Alberta's premier responds to Trump's trolling by saying Canada's oil helps make America wealthy

The alliance between President Trump and Elon Musk deteriorated after Musk’s efforts to undermine a crucial budget bill following his departure from the administration. Initially, Musk expressed skepticism about Trump in 2016 but later engaged closely with the administration before leaving due to climate policy disagreements. Their relationship fluctuated over the years, with Musk endorsing Trump again in 2024 after a campaign rally incident, ultimately using his influence to challenge legislative priorities, marking a dramatic...

SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong stated that Israel's restrictions on aid to Gaza may breach international humanitarian law, reflecting a notable shift in Singapore's stance amidst growing international criticism of Israel's actions. This was echoed by Acting Minister Faishal Ibrahim, aligning with views that Israel is committing war crimes, though Singapore's position remains consistent in advocating for Palestinian rights and humanitarian aid through various initiatives. Recent remarks by European leaders indicate a broader consensus that...

Israeli farmers Aviel Leitner and Eran Braverman have resumed work on their blue agave fields along the Gaza border after the devastation caused by Hamas's October 7 attack. Despite the ongoing violence, they are hopeful about producing Israel's first tequila by early winter 2025, inspired by a family trip to Mexico. The community, supported by the NGO Volcani International Partnerships, is determined to recover and innovate in agriculture, although they face mental strain and lingering...

In a surprise victory, Scottish Labour, led by Davy Russell, won the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election, defeating the ruling Scottish National Party (SNP) by 602 votes amid a turnout of 44%. The result, which shows Labour's vote share at 31.6% compared to SNP's 29.4% and Reform UK's 26.1%, boosts Anas Sarwar's leadership as they aim to challenge the SNP's 19-year dominance ahead of the 2026 elections. The campaign was marred by a racism controversy...

Michelle Mazzola faced challenges finding in-network therapists for her son Guy, diagnosed with autism, leading to frustrations with what are known as “ghost networks” that list providers who are unreachable or do not accept new patients. Despite spending two weeks contacting providers, Mazzola encountered long wait times and inaccurate information, prompting her to pay $7,000 monthly out-of-pocket for care. Legal actions against insurance companies like Anthem Blue Cross aim to address these deceptive practices, which...

Summary Award-winning author and Canadian Senator David Adams Richards has joined the Conservative Party of Canada’s Senate caucus less than two weeks after becoming a non-affiliated member. The 74-year-old expressed frustration with the Liberal government in a statement, highlighting dismissals of concerns faced by ordinary Canadians. Richards, an acclaimed writer with numerous awards, including the Governor General’s Literary Award and the Giller Prize, focuses his fiction on the lives of working-class people in Miramichi, New...