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Canadian official threatens to cut off energy to the United States

CNN

CNN — Canada could retaliate against President-elect Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs by shutting down energy flows to the United States, a top Canadian official warned. Given that Ontario is not a major producer of crude oil, Ford’s threat appeared to specifically apply to electricity the United States imports from Canada. Ford’s comments also raise the specter of broader retaliation from …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Haiti is preparing itself for new leadership. Gangs want a seat at the table

Associated Press

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Politicians across Haiti are scrambling for power after Prime Minister Ariel Henry announced Tuesday that he would resign once a transitional presidential council is created. More than 20 of them are based in the capital and rally around two main coalitions: G9 Family and Allies led by Jimmy Chérizier, a former elite police officer known as “Barbecue”; …

Prime Caribbean Council Minister Henry Led Philippe

11 months, 1 week ago

Wood heater smoke estimated to kill up to 63 in ACT each year, prompting calls for national ban

ABC

Researchers are calling for new wood heaters to be banned from urban areas and existing ones to be phased out after their study showed wood heaters could be killing up to 63 people a year in the ACT alone. Key points: A study has found domestic wood heaters are causing many premature deaths Long-term exposure can exacerbate respiratory conditions such …

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1 year, 6 months ago

‘Bob’s Burgers’ actor Jay Johnston arrested on Capitol riot charges

LA Times

Jay Johnston, circled in yellow, at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. “Bob’s Burgers” star Jay Johnston was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of participating in the Jan. 6 attack on the United States Capitol. The 54-year-old actor, known for voicing Jimmy Pesto on the animated comedy series “Bob’s Burgers,” stands accused of causing civil disorder, unlawfully entering a restricted area …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Fresh public sector pay offer on the table from WA government in bid to end wage dispute

ABC

The WA government has been forced to make an improved wages offer for public sector workers for the third time in less than a year after intense pressure from unions. Key points: Lower-paid workers will benefit the most from the revised offer Unions rejected the last offer without taking it to members for a vote Public sector workers got a …

Action Workers Pay Wages Table Public Offer

2 years, 6 months ago

WA public sector unions step up fight for pay rises as Australian minimum wage boosted

ABC

Western Australia's public sector unions are preparing to step up their fight for greater pay rises at the state level in the wake of the Fair Work Commission's decision to increase the minimum wage by 5.2 per cent. Key points: The national minimum wage has been lifted by 5.2 per cent The WA government has only raised public sector wages …

Policy Workers Pay Minimum Wage Wages Public Cent

2 years, 11 months ago

Why is this country so resilient?

BBC

Why is this country so resilient? In fact, the UAE is currently ranked number one in Bloomberg's Covid Resilience ranking, which ranks 53 countries on 12 indicators like healthcare quality, virus mortality and reopening travel. Francois Nel/Getty Images Giant solar "trees" help the Sustainability Pavilion generate energy as well as providing shade The pandemic unexpectedly created a boom in chefs …

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3 years, 7 months ago

Anzac Day: Sadie Gow set to march for WWII hero husband

ABC

Sadie and Sydney Gow's love story began in 1945 when they met on board HMAS Katoomba as it set sail to New Guinea. Key points: 100-year-old WWII veteran Sadie Gow will attend her last Anzac Day march in Hobart today Mrs Gow served as a signal woman and her late husband Sydney was a member of the M Special Unit …

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