Putin discusses 'multipolar global order' with China's Xi after Trump inauguration

A City of Hamilton employee was tragically hit and killed by a car while working on road maintenance. The incident occurred while the employee was carrying out their duties. The employee's identity and further details surrounding the accident have not been disclosed at this time. Full Article

U.S. stock markets experienced significant losses, with the Dow down 5.5%, Nasdaq down 5.8%, and S&P 500 down nearly 6%, marking the worst two-day stretch since March 2020, amid global trade war fears following President Trump's announcement of reciprocal tariffs. China retaliated with a 34% tariff on U.S. goods, exacerbating market fears, while Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned of potential higher inflation and unemployment. Critics accused Trump of being disconnected from economic struggles as...

An investigation is underway in Los Angeles after authorities found a body matching the description of missing 13-year-old Oscar Omar Hernandez, who was reported missing by his family after failing to return home from visiting an acquaintance in Lancaster. The Los Angeles Police Department's Robbery-Homicide Division, along with the FBI, led a search in Oxnard where the body was found, but the identity and cause of death remain unknown as detectives pursue leads in the...

Keir Starmer presented Donald Trump with an invitation from King Charles for a second state visit to the UK, which Trump accepted. However, Trump's decision to impose tariffs on British imports has sparked backlash and calls to cancel his visit. Despite public opinion being split, Starmer faces pressure to navigate the delicate political and diplomatic balance surrounding Trump's visit, with parties like the Lib Dems urging tough negotiations to end the trade war. Full Article

Jesus Monroy, accused of killing 16-year-old Mia Campos and their unborn son, was granted a $150,000 bond for new felony counts including statutory rape and child molestation. Despite being on house arrest with an ankle monitor and no contact with the victim's family, the decision was met with disappointment from the Gwinnett County District Attorney's Office. Monroy, who allegedly lured Campos out of her home, strangled her, and left her body in the woods, has...

The Senate is heading towards a political showdown over President Trump's domestic agenda, as Democrats plan to force votes during an overnight session to protest Republicans' push for a spending and tax cuts bill. The GOP needs to pass a budget blueprint to unlock reconciliation, but disagreements between House and Senate Republicans have led to a fragile compromise. Senate Democrats will propose amendments on trade wars, budget cuts, and national security issues during the marathon...