Volkswagen Group’s joint venture with Rivian hits latest milestone, unlocking another $1B for the EV automaker

According to the Volkswagen Group, its joint venture with Rivian has achieved a key milestone by completing winter testing of Rivian’s technology in VW vehicles. As a result, the milestone unlocks an additional $1 billion in investment from Volkswagen Group in Rivian.

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Wheel-E Podcast: New Super73s, Heybike Villain, more

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new electric bicycles from brands like Ride1Up and Heybike, plus comeback stories from Juiced Bikes and Rad Power Bikes, a look at how the answer to high gas prices might have been parked in the corner of your garage this whole time, and more.

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What's next for the USMCA?

The Trump administration is reviewing the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which comes up for renewal this year. The USMCA replaced NAFTA, was an economic cornerstone of President Donald Trump's first term, and accounts for more than $4 billion worth of cross-border trade. Thing is, it didn't live up to its promises of spurring manufacturing jobs. What might come next? But first, we dig into the anxiety that comes with surviving multiple rounds of layoffs.

Does solar work in winter? One Canadian homeowner shares their experience

Does adding a new home solar panel system makes sense in northern climates? This Canadian homeowner did just that – and after a cold, dark, and dreary winter collecting data, they’re sharing their real-world results online!

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Blue Wave Building in the Strait of Hormuz

Donald Trump’s approval rating hits historic lows as voters react to soaring gas prices caused by his war of choice with Iran.

Big Spring Sale Green Deals hub – e-bikes, e-scooters, power stations, tools, more

The Amazon Big Spring Sale is officially in full swing, and in our usual fashion, we wanted to put all the best savings during this weeklong event in one place for all your shopping needs. We’re seeing a bunch of great deals on all the popular tech, and we will continue to update this hub throughout the entire event so you don’t have to worry. Below, you’ll find all the best current deals hitting power stations, e-bikes, alternate EVs, electric tools, appliances, smart devices, and more. Head below and start scoring what you need to start spring off properly, as well as prep for the seasons to come.

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About that ‘Gay Ayatollah’ Story...

Team Trump cooked up a psyop about Iran’s new supreme leader, sources tell Zeteo. Plus, the president decides to pay TSA agents, and why Trump wants to keep attacking Iran on weekends.

Senate approves funding for TSA and most of Homeland Security, but not immigration enforcement

The Senate early Friday approved Homeland Security funds for Transportation Security Administration and most other agencies, but not the immigration operations at the heart of the budget impasse. The deal, which was approved without a roll-call vote, goes next to the House, which is expected to consider it Friday. It's a potential endgame to the 42-day shutdown has jammed airports, disrupted travel and imposed financial hardship on workers. President Donald Trump said he will sign an order instructing the Homeland Security secretary to immediately pay TSA workers, but if the bill becomes law that won't be needed. Democrats have been demanding changes to rein in Trump’s immigration enforcement operations.

Mexican by Choice: Maria Hinojosa on Reclaiming Her Mexican Citizenship

In 1989, Maria Hinojosa gave up her Mexican citizenship. She traded in her green passport for a blue one and...

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Maria Grever: Remembering the Musical Genius You Didn’t Know You Knew

In 1916, Maria Grever set foot in New York City with her two children in tow. She was a Mexican...

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Bytes: Week in Review — Meta, YouTube’s social media addiction case, a new AI literacy course, and Kalshi’s prediction market self-regulation

The prediction market platform Kalshi announces new rules this week. Plus, the Department of Labor introduces an AI literacy course. But first, a jury in Los Angeles this week found that Meta and YouTube were negligent in what’s being called a landmark case.

The social media companies were accused of intentionally designing their platforms to be addictive, which caused harm to a young user’s mental health. The companies were ordered to pay $6 million in damages — and they’ve told media outlets they disagree with the verdict and are exploring their legal options.

Marketplace’s Stephanie Hughes spoke with Maria Curi, tech policy reporter at Axios, about all these headlines for this week’s “Tech Bytes: Week in Review.”

How the Republican Party Forgot It Was Conservative

And why, apparently, most Republicans don’t care

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Billionaire Wealth Has Doubled So Far This Decade

An estimate of a new wealth tax proposal shows that it would generate twice as much revenue as it did when it was first introduced in 2021.

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VA Outsourcing Could Increase Veteran Tragedies

The VA rigorously trains staff to de-escalate disruptive behavior from veterans. The private sector does not.

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'Fuel hedging' once kept airline prices down. Now passengers bear the brunt

Airlines used to do some financial magic to keep airfare down as oil prices increased, a strategy called "fuel hedging." But they stopped. Now fliers are on the hook for a lot of the difference.

In ‘Son of Nobody,’ Yann Martel wraps an Everyman and a scholar in an epic tale

“Son of Nobody” by Yann Martel twins the life of a foot soldier in ancient Greece with a modern-day man of letters.

With ceasefire proposal stalled, Trump faces uneasy military options in Iran

President Donald Trump has extended a deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz or face attacks against its power plants. More U.S. troops are headed toward the region.

Federal judge temporarily blocks the Pentagon from branding AI firm Anthropic a supply chain risk

A federal judge has ruled in favor of artificial intelligence company Anthropic in temporarily blocking the Pentagon from labeling the company as a supply chain risk. U.S. District Judge Rita Lin on Thursday said she was also blocking enforcement of President Donald Trump’s social media directive ordering all federal agencies to stop using Anthropic and its chatbot Claude. Lin said the “broad punitive measures” taken against the AI company by the Trump administration and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared arbitrary, capricious and could “cripple Anthropic,” particularly Hegseth’s use of a rare military authority that’s previously been directed at foreign adversaries.

Here Are Trump’s Many Contradictions on His War in Iran

The insanely erratic US president can’t get his story straight on Iran’s threat, when the war might end, and if he’s open to negotiations – or not.

FLRA to boost political involvement in federal union representation cases

FLRA plans to consolidate operations involving federal union representation decisions, a process that has remained largely unchanged for more than four decades.

The Francis Scott Key Bridge, two years later

Two years ago, a shipping container crashed into the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore. Now it’s being rebuilt to be bigger and better. In today’s episode, we take you into the construction site. Plus, a new estimate on global inflation, a concerning trend with unemployment claims, and why the Federal Reserve usually looks past energy shocks. Also, “Marketplace” host Kai Ryssdal speaks with Janti Soeripto, president and CEO of Save the Children U.S., about how war is complicating the organization’s work.

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The U.S. talent pipeline doesn’t need sweeping reform, but it does need coordination

"We believe that people coming together makes for better public policy and public policy that can stick and can be refined," Margaret Spellings said.

DoD IT leaders push ‘smarter not harder’ enterprise cyber workforce system

“All the departments are asking DoD to dictate to them an enterprise-wide cyber talent management system. I will commit to do that,” Mark Gorak said.

What A Day: Trump Misses the Boat

Is Trump’s “very big present” from Iran real?

Headlines and volatility might rattle TSP investors, but history offers some important perspective

"This war so far has not had a major effect on the stock and bond markets. It's had a minor effect," said Art Stein.

OMB convenes agencies, industry to talk AI for cyber defense

OMB wants agencies to lead the way in adopting AI for cyber defense, including continuous event monitoring, forensics and incident response.

Stop the AI panic

Federal agencies can regulate AI development without ceding oversight to industry self-regulation.

BYD launches the Song Ultra EV as orders reach over 21,500 in 20 days

BYD launched the Song Ultra EV in China, starting at just under $22,000. The new EV is one of the first to be equipped with its Blade Battery and Flash Charging, enabling recharge times in as little as 5 minutes.

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Former VA EHR executive charged with accepting gifts from government contractors

VA’s EHR modernization project is one of the largest IT contracts in the federal government. The project has stalled under multiple administrations.

Florida Republicans Find a New Way to Kill Teachers’ and Nurses’ Unions

They just passed a bill imposing election turnout standards on unions that they themselves don’t meet.

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Don't Be Fooled. Zionist Leaders Have Always Wanted to Control Southern Lebanon

In a timeline from 1918 to now, historian Zachary Foster shows Zionists and Israeli leaders have wanted to occupy, annex, and dominate Lebanon since long before the existence of Hezbollah.

Trump WHINES at OFF THE RAILS Cabinet Meeting

An embarrassing cabinet meeting spirals into chaos for Trump. Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor break down the fallout.

CHCO Guide 2026: Federal employee engagement slowly rebounding, Gallup research finds

Along with emerging trends in engagement and burnout, Gallup noted that there has been a decline in federal employees’ probability of looking for a new job.

Volkswagen’s high-tech new electric SUV in China starts at $35,000

Volkswagen opened pre-orders for the ID.UNYX 08, starting at just under $35,000 in China. The fully connected electric SUV is Volkswagen’s first EV co-developed with XPeng.

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Tesla (TSLA) publishes Q1 2026 delivery consensus: 365,645 vehicles expected

Tesla published its company-compiled Wall Street consensus for first-quarter 2026 deliveries on Thursday, and the number — 365,645 vehicles — paints a picture of a company still struggling to return to meaningful growth after two straight years of declining sales.

The consensus, drawn from 23 sell-side analysts, implies an 8% increase from the 336,681 vehicles Tesla delivered in Q1 2025. But that comparison is misleading, and the market knows it.

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This charger’s first megawatt truck charge hits North America

A new charging milestone for electric trucks was just achieved in California – and it’s a big one.

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Day 2 Spring Sale Green Deals – Amazon EcoFlow power stations 53% off + flash sale, Segway Navimow expanded sale, EGO tools, more

Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is in full swing, and we have our second day of Green Deal picks from both the retailer’s event and direct brand sales. We have two different roundups on EcoFlow power stations today, with the first being a number of units at Amazon seeing up to 53% savings that undercut the direct Spring Sale event, like the popular 768Wh RIVER 2 Pro Portable Power Station down at $315. There’s also EcoFlow’s latest direct 48-hour flash sale that has 2,048Wh, 4,096Wh and 6,144Wh stations at their second-best prices starting from $749. Segway has expanded its Navimow Spring Sale by adding the newest models to the deals lineup, like the X430 Robotic Lawn Mower down at $2,299 – plus, there’s some optional bonus savings to drop it back to its launch deal low. We also have a massive EGO Power+ cordless electric tool roundup with up to 37% savings, as well as Aiper’s robotic pool cleaners and smart devices, amongst others. And for all the ongoing hangover deals from past days and latest Big Spring Sale deals alike, you can find them all collected into our Green Deals spring shopping hub here.

Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

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The first EV with a semi-solid-state battery is launching in Europe

After introducing the first mass-produced EV with a semi-solid-state battery, MG Motor said it will bring the new battery tech to Europe by the end of 2026. In China, the new MG4 with a semi-solid-state battery starts at under $15,000. Although not that cheap, the new EV is expected to remain affordable in Europe.

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Introducing Unbuffered – Episode 0

Unbuffered is here. In this kickoff episode, Chris Mitchell introduces a new chapter that builds on Community Broadband Bits while expanding the conversation around Internet access, power, and local control. Tune in for what’s next!

EXCLUSIVE: Mehdi Interviews Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman on the War

Mehdi asks Esmaeil Baghaei about the future of negotiations with the US, about Iran’s attacks on Gulf nations, and challenges him on the country’s crackdown on protesters earlier this year.

Susan Aglukark’s 35-year music career celebrated at Six Nations event

The Inuk singer-songwriter from Arviat, Nunavut, was honoured on Wednesday by musicians and industry professionals at a symposium in Six Nations of the Grand River near Hamilton.

TSA down 460 employees since start of shutdown

Acting TSA Administrator Ha Nguyen McNeill warned that the agency can’t lose many more staff before the start of this summer’s FIFA World Cup.

In Israel, outrage rises over wartime settler violence in West Bank

Under cover of the Iran war, settler extremists have increased violent attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank. A range of Israeli leaders, from rabbis and former diplomats to Benjamin Netanyahu’s hand-picked military chief of staff, are raising their voices in condemnation.

Death of First Nation chief's grandson in house fire spurs renewed calls for Ottawa to take action

The recent death of the three-year-old grandson of Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug Chief Donny Morris has prompted renewed calls for Ottawa to take action. The Oji-Cree community in northwestern Ontario and a tribal council launched a human rights complaint seven months ago against Indigenous Services Canada, arguing systemic discrimination is behind chronic underfunding of on-reserve fire services.

BYD recruits James Bond to launch its new long-range, 5-min charging luxury EV

Is there anyone better to help promote a new high-end electric sports car? BYD is teaming up with Daniel Craig, AKA James Bond, to launch the new Denza Z9 GT in Europe. BYD said the new Denza Z9 GT is the “world’s longest-range pure EV” and supports ultra-fast charging in just 5 minutes.

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PBS, ITVS partner on YouTube channel for long-form documentaries

PBS Documentaries, a rebranding of the PBS Voices channel, serves as a hub for independent films.

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Ban teens from social media? Ask first.

Australia has already banned under-16s from social media, while American courts are quickly deciding thousands of lawsuits against tech giants for alleged harm. But Britain is first consulting older teens with a pilot test on whether such bans are the only – or best – solution.

Open Tabs: Manly Men

Trump fawns over ICE agents’ muscles as the administration plots a ground invasion into Iranian territory.

Mainers in need of basic household goods find a community overflowing with generosity

Maine Needs began as a Facebook group aiding immigrants. It now helps tens of thousands of other people as well – with volunteers lining up in droves.

A small tax with high costs

People in the U.S. send a lot of money abroad: In 2024 alone, about $93 billion in formal remittances were sent overseas. However, a new federal remittance tax imposes a 1% levy on certain transfers. While a 1% tax may not sound substantial, it can drive up the price of sending money and hit unbanked individuals hard. We dig in. But first, the U.S. dollar has been gaining strength. Why is that happening?

The humanitarian risks of a fertilizer shock

The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the war with Iran is having all sorts of effects on energy markets and the flow of other commodities—like fertilizer. Roughly one third of the world’s fertilizer passes through the narrow waterway in the Persian Gulf. On today’s show, the Council on Foreign Relations’ Michael Werz joins Kimberly to make the case that the ongoing disruption to the fertilizer trade is causing a chain reaction that could raise food prices and intensify humanitarian crises across the globe.

Here’s everything we talked about today:

• "The Iran War’s Hidden Front: Food, Water, and Fertilizer" from the Council on Foreign Relations
• "The Iran War’s Other Energy Shortage—Food" from The Wall Street Journal
• "Energy shock talk grabs headlines but the Iran war is also driving the world towards a food crisis" from The Guardian
• "Russia reaps fertiliser windfall from Iran war" from The Financial Times

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Car owners turn to EVs as 30-40% of Gulf energy capacity is destroyed

France’s Finance Minister confirmed that between 30% and 40% of Gulf refining capacity has been damaged or destroyed by Iran’s retaliatory strikes, leaving a shortage of 11 million barrels per day on global oil markets. The destruction is now pushing consumers toward electric vehicles at a pace not seen since the 2022 gas crisis.

With gas prices approaching $4 per gallon nationally and already past $5 in California, data from multiple sources shows EV interest surging across the board — from Google searches to dealership inquiries.

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Kia’s most affordable EV enters production and is now available to order

The EV2 is now rolling off the production line at Kia’s plant in Slovakia ahead of customer deliveries starting next month. Kia opened EV2 orders last week at lower prices than expected.

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The Anger of a Stumbling Presidency

After stoking populist rage, Trump now faces it himself.

Ottawa Senators, Algonquin First Nations work toward LeBreton Flats economic deal

The Ottawa Senators say they're working toward a long-term economic partnership with 11 Algonquin First Nations around a planned new arena at LeBreton Flats.

Strategy meant to help Indigenous businesses get federal contracts is 'failing,' says ombud

A new report says the federal government's delivery of a strategy for hiring Indigenous businesses is a "cascading failure," with inconsistent guidance, a lack of accountability and a lack of proper auditing of businesses.

Lightship electric RV trailer has room for activities – and won’t drain your range

We took a tour around the Lightship AE.1 electric RV trailer, with an open, airy interior and lots of neat features. It also has its own motor and batteries, which means it won’t drain your range while towing – whether you use a gas or electric tow vehicle.

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While US flip-flops on EVs, Africa charges ahead with electric mining migs

While the US is still stuck debating EVs, the rest of the world has already plugged in and charged ahead – and nowhere is that more obvious than Africa, where one country has banned ICE vehicles outright and another is rapidly electrifying mines that are digging up the future.

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Musician William Prince on the endless ways family and friends influence his work

Folk and country musician William Prince took a break from the cross-country tour for his fifth studio album, Further From the Country, to speak with Wawmeesh Hamilton in Vancouver. The singer-songwriter from Manitoba’s Peguis First Nation has won two Juno Awards and is nominated once again in 2026, this time for album in the year in the contemporary roots category.

Local Policy Strategies to Advance Composting

A participatory event on how to advocate for local ordinances to support distributed composting featuring real-life examples.

KERA breaks ground on headquarters, prepares to launch local news show

Funding from the station’s capital campaign is supporting the expansion and community outreach.

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I took a city e-bike out extreme off-roading. Here’s what happened

I’m very much among those who believe “the correct number of e-bikes to have is N+1”. But I’m also a realist (and one who knows that happy wife equals happy life), and so I recognize that we often have to make do with the bike we have. And it was in that vein that I thought it’d be fun to take a city-focused electric bicycle on an off-road trip to see how it would handle. I wanted to show, or perhaps just prove to myself, that my everyday beater city e-bike could perform where you might think a dedicated electric mountain bike or fat tire e-bike would be a necessity.

And if I’m being completely honest with myself, I wound up in a bit over my head. But all is well that ends well, and here I am the next day, slightly sore, but still able to type it out.

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Population growth in the U.S. is slowing

Population growth is slowing in most counties in the U.S., according to new population estimates from the Census Bureau. During that time, 310 of the 387 U.S. metro areas had slower population growth, with dramatic declines along the U.S.-Mexico border. This largely has to do with a big decrease in net international migration. Then, later in the program, we have a deep dive into the current state of the pawn shop economy.

Musher from northwestern Ontario wins Rookie of the Year title at Iditarod Sled Dog Race

A man from Sioux Lookout competed in the Iditarod Sled Dog Race in Alaska, and claimed the title of Rookie of the Year after finishing the trek in just under eleven days.

Carney says apology needed for Indigenous spying program

Prime Minister Mark Carney says there should be a public apology for a spying operation targeting hundreds of Indigenous people that had the support of the federal government.

Even if peace is achieved in Iran war, an ‘opportunity cost’ follows

With all the focus on what the Iran war is, or isn’t, achieving, the U.S. and its regional allies will have to grapple with an issue critical to the shape of a post-war Middle East: the war’s “opportunity cost.”

First Draft: The Thug of War

Pete Hegseth’s colleagues at the Pentagon are calling him 'Dumb McNamara,' and Biden’s secretary of state almost, sort of feels bad about enabling a genocide.

The tech transforming Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge

It's been two years exactly since the Francis Scott Key Bridge here in Baltimore was hit by a container ship, the Dali, causing it to collapse. When it fell, the state lost a well-traveled highway that served commuters as well as truckers moving goods around the port of Baltimore. Now, the state is rebuilding the bridge. Marketplace’s Stephanie Hughes spoke with Jim Harkness, chief engineer for the Maryland Transportation Authority, about how the new bridge will incorporate new technology.

Social Media’s Endgame Moment

Even users don’t like it. So when you ask juries to render verdicts, they’re inclined to punish the platforms.

The post Social Media’s Endgame Moment appeared first on The American Prospect.

The Meaning of Trump’s Working-Class ‘Buyer’s Remorse’

Trump voters are rejecting Republicans in large numbers. But they’re not coming back to Democrats yet.

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Trump’s Billion-Dollar French Boondoggle Gets Even Dumber

He is paying TotalEnergies a billion dollars to do natural gas investments it is already doing.

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More States Are Taxing the Ultra-Rich—Washington Is the Latest

As inequality grows, states are stepping up where the federal government hasn’t. ‘It’s a movement,’ says Patriotic Millionaires’ Chuck Collins.

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Enbridge's plan to fund policing costs of pipeline reroute in U.S. raises concerns

The company has agreed to funnel money to U.S. law enforcement in anticipation of protests against its Line 5 pipeline reroute project, a move that has raised concerns about the depth of the company's influence in policing issues.

Pod Save America: OnlyFriends (Iran War Delusions, The Blue Wave, CA Governor Race)

Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett talk about why Trump thinks he’s won the Iran war, the Blue Wave that just hit Mar-a-Lago and the California Governor race.

Why Mounties paid 5 informers to spy on Dene leaders: Inside a secret surveillance operation

Dene leaders believe the RCMP Security Service in the 1970s broke into their office in Yellowknife, bugged it, stole and leaked material while aiming to discredit them via Operation Checkmate, a national disruption program.

From the batter’s box to the bleachers, baseball binds across national boundaries

Opening day in baseball heralds the arrival of spring as surely as the northern migration of geese. It also showcases the value of sport in uniting humanity in the common pursuit of teamwork and excellence.

US fights a war abroad, faces terror threats at home

The number of domestic terror threats in the United States has gone up, but the practice of notifying everyday Americans of those dangers has dropped off.

War with Iran disrupts fertilizer exports as U.S. farmers prepare for planting season

Gulf states are major fertilizer producers, and the war with Iran has triggered a 25% price hike just as struggling U.S. farmers are planting corn.

As Marines head toward Iran, boots on ground still TBD

"It's not a cakewalk, but if I was the Iranian military, I would be afraid that the Marines are coming," Col. William Dunn said.

New mission: turn regulatory “big ideas” into real-world results

"How do you be very creative and clever, i.e., ingenious, in both how you design and apply environmental regulations?" Hannah Safford said.

3 Things Trump Needs to Do to End the Iran War

Ex-US intel analyst, and new Zeteo contributor, Harrison Mann on how the president could earn his way back to the table after killing everyone in Iran who’s tried to negotiate with him.

Elon teases a van, Tesla sales tumble, and there is no Robotaxi in California

On today’s van-tastic episode of Quick Charge, Elon Musk teases a people-hauling Tesla that’s 10 years late, California says there are ZERO Robotaxis on the road, and the Chinese EVs continue to outsell the brand in Europe.

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Is the Internet Still a Public Good? – Episode 1 of Unbuffered

Unbuffered launches with a powerhouse roundtable on broadband policy, the FCC, media consolidation, and whether today’s tech ecosystem is helping or hurting the public.

Trump Suffers MAJOR LOSS as Democrat Flips District

Tommy Vietor and Dan Pfeiffer break down voters abandoning Donald Trump, his flailing approval ratings and Melania Trump hanging out with a robot.

Political Experts React to NEW Democratic Primary

Janet Mills releases a brutal new attack ad targeting Graham Platner as Maine’s Democratic Senate primary heats up. Dan Pfeiffer and Alex Wagner break down the race.

Trump ADMITS DEFEAT as Iran DISASTER Grows (w/ Evan Osnos)

Trump says negotiations are underway, Iran calls his bluff, and Putin piles on. Alex Wagner and Evan Osnos break down the latest chaos from Trump's White House.

Trump’s BIZARRE Iran Speech Leaves Crowd STUNNED (w/ Emma Vigeland)

Trump’s Iran messaging keeps shifting as Republicans scramble to control the fallout. Emma Vigeland of The Majority Report joins Tommy Vietor to break it down.

OPM’s Kupor would be ‘perfectly happy’ hiring more feds if contractors are cut

The OPM director argued that increasing federal staffing, combined with decreasing the federal contracting workforce, would save costs and improve services.

CDC plans hiring push to fill gaps from last year’s widespread layoffs

Acting CDC Director Jay Bhattacharya says the agency is pushing for “enhanced flexibility on telework."

ICE Lied About Its Authority to Make Courthouse Arrests

Agents never had permission to hunt immigrants at court appointments, says the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York.

The post ICE Lied About Its Authority to Make Courthouse Arrests appeared first on The American Prospect.

Import prices are sky-high. Why?

This morning, we learned that import prices rose 1.3% in February. That’s way more than expected — and that data is from before the war. In today’s episode, we dig into the price boost and what it means for inflation. Also, rising mortgage rates could spell trouble for the housing market, and a jewelry designer explains how gold and silver prices are affecting her work. Plus, a deep dive into the “sleepcation.” And finally, don’t strike out when you’re searching for tonight’s Opening Day baseball game — it’s on Netflix, and here’s why.

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The AI revolution starts with energy reform

The pathway forward is clear: Meeting the demands of the AI era requires policies that accelerate permitting reform.

Navy’s turning small ‘bets’ into enterprise services

Louis Koplin, the acting program executive officer for the Navy’s PEO Digital, said by taking a lean startup mindset, small investments turn into big results.

The US’s largest offshore wind farm just produced its first power

Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project, which will be the US’s largest wind farm when it’s complete, has sent its first power to the grid.

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What A Day: Mar-a-Uh-Oh!

