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CBCTrump says U.S. doesn't need Canada's oil, gas, vehicles or lumber
As Ottawa promises to retaliate against American trade tariffs, U.S. President Donald Trump has taken a new swipe at Canada.Trump says the United States does not need oil, gas, vehicles, or lumber imports from his allies to the north.Trump made the comments Thursday, in his first speech to world leaders since returning to the White House for his second term. During his virtual address at the World Economic Forum, in Davos, Switzerland, Trump was unwavering on his threat of tariffs while sharing
- CBC
Trump targets Canada's digital services tax with America First trade policy
One of U.S. President Donald Trump's freshly signed executive orders puts the Liberal government's digital services tax into the sights of America's Commerce, Treasury and Trade departments, threatening to further irritate the trade relationship between the two countries.The America First Trade Policy, signed into force by Trump Monday evening, seeks to ensure America's trading relationships bring maximum benefit to "American workers, manufacturers, farmers, ranchers, entrepreneurs and businesse
- BuzzFeed
Jeff Bezos's Fiancée Lauren Sánchez Reacted To Criticism Of Her Inauguration Outfit
I want to Eternal Sunshine the clip of Mark Zuckerberg seemingly looking down her bra.
- CBC
Kraft Heinz hits back at what it called Trudeau's 'misleading' comment about its Canadian ketchup
A ketchup giant is seeing red after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau brought up its past exit from Canada while discussing a potential Canada-U.S. trade war.Speaking with reporters after a Wednesday meeting with the premiers, Trudeau urged consumers to seek out Canadian-made products to avoid U.S. imports that could soon be more costly because of retaliatory tariffs."That's why we will look, as we have in the past, at things that have replacements for Canadian consumers that wouldn't be tariffed,"
- BuzzFeed
Tesla Owners Are Getting Real About What They Plan To Do With Their Cars After Elon Musk's Salute At Trump's Inauguration, And It's A Mixed Bag
"I’m ending my lease two months early. When the Tesla rep asked why I’m not considering another Tesla, I said I’m sick of being associated with Elon."
- HuffPost
U.K. Magazine Expertly Trolls Donald Trump With Front Page ‘Apology’ For The Ages
Private Eye apologized “unreservedly” for its previous critical coverage of the president. But then came an utterly brutal twist.
- People
Trace Cyrus Writes Emotional Open Letter to His Father Billy Ray Cyrus: ‘You’re Not Healthy Dad and Everyone Is Noticing It’
Trace's Instagram post came two days after his dad received criticism for his performance at President Donald Trump's inaugural festivities on Jan. 20
- The Daily Beast
‘No Other Choice’: Trump Issues an Ultimatum to Pal Putin
Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum to his one-time ally Vladimir Putin, threatening him with retribution if he doesn’t make a deal to end Russia’s war against Ukraine. In an apparent effort to make good on his already-broken vow to end the war within 24 hours of becoming president, Trump took to Truth Social on Wednesday to try and bend the strong-man leader’s arm. “I’m going to do Russia, whose Economy is failing, and President Putin, a very big FAVOR. Settle now, and STOP this ridiculous War
- People
Plane Passenger Teaches Fellow Traveler a Lesson After They Try to Guilt Them Into Swapping Seats
“I relax in my seat with my smug smile and thinking my job here is done,” the passenger wrote in a retelling of the in-flight incident on Reddit
- The Daily Beast
Doug Emhoff Avenges Kamala’s Viral Handshake Snub
Doug Emhoff, the husband of former Vice President Kamala Harris, was out for blood at President Donald Trump’s inauguration, deliberately snubbing a man who refused his wife’s offer of a handshake earlier this month, according to CNN. On Monday, Emhoff, who served as second gentleman of the United States from 2021 to 2025, rejected a handshake from Bruce Fischer, husband of Sen. Deb Fischer of Nebraska. Emhoff brought up the moment Fischer appeared to refuse Harris’ proffered hand at the Republi
- The Daily Beast
GOP Fears Jan. 6 Probe Will Expose Their X-Rated and ‘Embarrassing’ Texts
Mike Johnson’s office urged Republicans against subpoenaing a key Jan. 6 Committee witness so “sexually explicit” texts GOP lawmakers sent her would remain under wraps, a report alleged Thursday. The witness in question is Cassidy Hutchinson, a 28-year-old former White House aide from Donald Trump’s first term who gave explosive testimony to the committee about his actions leading up to Jan. 6, 2021. Trump’s return to power has Republicans clamoring to seek retribution against political foes who
- HuffPost
What Joe Biden Wrote To Donald Trump, Revealed
Outgoing presidents have written a letter to the incoming president since 1989.
- HuffPost
Trump Revokes Workplace Discrimination Rules Enacted By LBJ In 1965
The new president just unwound a landmark anti-discrimination measure implemented amid the height of the Civil Rights Movement.
- CBC
Widow to keep $100K from late husband's RRSP after court victory against Canada Revenue Agency
An Alberta widow will be allowed to keep tens of thousands of dollars her late husband left to her in retirement savings after winning a years-long court battle against the Canada Revenue Agency. The ruling Tuesday said Marlene Enns is exempt from a clause in Canadian tax law that gives the tax agency power to collect unpaid tax debts from spouses or common-law partners in certain cases because, under law, her marriage ended the moment her husband died."A person is only a 'spouse' for the period
- HuffPost
JFK's Grandson Reacts To Donald Trump's Planned Release Of Assassination Files
Jack Schlossberg said there is "nothing heroic" about the president's order to release classified documents about the 1963 assassination.
- Moneywise
Chicago couple lost $4,500 in a tap-and-pay scam that turned violent. Learn what happened and how to avoid it.
Con artists exploited contactless payment to swindle a young couple out of thousands of dollars. Learn how tap-to-pay scams work and how to protect yourself.
- The Hill
Fanone tells Stewart Rhodes to ‘go f‑‑‑ yourself’ live on CNN
Michael Fanone, a former Washington, D.C., police officer who was attacked during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol, cursed out Stewart Rhodes, the founder of the anti-government group the Oath Keepers, during an appearance Wednesday on CNN. As Fanone was appearing on the network to discuss President Trump’s pardon of the Jan. 6…
- The Daily Beast
CNN To Fire Hundreds of Staff Amid Ratings Crisis
CNN will lay off hundreds of employees on Thursday, capping a year of financial struggles and falling ratings as the network seeks to pivot toward a digital future, sources said Wednesday. The exact number of Thursday’s layoffs, which were first reported by CNBC, is unclear. They will not impact CNN’s marquee talent, which includes Jake Tapper, Kaitlan Collins, and Anderson Cooper, according to CNBC. CNN declined to comment. The cuts come as CEO Mark Thompson has set his sights on digital as CNN
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‘I’ve Got To Read The Rule Book’: Auston Matthews Reacts To Bizarre Incident With Goalie Stick In Maple Leafs’ Loss To Blue Jackets
Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins and Matthews were each assessed minor penalties.
- People
Air Force Pilot Vanished Over Vietnam During Mission in 1967, and Officials Say They Solved the Case
Lt. Col. Donald W. Downing disappeared during a nighttime armed reconnaissance mission over the then-Democratic Republic of Vietnam, officials said