Scott Bessent wins Senate confirmation as Treasury secretary

The article discusses the Liberal government's lack of action in response to potential tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. The author criticizes the government for not taking proactive measures to protect Canadian industries and jobs. The looming threat of tariffs highlights the need for swift and decisive action to safeguard the country's economy. Full Article

'Toxic Town' on Netflix explores the Corby toxic waste case, where families fought for justice due to birth defects caused by industrial pollution from the town's steel industry. After a legal battle, Corby Borough Council was found negligent, leading to a financial settlement for affected families. The BBC podcast 'In Detail: The Toxic Waste Scandal' features stories of individuals like George Taylor and Lisa Atkinson, who faced challenges due to exposure to toxic chemicals, shedding...

Malaysia is investigating Malaysian companies involved in a fraud case connected to the alleged transfer of Nvidia chips from Singapore to China, following charges filed against three men in Singapore. Singapore's Law Minister Shanmugam suggested the chips were included in servers sent to Malaysia by Dell and Supermicro, with uncertainty about the servers' current location. Malaysian authorities are working with data center companies like Microsoft and Google to determine the situation and discuss accountability with...

Costa Rica and Panama are collaborating to facilitate the transit of southbound migrants through their countries, following the closure of the US border to asylum seekers. Migrants from Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador will be bused from Peñas Blancas to Panama's Darien province, aiming to protect them from human traffickers. Some migrants have expressed concerns over the risks of boat transportation, as authorities work to regulate the southbound migration flow and address the challenges faced by...

Gene Hackman's late wife, Betsy Arakawa, was described as "super protective" of him by Joey Padilla, who trained their three dogs and noted that she was cautious about who she allowed around Hackman after COVID. Arakawa, who ran most errands and brought their dogs everywhere, had a strong bond with their pets, especially Zinna, the mixed breed who died at 12. Authorities are still investigating the mysterious deaths of Hackman, 95, and Arakawa, 65, who...

President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in the Oval Office last Friday but failed to reach a deal on minerals, leading to a contentious meeting where Trump accused Zelenskyy of "gambling with World War III." The Trump administration has since paused military aid to Ukraine, citing a need to review its effectiveness in contributing to peace efforts, as Europe works to support Ukraine in its conflict with Russia. Full Article