The Democrat who won Trump’s district has advice for her party.

Army to ‘narrow’ right-to-repair effort in next NDAA after industry pushback

"We saw legislation that was not included in the latest NDAA. We're working with Congress to get more refined on right to repair," Michael Obadal said.

The Kia EV2 is affordable, so is the GT-Line worth over $10,000 more? [Video]

The EV2 is now on sale as Kia’s cheapest electric vehicle in Europe. A sporty GT-Line variant is also available, but it will cost over $10,000 more.

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EIA: New solar, wind + storage capacity will swamp fossil fuels in 2026

Renewable energy provided over a quarter of US electrical generation in January 2026 – 11% more year-over-year – and accounted for over 36% of installed generating capacity, according to data just released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).

In 2026, the EIA reports that solar, wind, and batteries added over 55 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity while the net total from fossil fuels and nuclear was less than 1 GW. Projections for 2026 are even more dramatic, according to the SUN DAY Campaign, which reviewed the data.

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USPS seeks temporary surcharge on packages to help cover transportation costs

Postmaster General David Steiner told House Oversight and Government Reform Committee members last week that USPS is on course to run out of cash in early 2027.

Bari Weiss Is ‘Rolling Out the Red Carpet’ for Pete Hegseth

Not even Fox or Newsmax have had the defense secretary on. Plus, what a new study says about Fox, white viewers, and a neo-Nazi conspiracy theory.

Intensifying climate pressures demand leadership, strategy for U.S. water

"We are in a place that we really do need to address this fundamentally. That is going to be painful, but we have to do it," Newsha Ajami said.

Jordan Siegler named executive director of Wisconsin Public Media

“It is an incredible honor to be chosen to lead WPM, one of our state’s greatest public treasures,” he said.

The post Jordan Siegler named executive director of Wisconsin Public Media appeared first on Current.

RCMP commissioner regrets Indigenous spying program that spanned over a decade

The RCMP commissioner says he expresses sincere regret for an extensive spying program that targeted hundreds of Indigenous people following a CBC Indigenous investigation.

Toyota cuts EV prices in China, some now under $15,000

The Japanese automaker is joining China’s EV price war. Toyota slashed prices on several electric vehicles in China, offering low-interest financing to compete with low-cost domestic rivals.

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The Deeper Airport Disaster

Everything from interminable lines to near-miss collisions and controller burnout predates Trump. It’s a metaphor for the long-term neglect of public systems.

The post The Deeper Airport Disaster appeared first on The American Prospect.

California regulator confirms Tesla is ‘not operating an autonomous vehicle service’

California’s top transportation regulator has made it explicit: Tesla is not operating an autonomous vehicle service in the state. The company holds the same permit as a limousine company.

Pat Tsen, the deputy executive director for consumer policy, transportation, and enforcement at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), confirmed that Tesla’s ride-hailing operation is classified as a standard chauffeur service — not a “robotaxi” — and is subject to none of the safety reporting and data transparency requirements imposed on actual autonomous vehicle operators like Waymo and Zoox.

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Day 1 Spring Sale Green Deals – Anker SOLIX increases power station savings up to 69%, Autel 50A smart EV charger, Lectric, more

It’s the first day of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, which is giving us a ton of increased savings running through the rest of the month – plus, several brands are expanding/increasing their ongoing sales to coincide with the event! One such brand is Anker SOLIX, which has entered its Spring Sale Final Days phase with increased savings of up to 69% on power stations (plus our continuing exclusive savings code), like the F3800 Plus Portable Power Station at an exclusive new $2,279 low. We also have Autel’s MaxiCharger AC Elite Home 50A Smart AI Level 2 EV Charger back at its $450 low, as well as a spotlight on Lectric’s XP4 and XP Lite2 e-bikes getting cargo bundles starting from $999, an exclusive deal on Jackery’s HomePower 3000 Power Station, a massive lineup of Worx tools getting up to 56% discounts, and more waiting for you below. And for all the ongoing hangover deals and latest Big Spring Sale deals alike, you can find them all collected into our Green Deals spring shopping hub here.

Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

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Juries find social media platforms are harming teens’ health

Juries in California and New Mexico found that social media platforms are harming children by creating addictive feeds. Meta and YouTube plan to appeal the verdicts.

After 100 years, and decades of cleanup, shellfishing set to return to Boston Harbor

Decades of cleanup efforts in Boston Harbor will allow a few towns to open beaches for recreational shellfishing, which had been mostly banned since 1925.

A brief history of clam chowder – and a recipe – as Boston Harbor opens to shellfishing

Parts of Boston Harbor are clean enough for recreational shellfishing for the first time in a century. To mark the moment, we dig into the history and debates around New England clam chowder.

Dems Prepare for Trump to Seize Ballots and Interfere in the Midterms

‘Our highest risk in 2026 and potentially in 2028 is the federal government trying to disrupt and undermine our elections,’ says Colorado’s secretary of state.

Sodium-ion EV battery breakthrough delivers 11-min charging and 450 km range

The next generation of electric vehicle batteries is arriving, promising to be more efficient, safer, and lower cost. After another breakthrough, sodium-ion batteries for passenger EVs are nearing mass production.

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Why Beijing – a self-proclaimed friend of Tehran – has stayed quiet on the war front

China has long been Iran’s lifeline, but its muted response to the war highlights Beijing’s pragmatic, self-interested approach to foreign relations.

Big Spring Sale Green Deals hub – e-bikes, e-scooters, power stations, tools, more

The Amazon Big Spring Sale is officially in full swing, and in our usual fashion, we wanted to put all the best savings during this weeklong event in one place for all your shopping needs. We’re seeing a bunch of great deals on all the popular tech, and we will continue to update this hub throughout the entire event so you don’t have to worry. Below, you’ll find all the best current deals hitting power stations, e-bikes, alternate EVs, electric tools, appliances, smart devices, and more. Head below and start scoring what you need to start spring off properly, as well as prep for the seasons to come.

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Undeliverable? Why the Kremlin might be set to silence online messaging apps in Russia.

The Kremlin seems to be moving to shut online messaging services out of Russia in favor of one super-app – potentially upending many Russians’ lives.

Thrift Savings Plan participation at an all-time high

The TSP board is also reporting that participant satisfaction with the agency’s customer service center is at nearly 94%.

A Coal Town Digs Deep for Municipal Clean Heat — Episode 267 of Local Energy Rules

How did this coal town ditch gas lines, win grants, and make municipal networked geothermal the cheapest heating option?

Volvo turned the EX30 into the mini EV van we didn’t know we needed [Images]

Is it an electric SUV, a van, or both? The EX30 is Volvo’s smallest, most affordable EV, and now it’s available as a mini electric van.

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Heybike Villain review: 4.2kW pit bike hits 45+mph for $1300

Update: Take $100 off ($1299) with code ELECTREK

I’ll be honest with you: when Heybike first teased the Villain ( $1399), my reaction was somewhere between amazed, intrigued and skeptical. Heybike makes fantastic commuter e-bikes and impressive folders: the kind of bike your unc (me) buys to ride to the farmer’s market. So when they showed up at CES with a Sur-Ron-ish-style electric dirt bike claiming 45 mph and 190 Nm of torque, at less than half the price, I had serious questions.

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Defending – and demanding – democracy

A trio of reports on political freedom around the world raises timely alarms about autocratic tendencies. But the data also shows that the appeal of democratic values is resilient.

Tesla is coming out with ‘something cooler than a minivan’, says Elon Musk

Elon Musk announced that Tesla is coming out with ‘something cooler than a minivan’ when pressed by fans for a vehicle with more passenger capacity.

However, we should temper our expectations as Tesla is greatly limiting new vehicle programs amid its transition into a ‘transportation as a service’ company.

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CISA eyes plan for more than 300 new hires

After losing roughly one-third of its workforce over the last year, CISA is eyeing a new hiring spree and is loosening restrictions on flexible work schedules.

Honda pulls the plug on its PlayStation EV on wheels with Sony

The Afeela EV, Honda and Sony’s PlayStation on wheels, has been discontinued as Honda struggles to turn things around.

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Why lawmakers are trying so hard to slap license plates on e-bikes this year

Many states across the US have spent the last several years promoting electric bikes as a climate solution. California, one of the leaders in e-bike adoption in the US, has funded rebate programs, invested in bike infrastructure, and championed e-bikes as a way to reduce car trips and cut emissions. At the same time, however, another trend has emerged: a sharp increase in youth ridership – and with it, a growing number of complaints about unsafe riding.

Now, some lawmakers in states with high e-bike usage are proposing something that would have sounded unthinkable just a few years ago: license plates for e-bikes.

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ICE agents are at airports. TSA agents aren't really sure why.

TSA agents have been working without pay for more than a month, while ICE agents have started arriving at airports to assist with security lines. Today, we'll hear what reps for TSA agents have to say. Plus, from "Marketplace Tech," the Commodities Futures Trading Commission is looking at new rules for prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket. Then we'll help you make sure you're not leaving money on the table when doing your taxes this year.

UNRWA Chief Warns of ‘De-Facto’ Annexation of the West Bank

Watch the outgoing Commissioner-General’s unfiltered interview that discusses annexation, Mike Huckabee, Lebanon, Trump’s board of peace, and what the future holds for Palestine.

Comings and goings: Louisville Public Media appoints COO, news director leaves KUNC …

Ellen Oost became COO of Louisville Public Media.

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AOTOS’ new Flux X26 e-bike mixes smart tech, torque, and a wild design

If you’ve ever wished your daily commute felt less like a chore and more like, well, an experience, AOTOS thinks it has the answer. The smart mobility company is launching its new Flux X26 e-bike on Kickstarter this month, and it’s not your typical e-bike. This one leans hard into futuristic design, smart tech, and even a one-click wheelie feature.

Let’s take a closer look.

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March reading madness: Ring in spring with the season’s best books

Our reviewers’ March picks travel the globe and beyond, from India and Eritrea to Egypt and, eventually, Europa.

Will this oil shock push the world more toward renewables?

Fuel costs can be vulnerable during geopolitical conflict. The war in the Middle East has sent shockwaves through energy markets. Over the past two weeks, oil and gas prices have been on a bit of a rollercoaster. This morning, we'll delve into what vulnerability and the lack of price stability for oil could mean for countries' renewable energy investment. Then, new data shows rent prices edging up after months of falling.

Adding solar panels to semi trucks helps slash diesel emissions

The worst kind of vehicle emissions aren’t the ones that move dirt or haul freight – they’re the ones that don’t. Every hour, every minute, ever second a combustion engine spends idling at a truck stop or job site is fuel burned, money lost, and air polluted for no productive reason. Vanair’s patented solar panel system for semi trucks is ready to help slash idle times.

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First Draft: America Is Broken

Is Trump turning the US into one of those ‘shithole countries’ he speaks about? Plus, Gavin Newsom has a new (and bad) answer on Israel and apartheid.

Trump Goes from Obliteration to Negotiation on Iran

Watch now | In the past few days, Donald Trump went from threatening to obliterate Iran's power plants to announcing a surprise diplomatic reprieve and declaring that the war has been won...

Why digital archiving is more than "store and ignore"

There are few worse feelings for a radio journalist than when you realize some tape you thought you had nicely stored is actually gone. And when we say tape, we mean the digital sound recording. All digital files are stored on physical media, such as hard drives or what's called in the industry of digital archiving, "LTO data tape." And anything physical can fail. So, some companies and libraries and public radio stations turn to digital archivists. Marketplace’s Stephanie Hughes spoke with Linda Tadic, who leads the company Digital Bedrock, about her horror stories about tape that just seemed to be gone and why it’s important to maintain your digital work even after you’ve backed it up.

Here’s the Proposed Deal to Fund Most of DHS

Everything would be funded except ICE enforcement, and some reforms added, while Republicans would try a long-shot reconciliation bill for ICE money afterward.

The post Here’s the Proposed Deal to Fund Most of DHS appeared first on The American Prospect.

America, We Have a Super PAC Problem

Dark-money groups are spending more than ever to buy elections. But eradicating the super PAC plague could start with a simple pledge.

The post America, We Have a Super PAC Problem appeared first on The American Prospect.

They gave her business a lifeline, then froze all her money

A murky corner of the financial world is now the fastest-growing source of funding for small businesses. One state, Connecticut, had given these lenders unusual power. That may be about to change.

Trump Pays a French Company a Billion Dollars to Increase Your Electric Bill

TotalEnergies was going to build wind farms. Now it’s being paid to not build them.

The post Trump Pays a French Company a Billion Dollars to Increase Your Electric Bill appeared first on The American Prospect.

Yukon First Nations Cancer Strategy launches after years of work

After eight years of work, the Yukon First Nations Cancer Strategy is officially live. The strategy will be used as a roadmap to develop services, in hopes it can increase awareness and screening in the territory, particularly amongst First Nations people.

Indigenous activists, leaders in Manitoba were monitored as part of historic RCMP 'Native extremism program'

Two future national First Nations leaders, a deputy premier and a city councillor are among the prominent Manitobans who appear in declassified intelligence files from years of RCMP spying on the Indigenous rights movement in the Cold War era.

Indigenous activists in Sask. among those targeted by RCMP spying in 1970s

Reports on Indigenous organizations in Saskatchewan are among previously classified RCMP Security Service files released to CBC under the Access to Information Act. Bruce Flamont says he is not surprised. He saw officers surveilling him in the 1970s.

In Iran, a US win will take more than just claiming victory

Despite major tactical successes in degrading Iran’s military, U.S. forces still confront the challenge of reopening oil trade in the Strait of Hormuz. And Iran’s regime remains in place.

Concern on campus as legal sports gambling grows during March Madness

Legal sports gambling is flooding broadcasts with ads during major sporting events like March Madness and reaching a younger audience.

AI’s new frontier: When business, government interests collide

The dispute between Anthropic and the U.S. government highlights tension between development in artificial intelligence, and how the technology is used.

Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs targeted by RCMP spies in 1970s 'Native extremism' program

Newly released RCMP Security Service files reveal that it amassed more than 900 pages of intelligence on the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs over more than a decade. First Nations leaders say they were undeterred by RCMP surveillance and instead remained focused on fighting for their rights.

Judge questions Pentagon’s motives for labeling Anthropic as a security threat in battle over AI

A federal judge weighing the merits of the Pentagon’s designation of rising Silicon Valley star Anthropic as a security threat repeatedly questioned the government’s reasons for vilifying the company following a dispute over how its artificial intelligence technology can be used in war. During a 90-minute hearing, Judge Rita Lin probed into why President Donald Trump’s administration took the extraordinary step of labeling Anthropic as a supply chain risk after balking at the company’s attempt to prevent its AI technology from being deployed in fully autonomous weapons or surveillance of Americans. The judge indicated she will rule on Anthropic's request for an order reversing the Pentagon's actions by the end of the week.

Secret files reveal RCMP spied on Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs in the 1970s

A CBC News Investigation has unearthed a swath of previously secret police files proving widespread RCMP spying on Indigenous political organizing in the 1970s. The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs was among the 30 organizations targeted. The CBC’s Chantelle Bellrichard brings us the story about the RCMP's "Native extremism" program.

He Worked For US Intelligence. Now He’s Writing for Zeteo

Meet our newest contributor, Harrison Mann, the ex-Defense Intelligence Agency analyst turned truth-teller on Iran and Gaza.

TSA employees at ‘breaking point’

Union representatives for TSA also blasted the Trump administration's deployment of ICE officers to airports, calling it a "straight-up distraction."

Wine country is heating up

As climate change drives hotter, drier summers, vineyard owners have to adapt. They’re turning to grape varietals more suited to warmer weather. Today, we take a trip to an Oregon vineyard and learn about its preparations for the new season. Also in this episode: Check-ins on the copper market and the barge industry. Plus, why investors are pulling out of private credit, and why labor productivity revisions aren’t too shocking. And finally, FedEx is giving same-day delivery another shot.

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Veteran prosecutor confirmed to lead new Justice Department division targeting fraud nationwide

Colin McDonald, a top aide to the Justice Department's second-in-command, was confirmed in a vote of 52 to 47.

The 5 Most Islamophobic Tweets From Republicans Since the Iran War Began

GOP members of Congress are now saying insanely vile and racist things about Muslims that they couldn’t say about any other group.

Big Impact of Small Solar Quarterly Update: 2025 Q4

Find out how quarterly distributed solar capacity growth compares to that of other power sectors.

What A Day: Thwart of the Deal

Trump has been keeping DHS shut down for three reasons.

Tesla files site plans for massive Giga Texas expansion including ‘ecological paradise’

Tesla has filed new site plans with Travis County detailing a significant expansion of its Giga Texas campus, including the long-promised “ecological paradise” along the Colorado River and infrastructure for the recently announced Terafab North Campus.

The filings, which include a permit application for “Tesla North Campus” submitted to the Travis County Fire Marshal on March 13, reveal the scope of Tesla’s ambitions for a campus that already stretches across 2,500 acres in southeast Austin.

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Contractors weigh in on how AI fits into GSA rules that weren’t built for it

"When you start having different federal departments and agencies with different guidelines, it kind of makes you scratch your head," Jim Carroll said.

China’s new luxury EVs are selling like hot cakes, and the order numbers are wild

The updated Xiaomi SU7 and SAIC’s Z7 and Z7T just launched, and the new EVs are already racking up thousands of pre-orders in minutes.

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Four ways government agencies can overcome the Azure skills gap

Overcoming the Azure skills gap is a difficult hill to climb, but it’s not insurmountable.

APMG partners with tech company to streamline distribution of ‘Marketplace’ digital content

The partnership utilizes Distributed Media Lab’s technology to integrate curated collections of Marketplace content into stations’ websites.

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WFUV GM Chuck Singleton to retire

“I believe strongly in succession planning, pushing the next generation forward, and fresh perspectives,” Singleton said.

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Could U.S. pushback on foreign data laws recast global business operations?

"Because of what's happening in the world today, the question becomes, can you really trust your trading partners?" Robert Cruz said.

VA restores AFGE labor contract, but isn’t implementing it, court documents show

The VA is seeking clarification on what it must do to comply with the preliminary injunction. But a federal court judge says her ruling was unambiguous.

Stephen Miller: Too Cruel for School

The Don’s consigliere tells Texas Republicans to end undocumented children’s access to public schools.

The post Stephen Miller: Too Cruel for School appeared first on The American Prospect.

Israel Plans to Occupy Large Parts of Southern Lebanon

Residents who fled north of the river will be prohibited from returning to their homes indefinitely, the Israeli defense minister said.

FSIN blasts audit as 'political stunt,' defends COVID-19 spending

The FSIN, which represents 74 First Nations in Saskatchewan, issued a news release Tuesday that defended its spending and blasted the findings of a forensic audit by KPMG that identified millions of dollars in "unsupported" or "ineligible" spending.

Tenways Wayfarer cruiser e-bike hits new $1,799 low, EcoFlow 1,024Wh DELTA 3 Plus power station bundle low, Anker 4-cam kit, more

We’ve got some notable flash sales leading today’s Green Deals, including the newest Tenways Wayfarer Premium Cruiser e-bike with $366 in FREE gear hitting a new $1,799 low (alongside the CGO800S e-bike), as well as a 24-hour window to score EcoFlow’s DELTA 3 Plus Portable Power Station with a waterproof protective bag at a $609 low, among three additional offers. We also spotted Anker’s eufyCam S3 Pro 4-Cam Kit with an upgraded 1TB HomeBase 3 hard drive at a new $540 low, the 3-in-1 48V (24V x 2) Greenworks mower, trimmer, blower combo kit down at its best price since Black Friday, and much more waiting for you below. And don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 deal, or the many ongoing deals from last week that we collected into our latest Electrified Weekly roundup coverage.

Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

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Organized Money: The Business of Betting on Murder with Sen. Chris Murphy

Bet you can’t guess who is insider trading the Iran War.

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Iranian rulers fought to survive. They found leverage en route to an endgame.

The Iranian military’s destructive capacity is far from that of the United States and Israel. Yet its asymmetric strategy, including closing the Strait of Hormuz, has given it the confidence to issue its own demands. What that means for ending the war, and the aftermath.

GSA’s new AI clause drives contractors to sound the alarm

"The federal government is not like any buyer of AI in the commercial setting," Dan Ramish said. "This would require changes in how things are typically done."

Toyota plans for a second US-made EV after the 3-row Highlander

Toyota announced another $1 billion investment to upgrade two of its facilities, including $800 million in Kentucky to build its second EV in the US.

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Assembly of First Nations renews cross-border agreement with U.S. counterpart

The Assembly of First Nations and National Congress of American Indians renewed the Declaration of Kinship and Cooperation, first signed in 1999, on Tuesday in Las Vegas. The agreement formalizes the two organizations' collaboration on issues of shared international concern among Indigenous nations on both sides of the Canada-U.S. border.

What $288M can buy: SEC’s top cop quit as White House seeks Musk wrist-slap

The top enforcement official of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Margaret Ryan, quit last Monday after just six months on the job. Reuters now says the reason for her departure is due to tension between Ryan and top SEC officials over enforcement cases against financial backers of Donald Trump, including Tesla CEO Elon Musk.

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The super PAC spending flooding the primaries

Primary season for the 2026 midterm elections is underway. And the money from super PACs is already flowing. But how well is it working? On today’s show, Kimberly talks with democratic strategist Tim Lim about how spending from outside groups is shaping this year’s races so far and why strategists are waiting on the outcome of an under-the-radar Supreme Court case that could loosen the rules on how parties can coordinate with candidates.

Here’s everything we talked about today:

• "MAGA Inc.’s $300 Million War Chest Waits for Go-Ahead From Trump" from Bloomberg
• "Super PAC spending passes $200M, with some groups hiding their cause" from The Washington Post
• "Big-spending Democratic PACs see mixed results in Illinois" from Semafor
• "This Supreme Court decision could upend millions in political spending ahead of the midterms. Here’s how the parties are preparing." from Politico
• "Pivotal U.S. Supreme Court Case Could Further Reshape Federal Campaign Finance Law" from Bernstein Shur

Got a question about the Iran war and its impact on the global economy? Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART or email makemesmart@marketplace.org.

Zoox expands current service area and is bringing its purpose-built robotaxi to two new cities

Robotaxi network and vehicle developer Zoox has shared some more key milestones as we sit nearly four months into its “year of growth.” That includes massive expansions to its existing network, added features for riders, and the deployment of Zoox’s purpose-built robotaxis in two new US cities.

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US Troops Are Being Told to ‘Get Ready’ to Invade Iran

There’s a ‘1000% increase’ in troops trying to conscientiously object, Mike Prysner of the Center on Conscience and War tells Prem.

When TikTok failed them, Kenyans began policing their own feeds

Inaccurate and incomplete moderation on TikTok and other social media platforms has pushed users in Kenya to police themselves.

With DHS leadership changes, members of Congress want to ensure records are retained

Sens. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) pointed to a wide range of misconduct allegations against both Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski.

A morsel of mercy that might save Venezuela

The country’s regime remains in power since the U.S. removed its dictator. Yet its slow release of political prisoners and an imperfect amnesty law open a window for national reconciliation.

BYD plans 20 Canadian dealerships within a year as 6.1% tariff deal opens the floodgates

BYD is moving fast to establish a physical retail presence in Canada, with plans to open 20 branded dealerships within its first year in the market. The world’s largest EV maker is already scouting locations in the Greater Toronto Area.

The push comes just two months after Canada slashed its 100% tariff on Chinese-built EVs to 6.1%, a dramatic policy reversal that has unlocked the Canadian market for Chinese automakers for the first time.

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Volkswagen is recalling nearly 100,000 EVs over potential faulty battery modules

Volkswagen Group is recalling close to 100,000 electric vehicles due to a potential issue with the battery modules, including nearly 75,000 ID models.

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Investors, Treasury bonds, and war in the Middle East

The Treasury Department is holding several government bond auctions this week. Treasury auctions can tell us a lot about the interest rates investors are demanding to be paid, which in turn can tell us about what investors expect the economy to do in the future. We'll also learn about a ban on foreign-made consumer routers. Plus, from Marketplace's "This Is Uncomfortable," should I turn my hobby into a side hustle?

GM is now testing eyes-off self-driving tech in its biggest EV

The Cadillac Escalade IQ, GM’s largest electric SUV, is the first vehicle to hit the road with the next-gen self-driving tech.

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BYD outsells Tesla in Europe for second straight month as gap widens

BYD outsold Tesla in Europe for the second consecutive month in February, registering 17,954 vehicles compared to Tesla’s 17,664, and the year-to-date gap is becoming a chasm.

The data is particularly damning for Tesla because February 2025 was one of its weakest months in years, with factories shut down for the Model Y Juniper changeover. The fact that Tesla can barely grow from that low bar a year later tells you everything about the state of the brand in Europe.

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Why one tiny detail is breaking US e-bike laws (and it’s not speed)

Spend enough time in the e-bike world, and you’ll start to notice something strange: a huge amount of how we regulate micromobility comes down to one simple question – does it have pedals? That might have made sense a decade ago, but today it’s starting to look increasingly outdated.

