h

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Green turtle bounces back from brink in conservation 'win'

Once endangered due to hunting, it is making a strong recovery thanks to global conservation efforts.

dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 8h

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How hackers forced brewing giant Asahi back to pen and paper

The brewer of Japan's most popular beer, Super Dry, was hit by a major cyber-attack last month.

dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 9h

The Blue Jays keep swearing on (bleeping) national television. Is this the new normal?

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The Blue Jays keep swearing on (bleeping) national television. Is this the new normal?

Jays manager John Schneider unleashed three curses in nine seconds on a broadcast watched by millions. It wasn’t the first time.

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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 12h

Canada’s new government is starting Automatic Federal Benefits. We’re going to pre-file taxes for up to 5.5 million low-income Canadians, so they get the benefits they are entitled to — money that would otherwise be left unclaimed.

dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 12h

President Trump said Friday he would hit China with a 100% additional tariff and impose new export controls on critical software products after Beijing placed new restrictions on the export of rare-earth minerals.
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Trump to Hit China With Additional 100% Tariff, Citing Restrictions on Rare-Earth Elements

The president also said he would impose new export controls on critical software products in response to Beijing’s moves.

dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 13h

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France's Macron asks newly resigned Sebastian Lecornu to try again to form a government

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday reappointed Sebastien Lecornu as prime minister, just days after his resignation, to try again to form a government in a bid to end the country’s political d...

dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 13h

Interesting side note. The Peace Prize winner, Machado’s nomination was supported by 8 Republicans on Capital Hill. Among them, Senator Marco Rubio, now Trump’s Secretary of State.

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White House blasts Nobel Committee for not awarding Peace Prize to Trump

A spokesman says the Nobel Committee placed "politics over peace" in awarding the coveted award to Venezuela's opposition leader.

dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 13h

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Linamar Corp. expands U.S. manufacturing footprint in US$300M deal

Linamar Corp. says it’s expanding its U.S. manufacturing footprint though a US$300 million deal to buy select North American assets of Aludyne Inc.

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dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 13h

“Carney says their responsibilities are enormous and include things like making major military procurement decisions and reviewing industrial development projects worth “tens and tens of billions of dollars of economic activity.””

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Carney defends paying 2 CEO appointees upwards of $577,000 a year

Prime Minister Mark Carney is defending his decision to pay the CEOs of two new government offices annual salaries that are higher than those of his own cabinet ministers.

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dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 13h

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Carney doesn’t rule out new pipeline to B.C., repealing tanker ban and emissions cap

As the federal government works towards its next batch of major projects, Prime Minister Mark Carney is not ruling out a new pipeline to the B.C. coast or lifting environmental policies like the tanke...

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dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 13h

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Carney says renegotiating CUSMA likely won’t resolve all trade issues with U.S.

Prime Minister Mark Carney says it’s clear the U.S. will keep targeting certain sectors with tariffs even after the renegotiation of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade.

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dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 13h

Wall Street drops to its worst day since April after Trump's threats of tariffs shatter its calm

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Wall Street drops to its worst day since April after Trump's threats of tariffs shatter its calm

A monthslong calm on Wall Street shattered, and U.S. stocks tumbled after President Donald Trump threatened to crank tariffs higher on China.

dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 14h

“Health Canada has published an expanded recall of ESR HaloLock wireless power blocks used for mobile phone charging. The department said the lithium-ion battery within the recalled power banks can overheat, posing a fire hazard.”

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Recall of portable chargers expanded, more fires reported

Health Canada has published an expanded recall of ESR HaloLock wireless power blocks used for mobile phone charging. The department said the lithium-ion battery within the recalled power banks can ove...

dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 14h

“Authorities say more than 450 pieces of mail valued at more than $400,000 were recovered during their investigation. The stolen mail included 255 cheques, 182 credit cards, 35 government IDs and 20 gift cards.”

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More than $400K worth of stolen mail recovered, 8 men charged

A months-long police investigation into stolen mail has ended with the arrest of eight men who are facing hundreds of charges.

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dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 14h

“The photo is actually from a protest at Toronto police headquarters and is at least a decade old. While some Portland protesters did taunt ICE agents with a similar stunt, the photo is a misrepresentation.”

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Photo of Portland doughnut ‘ICE fishing’ protest actually taken in Toronto

A photo shared online in October supposedly showed protesters in Portland, Ore. ‘baiting’ United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents with doughnuts suspended from fishing lines.

dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 14h

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Key Trump nominee accused of sexual harassment

Paul Ingrassia has been investigated for allegedly harassing a lower-ranking colleague, according to administration officials. Fearing retaliation, the woman later withdrew a complaint, and Ingrassia ...

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dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 14h

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NBA looks to China for growth, renewing a foothold in its second-largest market

The weekend marks a major milestone for the NBA, as years of rebuilding its relationship with China culminate with the Phoenix Suns and Brooklyn Nets facing off.

dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 14h

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Nobel Peace Prize winner Machado praises Trump after White House criticizes snub

Some of Trump's Republican allies have called for him to get the Nobel Peace Prize, though the nomination deadline passed early in his current term.

dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 14h

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U.S. crude oil falls 4% after Trump-China trade flare-up threatens to slow global growth

China-U.S. trade relations were thought to be improving slowly, but this latest setback once again raised concerns higher tariffs may hurt demand for oil.

dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 14h

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Dow drops 600 points, S&P 500 falls the most since April after Trump's China tariff threat: Live updates

The Trump post sparked a rapid sell-off in stocks Friday.