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The alleged Brown University shooter and killer of an MIT professor was found dead New Hampshire Thursday after a week-long manhunt. The case raises new questions about FBI director Kash Patel while Trump shuts down an immigrant visa lottery
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Brown University Shooter Found Dead
The alleged perpetrator of a school shooting and murder of an MIT professor was found dead after a major manhunt. The police response is another blow to increasingly embattled FBI Director Kash Patel
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December 20, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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Less than a year before a Quebec election that virtually guarantees the end of the CAQ’s rule, the leader of the provincial Liberals has resigned amid party turmoil. The separatist PQ leads the polls
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Quebec Liberal Leader Suddenly Resigns Months Before Election
The Quebec Liberal Party has been rocked by multiple scandals recently. The party is now leaderless, threatening its ability to challenge a very weak ruling CAQ
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December 19, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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The U.S. seized a Venezuelan oil tanker in yet another escalation against the country. The tanker was alleged to be part of complex oil trafficking network connected to Russia and Iran
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U.S. Seizes Venezuelan Oil Tanker In Further Escalation of Tensions
U.S. Marines stormed a Venezuelan oil tanker as the U.S. increases the aggressiveness of its actions against the country. The U.S. is reportedly planning to seize more tankers in the coming days
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December 13, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith faces a recall petition as her constituents say she ignores local issues. The vote comes just after Smith secured federal support for a new pipeline for Alberta’s oil
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Danielle Smith Faces Recall Petition
The Alberta premier is one of 21 politicians there facing a potential recall vote. Smith has been losing popularity despite recently getting the federal government to support an oil pipeline
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December 12, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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The U.S. is closing the skies over Venezuela as it further increases pressure on President Maduro, who it baselessly accuses of being a drug dealer. Meanwhile, Trump has pardoned an actual presidential drug lord
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U.S. Closes Skies over Venezuela
The Trump administration is further ratcheting up pressure on the Maduro government of Venezuela. Meanwhile, Trump is intervening to protect a convicted Latin American drug dealer
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December 6, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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The FIFA World Cup Draw was held Friday to determine how the teams in the tournament will be grouped. The leaders of the host countries met on the sidelines to discuss the trade deal between them, which Trump threatened this week
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Carney Meets With Trump and Sheinbaum at World Cup Draw
The meeting comes as Trump threatens to pull out of the free trade agreement between the three countries, which are set to co-host the largest sports event in the world next year
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December 6, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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The U.S. and Russia have a tentative deal to end the War in Ukraine. The plan is facing criticism from other Ukrainian allies, but the country may have little choice but to accept the deal
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Ukraine Peace Deal Moves Closer to Reality, But Major Hurdles Remain
The U.S. and Russia have come up with the framework of a peace deal that would end the War in Ukraine. Ukraine has tentatively agreed to a deal it had little part in crafting
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November 28, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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Mark Carney and Danielle Smith agreed to work on a new oil pipeline this week that would connect Alberta to the BC coast. The BC government and First Nations are furious that they were cut out of the discussions
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Federal Government Plans New Oil Pipeline With Alberta
The federal government has committed to working on building a new pipeline for Alberta oil. The decision blindsided the Liberal caucus and led to the resignation of a cabinet minister
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November 28, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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The U.S. Congress voted to release the Epstein Files this week. The Justice Department has a month to publish them—or cover them up, as many close to the case fear
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U.S. Congress Votes to Release Epstein Files
The vote comes as Washington is reeling from new revelations about the relationships the deceased child sex trafficker had with powerful elites around the world, including the sitting President.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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The federal budget has passed and the Liberals survived the vote. With opposition parties refusing to bring down the government, Carney has bought himself several months at least to implement his agenda
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Federal Government Survives Budget Vote
The Liberals have passed their first budget under Prime Minister Mark Carney and the first Canada has had in 18 months. Despite criticism, the opposition parties did not bring down the government
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November 18, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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The longest government shutdown in U.S. history ended with Senate Democrats breaking with their party to join with the Republicans. With nothing to show for the 43-day ordeal, Chuck Schumer’s Senate leadership could be in jeopardy
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Democrats Cave on U.S. Government Shutdown
After 43 days, the U.S. Congress has passed a funding bill restoring the federal government to full operations. Democratic leadership is facing intense criticism for getting nothing out of the ordeal
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November 15, 2025 at 2:35 AM
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The federal government has announced the next list of projects being referred to the Major Projects Office. While some are fairly straightforward, others, including the Ksi Lisims LNG plant in B.C., could be a major challenge to complete
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Federal Government Adds New Major Projects
The federal government has added new projects to the roster of “nation-building projects” that are meant to develop the Canadian economy. Most have to do with critical minerals and energy
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November 15, 2025 at 1:53 AM
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The Liberals have introduced their first budget under Carney, which greatly increases the deficit to fund the military and infrastructure. A Conservative MP crossed the floor to support it, and more may be on the move.