And to be clear, this isn’t about whether having pedals is a requisite for being considered an electric bicycle. It surely is. Rather, I think the bigger question here is this: Should it even matter?

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The road (or light-rail) to the World Cup

Starting in mid-June, soccer fans will flock to 16 cities across North America for the World Cup. Each match will draw tens of thousands of fans, many of whom will take public transit. That’s spurred transit agencies in host cities to expand service or finish big infrastructure projects. We'll learn more. But first, a quick update on the Middle East and a look at changes to the state and local tax deduction.

First Draft: So Now WE Are Using Human Shields?

Israeli and US forces are embedding within civilian populations, a man accused of 'anger issues' will now lead DHS, and Trump is sending ICE agents to airports to 'help' TSA agents he won't pay.

TACO Tuesday in Tehran

Watch now | Donald Trump backtracks on his threat to obliterate Iran’s power plants, saying the administration has begun talks with Iran to end the war, despite Iran’s insistence that no talks are underway.

U.S. regulators eye rules for prediction markets

Marketplace's Meghan McCarty Carino takes a look at how platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket are allowed to function in states with varying gambling restrictions, plus what the CFTC is looking at to try to rein such platforms.

Who Will Govern AI?

Trump’s top officials are in the pocket of Big Tech. It remains to be seen whether Democrats will be much better.

The post Who Will Govern AI? appeared first on The American Prospect.

Tom Steyer Is Trying Politics

To revive a dead political culture that could lead to a Republican becoming governor in one of the nation’s most Democratic states, the billionaire former investor is talking to voters.

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Trump delivers farmers another financial blow with Iran war

Some of President Trump's policies, the latest being the war in Iran, are testing his support among farmers who are being burdened with higher costs.

Trump’s Tunnel Vision Is Screwing Up a Hugely Important Infrastructure Project

A new rail bridge opens in New Jersey, but all eyes are on the Gateway Program’s tunnel funding crisis.

The post Trump’s Tunnel Vision Is Screwing Up a Hugely Important Infrastructure Project appeared first on The American Prospect.

Sarnia council votes to ask Bill Dennis to issue written apology over Indigenous mural remarks

The apologies are to be made to Indigenous artist Kennady Osborne, Aamjiwnaang Chief Janelle Nahmabin, Kettle and Stony Point Chief Kimberly Bressette, as well as the First Nations in which they serve as a whole. Council wants letters to be available for public consumption, too — and to be delivered over the next 30 days

US postpones strikes on Iran, but a global energy crisis is deepening

While markets welcomed the possibility of talks to end the Iran war, Asian nations are set to bear the brunt of what might be the worst oil crisis in more than 50 years.

ICE arrives at clogged airports. But security lines, DHS shutdown persist.

ICE personnel arrived at more than a dozen U.S. airports Monday as TSA staffers worked without pay, and travelers still faced long security lines.

How RCMP spies infiltrated the 1970s Indigenous rights movement

A CBC Indigenous investigation has found the Cold War-era RCMP Security Service had a widespread and intrusive surveillance operation targeting at least 30 legitimate Indigenous political organizations and hundreds of Indigenous people.

How the RCMP spied on Indigenous organizations — and how we broke the story

Today, we begin publishing a series of exclusive stories that expose a sweeping RCMP program of surveillance, disruption and infiltration of Indigenous organizations between 1968 and 1982. Though long suspected by Indigenous leaders across Canada, the scope and scale of the spy program has remained hidden behind walls of government secrecy, until now.

First Nation medical transportation program in Thunder Bay, Ont., axed over lack of funding

The Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority (SLFNHA) has announced it is suspending its medical transportation program in Thunder Bay, Ont., due to a lack of funding from Indigenous Services Canada and the Non-Insured Health Benefits program. Here's what the change means for people who rely on the service and the more than 20 staff members who have been laid off.

Senate confirms Markwayne Mullin to lead Homeland Security as TSA standoff deepens

The Senate has voted to confirm Markwayne Mullin as the new secretary of Homeland Security. The vote late Monday fell largely on party lines. President Donald Trump tapped the Republican senator from Oklahoma to take over the department after firing Secretary Kristi Noem. Mullin takes over the department during a difficult time. It's in the midst of a budget battle that's leading to long lines at U.S. airports. Democrats are demanding changes in the department's immigration operations after the deaths of two Americans during protests. Mullin has backed Trump’s immigration agenda, but has tried to present a softer approach.

Harbinger CEO John Harris stops by to talk trucks, batteries, and more

On today’s portentous episode of Quick Charge, we’ve got Harbinger CEO John Harris on-hand to talk through the brand’s new low cab forward EV and EREV trucks, the industry-first battery deal with Airstream, and a whole lot more!

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Less Than 1% of Public Bomb Shelters in Israel Are in Palestinian Communities

Here's what it's like to be a Palestinian citizen of Israel during the Iran war.

‘Stressful, chaotic, never-ending:’ DoD employees face mounting strain as Middle East conflict widens

“We are asked to do more, but cannot. Something will eventually fail and fail badly,” one DoD employee said.

A shock to the oil system

The war in Iran has cost the global oil supply roughly 15 million barrels a day so far. Today, International Energy Agency executive director Fatih Birol said the war’s impact on oil is worse than the two oil shocks of the 1970s, combined. On today’s episode, a look at how long this shock could last. Plus, how skyrocketing natural gas prices will impact U.S. data centers, and why the stock market isn't “baking in” the long-term impacts of the war with Iran. Also, a journey to Beaver County, Pennsylvania, a former steel hub looking toward a different kind of industry — with middling results.

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Former immigration judges challenge MSPB decision on their terminations

A new appeal comes after the Merit Systems Protection Board asserted that DOJ’s firings of two immigration judges in 2025 were constitutionally permissible.

Trump administration merges interagency council websites into single hub

The Trump administration is focused on reducing the number of “confusing government websites” as part of the President’s Management Agenda.

Rahm Emanuel proposes banning all federal employees from betting on prediction markets

The proposal would apply to leaders and employees across the executive, legislative and judicial branches of the federal government.

What A Day: Trump’s TACO Truck Peels Out

Trump got the price of oil to drop. But was he telling the truth?

Bureau plans to use mail carriers in census test already facing criticism

The practice run is meant to try out new methods for the once-a-decade census, which determines political power and the distribution of federal funds.

Trump administration clouds up its push for AI in government

DoD's decision to label Anthropic a supply chain risk and GSA’s new draft AI clause are causing confusion among vendors about the administration’s direction.

CDC hits record number of volunteers helping monitor global virus travel

"It means the public is interested in supporting public health and disease detection, helping us react faster to incoming disease threats," Heather Reese said.

Turning around an agency under scrutiny: The challenges facing BOP leadership

The Bureau’s challenges are structural and long-standing, and they demand sustained attention from leadership, DOJ, OMB and Congress.

WATCH: The US Massacre of Innocent Iranians You Never Heard Of

No one was held accountable for the US killing 290 people on an Iranian passenger plane in 1988. That impunity helped lead to the US strike on an Iranian girls' school last month.

Strategic alliance aims to accelerate federally funded R&D into real-world tech

"We are looking to be able to provide more of a pathway for our federal laboratories to provide innovation," Paige George said.

AI boosts efficiency for agencies, but trust and safety lead the way

Officials from the Labor and State departments, along with experts from academia and industry, share how government is deploying AI today.

Are practical politics—and some strategic horse trading—returning to Congress?

"What is legislating, but usually horse trading? But there really has been precious little of that in recent years," Mitchell Miller said.

Trump Sends ICE to Airports to ‘Help’ the TSA Agents He Won’t Pay

The deployment comes after Trump rejected Republicans’ offer to fund DHS without extra money for his masked, violent ICE agents.

The secret RCMP program to spy on Indigenous organizations

Newly declassified documents obtained by CBC Indigenous confirm that the RCMP infiltrated and sought to disrupt legitimate political Indigenous organizations in the 1970s, in an extensive program of covert surveillance, informants and countersubversion.

Dire Strait

Trump’s fantasy about clearing the Strait of Hormuz risks leading to a much wider and more prolonged war.

The post Dire Strait appeared first on The American Prospect.

Tesla Semi has a million-mile battery, claims Tesla

Tesla Semi program lead Dan Priestley took Jay Leno on an extensive tour of the production-intent electric truck, revealing significant engineering details — including 1,000 lbs of weight savings that bring the 500-mile version to payload parity with diesel trucks.

The episode is packed with new technical information about the powertrain architecture, charging capabilities, and production readiness as Tesla prepares to ramp its dedicated Semi factory outside Reno, Nevada, to 50,000 units per year.

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In mail-in ballot case, Supreme Court asks what ‘Election Day’ really means

The justices heard arguments on a case that could affect the 2026 midterm elections by restricting the counting of late-arriving mail-in ballots.

BYD’s big EV bet is paying off as drivers ditch gas with surging oil prices

BYD is already seeing a flood of new EV buyers as gas and oil prices surge amid rising tensions in the Middle East.

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Amazon beats Jackery’s spring sale on Explorer 2000 v2, Segway GT3 superscooter back to low, more in today’s Green Deals

Today’s 9to5Toys Green Deals is headlined by Amazon beating Jackery’s spring sale on the Explorer 2000 v2 Portable Power Station, Anker SOLIX power stations and bundles at lows from $150, up to $720 off Lectric e-bikes, and Segway’s GT3 superscooter back down at its $1,500 low. Head below for a closer look at the details.

Head below for other Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek‘s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

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Dept. of Interior bribes oil company $1B from taxpayer coffers to stop wind power

The Department of the Interior, headed by a man who has received hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes from oil companies, just declared it will spend $1 billion of your dollars to convince a French oil company, TotalEnergies, to stop development of affordable, reliable offshore wind and instead shift to expensive, unreliable liquified methane gas.

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Van Hollen pushes back on OPM appeal rules

Democrat Senators are pressing the Office of Personnel Management to reverse course on implementing two rules that would impact federal employees.

Tesla patent reveals dual-battery system for trailer-mounted range extender

A newly published Tesla patent application describes a sophisticated dual-battery management system designed to integrate an auxiliary battery pack with a vehicle’s primary pack — including a configuration where the auxiliary battery lives inside a towed trailer.

The patent was filed in August 2024, months before Tesla officially cancelled the Cybertruck’s bed-mounted range extender, suggesting the automaker’s engineering team continued developing the underlying technology even as the original product was being abandoned.

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Another major brand joins the race for the affordable luxury EV

Mercedes-Benz becomes the latest luxury brand planning to launch a new entry-level EV. Here’s what we know so far.

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Why Poles are heading back home

The building of democratic institutions has boosted innovation and economic growth in Poland. Now, reversing years of out-migration, Polish citizens (and others) are keen to live in a country that offers promising careers and affordable living.

Europe’s energy policy was reshaped by Ukraine. It’s being tested by the Iran war.

Germany was supposed to have learned how to protect itself from energy shocks after the Ukraine war. But the Iran war has shown that gaps still exist.

Ottawa asks FSIN to pay back $28.7 million after forensic audit

The federal government is asking the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations to repay more than $28.7 million following a forensic audit into its spending.

How to protect yourself from tax season scams

It's tax season. Therefore, it's also tax scam season. A new McAfee survey finds nearly one in four Americans has been a victim of a tax-related scam, and AI is only making scams more convincing. This morning, we'll share what to look out for and how to stay safe. Also, the uncertainty of war in the Middle East means that safe haven investments aren't acting all that safe, and a San Francisco jury decided that Elon Musk defrauded Twitter shareholders during takeover negotiations.

Democratic States Seek to Block Massive TV Station Merger

The team-up of Nexstar and Tegna would cover 80 percent of U.S. households. It’s the first of several cases where states are at odds with pay-to-play federal antitrust enforcement.

The post Democratic States Seek to Block Massive TV Station Merger appeared first on The American Prospect.

Meet the Democratic Congresswoman Donald Trump Is Trying to Imprison

LaMonica McIver talks to Mehdi about becoming a target of the Trump administration, her calls to abolish ICE, and why she believes some of her Republican colleagues are ‘disgusting humans.’

Donut Lab solid-state battery: 5 independent tests in, still no energy density or cycle life data

Donut Lab has now released five independent test reports from Finland’s VTT Technical Research Centre on its solid-state battery — and not a single one addresses the two claims that actually matter: the 400 Wh/kg energy density and the 100,000-cycle life.

The Q1 2026 deadline that Donut Lab set for delivering production batteries inside Verge Motorcycles is eight days away. The latest report, a cycling test dated March 13, adds another data point — but the overall picture remains unchanged.

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Kia reveals EV2 prices are cheaper than expected

Kia revealed EV2 prices and final specs as orders are now officially open in Europe. The EV2 is cheaper than expected, with prices starting at just €26,600 ($30,500).

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Tracking migration routes of the endangered monarch? There’s an app for that.

The endangered monarch butterfly migrates thousands of miles across the Americas. A new Bluetooth-enabled smartphone app means you can follow along.

First Draft: 🇮🇷 The Kharg Island Bloodbath?

If Trump carries out his decades-long violent fantasy, his team expects ‘considerable’ US casualties. Plus, the clock is ticking on the US president's threat to commit war crimes in Iran.

The "Super Bowl" of energy

Top brass at the most consequential energy companies in the world are meeting in Houston this week for the annual CERAWeek. Energy industry leaders are meeting at a time when war in the Middle East has caused a major disruption in the global supply of oil and gas. We'll hear more. Then later, exactly how concerned should we be about artificial superintelligence? We'll jump in with the president of the Machine Intelligence Research Institute.

What do students lose when they rely on AI for homework?

More than 60% of middle, high school, and college students in the U.S. are turning to AI for homework help, according to a new study from Rand. Some use it to help them brainstorm or like an encyclopedia. Others do it to get answers.

But while kids are relying more on AI, about two-thirds of students surveyed in the study also believe that this AI use will hurt their critical thinking skills.

Marketplace’s Stephanie Hughes spoke with Heather Schwartz, co-director of the American Youth Panel at Rand and one of the authors of the report, about why students are worried.

Warrantless Spying Reform Just Got a Whole Lot More Interesting

House Republicans have threatened to hold a foreign surveillance extension hostage unless the Senate agrees to voter suppression. It may flip the script on superfluous government spying.

The post Warrantless Spying Reform Just Got a Whole Lot More Interesting appeared first on The American Prospect.

Then They Came for the Immigrant Truckers

Trump strips commercial driver’s licenses from 200,000 legal immigrants who bring your goods to market.

The post Then They Came for the Immigrant Truckers appeared first on The American Prospect.

Negligence in Action: The U.S. Attack on an Iranian School

The bombing of an Iranian school has far-reaching implications.

The post Negligence in Action: The U.S. Attack on an Iranian School appeared first on The American Prospect.

War with Iran disrupts fertilizer exports as US farmers prepare for planting season

Gulf states are major fertilizer producers and the war with Iran has triggered a 25% price hike, just as struggling U.S. farmers are planting corn.

Trump delays Iran power plant strikes for 5 days, extending deadline on Hormuz strait

President Donald Trump has extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, saying the U.S. will hold off on power plant strikes for five days. Mr. Trump said the U.S. and Iran have had “very good and productive conversations” that could yield “a complete and total resolution” in the war.

Why First Nations in B.C. are buying up casinos

Both the CEO of a First Nations development arm and an academic say acquiring these businesses provides economic incentive at a time when nations still face barriers to generating wealth.

Cheap e-bike maker refuses recall as CPSC tells riders to get rid of it immediately

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a stark warning to riders of the Ridstar Q20 and Q20 Pro electric bikes, urging owners to stop using them immediately due to a serious fire risk. But in a troubling twist, the manufacturer has refused to cooperate with a recall.

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Honda’s new full-size electric motorcycle snags awards on way to production

Honda’s upcoming WN7 electric motorcycle may have just picked up a prestigious Gold iF Design Award, but the real story here is more than the accolades it’s what the bike represents for the future of mainstream electric motorcycles from legacy manufacturers.

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The push to get the world’s largest land use plan in Nunavut signed amid mining rush

It’s been nearly two decades since work began on the Nunavut land use plan, but there’s still no word on when it’ll be signed. As that process drags on, some Nunavummiut are nervous about the damage being done to their lands.

In Maine, immigrants have built community. Federal agents’ arrival revealed unexpected bonds.

Maine has been welcoming to immigrants for decades. Amid a federal immigration enforcement surge there, communities showed their support in numerous ways.

CRTC calling for Indigenous-led radio stations in Ottawa and Toronto

Canada's telecommunications regulator is calling for applications for Indigenous-led FM radio stations in Ottawa and Toronto. Stations dedicated to Indigenous communities have been absent from both markets since First People’s Radio Incorporated ceased operations in September.

EVQ: I drive my EV for work, but charge at home – how do I track charging costs?

EV enthusiasts and evangelists are always ready to answer their friends’ questions about going electric. Sometimes, they even get it right! In this series, we’re taking a look at some next-level EV questions that don’t always have easy answers, starting with: I drive my EV for work, but charge at home — how do I track charging costs?

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7 Things You Need to Know About the Strait of Hormuz – That Trump Didn’t!

Iran’s closing of a single waterway in the Persian Gulf could provoke a global recession – and topple the foundation of US power.

Iran threatens to ‘completely’ close Strait of Hormuz after Trump ultimatum

The United States and Iran are threatening to target critical infrastructure as the war in the Middle East puts lives and livelihoods at risk.

There's weight to World Water Day in Indigenous community still waiting for clean drinking water

Oneida Nation of the Thames hosted World Water Day celebrations on Sunday, where attendees listened to stories about the importance of water and reflected on how a lack of access to drinking water has affected their lives for the last five years.

This Week in Palestine: Israel Kills 4 Members of One Family and Attacks Muslim Worshippers on Eid

Zeteo's new weekly round-up of the stories you may have missed out of occupied Gaza and the West Bank, as Israel continues its genocidal war and apartheid policies.

Tesla and SpaceX announce $25B ‘Terafab’ chip factory — here’s why it reeks of desperation

Tesla and SpaceX have unveiled “Terafab,” a joint $25 billion chip fabrication facility in Austin, Texas, that Elon Musk claims will produce 1 terawatt of computing power annually. It would be the largest semiconductor fab ever built — by an absurd margin.

Musk took the stage at the defunct Seaholm Power Plant in Austin on March 21 to officially launch the project, calling it “the most epic chip building exercise in history by far.”

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First Nations on Vancouver Island to manage 52,000 hectares of Clayoquot Sound forest

The forests of Clayoquot Sound, a globally recognized biosphere that includes Tofino, B.C., are set to be managed in a way that reflects First Nations' interests in ecological integrity and balance it with access to economic opportunity.

Civil War in Iran Would Be ‘Tenfold as Deadly’ as Syria, Journalist Explains

Pulitzer-Prize finalist Anand Gopal on what Syria’s own civil war can tell us about a potential uprising in Iran.

Fast flop: stupid fast Audi RS e-tron GT gets over $50,000 in discounts

With almost 1,000 hp and a blistering 60 mph coming in just 2.4 seconds, Audi’s electric flagship super sedan made headlines and set performance records when it was launched back in 2024. Unfortunately for Audi, it didn’t set many sales records, and you can now buy the ridiculously rapid RS e-tron GT with more than $50,000 in discounts. (!)

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Simon Loos grows its electric semi truck fleet to over 200 units

Dutch logistics specialist Simon Loos announced a major order with Daimler Trucks’ Mercedes brand, purchasing 75 Mercedes‑Benz eActros 600 electric semi trucks and growing its BEV fleet to more than 200 units.

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The Iran war is impacting the global economy, and Asia is particularly vulnerable

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Martin Wolf, chief economics commentator for the Financial Times, about how the war on Iran is affecting the global economy.

The U.S. is a big oil exporter. So why does it import most of the oil it consumes?

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to University of Texas engineering professor Hugh Daigle about why the U.S. imports most of the oil it consumes despite being one of the world's largest oil exporters.

Why Hezbollah fighters are embracing an unpopular and costly war with Israel

In Lebanon, Iran ally Hezbollah has plunged into a battle with Israel that its rank and file has embraced as existential. Yet the regional conflict involves far larger powers with much higher stakes, and how Hezbollah emerges and what it achieves might be out of its hands.

Trump’s Wartime Messaging Disaster (feat. Jen Psaki)

Jen Psaki talks to Dan about the ways the Trump administration is trying — and failing — to sell its war with Iran to the American people.

Mistissini, Que., team to tackle 1,000-km Grand défi cycling challenge

Five athletes from Mistissini, Que., are gearing up to ride 1,000 kilometres this summer as part of Quebec’s Grand défi cycling challenge, but first they need to raise $13,000 to support the ride.

Mahindra reveals Batman BE 6 EV – and it’s kind of amazing [update]

Indian ag and automaker Mahindra has launched a limited-run Batman Edition of its BE 6 Electric Origin SUV, calling it, “a production car that brings to life a rare fusion of cinematic heritage and modern luxury, inspired by Christopher Nolan’s critically acclaimed The Dark Knight Trilogy from Warner Bros. Pictures.”

UPDATE 21MAR2026: if you bought one last year, Mahindra could buy it back.

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Zenobē acquires Revolv’s 100 unit electric delivery van fleet

UK-based Zenobē backed up its ambitions of fleet electrification leadership by closing on its acquisition of California-based Revolv, signaling the company’s continued confidence in North America’s commercial EV market.

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‘I’m Glad He’s Dead’: Trump Spits on Robert Mueller’s Grave

The president celebrated the death of Robert Mueller, who led the investigation into Trump and his associates over Russian interference in the 2016 election.

Auto(nomous)bots, roll(er) out! The $1.75 BILLION future of self driving asphalt

Autonomous construction tech startup Bedrock Robotics has just closed on a $270 million Series B funding round that brings total investment in the self-driving roller and excavator firm to more than $350 million. (!)

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Vermont utility makes it easier than ever to add a home backup battery

Vermont utility Green Mountain Power is expanding one of the country’s most exciting virtual power plant programs, adding a new battery lease program to its menu of home energy offerings that lets customers add backup power at little to no upfront cost.

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What driver shortage? Electric trucks give fleets a real hiring edge

Commercial fleets have been adopting electric vehicles for their long-term fuel and maintenance savings, but Benore Logistics has found another big benefit to making the switch: going electric is helping the company attract younger drivers – and keep them.

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'Fire-breathing dragons': Indian relay team from Sask. starts gearing up for Calgary Stampede

As the snow starts to melt, the Black Bear Indian relay team starts preparing for its second season. After a successful debut with several victories last year, the team is now setting its sights on achieving even more.

How US Imperialism Shaped the Iran We See Today

Journalist Rida Ali charts the history of US intervention in Iran from 1953 to the current attack in this video explainer.

‘Eerie parallel’: Archived stamps reveal Canada was prepared to ration gas in the 1979 oil crisis

Canada considered conserving oil with gasoline rationing stamps in 1979. While it never put the stamps into circulation, economist Peter Tertzakian said the proofs are a reminder that anything can happen in an oil shortage.

What We Lose When We Bet On War

Life or death decisions are being gamified for profit on online prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket. Is it all as bad as it seems? Senator Chris Murphy and journalist Nancy Scola weigh in.

Terminally Online: BRIAN TYLER COHEN WALKS OUT

Tommy Vietor, Brian Tyler Cohen, and producers discuss the viral moments from the Afroman trial, Clavicular's bizarre media moments, and the Rumble video hellscape.

MAGA’s Uncivil War

Trump counterterrorism chief Joe Kent abandons ship, Tulsi Gabbard and Markwayne Mullin flounder in front of Congress, and Trump steers the nation straight into disaster.

Ontario model becomes 1st transgender person on Chanel Exclusive's catwalk at Paris Fashion Week

On her modelling journey, Dalton Dubois of Guelph, Ont., says it's involved "a lot of proving yourself" after she quit her job at a retirement home. Recently, she became the first transgender person to walk Chanel Exclusive's runway at Paris Fashion Week.

High risk, high reward? US considers taking Iran’s Kharg Island.

Over 2,000 U.S. Marines are headed toward the Persian Gulf. A possible goal: to gain leverage over Iran by seizing Kharg Island, with its oil-shipping infrastructure.

A field guide to unplugging: How a frazzled father found a lifeline in birding

An overwhelmed suburban dad rediscovers birding as a refuge from the noise of modern life.

From shuttered print editions to firings, student journalists clash with universities

At least six states are considering legislative proposals that protect the First Amendment rights of student journalists. Over the past year, tension between administrators and student newspapers has emerged at several universities.

3 credits short of a degree, he left NSCAD for a music career. The school is now honouring him

When Andrew Scott decided to chase a career in music and give up his studies, it was only going to be temporary. "I'm not going to be in a rock band when I'm 30," Scott told his mom. Thirty-five years later, he's still making music with Sloan. His former school is giving him a prestigious designation.

