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Jared Kushner's involvement was "not mentioned in Paramount's press release on Monday morning about its $108 billion bid, nor were participating sovereign wealth funds from Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi and Qatar."
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fancy that
Jared Kushner is part of Paramount's hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount is telling WBD shareholders that it has a smoother path to regulatory approval than does Netflix.
www.axios.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Jared Kushner's involvement was "not mentioned in Paramount's press release on Monday morning about its $108 billion bid, nor were participating sovereign wealth funds from Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi and Qatar."
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"Region imported 438,000 tons of pesticides and herbicides in 2020, two-thirds more than in 2018. More than half of such chemicals used in Nigeria are highly hazardous, at least 40% of those can’t be sold in Europe"
#Pesticide colonialism
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
#Pesticide colonialism
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Europe’s Banned Pesticides Are Poisoning Nigeria
Chemicals barred by the EU are widely available across Africa, threatening food and water supplies.
www.bloomberg.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:34 PM
"Region imported 438,000 tons of pesticides and herbicides in 2020, two-thirds more than in 2018. More than half of such chemicals used in Nigeria are highly hazardous, at least 40% of those can’t be sold in Europe"
#Pesticide colonialism
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
#Pesticide colonialism
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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ICE use of Border Control agents is disgusting. Most of these agents are criminals with a badge, running free rein on innocent people. Just like the prison guards ICE has hired. They are thugs and losers.
December 8, 2025 at 2:40 PM
ICE use of Border Control agents is disgusting. Most of these agents are criminals with a badge, running free rein on innocent people. Just like the prison guards ICE has hired. They are thugs and losers.
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For the First Time This Century, Child Mortality Is Likely to Rise
You don't want to see what we saw when we were kids, children's graves, because there were no vaccines over 100 years ago. What have we become that you don't believe in Science?
Vaccinate your children. /1
time.com/7338791/chil...
You don't want to see what we saw when we were kids, children's graves, because there were no vaccines over 100 years ago. What have we become that you don't believe in Science?
Vaccinate your children. /1
time.com/7338791/chil...
For the First Time This Century, Child Mortality Is Likely to Rise
The latest report from the Gates Foundation predicts an alarming trend for the health of children around the world.
time.com
December 8, 2025 at 4:23 PM
For the First Time This Century, Child Mortality Is Likely to Rise
You don't want to see what we saw when we were kids, children's graves, because there were no vaccines over 100 years ago. What have we become that you don't believe in Science?
Vaccinate your children. /1
time.com/7338791/chil...
You don't want to see what we saw when we were kids, children's graves, because there were no vaccines over 100 years ago. What have we become that you don't believe in Science?
Vaccinate your children. /1
time.com/7338791/chil...
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Japan summons China envoy over fighter jet incident
Japan summons China envoy after J-15 fighter jets locked radar on aircraft
Tokyo has summoned Beijing’s ambassador after Chinese military aircraft locked radar onto Japanese jets, the latest incident in the row ignited after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments backing Taiwan.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 8, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Japan summons China envoy over fighter jet incident
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U.K. health agency identifies new mpox strain in England
Mpox: U.K. identifies new strain in England
The U.K. Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said Monday it had identified a new strain of the mpox virus in England in a person who had recently travelled to Asia.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 8, 2025 at 3:40 PM
U.K. health agency identifies new mpox strain in England
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Coldplay, U2 and Ed Sheeran top Pollstar’s most popular touring artists of the new millennium
Pollstar's most popular touring artists of the new millennium
On Monday, in advance of Pollstar’s 2025 year-end issue, the concert trade publication ranked the top 25 “Most Popular Touring Artists of the Millennium,” based on ticket sales from Jan. 1, 2001, to the end of 2025.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 8, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Coldplay, U2 and Ed Sheeran top Pollstar’s most popular touring artists of the new millennium
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13 inmates die in violence-plagued Ecuador prison
Ecuador prison: 13 inmates die in violence
Thirteen inmates died at the weekend in a prison in Ecuador that has seen 44 killed in violence in the past month, authorities said Monday.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 8, 2025 at 4:20 PM
13 inmates die in violence-plagued Ecuador prison
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Powerful wave kills 4 and leaves 1 missing at a popular seawater pool in Spain’s Tenerife
4 dead, 1 missing at Spain's Tenerife seawater pool
Four people died and one remained missing after a powerful wave dragged a group of swimmers out to sea while they were in a popular seawater pool along the rocky, western coastline of the Spanish island of Tenerife, Spanish authorities said Monday.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 8, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Powerful wave kills 4 and leaves 1 missing at a popular seawater pool in Spain’s Tenerife
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The salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios is still ongoing. What you need to know
Salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios still ongoing
As holiday baking season begins, federal health agencies are warning Canadians that an investigation into salmonella-contaminated pistachios is still ongoing.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 8, 2025 at 6:20 PM
The salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios is still ongoing. What you need to know
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12 FBI agents fired for kneeling during racial justice protest sue to get their jobs back