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Carney Government Introduces First Budget
The federal government has introduced a federal budget that massively increases military spending and the deficit. The Liberals are now looking for a path to pass it
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November 7, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of NYC as Democrats won elections across the U.S. Now the young democratic socialist faces the challenge of implementing his ambitious policy agenda
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Zohran Mamdani Elected Mayor of New York
The high-profile socialist candidate was one of several victories for the Democrats on Tuesday night. Mamdani’s ambitious policy agenda could mark the opening of a civil war in the Democratic Party
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November 6, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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Argentine President Javier Milei’s party won a major victory in the country’s midterm elections. The victory comes thanks to Trump, and farmers are upset that he prioritized the South American country over their own issues
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Argentina’s Milei Wins Midterm Elections With Trump’s Support
Argentina’s libertarian president has won Congressional elections that will shore up the government. The victory comes after a U.S. bailout and policy changes that greatly hurt American farmers
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October 31, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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Carney toured Asia this week and met with Chinese President Xi Jinping. While he promoted Canadian trade globally, talks with the Americans collapsed over a commercial.
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Carney Travels to Asia as U.S. Trade Talks Collapse
World leaders have gathered in Asia to discuss trade and geopolitical issues. Carney is there promoting Canadian business and looking into new submarines as talks with the Americans have ended
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October 31, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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Portland Trail Blazers Coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier were arrested by the FBI for allegedly rigging poker games and fixing NBA bets. The case puts a spotlight on the sports betting industry
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FBI Arrests Pro Athletes and Mafiosos in Gambling Sting
The investigation into two illegal gambling operations involved several prominent NBA players and members of the mafia. The case could have major ramifications for the sports betting industry
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October 25, 2025 at 12:07 AM
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Canada has introduced a bail reform bill that will make it harder for violent offenders to get bail and will make their sentences harsher. The move is popular among Canadians, but whether it will meaningfully address crime is completely unknown
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Canadian Government Introduces Bail Reform
The Carney government is introducing tough-on-crime legislation that will change the bail system. While the moves appear politically popular, there is little evidence the changes will decrease crime
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October 24, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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Almost every news outlet has refused to sign new rules that effectively prevent reporters from doing their jobs at the Pentagon. The changes come as the U.S. plans military action in Venezuela based on unsubstantiated drug smuggling claims.
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New Pentagon Rules Effectively Block Reporters’ Access
The U.S. Department of Defence has adopted new rules that effectively ban reporters from doing their jobs at the Pentagon. Almost every news agency has refused to agree to them.
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October 17, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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Newfoundland has elected a new Conservative government, which could put an agreement with Quebec on the expansion of the Churchill Falls Generating Station in jeopardy
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Conservatives Upset Liberals to Win Newfoundland Election
After a decade in power, the Liberals have lost the election in Newfoundland and Labrador. Conservative governments now control every province except B.C.
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October 16, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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The US is considering military action against Venezuela that could include a full-blown invasion. Without evidence, the US accuses the country of deliberately sending drugs into its territory and has been blowing up local boats
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U.S. Considering Launching Regime-Change Operation in Venezuela
The U.S. looks to be preparing for military operations in Venezuela and could even invade the country. Trump baselessly accuses the Venezuelan government of deliberately “flooding” the U.S. with drugs
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October 10, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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Israel and Hamas have reached a tentative ceasefire in Gaza, and are planning to exchange prisoners. Negotiations on the next steps of Trump’s 20-point peace plan are ongoing
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Ceasefire Deal Reached in Gaza War
U.S. President Donald Trump has declared “peace in the Middle East”. The U.S. has arranged a deal that could lead to the end of the active war in exchange for the release of Israeli captives
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October 10, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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The US Government shut down Wednesday as Congress is split on health care spending. Both sides are locked in on their position, so the shutdown could last a long time.
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U.S. Government Shutdown Likely to Continue Indefinitely
The U.S. government has entered a shutdown after Congress failed to pass a funding bill on Tuesday night. With both sides entrenched, it seems unlikely to resolve anytime soon
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October 3, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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The union representing Canada Post employees has begun a nationwide strike in response to a government proposal that the mail carrier end home delivery across Canada. The strike comes in the midst of a two-year contract negotiation
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Canada Post Union Launches Nationwide Strike
The federal government announced that the national mail carrier would be ending home deliveries. 55,000 workers are now on the picket lines.
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September 30, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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Canada has formally recognized the State of Palestine, joining around 75% of the world. Carney says he wants to move toward a two-state solution, but Israel has vowed to continue its war instead
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Canada Recognizes the State of Palestine
During the U.N. General Assembly in New York City this week, Canada and five other countries extended recognition with the stated goal of restarting the process toward a two-state solution
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September 26, 2025 at 11:49 PM