This remote First Nation is using 1 generator to power the whole community — again

After dealing with a week of intermittent power outages last month, Nibinamik First Nation is having problems with its diesel generating system again. On Wednesday, workers discovered the remote Oji-Cree community’s main generator — a Caterpillar C27 — had experienced a mechanical failure. Here's what the First Nation, located about 500 kilometres north of Thunder Bay, Ont., is dealing with.

Judge sides with New York Times in challenge to policy limiting reporters’ access to Pentagon

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a policy limiting news reporters’ access to the Pentagon, ruling that key portions of the new rules are unlawful. U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman in Washington, D.C., sided with The New York Times and ruled that the Pentagon policy illegally restricts the press credentials of reporters who walked out of the building rather than agree to the new rules. The New York Times sued the Pentagon and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in December, claiming the credentialing policy violates the journalists’ constitutional rights to free speech and due process. A Pentagon spokesperson says it is "pursuing an immediate appeal.”

Trump’s White House Is Screaming at Me That Americans Love His Awful War

They’re attacking me – and going nuts – because we’re telling the truth about their dumb war. Please support our work at Zeteo and help us continue to drive them nuts with the truth.

As HHS limits telework, disabled veterans say they’re running out of options for accommodations

HHS recently required employees to swipe their ID badges when entering and leaving the office, to get "real-time visibility into building occupancy.”

‘Significant’ staff cuts drive rising FOIA backlogs

The latest reports from agency chief FOIA officers illustrate how the Trump administration's workforce cuts drove another increase in FOIA backlogs.

Shop for “the drop”

Looking for an exclusive pastel Trader Joe’s mini tote? How about the latest Labubu? Once a staple of sneaker and streetwear, the “limited drop” release model is popping up all over the place. In this episode, find out why every brand seems to be chasing the “drop.” Later, we spill the tea on office gossip and what it’s like to run a dance studio. Also: A new survey shows 9% of Affordable Care Act enrollees are now uninsured after subsidies expired.

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Manitoba grand chief 'just shocked' by looming closure of Indigenous-led emergency shelter

News of the upcoming closure of an Indigenous-led overnight shelter in Winnipeg came as a surprise to some.

A 24/7 solar farm-building robot just hit the market

The US needs a lot more electricity fast, and one company thinks robots can help build it quicker.

Berkeley, California-based Terabase Energy says its next-gen Terafab automated solar construction system has finished field testing and is now ready to ship commercially. Terafab V2 brings autonomous robotics and AI into the way massive solar farms are built.

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The economics behind the rise of BTS and Korean culture

From the success of “K-pop Demon Hunters” to the return of BTS, K-pop is having a moment. But the rise of Korean culture was no accident—it has a decades-long backstory of investment by the South Korean government. On “Economics on Tap,” Kimberly talks with Michelle Cho, researcher of East Asian pop cultures at the University of Toronto, about the history behind the spread of Korean culture and how it’s shaped industries from entertainment to beauty. Speaking of K-beauty: sunscreen or sheet masks?

Here’s everything we talked about today:

• ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Leads the Wave Back to Korea from Foreign Policy
• BTS Is Back With ‘Arirang,’ but the K-Pop Landscape Has Changed from The New York Times
• K-everything: the rise and rise of Korean culture from The Guardian
• "Americans Are Learning Korean Because of ‘KPop Demon Hunters’" from The New York Times
• "What’s So Special About Korean Sunscreens?" from Vogue
• "How K-pop Stars Are Leading Mental Health Conversations for AAPI People and Beyond" from Teen Vogue

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ILSR and AAPB Webinar Shines Light on Connecting Multi-Family Housing

The webinar examined what it takes to connect communities floor by floor, building by building.

Indigenous Tumbler Ridge basketball player finds hope through his sport

The Grade 12 student from Tumbler Ridge, B.C., was awarded a player of the game recognition at the Junior All Native Tournament and is set to go home with a wealth of hope to share with his home community.

What A Day: War Department, on ICE

Trump wants the Pentagon’s civilian employees to help ICE.

CBS News shutters its storied radio news service after nearly a century, ending an era

The change is part of a round of layoffs at CBS News. When the radio service began operation in September 1927, it was a precursor to the entire CBS network. Today its top-of-the-hour news roundups are delivered to about 700 stations across the U.S.

Toyota launches the C-HR+ in Europe as its longest-range EV with up to 607 km

The new C-HR+ arrives in Europe as Toyota’s longest-range electric vehicle, with a WLTP range of up to 607 km (377 miles).

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How Mister Rogers tackled Cold War fears and why it still resonates

Removed from distribution since the '90s, the Reagan-era "Conflict" series examined the dangers of geopolitical paranoia.

The post How Mister Rogers tackled Cold War fears and why it still resonates appeared first on Current.

The business impact of cryptographic drift: The urgent case for post-quantum cryptography

The warnings are here. The danger is real. The timeline is shorter than you think. There are mitigations out there now that can be implemented.

Podcast: Tesla turns to energy, BMW i3 EV makes a splash, Donut Lab update, and more

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla turning to energy, BMW i3 EV making a splash, Donut Lab update, and more.

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This Week in Democracy – Week 61: Trump Shushes Woman Reporter, Goes on Another Racist Rant, and Threatens Media Licenses

Zeteo's weekly round-up, documenting the growth of authoritarianism in Trump's second term.

How Trump Lost the Courts

With every passing day, another federal judge issues a scathing order to contain Trump’s autocracy and Trump keeps alienating the Supreme Court.

The post How Trump Lost the Courts appeared first on The American Prospect.

The Army National Guard’s new tool gives students a firsthand look at disaster response

"A lot of these high school students may be unaware of the different missions that the Army National Guard specifically handles," said Staff Sgt. Adam Szabo.

Genesis is launching a secret ‘Connect W’ high-tech system that will debut in the GV90

The ultra-luxurious Genesis electric SUV will arrive later this year as the first vehicle to feature “Connect W,” a high-tech new system that’s expected to take the driving experience to the next level.

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Lectric Nothin’ But Net Sale offers up to $720 e-bike savings from $799, EcoFlow + Anker power station flash sales from $150, more

We’re closing out this week’s Green Deals with a focus on EVs and power stations, led by the newly launched Lectric Nothin’ But Net Sale with up to $720 e-bike savings – plus multiple price cuts – all starting from $799. Right behind that are 72-hour flash sales with up to 62% power station savings from both EcoFlow and Anker SOLIX (exclusive bonus savings available on the latter), which lets you pick up 256Wh to 7,680Wh power stations/bundles, as well as add-on accessories units, down at some of their best prices starting from $999 at EcoFlow and starting from $150 at Anker. We also spotted Segway’s premium GT3 superscooter back at its lowest tracked price, and plenty more waiting for you below. And don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s exclusive returning/new low prices on Anker’s SOLIX Gen 2 C1000, C2000, and F3000 power stations with alternator chargers, and more.

Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

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The University of Texas at El Paso is gearing up to build drone tech

"We can do much larger area mapping, larger area search and rescue, quick reaction to public safety support... Remote launch and recover," said Dr. Shery Welsh.

Ottawa announces $17M for production and broadcasting of Indigenous content

Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture Marc Miller said 23 radio stations across Canada will benefit from the $17 million. He called the funding “critical,” because these stations often broadcast to remote communities where they might not get news from other sources.

BYD’s bet on EVs is paying off as drivers ditch gas amid rising oil prices

BYD is already seeing a flood of new EV buyers as gas and oil prices surge amid rising tensions in the Middle East.

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Friend of Sikh student killed on Alberta highway recalls deadly daytime shooting

Birinder Singh was driving down the highway, hoping to see Alberta’s Rocky Mountains for the first time, when a bullet from a passing vehicle ended his life.

New “drone killer” cartridge aims to give Marines a simple, low‑cost solution

"The way we designed the ammunition, we're reusing the same cartridge case, the same primer, the propellant that's being used today," said Brian Hoffman.

Impacts of Indigenous identity defamation decision open to debate

A successful defamation lawsuit in Saskatchewan against an Indigenous identity researcher has people talking about its possible impacts.

Japan emerges from high-stakes US meeting ‘unscathed’ – but its China woes remain

Although Japan’s prime minister navigated a high-stakes meeting in Washington this week, concerns remain about the reliability of the U.S. partnership long term.

Nunavut Nukkiksautiit Corporation releases field study results for proposed hydro project near Iqaluit

Nunavut Nukkiksautiit Corporation has released the first set of data for the proposed hydro project at Kuugaaluk River. The results will help inform data collection this summer in the area.

For the Trump administration, ‘taking Cuba’ would not be easy

A surprise U.S. military intervention took down Venezuela’s president. But a U.S. attempt at something similar in Cuba would probably be very different.

2 men accused of fathering hundreds of kids banned from donating sperm in Quebec

Quebec's Superior Court has temporarily barred a man and his son from donating sperm after they were accused of fathering hundreds of children.

Alberta to close supervised consumption sites in Calgary, Lethbridge at end of June

Nearly five years after first announcing its plans to close the supervised consumption site at the Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre, the Alberta government set a date to close the site later this year and replace it with services more focused on recovery and treatment.

The Army is officially tightening rules around its education program

Similar restrictions apply to the service’s widely used Tuition Assistance Program. Army leaders have said the changes will help rein in the rising costs.

Alberta’s 'Peterson law' leads lawyers' regulator to stop mandating Indigenous education course

The regulator for Alberta’s lawyers says it will no longer mandate Indigenous cultural competency training in advance of what Alberta Premier Danielle Smith calls the “Peterson law” coming into effect.

A word to the wise for air travelers

If you're traveling in the next week or so, get to the airport early. Airport security lines are growing as workers with the Transportation Security Administration go without pay during the partial government shutdown. Nearly 50,000 TSA workers missed a paycheck last week, and if Congress doesn’t act, they could miss another one next Friday. Then, we'll dig into how wide salary ranges on job postings can influence an applicant's approach to negotiation over pay.

Another sodium-ion EV battery breakthrough emerges in China with 4C fast charging in 11 mins

China is moving ahead with the next generation of electric vehicle batteries, promising to be more efficient, safer, and lower cost. After another breakthrough, sodium-ion batteries for passenger EVs are nearing mass production.

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In a rethink of aid, motivation over mercy

The prominent global aid group Mercy Corps rebrands itself as Prosper Global, amid a burst of fresh thinking in the humanitarian and development community after huge cuts in foreign aid funding.

Tesla delays FSD approval in Europe again, now expects April 10

Tesla’s European arm announced today that it has completed all vehicle testing for Full Self-Driving (Supervised) in the Netherlands — but the expected approval date has slipped yet again, from March 20 to April 10.

The announcement, which Tesla framed as progress, also reveals that a broader EU-wide approval is now not expected until the summer.

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Who'll Win the ‘MAGA Podcast Wars’? Krystal Ball and Mehdi on Ben Shapiro vs. Tucker Carlson, AIPAC, and Iran

The co-host of ‘Breaking Points’ joins Mehdi to talk about infighting on the right, Trump’s catastrophic war with Iran, and why Democrats should be doing more podcasts.

Tesla (TSLA) reportedly in talks to buy $2.9B in Chinese solar equipment for 100 GW US push

Elon Musk’s plan to build 100 GW of solar manufacturing capacity in the United States just got its first major price tag: $2.9 billion in equipment from Chinese suppliers, according to a Reuters exclusive.

If the deal closes, it marks the biggest concrete investment yet in Musk’s solar ambitions, and a stunning reversal for a company that effectively abandoned its solar business just two years ago.

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US Navy lags in minesweeping, despite years of warnings and big defense budgets

The giant U.S. Navy is ill-prepared for removing sea mines, and allies have been reluctant to help with opening the Strait of Hormuz amid war in Iran.

Should we expect USPS to make money?

The Postal Service says it's facing a "severe financial crisis." Postmaster General David Steiner testified before a House subcommittee this week and said that the USPS was struggling and could “be out of cash in less than 12 months” unless something changes. Today, we check the finances of the postal service. And later, war in the Middle East is driving up fertilizer and diesel costs, worrying U.S. farmers during planting season.

The US’s only true street-legal electric micro-car just got big upgrades

There’s a growing push in the US to rethink what a “car” really needs to be, as more Americans than ever embrace alternatives from e-bikes to golf carts, among other car alternatives. Wink Motors is the latest company betting that smaller, slower, and cheaper might actually be the smarter answer for a lot of drivers.

But Wink has a different approach, focusing on those who want to retain the benefits of a traditional car without all the extra cost or hassle.

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First Draft: American Idiot Holds World Hostage

Trump embarrasses the US on the global stage, as his disastrous war becomes everyone's huge problem. Plus, you'll never guess why centrists are demanding Democrats stop attacking the 'Epstein class.'

The Worst Way to Spend $200 Billion

Watch now | The Pentagon requests an additional $200 billion in funding for Trump’s war in Iran. Jon and Dan discuss how Democrats in Congress should respond to the request, the administration’s insistence...

Ontario looks to ban reselling tickets for more than original price

The Ontario government is planning to outlaw sky-high ticket resale prices, according to a news release. The move comes years after the province scrapped part of an anti-scalping law in 2019.

La Brega: A 1902 Deportation Case That Reverberates Today

In 1902, Isabel González arrived in Ellis Island, pregnant, alone and with only $11.00 in her pocket. She —like others...

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Bytes: Week in Review — Gecko's $71M contract with U.S. Navy, BuzzFeed doubts its business viability, and Amazon offers faster delivery

This week, Amazon speeds up delivery even more. Plus, will BuzzFeed stay in business?

But first, Gecko, a robotics startup, landed a $71 million contract with the U.S. Navy. The 13-year-old Pittsburgh-based company says it'll be using its drones and wall-climbing robots to help find defects on ships. Then, it will use artificial intelligence to model current and future structural issues.

Marketplace’s Stephanie Hughes spoke with Anita Ramaswamy, financial analysis columnist at The Information, about all these headlines for this week’s “Tech Bytes: Week in Review.”

Ol’ Donny Trump Has Really Stepped in It This Time

In Iran, he finally created a jam for himself it will not be easy to wriggle out of.

The post Ol’ Donny Trump Has Really Stepped in It This Time appeared first on The American Prospect.

Couple airlifted from home as heavy rain triggers mudslide in B.C.’s Fraser Valley

Heavy rains battering B.C. caused a mudslide in Coquitlam Thursday, forcing one couple to be airlifted out, and triggered two evacuation alerts in the Fraser Valley, along the Chilliwack River.

B.C. premier faces pressure over proposed changes to DRIPA

The NDP government is meeting with First Nations groups over the changes it plans to make to the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, or DRIPA. Premier David Eby is facing pressure from Indigenous leaders to leave the law alone, and from Conservative politicians to scrap it entirely.

Facing threats, judges who normally talk only through writings are speaking up

Federal judges in the United States traditionally express their views only through their written opinions. That stance has shifted recently, amid physical threats and criticism by public officials, including the president.

MAGA crackup? Influencers pan Iran war, but base backs Trump – for now.

Polls show that President Donald Trump’s war against Iran has strong support among MAGA voters, despite criticism from conservative commentators. How long the president can maintain that support, as war costs rise and gas prices mount at home, is unclear.

Vigil honouring Indigenous woman found dead in London sparks call-to-action for MMIWG

Family, friends and community members gathered for a vigil remembering Jessica Bakker, who was from Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation. Bakker's body was found east of downtown London in February, and police are still investigating the cause of her death.

This N.S. parking lot's rat problem is so bad that vehicles are being damaged by chewing

Rats have taken over a parking lot in the middle of several apartment complexes in north Dartmouth. Residents say the problem is so bad the rats are chewing through the wires of parked vehicles, causing thousands of dollars in damages.

Canadian company helping white supremacists fundraise from hateful livestreams

A Canadian streaming platform is helping white supremacists who have been kicked off mainstream social media continue to profit from hateful content, an investigation by CBC’s the fifth estate has found.

Why the WNBA's salary deal is being hailed as a historic moment for women's sports

The new collective bargaining agreement for WNBA players has been years in the making, and marks the end of an increasingly acrimonious battle over salaries and revenue-sharing that has seen players campaigning to be paid more since the basketball league's 1997 inception.

'Lengthy and difficult' Ontario murder trial for prospective parents of 2 boys nears end. Here's what to know

The first-degree murder trial for a Burlington, Ont., couple who'd been trying to adopt two brothers, including a 12-year-old who died in 2022 after he was found emaciated and without vital signs, is now in its seventh month. Here's what to know as closing arguments in the Brandy Cooney-Becky Hamber case are set to begin Monday in Milton.

Refugee family faces separation as father and son ordered deported from Canada

An Indian man whose wife is an accepted refugee in Canada is facing deportation with the couple's five-year-old son in what lawyers say is a troubling new practice of separating the families of people with protected status.

Ryan Gosling's Project Hail Mary is the 1st banger of the year

The Ryan Gosling-led Project Hail Mary does, in many ways, feel like a lowercase Interstellar: a fantastically good time at the movies, if not quite as insightful or far-reaching as a generational classic. But it's still everything you could want from a movie — it's smart and it's fun.

The world added a record 814 GW of wind + solar – reshaping energy fast

The world just added a record amount of wind and solar in 2025, and it’s not even close.

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Under Trump 2.0, federal employees disengaged, dissatisfied, survey shows

Nearly 60% of federal employees who took a survey from the Partnership for Public Service reported that their engagement has decreased since 2024.

Mexican teen dies in U.S. immigration custody in Florida

A 19-year-old Mexican migrant died at a county jail in Florida that has been holding immigrant detainees, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

CMMC director Bostjanick retiring from DoD

Stacy Bostjanick, the chief of defense industrial base cybersecurity in the DoD’s CIO office, will transition to the private sector.

A small town's fight against ICE

Newport, Oregon is a small town on the coast with beautiful beach views. After the town’s rescue helicopter was taken to the southern border, the community came together against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. In this episode, we talk to a local reporter who covered the story. Plus, we check on lower-than-expected January home sales numbers and jobless claims. Later, a drugstore owner in a “pharmacy desert,” and a look at the climate cost of war in Iran.

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DoD ‘confident’ it can replace Anthropic’s Claude within six months, but some warn transition won’t be easy

“What we're seeing so far is the workflows are very similar, so the disruption is, we think, minimal,” Emil Michael said.

What A Day: Rage Is Just A Number

The war has been "won." Please deposit $200 billion.

Education Dept hands federal student loan portfolio to Treasury, in latest step to dismantle agency

The Treasury Department will take over the collection of defaulted federal student loan debt, and will support efforts to bring borrowers back into repayment.

7-year-old B.C. girl and her mother being held by U.S. immigration officials in Texas

Family and friends are expressing fears for a Penticton, B.C., woman and her daughter who have been detained by U.S. authorities in Texas and are currently in an immigration holding facility. Tania Warner — a 47-year-old who family say is legally in the U.S. on a worker's visa — and Ayla Lucas were stopped at a U.S. border checkpoint on their way back from a baby shower.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith wants security clearance to be briefed about foreign interference

Premier Danielle Smith is seeking security clearance to receive briefings on foreign interference in Alberta, but the leader of the Opposition says she shouldn't be trusted with it.

These top-selling EVs are $10,000 off right now

With gas prices surging, driving an EV sounds even more attractive right about now. This month, several automakers are offering discounts of $10,000 or more on popular EVs like the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and Chevy Equinox EV.

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Mullin’s DHS nomination advances to full Senate despite opposition from Republican Rand Paul

Markwayne Mullin has moved a step closer to becoming President Donald Trump’s next homeland security secretary. A  Senate committee on Thursday narrowly advanced the nomination of the Republican senator from Oklahoma. The 8-7 vote came after a contentious hearing Wednesday and sent the Cabinet nomination to the full Senate, which could act to confirm Mullin next week. That vote included a “no” from the Republican chairman, Rand Paul of Kentucky, and a “yes” from a Democrat, John Fetterman of Pennsylvania. The approval comes at a time when the parties are fighting bitterly over the policies of the Department of Homeland Security, leading to a funding lapse that is now in its 34th day.

Pentagon seeks $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war, AP source says

A senior administration official says the Pentagon is seeking $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war. The department sent the request to the White House, according to the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the private information. It’s an extraordinarily high number and comes on top of extra funding the Defense Department already received last year in President Donald Trump’s big tax cuts bill. Asked about the figure at a press conference Thursday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth did not directly confirm the amount, saying it could change. Congress is bracing for a new spending request but it is unclear it would have support. Trump says it's a small price to pay for security.

'Change your life' by falling in love with a big dog, Toronto Animal Services campaign says

Big dogs are loyal canines, affectionate and sweet, but often overlooked when it comes to pet adoption, according to a city agency.

RCMP visit Edmonton offices of business at centre of Alberta health procurement probes

RCMP officers and vehicles were seen on Thursday at the west Edmonton offices of a businessman at the centre of multiple probes into the Alberta government's procurement practices.

LEGO is building a huge solar park at its new US factory

The LEGO Group is installing a large solar array at its new US factory in Chesterfield County, Virginia, as it moves toward powering the site with 100% renewable energy.

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Roth conversions in 2026: What government employees need to know

Roth conversions get a lot of hype, but for federal employees nearing retirement, rushing could mean higher taxes and fewer options later.

Maximize your TSP by minimizing your tax

TSP withdrawals aren’t just about timing — they’re about taxes. Whether it’s RMDs, early withdrawals, or Roth rules, smart tax planning is essential.

Beyond frameworks: What GAO gets right, and what it misses, about fighting government fraud

What makes today's fraud landscape fundamentally different is the degree of professionalization and specialization within the ecosystem.

Who gets to set limits on AI?

In line with the Pentagon’s ambitions to build an “AI-first warfighting force,” earlier this year, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth demanded unrestricted use of Anthropic’s Claude model. Anthropic had concerns. Now the two parties are engaged in a legal battle that could shape the future of AI safety. Kimberly talks with Justin Hendrix, CEO and editor of Tech Policy Press, to explain Anthropic’s lawsuit and why this could signal a turning point in the tech industry’s chummy relationship with the Trump administration.

Personnel policies are changing so fast even seasoned feds are struggling to follow

"That's going to obviously raise the risk that Is don't get dotted, Ts don't get crossed, that you do not prepare for ... future threats," said John Hatton.

U.S. man with 'good intentions' sentenced for human smuggling across Manitoba border

A Manitoba judge has handed a U.S. citizen a nearly three-year prison sentence after he admitted to smuggling a man into Canada near the Emerson border crossing.

The Defiant Message Iran's New Leaders Are Sending the US

Mojtaba Khamenei, and the younger hawks around him, think that Iranian restraint only encouraged American aggression. Trump could come to regret his regime change, writes Iranian-American Vali Nasr.

The Genesis GV90 looks massive charging next to the Hyundai IONIQ 5

The GV90 is set to arrive as the largest, most prestigious Genesis electric SUV to date. With its debut approaching, the flagship EV was spotted charging alongside a Hyundai IONIQ 5, revealing its true size.

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Anker SOLIX alternator charger bundles for gen 2 C1000, C2000, F3000 power stations at exclusive lows from $749, Segway, tools, more

Our Thursday Green Deals headliner focuses on the alternator charger bundles available for Anker’s SOLIX C1000 Gen 2, C2000 Gen 2, and F3000 power stations – all of which are hitting returning or new exclusive low prices from $749 during the updated/expanded Spring Sale event. We also shined a spotlight on Segway’s F3 Electric Scooter down at $700, as well as the Greenworks 13A 2,100 PSI Compact Electric Pressure Washer, the Worx 20V GT 3.0 12-inch Cordless Electric String Trimmer/Edger with 2x batteries at a yearly low, and plenty more waiting for you below. And don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s exclusive drop to a near-low price on the Anker SOLIX F3800 power station, other Segway e-scooter deals, and more.

Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

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The message from Maryland: losing a federal job doesn’t have to mean leaving the region

"One of the untold stories for Prince George's County is the level of technological development that we've got going on..." Congressman Glenn Ivey said.

Iraq was enjoying newfound peace and prosperity. Then came the Iran war.

After decades of conflict, Iraqis have enjoyed increased political stability and a promising future, even embracing a unified national identity. But attacks by Iran, the United States, and homegrown militias are tugging at the divides that had held Iraq back.

ABC cancels Bachelorette season with Taylor Frankie Paul, citing 2023 video

ABC's cancellation of the already taped season of the reality TV show comes days before it was to premiere on Sunday. A Disney Entertainment Television statement appeared to refer to a 2023 video of an altercation between Paul and Dakota Mortensen that was published by TMZ on Thursday.

Amid fuel crunch, Cuba mechanic converts car to run on charcoal

A Cuban mechanic has converted his 1980 Fiat Polski to run on charcoal, a cheaper and more abundant fuel than gasoline since Washington cut off oil shipments to the Caribbean island in January.

Hamilton set to have AHL team again as New York Islanders plan affiliate's move from Bridgeport, Conn.

