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OTTAWA — A Postmedia-Leger poll reveals a stark emotional divide between Conservative and Liberal voters in the ongoing election. Three-quarters of Conservative supporters express hope for a better future, while 60% of Liberals cite fear, largely influenced by U.S. President Donald Trump's actions. Nationally, 51% of voters are motivated by hope, with the Liberals leading at 43% support, followed by Conservatives at 38%, and Trump impacting 58% of voter decisions to some extent. Full Article

Summary Tens of thousands of Spotify users globally reported issues with streaming music on the app, with Downdetector documenting over 48,000 outage reports on Wednesday afternoon. In response to these glitches, including problems with downloads and searches, Spotify announced that it is rolling out an update. The situation highlights ongoing challenges faced by the audio streaming platform as it works to address user concerns. Full Article

Members of the Board of Deputies, representing British Jews, have publicly criticized the Israeli government's actions in Gaza, marking a departure from their usual support. In an open letter, 36 board members expressed concern that Israel's current leadership is undermining its moral foundation, calling for an end to the war and advocating for the return of hostages. One signatory highlighted that the situation in Gaza breaches Jewish ethical values, stressing the need for a united...

Measles Outbreak in the U.S.Measles cases in the U.S. are likely underreported amid a significant outbreak in the Southwest, as public health officials, including CDC's Dr. David Sugerman, report 747 cases this year, with two deaths among unvaccinated individuals. The outbreak, primarily affecting undervaccinated communities, has prompted the CDC to send additional personnel to Texas and raise concerns over funding limitations following cuts to Covid-related grants. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s...

As the humanitarian crisis intensifies in the Gaza Strip due to an Israeli siege, Israeli leaders assert that adequate food exists, while UN agencies report severe shortages of essentials amid escalating attacks. Israeli officials openly state their strategy of using starvation as leverage against Hamas, refusing to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza, while a ceasefire proposal demands disarmament of Palestinian factions without Israeli commitments to withdraw or cease hostilities. The Palestinian resistance, led by Hamas,...

NHL HOCKEY: The Montreal Canadiens' playoff hopes have influenced the election debate schedule, prompting the commission to move a leaders' debate from 8 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday due to the team's critical game for playoff qualification. Meanwhile, Liberal Leader Mark Carney reacted to unfounded reports about job losses at Honda's Alliston plant, while Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre criticized trade policies. The Green Party faced exclusion from the debates despite initial inclusion due to...