12 FBI agents fired for kneeling sue to get their jobs back
Twelve former FBI agents fired after kneeling during a 2020 racial justice protest in Washington sued Monday to get their jobs back, saying their action had been intended to de-escalate a volatile situation and was not meant as a political gesture.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 8, 2025 at 6:40 PM
12 FBI agents fired for kneeling during racial justice protest sue to get their jobs back
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Magnitude 7.6 quake triggers a tsunami on Japan’s northern coast
Earthquake strikes off Japan northern coast, triggers tsunami
A powerful 7. 6-magnitude earthquake struck late Monday off northern Japan, triggering a tsunami of up to 70 centimetres (27 inches) in Pacific coast communities and warnings of potentially higher surges, the Japanese Meteorological Agency said.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 8, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Magnitude 7.6 quake triggers a tsunami on Japan’s northern coast
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100 schoolchildren abducted in Nigeria are released but more are still held
Nigeria school abductions: 100 schoolchildren released
A total of 100 of the schoolchildren abducted from a Nigerian Catholic school last month have been released, the Christian Association of Nigeria said Monday, adding that more than 100 students remain in captivity.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 8, 2025 at 7:10 PM
100 schoolchildren abducted in Nigeria are released but more are still held
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Bullets in Luigi Mangione’s bag convinced police that he was UnitedHealthcare CEO killing suspect
Bullets in Mangione’s bag led police to believe he was a suspect
Moments after Luigi Mangione was put in handcuffs at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s, a police officer searching his backpack found a loaded gun magazine wrapped in a pair of underwear.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 8, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Bullets in Luigi Mangione’s bag convinced police that he was UnitedHealthcare CEO killing suspect
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Toaster doors ‘unexpectedly closing’ leads to second degree burns: recall expanded
Oster toaster recall: more than 66,000 more units recalled
More than 66,000 additional toaster ovens are being recalled across Canada due to the spring-loaded doors “unexpectedly closing” and burning some users.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 8, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Toaster doors ‘unexpectedly closing’ leads to second degree burns: recall expanded
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BREAKING: Bernie Sanders just now:
December 8, 2025 at 3:50 PM
BREAKING: Bernie Sanders just now:
CRA receiving soaring volumes of objections from taxpayers, data show - The Globe and Mail
December 8, 2025 at 2:28 PM
CRA receiving soaring volumes of objections from taxpayers, data show - The Globe and Mail
What medical experts really want caffeine drinkers to know - National Geographic
December 8, 2025 at 12:33 PM
What medical experts really want caffeine drinkers to know - National Geographic
Nearly 6 million Canadians remain without a family doctor, new report finds - Toronto Star
December 8, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Nearly 6 million Canadians remain without a family doctor, new report finds - Toronto Star
More Canadians, including children, detained in U.S. for immigration violations - The Globe and Mail
December 8, 2025 at 12:32 PM
More Canadians, including children, detained in U.S. for immigration violations - The Globe and Mail
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**** Via RCMP
Training Notice
RCMP NS is conducting planned training exercises on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. Expect a large presence around the airport.
Training Notice
RCMP NS is conducting planned training exercises on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. Expect a large presence around the airport.
December 7, 2025 at 6:18 PM
**** Via RCMP
Training Notice
RCMP NS is conducting planned training exercises on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. Expect a large presence around the airport.
Training Notice
RCMP NS is conducting planned training exercises on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. Expect a large presence around the airport.
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Todays weather for the Halifax area
A special weather statement remains in effect
Snow ending this morning then cloudy with a chance of flurries or rain & breezy with a high of -2c (-16c windchill)
A chance of flurries this evening clearing later & breezy with a low of - 10c (-18c windchill)
A special weather statement remains in effect
Snow ending this morning then cloudy with a chance of flurries or rain & breezy with a high of -2c (-16c windchill)
A chance of flurries this evening clearing later & breezy with a low of - 10c (-18c windchill)
December 8, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Todays weather for the Halifax area
A special weather statement remains in effect
Snow ending this morning then cloudy with a chance of flurries or rain & breezy with a high of -2c (-16c windchill)
A chance of flurries this evening clearing later & breezy with a low of - 10c (-18c windchill)
A special weather statement remains in effect
Snow ending this morning then cloudy with a chance of flurries or rain & breezy with a high of -2c (-16c windchill)
A chance of flurries this evening clearing later & breezy with a low of - 10c (-18c windchill)
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A reminder to motorists - clear your vehicle completely of snow before hitting the road. It is illegal and dangerous not to do so
December 8, 2025 at 11:44 AM
A reminder to motorists - clear your vehicle completely of snow before hitting the road. It is illegal and dangerous not to do so
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Illicit opioid deaths increased most in central N.S. health zone post-COVID, research finds www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Illicit opioid deaths increased most in central Nova Scotia health zone post-COVID, research finds
Data from a Dalhousie University study showed a rise in non-pharmaceutical opioid deaths in the central zone of Nova Scotia.
www.saltwire.com
December 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Illicit opioid deaths increased most in central N.S. health zone post-COVID, research finds www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Canadians face confusion over new U.S. border crossing rules - CTV News
December 7, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Canadians face confusion over new U.S. border crossing rules - CTV News