Hamilton is set to be home to an American Hockey League team again. The NHL's New York Islanders plan to move their feeder team in Bridgeport, Conn., to the Ontario city, pending approval by the AHL.

The new BMW i3 will go on sale soon, but another EV is on its way out

With the new i3 set to go on sale later this year, BMW is planning to discontinue another EV to make room for it.

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Trump to Japan's PM: 'Why didn’t you tell me about Pearl Harbor?'

When asked why the U.S. didn't consult allies in Asia and Europe before attacking Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump said his administration wanted the attack to be a 'surprise,' and made a joke referencing Japan's military strike on Pearl Harbor.

U.S. congressman targets Canada's 'Netflix tax' with new bill

A new Republican-sponsored bill in the U.S. Congress takes aim at Canada's attempts to force foreign streaming companies such as Netflix and Disney+ to pay into Canadian funds for domestic content production.

The last domino falls: Stellantis EVs now have Tesla Supercharger access

As of today, Jeep, Dodge and Stellantis EVs can plug in and charge on Tesla’s Supercharger network, the largest DC charging network in North America. Stellantis was the last brand set to gain access, so now just about every EV in America can use Superchargers, with the right adapters.

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PBS proposes FY27 budget that would continue dues relief for stations

The budget includes investment in PBS Kids shows and “distinctive general audience content.”

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New trial ordered for former Quebec junior hockey player in sexual assault case

Quebec's Court of Appeal overturned Noah Corson's guilty verdict. He was orginally sentenced to two years less a day in prison for sexual assault of a minor under the age of 16.

What happened inside government last year explains many of today’s gaps in capacity and accountability

"Certain people in government are getting rich off of the way that the government has been reshaped and reformed in the last year," said Faith Williams.

Toward balanced immigration enforcement

Concerns about overly aggressive targeting of suspected unauthorized immigrants might push Congress, as well as a new head of Homeland Security, to align law enforcement with respect for individual humanity and civic rights.

Lexus launches the ES EV with over 300 miles of range, undercuts rival prices

The luxury electric sedan is more affordable than expected. Lexus launched the 2026 ES EV with over 300 miles of range and prices starting under $50,000.

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What constitutes victory in an ‘asymmetric’ war with Iran?

In the Iran war, victory looks different for each side: The U.S. and Israel must decisively win, while the Iranian regime only has to survive.

GSA, NIST strike new partnership to ensure agencies’ AI tools are secure

The partnership's work will give agencies a more consistent way to test and measure AI systems before using them in real-world settings.

Escalation and investor anxieties

Iran attacked critical liquefied natural gas and oil infrastructure in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, including a major source of gas for Europe. It was retaliating in response to Israeli strikes on a gas field that supplies a lot of Iran's domestic energy. This morning, we delve into what it means for the price of oil, precious metals, government bonds, and more. Plus, we learn how China’s entry into the World Trade Organization impacted local U.S. banks.

Brandon Tobin killed his grandmother after a drug-induced seizure. A judge will soon decide his fate

Crown prosecutors are asking for a six-year prison sentence while the defence has countered with three to four, arguing Brandon Tobin didn't choose to kill his grandmother — he chose to use drugs, which led to her death.

The facts about floor-crossing in Canada

Politicians switching parties is rare, but Canada has a long history of it. Here are the facts about crossing the floor.

Haiti’s ‘Resistance Artists’ believe in new beginnings

Millions of Haitians are internally displaced, including members of a Port-au-Prince artist collective still trying to make art despite unrest.

BYD is now giving away 18 months of free 5 minute EV charging as gas prices surge

Buy the new Song Ultra EV in China, and BYD will give you 18 months of ultra-fast charging, for free. With gas prices soaring, electric vehicles are looking even more attractive.

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Aamjiwnaang First Nation feels left in the dark after Suncor oil spill in St. Clair River in Sarnia, Ont.

The First Nation wants to know how much was spilled, what caused it and the remediation plans

Confronting 'The Emotional Machine of Fascism' - Turkish Author on Lessons for America

Fascism expert Ece Temelkuran speaks with Mehdi about being physically and politically ‘unhomed,’ democracy in peril across the West, and the rapid steps the US has taken towards fascism.

“[Fair Prices for Small Businesses Act] will help make life more affordable for Americans”

ILSR endorses the Fair Prices for Local Businesses Act introduced by Senators Murphy (D-Conn.), Welch (D-Vt.), Gallego (D-Ariz.), Fetterman (D-Pa.), and Blumenthal (D-Conn.).

SUPER73 debuts new e-bike lineup with modular batteries and commuter focus

SUPER73 is back with a major shake-up to its lineup. The Southern California-based electric bike brand has just unveiled its all-new A-Series, a collection of redesigned models that signal a shift toward more practical, commuter-friendly machines while still leaning into the company’s signature moto-inspired styling.

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Tesla is one step away from having to recall FSD in NHTSA visibility crash probe

NHTSA has escalated its investigation into Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” system’s inability to handle reduced visibility conditions, upgrading the probe to an Engineering Analysis covering an estimated 3,203,754 vehicles — the step that typically precedes a recall.

The agency found that FSD’s degradation detection system fails to warn drivers when cameras are blinded by common road conditions like sun glare and fog, and that Tesla may be under-reporting related crashes.

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Uber to invest over 1 billion dollars in Rivian to deploy tens of thousands of R2 robotaxis

Rideshare behemoth Uber announced a massive new partnership with Rivian, in which it will invest over one billion dollars in the American automaker to deploy up to 50,000 all-electric robotaxis, beginning with the new R2 SUV.

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Xiaomi launches next-gen SU7 with 902 km range and LiDAR, still undercuts Tesla

Xiaomi is officially launching the next-generation SU7 electric sedan today with a sweeping set of upgrades — up to 902 km of CLTC range, standard LiDAR across all trims, and an 897V charging architecture on the top model.

The updated sedan starts at 229,900 yuan ($33,000), still undercutting the Tesla Model 3 in China by about 5,600 yuan ($800) despite a price increase of 10,000-14,000 yuan over the outgoing model. Xiaomi racked up nearly 89,000 pre-orders in the first 24 hours when reservations opened in January.

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Buying a used EV? What you should know about batteries, warranties, and more

The price of gas is rising almost as fast as the price of new cars, pushing more shoppers toward the cheapest low-mile used options on dealer lots: off-lease EVs. But while the deals look good, first-time EV buyers still have concerns. Here’s what used EV buyers need to know about batteries, warranties, and real-world ownership.

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“It Was Time”: Dolores Huerta’s First Interview After “Devastating” Cesar Chavez Expose

Trigger Warning: We should mention that parts of this story might be disturbing for some of our listeners. For decades,...

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This beautiful Icelandic e-bike is taking on the premium eMTB world

Iceland isn’t exactly known for doing things the easy way. Between volcanic terrain, unpredictable weather, and long stretches of rugged wilderness, it’s the kind of place that tends to shape products around necessity rather than excess.

And that philosophy is exactly what shows in Lauf Cycles’ newest launch: the company’s first-ever electric mountain bike, the eElja.

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Netflix Canada to adapt Carley Fortune's This Summer Will Be Different into new TV series

This Summer Will Be Different is set on Prince Edward Island and in Toronto.

An attempt to blunt rising oil prices

War continues to rage in the Middle East, and energy infrastructure is being targeted. The price of oil has surged to $115 a barrel, and gas in the U.S. is now averaging $3.88 a gallon — up almost a dollar from before the war. President Trump recently waived the Jones Act in an attempt to lower oil prices. Will it work? Also: what's next for the Federal Reserve, and where U.S.-China relations currently stand.

19 Kids and Counting star Joseph Duggar arrested, accused of child sexual abuse

Joseph Duggar, former star of the TLC show 19 Kids and Counting, was arrested and charged in Arkansas Wednesday for lewd and lascivious behaviour involving unlawful sexual activity with a minor, authorities said.

First Draft: I Went to the Congressional Memorial for the Massacred Iranian Schoolgirls. Only 9 Members Showed Up

Politicians are behaving chillingly ordinary after the US killed 160+ children, the Pentagon seeks $200 billion more for the Iran war, and Markwayne Mullin has a bumpy hearing.

Canada's top court will hear challenges to Liberals' firearms ban

The Supreme Court will hear arguments against the Liberal government's controversial decision to outlaw certain firearms.

Can Lebanon's Hezbollah survive another war with Israel?

With its ally Iran now at war with the U.S. and Israel, and the Israel Defence Forces pounding Hezbollah’s weapons storage and infrastructure and killing senior leadership, can the militant group survive another war?

Celebrating Indigenous Storytelling: A Canada Reads Event

Featuring Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers, Billy-Ray Belcourt, Rosanna Deerchild. Details at cbc.ca/manitoba/community

2 men deported over alleged roles in extortions targeting Edmonton's South Asian community, police say

Edmonton police along with federal law enforcement deported two men for their connection to extortion schemes targeting business owners in the city's South Asian community. Similar criminal schemes have seen businesses burned across Edmonton in recent years.

Pollercoaster: Is MAGA Split on Iran?

Dan Pfeiffer examines Republicans' attitudes towards the Iran war and why MAGA media personalities might be out of step with their voters and the election results out of Illinois.

Canada fast-tracks army rifle upgrade with $307M initial order

Canada is fast-tracking the purchase of more than 65,000 new assault rifles, starting with a $307 million order for 30,000 weapons. Built by Colt Canada, the rifles will replace aging C7 and C8 models, marking a push to modernize the army and speed up procurement through a streamlined process.

Umar Zameer's lawyer calls for public inquiry after Doug Ford, police cast doubt on acquittal

The lawyer for a man acquitted in a high-profile Toronto murder trial where a police officer was killed is calling for a public inquiry into the “secretive process” behind a recent Ontario Provincial Police report that re-examines evidence from the trial.

Coquitlam mudslide knocks out power as heaviest rainfall expected on parts of B.C.'s South Coast

Environment Canada says the heaviest rainfall from the "prolonged atmospheric river event" in parts of Metro Vancouver, the Sea-to-Sky region and western Vancouver Island is expected Thursday night into Friday morning.

How low-cost drones are used in modern military strikes

There have been decades of attempts to make destructive drones, going back to World War I. The technology has advanced significantly since then. Drones now range in size from tiny — as in, fitting in the palm of your hand — to so big they look like little planes.

Stacie Pettyjohn directs the defense program at the Center for a New American Security. She spoke with Marketplace’s Stephanie Hughes about how drones are being used in the war between Iran, Israel and the U.S., including Iran’s Shahed-136 drone.

N.W.T. water needs greater protection as Alberta merges major river basins, says MLA

N.W.T. MLA Richard Edjericon says a recent merger of Alberta water basins and forthcoming regulations to release treated tailings water put northern waterways at risk. He wants stronger action to protect the territory's waters from contaminants.

Kevin Spacey settles sex assault claims out of court ahead of U.K. civil trial

The award-winning actor settled civil cases with three men who alleged Spacey sexually abused them at times between 2000 and 2013. Spacey denied the accusations.

Afroman wins lawsuit with Ohio police who said rapper mocked them in viral music video

"We did it, America! ... Freedom of speech!" the rapper shouted outside the courthouse, dressed in a red, white and blue American flag suit. Seven Ohio sheriffs deputies sued Afroman for using home security footage to mock their 2022 raid of his home.

Federal Reserve holds benchmark interest rate steady amid wartime uncertainty

The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady this week. The central bank says it's too soon to know how the wartime spike in energy prices will affect overall inflation.

What the release of 150 million barrels of oil means for reserve sites in Texas

The U.S. has agreed to release more than 150 million barrels of oil from its strategic petroleum reserve. What does that mean for the stockpile located in salt caverns along the Gulf Coast?

North Korea qualifies for the Women's World Cup for the first time since 2011

North Korea has qualified for the Women's World Cup for the first time since a doping saga in 2011 led to its long absence from top-tier international tournaments.

Yukon premier tables $82M deficit budget, blames previous government's spending

When Yukon Premier Currie Dixon tabled his government’s first full budget on Thursday, he put it bluntly: the territory is spending more than it can afford, leaving it in a “dangerous financial position.”

N.W.T. residents who heat home with oil may pay more due to war in Middle East

A seniors' advocate in Yellowknife says she is concerned that the global jump in oil prices could push seniors into poverty.

Immigration rules hamper health-care recruitment, nurse says after permanent residency application rejected

A nurse in Winnipeg says Canada's immigration system is undercutting efforts to address a shortage of health-care workers, after his application for permanent residency was rejected on a technicality.

'We need justice': Sister of slain Windsor, Ont., woman questions why it took police so long to release video

Last November, someone doused Nancy Grewal's porch and lit it on fire. Four months later, she was stabbed to death outside a home in LaSalle. Now her sister wonders why police didn't appeal for leads in the arson sooner.

Iran will not play World Cup games in U.S., says soccer chief

Iran were one of the first nations to qualify for the finals but their participation has been in doubt since the conflict between the Islamic Republic and the United States began in late February.

Tehran intensifies attacks on Gulf energy facilities after Israel hits Iranian gas field

Iran intensified its attacks on its Gulf Arab neighbours' energy infrastructure Thursday, hitting a Saudi refinery on the Red Sea and setting Qatari liquefied natural gas facilities and two Kuwaiti oil refineries ablaze as it struck back following an Israeli attack on its main natural gas field.

N.L. government expropriated this family's home 14 years ago for a highway. It sold the land instead

Hannah and Cyndie Stapleton said they were gobsmacked to discover a new home is being built where their former home once stood — over 13 years after it was expropriated. Now, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Barry Petten says the department is developing a new land disposition policy.

Sharp increase in rehiring of retired nurses in N.L. underscores recruitment and retention problems: union

Data obtained by CBC News shows six retired nurses were working in N.L. a decade ago. That number has jumped to 253.

Israel keeps eliminating Iran's top leaders. How is it impacting the war?

Iran continues to launch missiles, raising questions as to whether its mosaic defence doctrine has enabled the country to fight on despite the decapitation of its top leadership.

Here are Canada's biggest points of leverage in tariff and trade talks with the U.S.

While Canada's economy is far more reliant on exports to the U.S. than vice versa, Canadian negotiators have crucial ammunition in their efforts to land a trade deal that reduces or eliminates tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Are we in for a super El Niño this year? Early projections say maybe, and this worries climate scientists

After a year and a half of La Niña conditions, it looks like we could end up with an El Niño later this year. And early models suggest it could be a strong one, which could push global temperatures to record highs.

Fortnite is hiking cost of its currency to 'pay the bills.' Are its battles against Google and Apple to blame?

The popular online gaming platform Fortnite is hiking the price of its in-game currency starting Thursday, a rare move that experts say sheds some light on the cost of its parent company's antitrust battles against tech giants Google and Apple.

2 Canadian girls stuck in Egypt under a travel ban requested by father in Canada

Two Canadian girls are currently stuck in Egypt due to a travel ban obtained by their Egyptian-Canadian father who is living in Canada. The children's mother is trying to get the ban lifted so she can return home to Canada with her daughters.

For families of Old Montreal fire victims, pain — and questions — still linger

Zafar Mahmood lost his 31-year-old daughter, Dania Zafar, to a fire in Old Montreal three years ago that killed six other people and, he said, “we do miss her each and every day.”

CBS Owner Paramount Pushed Pro-Israel Panels While Squashing One on Gaza

Read Justin Baragona’s latest scoop from Paramount land. Plus, the NYT gets caught sanewashing Trump again, and you won't believe how CBS News is spinning Tony Dokoupil's rating flop.

New EV fee proposals charge owners 2-3x what gas drivers pay in federal tax

A growing number of states and federal lawmakers are pushing flat annual fees of $200 to $250 on electric vehicles, amounts that charge EV owners two to three times more than what the average gas car driver pays in federal fuel tax. The proposals are being framed as a way to fund road infrastructure, but the math doesn’t add up.

At a time when EVs represent roughly 10% of new car sales in the US and deliver billions in health, environmental, and energy security benefits, these blanket fees are a punitive approach that discourages adoption rather than fairly distributing road costs.

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Exec pay restrictions swaying defense sector outlook—despite still-unclear impact

"The overall decline in market participants over time will have a deleterious effect on competition and pricing," and on the supply chain too, Paul Murphy said.

First Nations leaders call for accountability after elder allegedly harassed at Winnipeg Walmart

First Nations leaders are seeking accountability after they say a 75-year-old elder was harassed and accused of stealing by two men at a Winnipeg Walmart store.

OMB’s deficient federal program inventory limits value for users, transparency: GAO

"If all programs were included, decision-makers would have transparency and could better identify potential wasteful or duplicative spending," Dawn Locke said.

Canada slips further down in World Happiness rankings, due in part to social media use

Heavy social media use has contributed to a stark decline in well-being among young people, with the effects particularly worrying in teenage girls in English-speaking countries — including Canada — and Western Europe, according to the 2026 World Happiness Report published Thursday.

When will the Fed shift focus to the job market?

The Federal Reserve is focused on cooling inflation right now, which has stayed stubbornly above the 2% target. But price stabilization is just one half of the central bank’s dual mandate. In this episode, when will the Fed pivot to buoying the stagnant job market? After that, wholesale vegetables see huge price spikes, the imported seafood industry staggers despite easing tariffs, and your credit history could determine your mortgage rate.

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What A Day: Fools on the Hill

Trump’s team still can’t explain why he chose war.

‘Stupid’ Trump Rolled Over For Netanyahu, Says Senator

Chris Van Hollen slams the US and Israel’s illegal war with Iran, calls out the weaponization of antisemitism, and denies rumors that Benjamin Netanyahu is dead.

A solid-state EV battery that can achieve 800 miles of driving range — It’s becoming a reality

Solid-state batteries are called the “holy grail” of EV battery tech for a reason, right? The new battery tech is quickly moving from the lab to the real world, with some claiming to unlock over 800 miles of driving range.

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State Dept evaluations could push out more diplomats, after mass layoffs last year

Nearly 250 Foreign Service officers remain on paid administrative leave after getting layoff notices last summer, and are not eligible to apply to vacant jobs.

Toyota locks in power from a massive new Texas solar farm

Avantus and Toyota Tsusho America have completed construction of a 159 MWdc solar project in Texas, adding another large-scale clean energy asset to the state’s fast-growing solar fleet.

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As Golden Dome’s price tag rises, some say new estimate is no more credible

“That the price tag is growing is no surprise to anyone. But the revised estimate is no more believable than the president's initial estimate,” Gabe Murphy said

Mullin makes his case as a steady hand for DHS but faces Senate pushback over his temperament

Markwayne Mullin says he'd be a steady hand at the Department of Homeland Security if he's confirmed as secretary. But he faced pushback from fellow senators at a hearing Wednesday as DHS tries to move on from the controversies that roiled it under Kristi Noem. Mullin is signaling that he'll follow President Donald Trump’s immigration priorities and he's taking issue with concerns over his temperament for the Cabinet post. The Oklahoma Republican says Congress must end the shutdown that has left many DHS workers without pay. The early part of the Senate hearing grew testy when the committee head, Republican Sen. Rand Paul, sought to challenge Mullin’s fitness for the job.

Mullin to revoke Noem’s $100K review policy

During his confirmation hearing, Homeland Security Secretary nominee Markwayne Mullin said Noem's policy of reviewing awards over $100,000 was "micromanaging."

Poilievre says he used Joe Rogan podcast to argue against U.S. tariffs and 'fight for Canada'

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is set to appear on The Joe Rogan Experience, one of the world's most popular podcasts.

Range Rover’s next electric SUV is bringing an entirely new look inside and out

The electric Range Rover Velar will look nothing like the gas-powered SUV on sale today. With its debut nearing, the Velar EV was spotted with a sleek fastback-like design and a bigger infotainment screen on the inside.

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GM–LG shifts a US plant from EV batteries to LFP energy storage

Ultium Cells, the joint venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solution, is shifting part of its US battery production from EVs to energy storage systems (ESS).

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Jennifer Pan pleads guilty to manslaughter in mother's death after new trial ordered

Jennifer Pan has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the 2010 death of her mother, nearly a year after the Supreme Court of Canada ordered a new first-degree murder trial for the Markham, Ont., woman in a case that drew international attention and spawned a Netflix documentary.

Major SBIR reboot finally moving after months of uncertainty

“It's trying to bridge that valley of death we talk about a lot in the SBIR program," Emily Murphy said. "It's a good compromise that moves the ball forward."

Federal Reserve holds a key interest rate steady amid growing economic pressures

The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady today. The central bank is wrestling with a lot of uncertainty with a weak job market and stubborn inflation.

Student, parent feel shocked after Manitoba teen accused of planning school attack

A student in Rivers, Man., says he is stunned the small community was the site of a high-profile arrest after police say a teenage boy was planning simultaneous school attacks with another youth in Nova Scotia.

$91M housing project to bring 260 units to Naawi-Oodena development

The federal government and Treaty One Nations have announced a $91-million apartment building that will bring 260 new homes to the Naawi-Oodena development in Winnipeg.

Why President Trump is targeting federal workers

John Yochelson, the former president of the Council on Competitiveness, says the career workforce is an unwelcome check on the risks the White House is taking.

Hyundai’s most affordable EV gets a ‘luxury’ upgrade — Here’s our first look at it [Video]

Hyundai launched the Casper Electric Lounge as the top-tier trim, featuring a “luxurious interior” and a new style. The Casper Electric is Hyundai’s most affordable electric vehicle, sold overseas as the Inster EV.

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Cuba's president lashes out at Trump's threats to take the island as regional support weakens

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has lashed out after U.S. President Donald Trump said that he can do "whatever he wants" with the Caribbean island and that Washington could take "imminent action" against it.

Last detainee from Trump’s 2025 Gaza war protest crackdown freed after a year

For Leqaa Kordia, her newfound freedom means little to her until “everybody is free." “There is a lot of injustice in this place,” Kordia told reporters after emerging from a U.S. immigration detention centre in Texas on Monday. “There are a lot of people that shouldn’t be here in the first place. We’re going to keep fighting for them.”

I Wargamed Iran for Obama. This Is the Worst-Case Scenario

As a former US official, Ilan Goldenberg spent years gaming a conflict with Iran. Here are 5 lessons he learned that Trump hasn't.

P.E.I. health minister remembered for his leadership and dedication to community, Islanders

Mark McLane is being remembered for his humour and his leadership. The health minister and Progressive Conservative MLA for Cornwall-Meadowbank died Tuesday at 56 after a serious illness.

Today’s Green Deals include EGO’s 21-inch touch drive mower, Anker 3,840Wh power station bundles, Segway e-scooters, more

Today’s 9to5Toys Green Deals is headlined by EGO’s 21-inch Select Cut cordless electric touch drive mower down at $779 alongside a near low on Anker’s 3,840Wh SOLIX F3800 power station bundles from $1,804. You can also cash in on Segway’s ZT3 Pro e-scooter with Apple Find My for $850 and this 40V Greenworks cordless electric combo kit for $125. Head below for a closer look at the details.

Head below for other Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek‘s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

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Dems propose bill to cut energy costs that republicans hiked

As American energy costs spike, 120 House Democrats have introduced the Energy Bills Relief Act to bring back money-saving incentives that were repealed by republicans last year.

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Indigenous identity researcher loses defamation case in Sask.

A Saskatchewan judge has awarded an academic $70,000 in damages, ruling she was defamed by statements that she was pretending to be Indigenous to further her career.

March Madness features a record number of Canadians

CBC Sports' daily newsletter highlights the top Canadian players in this year's NCAA men's and women's basketball tournaments.

Tesla says FSD was off before Cybertruck crash — but the video tells a different story

A viral dashcam video shows a Tesla Cybertruck slamming into a concrete overpass barrier on a Houston highway while allegedly using “Full Self-Driving.” Elon Musk responded by saying Tesla’s logs show the driver disengaged the system 4 seconds before impact.

Tesla fans jumped on this as yet another example of the media spreading FUD about the company. But watching the actual video tells a more nuanced — and more concerning — story about the real problem with FSD.

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Accused extortionists deported as part of CBSA crackdown on cross-Canada network

Following extensive CBC News reporting on two Indian nationals deported for alleged links to the extortion crisis plaguing Canadian communities, the Canada Border Services Agency has identified the two men as proof of expanded efforts to disrupt extortion networks.

Buick launched this luxury electric van in China for $70,000

Yes, that’s a Buick, and it’s 100% electric. GM’s “affordable luxury” brand launched a new high-end seven-seater electric van in China priced around $70,000.

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Toronto Tempo president ‘excited’ for team’s first tip-off after WNBA, players reach agreement in principle

In the wee hours of Wednesday morning, Toronto Tempo president Teresa Resch heard her phone ring from another room. Sure enough, in a group chat with the WNBA’s other team presidents, news was spreading that there was indeed a deal in principle on a collective bargaining agreement. Now, things are about to get real.

Ont. premier, officials call for reversal of temporary release of convicted child killer

A recent temporary release of a child murderer in Durham Region is drawing criticism from top officials across Ontario, with calls for the parole board to keep him behind bars before he’s let out again.

From Dhaka to St. John's, observing Ramadan is a labour of love for these friends

Observing the Islamic holy month of Ramadan in St. John’s, N.L. is a bit different than what this couple is used to back home in Bangladesh, but they’ve created new traditions with their children and friends — who they consider part of the family.

Sask. budget projects $819M deficit, no return to surplus until 2030

Titled "Protecting Saskatchewan," the budget echoes a refrain that Premier Scott Moe and Reiter have repeated in the weeks before the budget — no tax increases or service cuts.

Boy dead after being struck by GO train in Mississauga, police say

A boy was fatally struck by a westbound GO train in Mississauga on Wednesday afternoon, police say.

Youth Are Using Chatbots as Therapists. What Are the Risks?

Young people are increasingly turning to AI for mental health support—even in moments of crisis. Ryan McBain discusses this trend, the risks it poses, and how AI tools could be made safer for those seeking help.

Canada's population shrank last year — a first for the country, StatsCan says

Canada's population dropped last year, marking the first time the country has seen an annual net decline in residents since Confederation.

U.S. civil rights leader Dolores Huerta says Cesar Chavez sexually assaulted her in the 1960s

Civil rights ​leader Dolores Huerta, who co-founded the United Farm Workers union with Cesar Chavez and fought alongside him for decades to expand labour rights in the U.S., on Wednesday accused Chavez of sexually assaulting her in the 1960s.

OPM releases results of its quarterly internal employee survey

High-scoring categories include OPM employees who agree their supervisors hold them accountable and feeling a connection between daily work and agency goals.

Can jewelry ever be truly conflict-free?

The supply chains of gold and precious gems are notoriously difficult to track. Human rights abuses and environmental devastation are often at the root of the work. This morning, we'll hear the story of one jeweler trying to change this by bringing women together from regions scarred by conflict to create a more ethical business model. But first: Microsoft is considering suing Amazon and OpenAI, and we look at what's behind a run on red yarn.

Former Uber CEO says Waymo ‘obviously’ ahead of Tesla in robotaxi race

Travis Kalanick, the former CEO of Uber who helped pioneer the ride-hailing industry, says Waymo is “obviously” ahead of Tesla in the robotaxi race, and that Elon Musk’s company needs a “ChatGPT moment” for its vision-based autonomous driving to catch up.

The comments came during an appearance on the All-In podcast this week, where Kalanick also revealed he’s jumping back into the self-driving game himself with a new robotics venture called Atoms.

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While Canada pumps the brakes on robotaxis, China hits the gas

Canada is still figuring out regulations when it comes to driverless vehicles, like robotaxis, on its roads. China, on the other hand, has embraced the technology, rolling out fully autonomous vehicles in select areas of cities like Beijing, Wuhan and Shanghai. CBC’s Lisa Xing and Chris Brown are in China as part of special coverage and took a ride inside a vehicle to see what it’s like.

The new BMW i3 EV is a road trip monster with 440 miles of range, fast charging, and more

The new BMW i3 delivers where it matters most with 440 miles of range, 800V ultra-fast charging, and Neue Klasse EV style.

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An AI Val Kilmer is set to posthumously appear in a new movie

A year after the actor's death, a generative AI version of Val Kilmer will co-star in an independent film, in one of the boldest uses yet of artificial intelligence in moviemaking.

Comings and goings: Former CPB exec lands at Milwaukee PBS, GBH GM leaves …

Beth Walsh joined Milwaukee PBS after working for CPB.

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The Great Replacement Theory: What Is It and Why Is It So Dangerous?

Acclaimed author and historian Ibram X. Kendi joins Mehdi to debunk a neo-Nazi conspiracy theory that Donald Trump and MAGA have latched onto, and his new book, ‘Chain of Ideas.’

Washington opens Tesla’s direct EV sales loophole to Rivian and Lucid

Washington state legislators just voted overwhelmingly to allow Rivian and Lucid to sell electric vehicles directly to consumers, ending a 12-year arrangement that gave Tesla exclusive access to direct sales in the state.

Senate Bill 6354 passed the House 84-9 and the Senate 47-2 — a bipartisan blowout that now heads to Governor Bob Ferguson’s desk for signature.

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Membertou's cannabis enforcement ban a political move, chief says

Membertou First Nation Chief Terry Paul says a band resolution banning RCMP and provincial tobacco officers from enforcing Nova Scotia's cannabis law is intended to encourage the provincial government to negotiate a deal on the regulation and sale of cannabis.

Candela raises more cash scaling their flying electric ferries as global demand surges

Electric hydrofoiling boat maker Candela just pulled off something that’s getting harder to do in today’s climate tech landscape: raise a significant new round of funding – and do it while the rest of the sector is cooling off.

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EV sales targets in Quebec and B.C. are hurting Canada's auto market, Ont. premier says

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says electric vehicle sales targets in British Columbia and Quebec are making Canada less competitive. He asked his fellow premiers to scale back their mandates as the country feels the effects of Trump's tariffs.

Pakistan and Afghanistan announce temporary pause in fighting

Pakistan and Afghanistan have declared a temporary pause in escalating fighting, two days after Kabul blamed Islamabad for a deadly airstrike in the Afghan capital that it said killed hundreds of people at a drug rehabilitation hospital.

Do we need quarterly earnings reports?

Why not report earnings twice a year? The Securities and Exchange Commission is preparing a proposal to eliminate the requirement for publicly traded companies to report quarterly earnings, according to The Wall Street Journal. It's a move that companies are cheering, but it also means less transparency for investors. Also on this morning's show: a preliminary deal between the WNBA and its players' union, and what older adults should keep in mind this tax season.

Velotric launches super lightweight e-bike that’s even lighter on your wallet

Velotric is taking a notable step into the growing lightweight e-bike segment with the launch of its new Tempo, a city-focused electric bike designed to feel much closer to a traditional bicycle than most of today’s heavier commuter models.

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First Draft: AIPAC Strikes Back

Andrew Perez on the pro-Israel lobby's victories in the Illinois Democratic primaries last night. Plus, a democracy watchdog says the US isn't a democracy anymore.

Trump has delayed the Beijing summit. China wonders if he'll ever come to the negotiating table

The question echoing through Beijing’s diplomatic and political circles is whether U.S. President Donald Trump will show up for a summit in Beijing that was originally supposed to take place this month. Distracted by a self-launched war in Iran and facing mounting domestic pressure, Trump has pushed the China file to the side to focus on war strategy.

MAGA’s Iran War Meltdown (and Micropenis)

Watch now | A MAGA civil war erupts over Trump’s war with Iran, JD Vance tries to distance himself, and Megyn Kelly accuses her former Fox News colleague of having a micropenis. Seriously!

Evacuation order issued for Central Coast hamlet as heavy rain batters parts of B.C.

Part of the hamlet of Martin Valley, located northeast of Bella Bella, is under an evacuation order as of Tuesday due to "landslide and flood hazard risk."

The ethics of using AI to immortalize the dead

There's an emerging industry that uses artificial intelligence to create simulations of people who've died. These post mortem avatars are also called griefbots.

Some critics, including Tomasz Hollanek, a researcher at the University of Cambridge, say this practice raises a number of ethical issues. He walks us through the mechanics of how this technology works, and how it may or may not be used responsibly.

Building owner facing 7 counts of manslaughter in connection with fatal Old Montreal fire

Émile Benamor, the owner of an Old Montreal building that caught fire in 2023, killing seven people, is being charged with seven counts of manslaughter.

The Fed holds interest rates steady as the economy faces deep uncertainty

The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady as it faces inflationary pressure from the war with Iran — and a weakening labor market.

Mass cancellations of orthopedic surgeries likely within weeks over compensation dispute, doctors say

Edmonton orthopedic surgeons are warning of widespread surgery cancellations in the coming weeks, as a result of a April 1 change to how Alberta pays surgical hospitalists.

Venezuela beats U.S. to win country's 1st World Baseball Classic title

Venezuela won the World Baseball Classic for the first time Tuesday night, beating the United States 3-2 in the championship game on Eugenio Suarez's tiebreaking double in the top of the ninth inning.

Two Blocks from the White House: Trump’s coalition of the pressured

President Donald Trump is sending mixed messages around his demands of U.S. allies when it comes to defending the Strait of Hormuz.

Did organized criminals breach the Vancouver police property office? Court docs reveal VPD investigation

CBC News has learned Vancouver police are investigating whether someone with access to the force's property office colluded with organized criminals to tamper with key evidence in a high-profile murder case.

Sask. medical clinics impose fines, bans for no-show patients

Dr. Jason Hosain, who has studied no-shows in Saskatchewan and the response to them, said he understands the increased value placed on appointments with family doctors, even though he does not believe no-shows represent a growing problem.

First Nations boy assaulted at Steinbach school transfers, uses dance to heal

An Indigenous boy who was bullied and assaulted in a southeast Manitoba school is finding new friends and using traditional dance as an outlet.

Iran hits Qatar energy hub after its Pars oil field struck

Iran accused Israel of striking its facilities in the huge Pars gas field on Wednesday in a major escalation in the U.S.-Israeli war that sent oil prices ‌shooting higher, and retaliated ‌by vowing attacks on oil and gas targets throughout the Gulf, firing missiles at Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

New program aims to support and connect 2SLGBTQ+ entrepreneurs in Canada

The Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce has launched the FAM Program. It's aimed at providing networking, training and other supports to 2SLGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and businesses.

Israeli airstrikes in Beirut intensify, demolishing a 10-storey building and striking bridges

Israel stepped up airstrikes on Beirut on Wednesday, killing at least 10 people and destroying a 10-storey building near the city center in the third week of its war with Hezbollah, Lebanese authorities said.

As gun crime rises in N.L., so do efforts by police and fears for innocent civilians

Police in Newfoundland and Labrador are seizing more guns than ever before. New statistics obtained by CBC News tell the story.

'We've had enough secrets': First Nations group opposes Ontario move to limit freedom-of-information laws

A group representing First Nations is speaking out against Ontario’s proposed legislation to change freedom-of-information laws, saying there's concern the move would reduce Indigenous communities’ ability to access important information.

As gas prices rise, ride-hail drivers feel especially pinched at the pump

Gas prices worldwide have soared since the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran, and the widening war has pinched tanker traffic in the crucially important Strait of Hormuz shipping route. Ride-hail drivers, many of whom are on the road for hours a day, say they're being hit hard by the extra expense.

Border agency 'systemic collapse' allows man found guilty of immigration fraud to walk free and sue Canada

Gurpreet Singh was found responsible for running an immigration fraud scheme in Saskatchewan, but a judge granted him a “windfall” — no criminal record and no jail sentence. Now Singh is suing the government and some employees of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), alleging they violated his charter rights.

Canadian crypto fugitive is seeking U.S. presidential pardon on criminal indictment, U.S. lobbying firm says

A Washington, D.C., lobbying firm says it is seeking a presidential pardon for Canadian crypto fugitive Andean Medjedovic, documents filed with the U.S. Department of Justice show.

Self-harm among young Canadians is on the rise, specifically in girls, new research finds

A growing number of young people are turning to self-harm in Canada and other parts of the world, according to new research.

Northwestern Ontario pleads for federal funding as highway fatalities mount

Northern Ontario politicians are urgently appealing to the federal government for help during one of the deadliest winters on record along 2,000 kilometres of highway between Nipigon, Sudbury and North Bay.

Top-ranked UBC looks to turn dominant season into 1st women's hockey championship

The University of British Columbia is the top seed among the eight teams vying for a national Canadian university women's hockey championship, which begins on Thursday.

Thunder Bay, Ont., long-term care home, staff member face criminal charges in resident's 2025 death

A city-operated long-term care facility in Thunder Bay, Ont., and a staff member face criminal charges following the death of an 86-year-old resident. Here's what we know about the investigation.

As Niagara Region’s only safe drug consumption site faces closure, advocates fear more people will die

Advocates fear the looming closure of the Niagara Region's sole safe drug consumption site, in St. Catharines, Ont., will result in a spike in overdose deaths and cases of blood-borne infections such as hepatitis C and HIV.

Reza Pahlavi's Movement Is Dangerous. I've Seen It Up Close

Pahlavi attempts to portray himself as a democrat who could be a 'transitional' leader in a post-regime Iran, but the movement he 'leads' has exhibited alarming behavior, writes ex-ally Alireza Nader.

From Strait of Hormuz to factory floor, Iran conflict reshaping contract work

"We've been talking with Pentagon folks for years now about contested logistics," Stephanie Kostro said. "This is a real-world example of exactly what happens."

A military widow turned profound loss into a decade of service. Now she’s receiving high honors.

"There's something to be said for walking in the same shoes as someone else," Sara Wilson said.

EVs wiped out oil demand equal to 70% of Iran’s exports in 2025

EVs are starting to chip away at one of the global economy’s biggest vulnerabilities: oil.

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P.E.I. MLA and cabinet minister Mark McLane has died

P.E.I. Progressive Conservative MLA and cabinet minister Mark McLane has died, with Premier Rob Lantz paying tribute to his colleague as someone who could always be counted upon.

Gas price vibe check

When gas prices go up, Americans freak out. It doesn’t matter that gas prices often fluctuate independently of all the other stuff we have to buy and pay for; more expensive fuel makes an impact on the consumer psyche. In this episode, Americans’ unique emotional relationship to gas costs. Plus: Airlines contend with jet fuel price growth and TSA shortages, the trucking industry is hit by a diesel price-immigration restriction double whammy, and a federal tax code change could reduce charitable giving.

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Judge orders restoration of Voice of America, putting hundreds of journalists back to work

U.S. District Court Judge Royce C. Lamberth gave the U.S. Agency for Global Media a week to put together a plan for putting Voice of America on the air.

Corporate Media “Happily Manufacturing Consent” for Iran War- So What Are You Going to Do About It?

Watch Mehdi’s video calling out mainstream media – and reminding you why being a part of Zeteo is so important.

Energy’s cyber unit eyes new strategic plan

CESER's new plan is coming together as it and other agencies start to implement the new national cybersecurity strategy.

Morocco awarded Afcon title after CAF overturns result

Morocco declared the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after Confederation of African Football overturns the result of their final defeat to Senegal.

#TheMoment he made ice cream while running in Calgary

Jonny Arnott tells The National about the moment he churned ice cream while on a run in Calgary.

What A Day: MAGA Family Feud

A top Trump official wants nothing to do with the Iran war.

'Explosive' meningitis outbreak unprecedented – officials

Officials confirm 15 cases of meningitis following an outbreak in Kent, in which two people died.

House oversight committee subpoenas Pam Bondi over her handling of Epstein investigation – US politics live

Earlier this month, five oversight Republicans voted with Democrats and approved a motion to subpoena Trump’s attorney general

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A top counter-terrorism official in the Trump administration has resigned over the ongoing war on Iran.

Joe Kent, who reported to Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, said he “cannot in good conscience” support the conflict, adding that the US started this war “due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby”.

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Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war, urging Trump to 'reverse course'

National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent says Trump "started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby".

Greyhound racing to be banned in Wales after Senedd vote

But the legislation faces a legal challenge and accusations ministers did not consult properly.

Death of Ali Larijani deepens crisis at heart of Iran's leadership

Larijani has long been seen as one of the Islamic Republic's most experienced and influential policy makers.

USPS cutting delivery days ‘on the table,’ as agency runs out of cash, postmaster general tells lawmakers

Several House Republicans who played a critical role in passing reform legislation in 2022 said they were skeptical of providing further assistance to USPS.

Volkswagen is turning the ID.4 into an electric Tiguan SUV [Images]

Volkswagen’s electric SUV will adopt the Tiguan name and a familiar style as part of its overhauled lineup. The new ID.4 is expected to debut later this year as the ID. Tiguan.

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China’s wind and solar boom is creating waste, but there’s a plan

China’s clean energy boom is saddled with a major challenge: what to do with all its old wind and solar equipment.

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How the farm bill became the everything bill

Farm bills are huge, sprawling pieces of legislation that affect all Americans — not just farmers. But as they’ve gotten more expensive, they’ve gotten tougher to pass. And due to the SNAP cuts in Congress’s big budget bill passed last summer, the coalitions that have historically gotten this legislation over the finish line may be fractured beyond repair. Kimberly talks with Chris Neubert, agriculture policy expert at Arizona State University, about what this could mean for this year’s farm bill prospects.

Federal employee unions, organizations call for an end to DHS shutdown

Tens of thousands of federal employees across DHS have been feeling financial strain after working for over a month, without pay, throughout the shutdown.

Chief justice John Roberts calls for end to ‘dangerous’ hostility toward judges

Roberts did not name Donald Trump, but US president has decried ‘corrupt judges’ who ruled against him

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The chief justice of the United States, John Roberts, said on Tuesday that hostility directed in personal terms at judges is “dangerous, and it’s got to stop”.

The comment came just days after Donald Trump’s latest social media broadside against judges who have ruled against him and his administration.

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Former Uber self-driving chief crashes his Tesla on FSD, exposes supervision problem

Raffi Krikorian, Mozilla’s CTO and the former head of Uber’s self-driving car division, totaled his Tesla Model X while using “Full Self-Driving” on a residential street. His kids were in the back seat.

In a new essay published in The Atlantic, Krikorian breaks down the accident and offers what might be the most informed critique yet of the fundamental problem with Tesla’s approach to “supervised” autonomy — from someone who literally built self-driving systems for a living.

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Watch: Sean Penn receives 'Oscar' in Ukraine after skipping US ceremony

The Academy Award winning US actor won his third Oscar on Sunday, but skipped the ceremony to visit Ukraine.

Pam Bondi subpoenaed over Epstein files release by House committee

Lawmakers on both sides of aisle have criticized justice department’s improper redaction of information

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Pam Bondi, the US attorney general, has been formally subpoenaed to appear before a House panel to answer questions about the justice department’s handling of the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and its release of the Epstein files.

The move came amid growing criticism from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle over the justice department’s compliance with a law passed last year requiring the full release of Epstein-related files.

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Why assessment integrity is the hidden mission enabler for CMMC 2.0

Without consistent, high-quality assessments, CMMC risks devolving into a procedural requirement rather than serving as a meaningful risk signal.

B.C. premier signals he won't support feds' temporary foreign worker program expansion

B.C. Premier David Eby has signalled he won't support the federal government's move to temporarily increase rural employers' allowances for temporary foreign workers, saying there should be a pathway to permanent residency instead.

Toyota sells this EV in China for $15,000, using nearly 90% local parts

Toyota may deny it, but it’s increasingly relying on local parts to compete in China’s brutal electric vehicle market. Some estimates claim nearly 90% of the parts in the bZ3X, Toyota’s electric SUV that sells for just $15,000 in China, are sourced locally.

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US Senate heeds Trump’s call to debate restrictive Save America Act voting bill

Senate voted 51-48 to begin discussion on bill that would require proof of citizenship for new voters

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The Senate voted on Tuesday to debate a sweeping restrictive voting bill that would require proof of US citizenship for new voters, among other measures.

The Senate voted 51-48 to begin debate on the Save America Act, a rebranded version of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility act, or the Save Act, which has been circulating through Congress in some iteration for more than two years.

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Starmer Turns His Attention To Ukraine (Or Tries To)

Zelenksy comes to parliament, as Trump hits out at Starmer (again).

Netanyahu posts video to dispel rumours of his death after disinformation spreads online

​Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted a video of himself getting a coffee on Sunday in an apparent attempt to prove that online rumours of his death have been greatly exaggerated.

Meteor seen across northern Ohio – video

A meteor that fell over the Cleveland area on Tuesday shook homes and startled residents who heard a sonic boom that some compared to an explosion. The American Meteor Society said it received reports from Wisconsin to Maryland.

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Democrats urge windfall tax as big oil set to make billions from Iran war

Progressive and green groups join call for tax on major fossil-fuel companies to help offset rising living costs

With big oil companies poised to reap billions of dollars in profits from the war in Iran, Democratic lawmakers and progressive groups are calling for a windfall tax on major fossil fuel companies.

The US-Israeli strikes on Iran have triggered the largest ever disruption to fuel supply, according to the International Energy Agency, sending crude costs surging over $100 per barrel in recent days. Those high prices have hit US pocketbooks, with average domestic gas prices topping $3.70 a gallon, and Americans spending more than an additional $2bn to fill their tanks in the past fortnight according to one estimate.

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With 40% off MSRP, is the Jeep Wagoneer S the best EV deal going? [update]

Like a 90s “gifted” kid that was supposed to be a lot of things, the electric Jeep Wagoneer S never really found its place — but when dealers started discounting the Jeep brands forward-looking flagship by nearly $25,000 last summer, I wrote that it might be time to give the go-fast Wagoneer S a second look.

UPDATE 17MAR26: I found you an even better Wagoneer S deal!

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The MAGA Elite Is Being Torn Apart by Trump’s War in Iran

Joe Kent’s resignation shows that Trump’s illegal war in Iran is creating a fissure within the MAGA upper ranks, but don’t expect many others to quit soon.

United Farm Workers union cancels Cesar Chavez events over abuse allegations

Union says claims involving young women and minors are serious enough to halt annual tributes and open an inquiry

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The United Farm Workers union has cancelled celebrations honoring Cesar Chavez, the organization’s co-founder, following “troubling allegations” that Chavez was involved in the abuse of young women or minors.

“We have not received any direct reports, and we do not have any firsthand knowledge of these allegations,” the UFW said in a statement on Tuesday. “However, the allegations are serious enough that we feel compelled to take urgent steps to learn more and provide space for people who may have been victimized to find support and to share their stories if that is what they choose.”

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Cuba reconnects electrical grid, but millions are still without power

Cuba has reconnected its electrical grid across much of the country, the Energy and Mines Ministry said early on Tuesday, just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric against the communist-run ‌island, saying he could do anything he wanted with Cuba.

New CBO federal outlook defined by rising costs, imbalances, tough choices

"Let's try models that worked before. Let's put a fiscal commission together…and see if they can produce a consensus on these harder issues," Brett Loper said.

Longest ballot organizers eye protest in upcoming Montreal-area byelection

A group that has signed up droves of protest candidates in a number of elections and byelections in recent years is organizing in another upcoming vote, this time in Terrebonne.

I must have done things wrong if fans not happy - Slot

Head coach Arne Slot says he "must have done a lot of things wrong" for Liverpool fans to be "frustrated" at their recent form.

Tesla (TSLA) Terafab plans point to inevitable capital raise — its first since 2020

Tesla’s “Terafab” semiconductor ambitions to launch this week carry an estimated price tag of $25-40 billion. The math is getting hard to reconcile with a company that generated just $6.2 billion in free cash flow last year while its earnings crashed.

Tesla hasn’t raised capital through a stock offering since December 2020, when it completed the last of three at-the-market offerings that brought in roughly $12 billion in a single year. The Terafab changes the equation entirely.

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Oil flows again through controversial California pipeline after Trump order

Pipeline, closed since 2015 after huge oil spill, reopens after president cites need to boost US supply amid war on Iran

Oil has begun to flow from a controversial California pipeline system for the first time in an more than decade following a Trump administration order, despite state officials decrying the move.

Sable Offshore Corporation, the Houston-based owner of the coastal pipelines, announced on Monday that offshore oil was now flowing through its Santa Ynez unit and Santa Ynez pipeline system, which runs through several California counties.

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Mauricio Pochettino’s latest USMNT roster signals door is ‘still open’ for World Cup hopefuls

Gio Reyna is in the squad for friendlies against Belgium and Portugal, while top prospect Noahkai Banks hasn’t yet decided if he’ll represent the US or Germany

Mauricio Pochettino made clear Tuesday that his 27-man squad is not a carbon copy of his expected roster for the 2026 World Cup. There will be cuts and corresponding recalls made from the roster for the friendlies against Belgium and Portugal at the end of the month in Atlanta.

The latest roster includes four goalkeepers and 10 changes from the squad that notched impressive wins over Uruguay and Paraguay in November. Ultimately, the US men’s national team boss is trying to complete his assessments of several players, whether they’re mainstays at their clubs or struggling to see the field often enough for his liking.

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Italy warns stricken Russian tanker could explode in Med at any time

Italy is one of nine EU countries urging the European Commission to act over the Arctic Metagaz drifting out of control in the Med.

Is Iran waging war with mines in the Strait of Hormuz? | About That

Andrew Chang explains what we know about Iran's sea mine capabilities and why they can be such a destructive and difficult naval threat to remove — especially in a critical shipping route.

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Meteor over Ohio causes large boom heard as far away as Pennsylvania

An NWS office posted video of the meteor shooting across the sky, but says no report of debris found as it likely burned

A meteor over Ohio caused a large boom that jolted people as far away as Pennsylvania on Tuesday morning, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) and reports.

The meteor entered the atmosphere at about 9am local time on Tuesday, producing a sonic boom felt across a wide swath of northern Ohio and beyond. Reports poured in from Cleveland and other sectors as far east as Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and into New York state.

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Spanish king reopens debate on conquest of Mexico by acknowledging 'abuse'

King Felipe appears to have helped thaw frosty relations with Mexico while reviving a fierce debate over events 500 years ago.

Air strike hit Kabul rehab centre as patients ate dinner, survivor tells BBC

The exact number killed in Monday night's strike by Pakistan is still not known, but is feared to be in the hundreds.

'Holiday Inn refusing to let me stay because I was homeless changed my life'

Calumn Donaghey's treatment sparked outrage, but he has made significant progress since then.

Inquiry shown CCTV of triple killer kicking officer

Footage of Valdo Calocane attacking officers is played at the public inquiry into his killings.

A solid-state EV battery that can achieve 800 miles of driving range — It’s becoming a reality

Solid-state batteries are called the “holy grail” of EV battery tech for a reason, right? The new battery tech is quickly moving from the lab to the real world, with some claiming to unlock over 800 miles of driving range.

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Was response to 'unprecedented' outbreak too slow?

Questions are being asked about whether the NHS and authorities should have raised the alarm sooner.

My dad stabbed my mum to death - but then I had to move back in with him

Gemma Ahern was three when her dad killed her mum - and at six she had to live with him again.

4-day work weeks, rationing, dressing down: How some Asian countries are coping with the Iran oil crisis

Much of the oil produced in the Middle East is exported to Asian countries, which are now using a range of different methods to adjust to the fuel crunch caused by Iran's partial blockage of the Strait of Hormuz amid its war with the U.S. and Israel.

Mayors to gain more spending power under Reeves tax plans

The chancellor sets out the government's plan for economic growth, which also includes closer ties to the EU.

Iran and Russia are 'brothers in hatred', Zelensky tells MPs

The president highlights how Tehran is selling drones to Moscow that have been used against Ukraine.

Doug Armstrong steps down as general manager of Canada's Olympic hockey team

Doug Armstrong is stepping down from his position as general manager of Canada's Olympic hockey team. Hockey Canada says Armstrong informed the organization he will be focusing on his position with the St. Louis Blues going forward.

Security lines persist at US airports as Congress negotiates DHS funding

Senate Democrats sent counteroffer on Monday aimed at resolving budget standoff

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Negotiations for Congress to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) – which oversees airport security officers – remained ongoing as the airport in Atlanta, the world’s busiest, dealt with long security lines on Tuesday.

A White House official confirmed that Senate Democrats sent a counteroffer on Monday aimed at resolving a budget standoff that led to a DHS shutdown into its second month. A Trump administration official confirmed to the Guardian that the offer by Democrats was under review, though Republican lawmakers were quick to dismiss the proposal.

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Man found dead in wheelie bin was a 'pillar of strength', family say

The body found at Cash's Park in Coventry is that of 37-year-old Thomas Niven, police have confirmed.

Segway e-scooters + robot mowers up to $1,133 off in Spring Sales, Velotric St. Paddy’s e-bike flash sale from $1,099, EcoFlow, more

Among our three headliners in today’s Green Deals, we have a particular focus on Segway. The brand currently has its Spring EV Sale taking hundreds off e-scooters, including the Max G2 Electric Scooter down at $650, as well as its alternate Navimow Spring Sale with up to $1,133 savings on X3 and i1 series robot lawn mowers, with the former series all seeing new low prices. From there, we also have Velotric’s St. Patrick’s Day flash sale (ending tonight) that has increased the number of e-bikes receiving up to $512 savings, like the Nomad 2 Off-Road e-bike with a FREE rack top bag at $1,899, among others. We also have EcoFlow’s latest 48-hour flash sale with three different tiers of power stations included, as well as tool deals on Worx’s 20V JawSaw, DEWALT’s compact portable table saw, and more waiting for you below – especially the increased $1,939+ exclusive savings on the EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X and TRAIL 200 DC power station bundle. And don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Jackery 72-hour flash sale that ends tomorrow night, or the new lows hitting Husqvarna’s latest iQ advanced robot lawn mowers, and more.

Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

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Dates confirmed for new driving test booking rules

Only learners will be able to book a car driving test under new rules to make the system fairer.

Organisers confirm 10k race in city was 400m short

Derby County Community Trust says it launched a review after receiving feedback from runners.

Police anticipated 'worst-case scenario' by deploying sniper at St. Patrick's Day party, says former officer

The sighting of a sniper on Saturday during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Waterloo was met with fear and shock by some, but one policing expert from Wilfrid Laurier University says this is a proactive measure designed to keep the crowd safe.

Arizona charges Kalshi, alleging illegal gambling with election bets

Kalshi calls Arizona’s case ‘paper-thin’ and says the platform should not be overseen by ‘inconsistent state laws’

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Arizona’s attorney general on Tuesday filed criminal charges against Kalshi, accusing the prediction markets platform of operating an illegal gambling business in the state and unlawfully allowing people to place bets on elections.

The charges filed by Kris Mayes, the Arizona attorney general, marked the first time a state has pursued a criminal case against Kalshi, which has been at the center of an escalating battle over the ability of state gaming regulators to police prediction markets operators.

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Federal government appeals Emergencies Act use during convoy protest to Supreme Court

The federal government is bringing its case to justify use of the Emergencies Act to clear the convoy protests that gridlocked the capital city and border points to the country's highest court.

Federal government appealing Emergencies Act use to Supreme Court

The federal government is bringing its case to justify use of the Emergencies Act to clear the convoy protests that gridlocked the capital city and border points to the country's highest court.

Should we worry about Canada's winter sports decline?

Canada's Winter Olympic and Paralympic medal counts are falling. Is this the sign of a crisis, or merely a shift?

IN PHOTOS | Celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Canada and abroad

St. Patrick's Day is marked annually on March 17, the traditional death date of Ireland's patron saint, and has become a celebration of Irish culture and heritage worldwide.

Watch: Iranians show daily life under air strikes and regime crackdown

Iranians speak about life during the war with constant threat of bombs and regime crackdowns.

Fear and defiance in southern Lebanon city as Israel-Hezbollah war intensifies

Civilians who remain despite evacuation orders in Tyre – some unable to move, others defiant - are trying to continue their daily routines next to bomb sites.

The world's oldest-known whale song recordings tell a story about the changing ocean

Researchers at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution have discovered a recording of humpback whales off the coast of Bermuda in March 1949 buried in their archives, marking the oldest-known recording of whale song.

The Strait of Hormuz kill box | About That

Andrew Chang explains why unblocking the world's most vital energy chokepoint is much harder than it may seem.

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23 passengers booted from Saturday night Halifax-to-Cancun flight

Julia Kaiser, a spokesperson for WestJet, says an unexpected cabin crew absence meant that according to federal regulations, the number of passengers had to be cut to 150. There were 173 passengers ready to board.

Swapping stones led to Canada's 5th straight win at women's curling worlds

Canada's fifth straight win at the women's world curling championship was a lesson in adaptation for skip Kerri Einarson.

What have US allies and China said about sending ships to the Strait of Hormuz?

US allies have either pushed back or remained cautious on Trump's initial request to send ships to the crucial oil route.

CapRadio, KVIE settle radio tower dispute

The stations filed countering lawsuits in 2024 over ownership of the tower, which broadcasts CapRadio's main signal.

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Energy Dept keeps demanding a coal plant stay open that’s not even running

The Department of Energy issued a second “emergency” order to keep the last coal plant in Washington open for another 90 days, doing its best to raise electricity and health costs for Washington state.

But nobody wants it open – including the owner of the plant, who hasn’t operated it at all in the last 3 months since its planned closure, citing “flush” electricity supply from the state’s ample hydropower resources.

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Class action 'only possibility for justice' for Labrador day school survivors, lawyer argues

The Innu First Nation is calling for a judge to give the green light to a proposed class-action lawsuit seeking compensation for Labrador day school survivors.

BMW iX3 orders have surged past 50,000, with deliveries now underway

The new iX3, BMW’s first Neue Klasse EV, secured over 50,000 orders in just six months. Deliveries are now underway in Europe and will begin in the US later this year.

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Broncos reportedly send first-round pick to Dolphins in return for receiver Waddle

• Miami also receive third- and fourth-round picks

• Denver fell one win short of Super Bowl last season

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The Denver Broncos have reportedly traded for Miami Dolphins receiver Jaylen Waddle, a move that would add offensive firepower to a team that fell one win short of the Super Bowl last season.

ESPN reports that the Broncos will send first-, third- and fourth-round picks in this year’s draft to the Dolphins in return for Waddle. The Broncos will also receive Miami’s fourth-round pick as part of the deal. If the deal is confirmed, the Dolphins will own the 11th and 30th picks in the first round of this year’s draft as they attempt to build around newly acquired quarterback Malik Willis.

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Former Bloc Québécois MP charged with sex crimes involving minors

The alleged incidents date back to 2006 — before Pascal-Pierre Paillé's election to the House of Commons — and as recently as August 2024.

USMNT squad: Mauricio Pochettino calls in 27 for friendlies against Portugal and Belgium

• Tyler Adams and Diego Luna miss out through injury

• Team due to play Belgium and Portugal in Atlanta

• Final games before World Cup squad is announced

US men’s national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino has named a 27-player roster for the team’s last camp before he determines his final squad for this summer’s World Cup.

The group will play two high-profile friendlies in Atlanta over the next international window, with the US facing Belgium on Saturday 28 March (3.30pm ET) and Portugal on Tuesday 31 March (7pm ET).

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IRS has no plan to reduce backlog of taxpayer correspondence, watchdog finds

The GAO said the agency's backlog at the end of last year’s filing season remained higher than pre-pandemic levels.

What CFPB cuts mean for you

Two of the three major credit bureaus are dismissing a larger share of consumer complaints. At the same time, the Trump administration has attempted to gut the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — the government watchdog agency established following the Great Recession. Today, we'll delve into what it means for consumer protections. Also, the price of a barrel of Brent crude is about 50% higher than it was a month ago. Where do things go from here?

Trump counter-terrorism chief quits over Iran war, blaming Israel

Joe Kent resigned as national counter-terrorism center director, saying Iran posed no imminent threat to the US

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Joe Kent, director of the National Counterterrorism Center and a far-right political figure and supporter of Donald Trump, resigned from his position on Tuesday in protest of the war in Iran.

“I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran,” Kent wrote in a resignation letter posted to X. “Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby.”

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Doctor Who fans get to step back in time with the discovery of 2 long-lost episodes

For decades, dozens of early Doctor Who episodes were feared to be lost forever — until two of them turned up recently in the garage of a deceased collector.

Oilers star Leon Draisaitl will miss rest of the regular season due to injury

Standout Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl is expected to miss the rest of the NHL regular season because of what the team called a lower-body injury.

As Alberta’s population booms, report suggests Medicine Hat could fall behind

The city of Medicine Hat is one of few Alberta cities forecast for stagnant growth over the next 25 years as the rest of the province is expected to swell by two million more residents. Local officials are looking to draw new businesses and residents but experts say that will be a challenge.

Why is MenB vaccine not given to teenagers in UK and should they be offered it?

Students and older teens have not been vaccinated against the strain that has caused the outbreak of cases in Kent.

Prince William joins Greg James on Comic Relief tandem bike ride

The Radio 1 Breakfast host was joined by a special guest on the latest leg of his charity challenge.

Audi is about to unveil its most affordable EV: Here’s what it will look like [Images]

The brand with four rings is reviving the quirky A2 for its new entry-level EV. Audi promises the A2 e-tron will offer a new entry point for premium EVs. Here’s what to expect.

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Junior Indigenous basketball players come together at B.C.'s All Native Tournament

One of the largest basketball tournaments for Indigenous youth in the province, the Junior All Native Basketball tournament is an opportunity to celebrate culture and community.

'Many people fooled' by AI wedding pics, says Zendaya

The star has spoken about the viral images that appeared to show her marrying partner Tom Holland.

International Olympic Committee urged to drop reported gender test plans for female athletes

More than 80 human rights and sport advocacy groups have called on the ‌International Olympic Committee to abandon reported plans to introduce universal genetic sex testing for female athletes and impose a blanket ban on transgender and intersex competitors.

Has Banksy’s true identity finally been revealed?

After decades of mystery, an investigation by Reuters, spanning from Ukraine to New York, may have just revealed the street artist Banksy’s identity. Reporter Blake Morrision, talks about his investigation and if knowing who the artist is changes our relationship with his work.

Elon Musk claims Tesla Roadster ‘unveil’ is coming next month — sure

Elon Musk is once again promising the long-delayed next-generation Tesla Roadster is just around the corner. This time, he says an “unveil” is coming next month — April 2026.

The Tesla CEO made the claim on X today while quote-tweeting a post about the anniversary of the original Roadster’s production start in 2008. He wrote: “New Roadster unveil hopefully next month. It will be a banger next-level.”

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What causes meningitis and what are the symptoms?

Two people have died following an outbreak of meningitis, including one student at the University of Kent.

Fisheries officials investigating video of sailors bragging about giant crab catch near Vancouver

Parts of Vancouver's harbour are off-limits to crabbing, and while the men say they have stopped in "Vancouver, Canada," it's not clear exactly where the vessel is anchored.

Illinois heads to elect next senator and five congressional district candidates

Midwestern state has a slate of competitive races with money flowing in from donors including Aipac

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Illinois voters on Tuesday will decide between a crowded field of Democratic candidates vying to be the state’s next senator as the midwestern state also nominates candidates for five open congressional seats.

Longtime Illinois senator Dick Durbin’s retirement leaves a competitive race that includes two US representatives and the lieutenant governor vying to replace him, with huge infusions of money coming to the candidates from outside groups, including donors affiliated with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (Aipac), that are spending millions to sway voters.

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Opinion: Public media must invest in its technical future

The backbone of public media may be invisible to most listeners, but without it, the stories do not reach the audience.

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Easter holidaymakers switching from Dubai to Spain as flights fill up

It comes after the war in Iran caused mass disruption to flights across the Middle East and UAE.

Trump administration to slash fee to renounce US citizenship from $2,350 to $450

White House will take a financial loss to make it easier for Americans to walk away from citizenship starting in April

The Trump administration has agreed to take a financial loss in order to make it easier for Americans to walk away from their US citizenship.

In April, the cost to formally renounce citizenship will plunge from $2,350 to just $450, below the actual cost to the government of processing the requests – but fulfilling a years-long promise to reverse an unpopular fee adopted in 2015.

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Iran 'in talks' to move World Cup games to Mexico

The president of Iran's football federation says the organisation is negotiating with Fifa to move the country's World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico.

Chelsea's cheating - was a fine too lenient?

Sports editor Dan Roan analyses whether Chelsea's record fine for a raft of Premier League rule breaches was lenient.

US confirms Tesla (TSLA) is buyer in LG’s $4.3B LFP battery deal for Megapack 3

The US government has officially confirmed that Tesla is the customer behind LG Energy Solution’s massive $4.3 billion lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery supply contract — ending months of speculation since LG first disclosed the deal last July.

The three-year agreement will see LG produce LFP prismatic cells at its Lansing, Michigan factory starting in 2027, feeding directly into Tesla’s next-generation Megapack 3 energy storage systems assembled at the Houston Megafactory.

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BBC not planning to use Johnson in 2026 coverage

The BBC does not plan to use four-time Olympic gold medallist Michael Johnson in its athletics coverage this year.

Gerry Adams says he never held role or rank in the IRA

Three men are seeking a ruling that Adams is personally liable for injuries they received in explosions.

You might be able to buy an electric HD Ram sooner than you think (kind of)

Beloved for their rugged good looks and Cummins diesel engines, Ram 4500 and 5500 HD trucks dominate the hotshot and urban towing trades – but a new startup thinks the next chapter for Ram medium duties is electric, and they’re sick of waiting on Stellantis.

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More than 200 jobs at risk at carmaker Bentley

The news comes as financial results for 2025 show a seventh consecutive year of profitability.

Watch: Parents of teen who died in 2025 call for more government support

Helen and Lee Draper lost their daughter Megan to meningitis in October 2025.

Pakistan air strike kills at least 100 at Kabul drug rehab centre

Some of the bodies were injured beyond recognition, forensic laboratory sources told the BBC.

MI5 to pay compensation to woman abused by neo-Nazi agent

It comes after a BBC investigation four years ago showed the agent used his security service role to abuse his partner.

Hampstead ponds trans access legal appeal allowed

Currently trans people are able to use the facilities at the ponds for the gender they identify with.

Experts answer your questions on the outbreak

Two people have died from meningitis in Kent, while another 11 are in hospital with the infection.

Fifa will not agree to move Iran’s World Cup matches from US to Mexico

• Iran FA president said negotiations being held with Fifa

• Trump said Iran should not play for their ‘life and safety’

Fifa is unwilling to switch Iran’s World Cup matches to Mexico despite the country’s football federation ­claiming it is in discussions with the world governing body about moving their games outside the US.

Iran are due to play two fixtures in Los Angeles and one in Seattle but their participation in the tournament has been placed in doubt by the US’s joint airstrikes on the country with Israel.

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‘That’s why we wear USA’: US players embrace military ties before WBC final against Venezuela

• USA and Venezuela play for title on Tuesday night

• Navy Seal gave locker room talk to Americans

• Venezuelans dance and sing before games

The US will play Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic final on Tuesday, a meeting that comes after recent tensions between the two countries.

In January, Donald Trump ordered a military operation that captured Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro. Since then, the US has launched a war against Iran, during which the American players have paid tribute to their country’s military. Players have saluted each other after victories and the team invited Robert J O’Neill, a former Navy Seal who claims he killed Osama bin Laden, to give a locker room speech. Two of the team’s pitchers, Paul Skenes and Griffin Jax, played at the Air Force Academy and have spoken of the importance of honoring the military.

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Will the Iran war turn midwest swing states against Trump after his ‘America first’ promise?

Trump failing to keep his word could be important ahead of primaries and midterm elections for independents

It was on 18 October 2024, just weeks before presidential election day that candidate Trump announced at a rally in Hamtramck, a small, diverse city inside Detroit with a large Muslim population, that once in office he would “get peace in the Middle East”.

For the many in attendance and who have family in the region, it was music to their ears.

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Saving the pint: behind the race to climate-proof beer in the US

Water shortages and rising heat is putting pressure on beer ingredients, but US brewers and farmers are adapting

With St Patrick’s Day this week, millions of Americans are raising a glass. Beer remains the country’s most popular alcoholic drink with more than 6bn gallons consumed each year. But from water shortages to rising temperatures, the climate crisis is putting pressure on beer’s most essential ingredients.

At Deschutes Brewery in Bend, Oregon, beer is either stacked high in warehouse rows or racing down a canning line and assembled into 12-packs. Inside the cavernous cellars, enormous 6,000-gallon tanks hold the latest batches in progress.

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Expect a bigger tax refund this year

If you are one of the millions of people who haven't done your taxes yet, you've got a month and a day left to file. Something to look forward to, though? Refunds are up over 10% on average so far this year, and more people are receiving tax refunds. But first, we'll check in on how discount retailers are doing and learn how the war in the Middle East is impacting Federal Reserve officials' thinking about a rate cut.

First Thing: Israel says Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani killed in airstrike

It would make Larijani the most senior Iranian figure to be killed in the war since Ali Khamenei. Plus, Oakland homicides down 48% from Covid peak

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Israel says it killed Iran’s national security chief, Ali Larijani, in overnight strikes. If the claim is confirmed, it would make Larijani the most senior Iranian figure to die in the war since the supreme leader Ali Khamenei was killed on its first day.

How significant could Larijani’s death be? Very. If confirmed, it would remove a pivotal figure at the center of the regime’s political and security establishment at a time of acute crisis.

What’s happening to oil prices? Oil and gas prices have risen again after Iran successfully attacked production facilities for the first time since the start of the war. Brent crude reached $103.2 a barrel on Tuesday.

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Typical new mortgage costs soar £788 a year in two weeks

Lenders have hiked rates on new deals and withdrawn products as war creates uncertainty in the markets.

First Draft: 💀 Our Rulers Sound Like Serial Killers

Swin on how the US president and his team are amping up their grinning bloodlust as their Iran war rages on. In Afghanistan, the Taliban accuses Pakistan of massacring 400 people in a Kabul hospital.

Woman not shortlisted for job at estate agency as 'car is too old'

Alanah Thomspon French says her application was not progressed as her car was more than 10 years old.

‘Everyone in Nashville is a Vandy fan’: how Shea Ralph sparked a women’s basketball revival in Music City

Shaped by two coaching legends in Pat Summitt and Geno Auriemma, Ralph has Vanderbilt poised to make an NCAA Tournament run

Shea Ralph’s decision to storm the court during the fourth quarter of Vanderbilt’s quarter-final against Ole Miss last Friday at the SEC Tournament wasn’t premeditated. Ralph, who up to that moment had never been thrown out of a game in her lengthy career, just did what she thought was right in arguing a questionable foul call.

“I wasn’t trying to get kicked out,” Ralph told reporters after the game. “I know where I was on the court. But I also think that at that time what I said was warranted, and the action I took was warranted. And I’ll stand behind that. You want to kick me out for it, they can kick me out.”

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Starbucks shareholders push to oust board members over stalled union talks

Board members Jørgen Vig Knudstorp and Beth Ford face scrutiny for the coffee chain’s ongoing labor dispute

Starbucks shareholders are pushing to remove two board members at the company who they argue have contributed to stalling the coffee chain’s long-fought-over union drive.

The SOC Investment Group, Trillium Asset Management, Merseyside Pension Fund, the non-profit Shareholder Association for Research and Education (Share), and the New York state and New York City comptrollers wrote a letter to Starbucks shareholders to vote “no” on the re-election of board members Jørgen Vig Knudstorp and Beth Ford at Starbucks’s annual shareholders meeting on 25 March.

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Bilijk First Nation elects new chief Justice Gruben, youngest in N.B. at 28

Justice Gruben is the new chief of Bilijk, also known as Kingsclear First Nation. He wants to make change in the community for the next generation, which includes his two-year-old daughter.

'Prolonged atmospheric river' brings heavy rain to B.C. coast

Rainfall warnings have been announced for parts of B.C.'s coast, with the heaviest rain expected on Vancouver Island and the Central Coast. Environment Canada says localized flooding is possible.

Millions without electricity as Cuba's power grid collapses

Cuba's chronic fuel shortages have been exacerbated by a US blockade on oil shipments to the island.

Wales captain Ramsey left out for World Cup play-offs

Captain Aaron Ramsey is left out of the Wales squad for this month's World Cup play-offs, casting further doubt over his future.

Queen of the chair: The legend of an Edmonton hairstyling icon known as Auntie Shirley

Shirley Romany is a legend in Edmonton's Black community and beyond. Nearly 60 years ago, she started Ebony and Ivory Salon, a gathering place where people of all backgrounds and ages feel seen, supported and at home.

Another former sub postmaster dies awaiting payout

Tributes are paid to Parmod Kalia who ran a branch in Orpington, who has died aged 67.

Scotland is about to vote on assisted dying. How would it work?

The Scottish Parliament will soon decide whether to allow terminally-ill adults to end their lives.

Top U.S. counterterrorism official Joe Kent resigns over Trump's war on Iran

Joe Kent, the director of the National Counterterrorism Center, announced his resignation on Tuesday, saying he "cannot in good conscience" back the Trump administration's war in Iran.

OPM launches new HR shared service center for agencies

OPM’s announcement this week is far from the first time the government has offered consolidated tools to agencies, attempting to streamline their HR management.

Trump relied on unverified intelligence to blame Iran for deadly school strike

Exclusive: Early US assessment suggesting missile was Iranian was almost immediately dismissed, sources say

Donald Trump’s attempt to blame Iran for the deadly strike on an elementary school stemmed from an early US intelligence assessment that initially suggested the missile was Iranian but was almost immediately dismissed, according to two people familiar with the matter.

The CIA initially told the president that they did not believe the missile that struck the school was a munition used by the US because the fins appeared to be positioned too low for it to be a Tomahawk cruise missile.

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The Global Story: How does war affect a child’s brain?

Veteran war reporter Fergal Keane on PTSD among children in conflicts worldwide.

AI-powered workplace tools keep tabs on employees

More and more companies are incorporating artificial intelligence into their workflows — from AI assistants that record and analyze meetings, to AI notetakers that keep track of what's said, to AI summaries and analyses of emails.

Workers may know this technology is being used, but some of these tools, which record and monitor, can still catch them off guard. Still, Josh Bersin, an human resources industry analyst and consultant, says the productivity gains from these tools mean many employers are embracing them.

Marketplace’s Stephanie Hughes had him walk her through what he’s seeing businesses try and what they're using at his company — including one HR tool that his company makes and sells called Galileo.

Len Deighton obituary: How a cookery cartoonist became a master spy writer

Best-selling spy author whose workaday secret agents were a world away from the glamour of James Bond.

IN PHOTOS | Daily life amid Cuba's nationwide blackout

Cuba faces a nationwide blackout as its energy and economic crises deepen and its power grid continues to crumble.

Thinking of moving to a more 'affordable' part of the country? Consider this

Solo drivers will soon be able to use HOV lanes in off-peak hours: transportation minister

Highway lanes designated for carpoolers will soon be opened up to solo drivers at certain times of the day, Ontario's transportation minister said Tuesday.

867-5309: number from 1980s hit song Jenny now routes callers to cancer support

Music’s most famous number is being repurposed to offer resources for patients and caregivers

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The telephone number immortalized in the enduring Tommy Tutone hit song 867-5309/Jenny has started connecting callers to a cancer support line – as one ad touting the news says it was time that music’s most famous digits “did some good”.

Cancer Support Community (CSC)’s Instagram page announced the campaign with a series of posts on Monday alluding to the song about a guy who nervously ponders calling the phone number of a woman named Jenny, which is scrawled on a bathroom wall.

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Bob Odenkirk tires of his new Normal in another crotchety action romp

Ben Wheatley pits Bob Odenkirk against an entire small town the familiar action romp Normal, but nobody's heart is in it.

Andy Beta wrote the Alice Coltrane biography he always wanted to read

Audio Books: The music journalist speaks with Paste about spirituality, jazz, and his new book, Cosmic Music: The Life, Art, and Transcendence of Alice Coltrane.

Trump 'not happy' with UK response to Iran conflict

It comes after Sir Keir Starmer said the UK was working with allies on a plan to protect the Strait of Hormuz.

Electric kayaks that are basically e-bikes of the water are having their moment

Electric propulsion has already transformed the way we ride bikes on land, and now the same idea behind e-bikes is quietly reshaping how we get around on the water. Electric kayaks are bringing a similar concept to the water, making marine excursions more accessible than ever.

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Trump Desperate for Strait Allies

Watch now | President Trump calls on U.S. allies to send warships to the Middle East to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but no one seems interested in answering his call.

'Looking like the Hamilton of old' and potential rule changes - F1 Q&A

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions following the Chinese Grand Prix.

‘I just wanted to be who I am’: the extraordinary story of Tony Powell, the secretly gay footballer

Former Norwich defender lived for years in an LA motel, cut ties with his family for more than three decades and is now the subject of a documentary

“I hated it,” Tony Powell says on a spring afternoon in Los Angeles of his past as a secretly gay professional footballer for Bournemouth and Norwich in the 1970s. Powell is 78 and now lives in a very different world compared with when he was a husband, the father of two young daughters and Norwich’s player of the season in 1979.

Powell is not a demonstrative man and, having been forced to bury his true self for decades, does not make a fuss about the pain he endured. But there is an ache in his English accent, which remains intact after 45 years in America. “I just wanted to be who I am, but at that time it was not a good idea to come out.”

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Myopic homelessness melodrama Tow impounds its principles

With little to say about the bureaucracy thrusting many onto the streets, Tow gives into its sappiest impulses. At least there's Rose Byrne.

Parental mistrust, hostile interactions a growing concern for Alberta teachers

When CBC News asked teachers what we should pay attention to in education, some flagged the growing mistrust that’s hurting relationships with parents and in some cases growing volatile. Here’s what we learned.

Inside the state school at the top of English rugby union

In a sport often dominated by private schools, Northampton School for Boys are one win away from securing a league and cup double.

Are football Ultras a menace or a force for good?

Smoke bombs, pyrotechnics, balaclavas and punch-ups - welcome to the world of the football Ultras.

Young Venezuelans voice hope and frustration as post-Maduro future unfolds

Young people who have only known one political system are adjusting to change after US forces seized Maduro.

Why did only two Iranian football players stay in Australia?

After Australia gave humanitarian visas to seven team members, only two decided to stay - the BBC's Katy Watson explains what happened.

Holt government projects $6B added to debt, continued deficits through mandate

The finance minister had warned of a budget driven by difficult choices, but says talks about those options are still underway.

Canada's benchmark home price fell 4.8% in February compared to last year, says CREA

National homes sales edged down in February from the previous month, and the benchmark price of a home fell by 4.8 per cent compared to the same time last year, according to data from the Canadian Real Estate Association.

Venezuela to play U.S. for World Baseball Classic title

Italy, the first European nation to reach a WBC semifinal, had been 5-0 in the tournament and sparked attention with an espresso-sipping ritual after home runs and victory celebrations featuring Italian wine.

Iran confirms deaths of 2 senior security officials as war shows no signs of abating

Israel said Tuesday it killed two senior Iranian security officials in a major blow aimed at further weakening the Islamic Republic's leadership as it faces its greatest test in decades. Iran, which confirmed one killing, fired salvos of missiles and drones at its Gulf Arab neighbours and Israel.

N.L. restaurants being squeezed, say loan guarantee program no use

Last spring, the Newfoundland and Labrador government announced a loan guarantee program for restaurants — but so far, no businesses have tapped into it.

Sri Lanka declares Wednesdays off as Asian countries try to conserve fuel

This is the latest in a series of measures undertaken by Asian countries which rely on oil from the Gulf.

Why allies aren't leaping to Trump's aid in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump is struggling to persuade other countries to help protect commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz — a development analysts say is partly the result of how he has treated allies since returning to the White House last year.

An bhfuil Gaeilge agat? Why the Irish language is ‘having a moment’

Do you speak Irish? A growing number of people are picking up Ireland’s native language, both inside the country and here in Canada.

Another Loblaw store fined $10K for promoting imported food as Canadian. Sobeys could be next

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is cracking down on grocery stores that promote imported food as Canadian. So far this year, the federal food regulator has issued two fines to Loblaw-owned grocery stores for this type of violation. The CFIA has also launched an investigation into labelling and advertising practices at grocer Sobeys’ head office.

Her body was left on a couch for 6 months. Family, advocates say the system failed her

Two brothers avoided jail time after they admitted to keeping the body of Alasie Tukkiapik on their couch for six months in 2023. As the court case comes to a close, advocates and family members say the authorities failed the 41-year-old Inuk woman.

OPP investigation finds no wrongdoing from Toronto police officers at Umar Zameer trial

An Ontario Provincial Police investigation has found no evidence of wrongdoing by multiple Toronto police officers accused of lying and collusion by a judge in a high-profile murder trial.

He came to Canada with a dream. RCMP say he became a victim of labour trafficking

The RCMP in N.S. have charged a man with a form of human trafficking known as labour trafficking, which they say is of growing concern across Canada. Labour trafficking calls to the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline held steady for an average of 24 cases a year from 2020 to 2022, jumping to 57 calls in 2023, and 100 in 2024, according to a report produced by the Canadian Association to End Human Trafficking.

Scott Pilgrim returns to brawl on the digital streets of Toronto in new video game

Toronto cartoonist Bryan Lee O'Malley continues to mark his comic book character Scott Pilgrim's 20th anniversary with the release of a new retro-styled video game.

Quebec's finance minister lowers expectations ahead of pre-election budget

Finance Minister Eric Girard is set to table Quebec’s provincial budget on Wednesday — less than a month before the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) chooses a successor to Premier François Legault.

Utah woman who wrote book on grief after husband’s death found guilty of murdering him

Prosecutors say Kouri Richins slipped five times the lethal dose of the synthetic opioid into a cocktail that he drank

A Utah woman was convicted on Monday of aggravated murder after poisoning her husband with fentanyl and then self-publishing a children’s book about coping with grief.

Prosecutors said Kouri Richins slipped five times the lethal dose of the synthetic opioid into a cocktail that her husband Eric Richins drank in March 2022.

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All living former US presidents deny Trump’s claim one of them privately backed his war on Iran – as it happened

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• Trump news at a glance: president threatens allies for not wading into strait of Hormuz as Iran conflict continues

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Donald Trump drew a backlash on Sunday for suggesting US efforts to protect the Strait of Hormuz were unnecessary – and that “maybe we shouldn’t even be there at all” because his country has plenty of oil of its own.

The president made the contradictory comment to reporters on Air Force One after pleading with European and Nato allies to enter the war in Iran to help the US secure the strait amid the largest oil supply disruption in history.

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Chris Mason: Why Starmer thinks he's called it right on war despite Trump barbs

The BBC's Political Editor Chris Mason considers the US president's recent jabs at the UK prime minister.

Bereavement author found guilty of fatally poisoning her husband

A jury found that Kouri Richins killed her husband in March 2022 by poisoning him with a fentanyl-laced drink.

This mine put 100 autonomous electric haul trucks to work – here’s how it went

What happens when you deploy 100 massive, driverless, and fully electric heavy haul trucks at a working mine? After nearly a year of continuous operation, one mining company is already finding out. Here’s how their great experiment is going.

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Spring to make a comeback with warmest day of the year forecast

Temperatures are on the rise again this week and as hours of daylight overtake hours of darkness, it will feel like spring has returned.

Surge in US gas prices deepens political peril for Trump over Iran

The odds of a quick resolution to the war appear to be dwindling by the day, and the political stakes for the president are only growing.

Affordable EV deals, Volvo EX30 update, and Tesla’s latest Robotaxi crash

On today’s surprisingly affordable episode of Quick Charge we respond to America’s new, $770/mo. average car payment buy rounding up some affordable EV lease deals at less than HALF the new normal.

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Judge orders ICE to release Minneapolis man after 50 days of unlawful detention

Arrest of asylum seeker Elvis Joel TE and his two-year-old, without a warrant, had sparked widespread outrage

A federal judge ruled on Friday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) must release a Minneapolis man and asylum seeker who has been unlawfully detained for 50 days.

The man, identified as Elvis Joel TE in court filings, was arrested on 22 January at the height of ICE’s aggressive raids in Minneapolis. The case sparked widespread outrage as Elvis TE was detained with his two-year-old daughter while they were returning home from the store, and ICE quickly flew both of them to Texas despite a court order barring their transfer out of Minnesota.

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Train Delay Repay rule changes to make claims easier

There will also be additional checks on railcards during a trial to crack down on fraud.

Scammed out of £17k, one woman flew across UK to confront suspect

Rhonda Montgomery was scammed out of £17,000 by fraudsters pretending to work for Revolut.

DoD launches review of legal offices. Experts warn it could thin ranks of experienced lawyers.

"The intent is to thin out the ranks considerably and get people to retire permanently and just disappear entirely," Sean Timmons said.

‘Greater Israel’: Mehdi Unpacks Israel’s Goals in Iran and Lebanon

What do Trump and Netanyahu really want? Is Trump’s gaslighting on Iran finally failing? Will he try to postpone elections? Prem and Mehdi discuss on ‘Ask the Editor.’

Trump brings ‘war on fraud’ into focus with task force of benefits-paying agencies

Agencies on the task force will have 30 days to identify which of their benefit programs and transactions are most susceptible to fraud schemes.

Section 508 report eyes acquisition ‘lever’

With agencies still struggling to conform with accessibility standards, GSA sees an opening to make acquisition a "primary lever" in Section 508 compliance.

Navy revamping SBIR, STTR programs with focus on speed

Andrew Magliochetti, director of small business programs for the Navy, said the goal is to get companies through the phases of the program more quickly.

When will oil be too expensive?

Crude oil prices have risen about $30 a barrel in the three weeks since the U.S. and Israel launched a war in Iran. At some point, U.S. consumers will really feel the war in their wallets. Turns out, it’s hard to say when. Also in this episode, more economic fallout from the war: The Fed and other central banks will likely hold rates steady this week amid global uncertainty, and Texas farmers brace for higher prices while Texas oil stands to rake in profits.

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What A Day: With a Little Help From My Frenemies

Trump wants foreign nations to help with his war. They don't seem too keen.

Family 'beyond devastated' by meningitis death as hundreds get antibiotics

A sixth form pupil and a university student have died, while 11 more are seriously ill in hospital.

Texas lawmakers spar over DHS funding as long lines loom at US airports

John Cornyn and Greg Casar debate TSA agent pay outside Austin airport as partial shutdown enters second month

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Republican senator John Cornyn and Democratic congressman Greg Casar of Texas squabbled outside Austin’s international airport on Monday over funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), as the shutdown of the agency enters its second month.

Cornyn, the longtime Texas senator who is locked in a tough primary battle against attorney general, Ken Paxton, went to Austin-Bergstrom international airport to bring Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees lunch. As he pulled up outside the terminal, he encountered Casar, whose district includes Austin and who a spokesperson said was there to catch a flight back to Washington DC.

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Woman who wrote a book on grief after husband's death found guilty of murdering him

A Utah woman who wrote a children's book about coping with grief after her husband's death was convicted of aggravated murder in his death by poisoning him with fentanyl. Jurors on Monday also found Kouri Richins guilty of fraudulently claiming insurance benefits after the death of Eric Richins in March 2022 at their home outside the ski town of Park City.

Sarah Michelle Gellar says Buffy reboot was slayed by exec who didn't like the original

Sarah Michelle Gellar offers some insight into why Hulu killed the Buffy The Vampire Slayer reboot pilot directed by Chloé Zhao.

At least 200 American troops wounded in Iran war, US military says

Details from US Central Command come as 13 US service members and more than 1,300 Iranians have been killed

At least 200 US troops have been injured in the US-Israeli war on Iran, a US military spokesperson said on Monday.

“Since the start of Operation Epic Fury, approximately 200 US service members have been wounded,” US Central Command spokesperson Cpt Tim Hawkins told the Guardian via email.

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Starmer announces £53m to help households most hit by rising heating oil costs

The money will be for "vulnerable" households who have faced a sharp rise in energy bills since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.

Winning hearts and minds: Ensuring adoption of OPM’s HR 2.0 initiative

Steve Krauss, a former director of the HR QSMO, offers ideas for how OPM and OMB can lead change management efforts across the government.

Supreme court to consider Trump push to end protection status for Haitians and Syrians

Conservative-majority court sided with administration before and lifted protections for 600,000 Venezuelans

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The supreme court will hear arguments over the Trump administration’s push to end legal protections for people fleeing war and natural disaster from countries around the world, including Haiti and Syria.

The justices refused to immediately lift the protections for hundreds of thousands of people Monday, allowing them to live and work in the US legally for now.

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California highway patrol officer charged with murder over crash that killed four

Angelo Rodriguez accused of hitting car and leaving scene, leading to deaths of quartet in second crash moments later

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A California highway patrol officer has been charged with second-degree murder for his role in a fatal crash last summer, prosecutors announced on Monday.

Angelo Rodriguez, 24, was charged with second-degree murder after crashing into a civilian vehicle while driving at high speeds in Norwalk, said Los Angeles county district attorney Nathan Hochman at a press conference.

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Can Starmer Keep Saying No To Trump?

Trump "not happy" with the UK as Starmer says it won't be drawn into wider Iran war.

An old rival returns in a scattered The Fall And Rise Of Reggie Dinkins

You can't escape the crotchdown.

Trump discloses Florida Republican’s ‘terminal’ diagnosis in meandering talk

President revealed details of Neal Dunn’s health prompting Mike Johnson, the House speaker, to say it ‘wasn’t public’

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Donald Trump on Monday publicly revealed details about a Republican congressman’s “terminal” diagnosis that could have left him “dead by June”, prompting Mike Johnson, speaker of the House, to say: “That wasn’t public.”

Trump touched on Neal Dunn’s health during a meandering press conference at the White House held alongside leaders of the Kennedy Center and other top Republicans, in which he also discussed topics including the performing arts venue’s upcoming renovation, his chief of staff Susie Wiles’s breast cancer diagnosis and the war with Iran.

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Indigenous housing projects in Calgary to receive $33M boost

Up to 379 affordable homes will soon be built through funding from Maa’too’maa’taapii Aoko’iyii’piaya, the City of Calgary's Indigenous Housing Program. It's the city's largest-ever investment into Indigenous housing, with $33 million going toward 16 First Nations and Indigenous-led non-profits.

Warner Bros. offers Dune: Part III character posters to soothe wounded Muad'Dib

Though he was turned into a punching bag at last night’s Oscars, Timothée Chalamet bounces back with some very revealing Dune: Part III character posters.

BMW accidentally leaks new i3 EV days before its debut [Images]

The new i3 will make its official debut in two days, but we are already getting a look at it after BMW accidentally leaked the Neue Klasse EV online.

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Kennedy Center board votes to close for two years during renovations

Trustees approve Trump’s $257m ‘revitalization project’ to remake DC arts institution that president has taken over

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The Kennedy Center board of trustees unanimously voted on Monday in favor of a controversial plan to temporarily shutter the arts institution for renovations, rubber-stamping a $257m project initiated by Donald Trump to remake the arts institution in line with other grand plans for Washington.

In a statement, the center said it had voted for “a comprehensive revitalization project” lasting two years that would come after an Independence Day celebration in July, with “a grand re-opening to follow”.

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A US battery recycler lands a massive $1.1B metals refining deal

Massachusetts-based critical metals refining company Nth Cycle has signed a 10-year agreement valued at about $1.1 billion with global commodities trader Trafigura to supply refined battery metals.

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Federal judge blocks RFK Jr’s overhaul of vaccine recommendations

Unprecedented changes to routine US immunization recommendations ‘arbitrary and capricious’, court says

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The appointment of a controversial slate of vaccine advisers by Robert F Kennedy Jr likely violated federal law, and all votes taken by the committee over the past year have been stayed, a federal judge ruled on Monday.

The advisory committee on immunization practices (ACIP) is not able to meet later this week, since its membership has been invalidated, the judge said. The meeting has been postponed, an HHS official said.

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As HHS looks to speed up AI in clinical care, the big questions are burden, trust and what comes next

"We really want to hear broadly across all of America to understand what we can do to help use AI safely, but to its full potential," said Mark Atalla.

Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of deadly strike on Kabul hospital that it says killed hundreds

Afghanistan accused Pakistan of targeting a hospital for drug users in the Afghan capital late Monday, saying the airstrike had killed at least 400 people. It marked a dramatic escalation of a conflict that began late last month and has seen repeated cross-border clashes as well as airstrikes inside Afghanistan. International calls for a ceasefire have gone unheeded.

Israel says 'limited' ground operations under way in Lebanon

Troops are targeting "Hezbollah strongholds" in south Lebanon, where strikes reportedly killed seven people on Monday.

B.C. hires more than 400 U.S. health-care workers in 1-year recruitment blitz

The numbers from B.C.’s Ministry of Health show 414 U.S. health-care workers accepted jobs in the province between March 2025 and January 2026.

Gregory Bovino, who led Minnesota operation, says he’s retiring end of March

Bovino was demoted in January as head of controversial and deadly immigration crackdown in Minneapolis

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Gregory Bovino of the US border patrol, who was demoted in late January as the public face of the controversial and deadly immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, says he is retiring at the end of March.

Bovino announced his retirement in an interview with Breitbart on Monday, weeks after federal immigration agents fatally shot 37-year-old US citizens Alex Pretti and Renee Good to death in separate cases in January.

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Raducanu withdraws from Miami Open because of illness

Emma Raducanu withdraws from this week's Miami Open as she continues to recover from a recent illness.

Travelodge changes policy after attacker given room key

The woman was attacked by Kyran Smith, who was given a key to her hotel room by staff.

AI is now a competitive edge in federal capture and small firms need to adjust fast

"If you don't have some sort of tool or some sort of strategy in place, you're just not going to get a lot of traction," said Desmond Brown.

From Bodo to Brentford - ranking this season's biggest overachievers

Bodo/Glimt must be the most romantic story in European football in decades but are they the team that has defied the odds the most this season? Here are all 10 contenders...

Vineyard Wind 1 is finally fully built

Vineyard Wind 1 has now completed construction of all 62 of its offshore wind turbines, a major milestone for the first utility-scale offshore wind farm in the US.

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Trump expects to have the 'honour' of taking Cuba

Calling Cuba a 'failed nation' with a 'nice landscape,' U.S. President ‌Donald Trump said Monday that ⁠he thinks ‌he will have the 'honour' of ⁠taking ⁠Cuba, adding he could do anything he wants with it.

MLS suspends Philadelphia Union executive Ernst Tanner after misconduct investigation

• Sporting director suspended without pay through 1 June

• League found ‘violations of MLS policies and standards’

Major League Soccer announced on Monday that it has suspended Philadelphia Union sporting director Ernst Tanner without pay through 1 June 2026. Tanner had been under league investigation since mid-November following a Guardian report detailing wide-ranging allegations of misconduct during his tenure at the Union.

“Based on new information obtained during outside counsel’s independent review, the investigation substantiated violations of MLS policies and standards of professional conduct required of League and Club leadership,” the league said in a statement to the Guardian.

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Trump backs FCC chair’s threat to pull licenses of news outlets over Iran war coverage

US president on social media ‘thrilled’ that Brendan Carr reportedly looking into broadcasters’ licenses

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Donald Trump reinforced comments made by Brendan Carr, the chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), threatening the broadcast licenses of news organizations that report unfavorably on the war in Iran.

In a Truth Social post on Sunday night, Trump said he was “thrilled” that Carr was “looking at the licenses of some of these Corrupt and Highly Unpatriotic ‘News’ Organizations. They get Billions of Dollars of FREE American Airwaves, and use it to perpetuate LIES …”

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How might the UK support shipping in the Strait of Hormuz?

Ben Chu from BBC Verify has been looking at what role the Royal Navy could play in the Strait of Hormuz.

Sean Penn was hanging out with Zelenskyy while winning his third Oscar

Kieran Culkin accepted the award on behalf of Sean Penn, who was busy hanging out with the president of Ukraine at the time.

Americanswers… on 5Live! Will Trump lose his MAGA base over Iran?

And should the US have been better prepared over the Strait of Hormuz?

Chiefs reportedly trade for Jets quarterback Fields with Mahomes’s return date uncertain

• Jets to receive sixth-round draft pick as part of deal

• Patrick Mahomes recovering from torn knee ligaments

The New York Jets have reportedly agreed to a trade that will send quarterback Justin Fields to the Kansas City Chiefs as a backup for the injured Patrick Mahomes.

The Jets will receive a sixth-round draft pick in 2027 for Fields and pick up $7m of his guaranteed $10m salary for this upcoming season. The deal, first reported by ESPN, is pending a physical.

The 27-year-old signed a two-year, $40m deal – with $30m guaranteed – with New York last March and was the starter for most of the season until he was benched in favor of Tyrod Taylor in Week 12. He didn’t play another game for the Jets, ending the season on injured reserve with a knee injury.

Fields went 2-7 as the Jets’ starter with seven touchdowns and only one interception for 1,259 yards. He threw for fewer than 55 yards in four games, including a season-low 27 in a loss to Buffalo in Week 2.

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Canadian Para hockey trailblazer Raphaëlle Tousignant's dual fight for health, women's equality

Raphaëlle Tousignant has spent her life beating the odds, first as a survivor of childhood bone cancer and later as a trailblazing Para hockey player.

One day Keir Starmer might say what he really thinks of Trump. But not today | John Crace

The PM’s natural instinct to stay out of the Iran war has been a good one, but he is left speaking in code about US relations

It was a message that could just as easily have been given via a ministerial statement in the Commons. But Keir Starmer needs every break he can get at the moment and he wasn’t going to pass up the chance to look like a world leader at a press conference in Downing Street. The advantages were obvious. No need to have to listen to Kemi Badenoch drone on for five minutes with her revisionist fantasies in reply. Avoid the danger of loads of backbench MPs observing that President Trump is a deranged halfwit who doesn’t know what he’s doing.

But best of all a press conference was ideal because the American war with Iran is one of the few occasions when the prime minister’s judgment has been right all along. Just over two weeks in and it’s increasingly looking like the The Donald is only in the war for its entertainment value. Just last weekend, he was saying he might continue bombing Kharg Island for fun. For the lols and social media hits. There has never been a plan or a goal in mind. Not so long ago he was saying the Brits were late to the party and he didn’t need them anyway. Now he is begging for help in keeping the strait of Hormuz open.

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Team Canada's jerseys for the FIFA World Cup are here

The jerseys Team Canada will wear for the FIFA World Cup later this year have been revealed. The home jersey is a iconic Canadian red with a two tone maple leaf with a split in the middle. The away jersey is black with white cracked ice patterns which form maple leaves.

Kia reveals EV2 prices are cheaper than expected

Kia revealed EV2 prices and final specs as orders are now officially open in Europe. The EV2 is cheaper than expected, with prices starting at just €26,600 ($30,500).

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Tucker Carlson expresses fear that he may face federal charges for talking to Iranians

Carlson in video claims the CIA is preparing a ‘crime report’ against him and alleges US agencies have read his texts

Tucker Carlson, the conservative US political commentator, has publicly expressed fear that he may be facing criminal charges for “acting as an agent of a foreign power” by communicating with people in Iran.

The former CNN and Fox News host, who has established an alternative media career as online talking head and interviewer, claimed in a video posted on X that the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) was preparing “a crime report” for the Trump administration’s justice department.

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Why does a Middle East oil blockage affect Canadian gas prices? | About That

Andrew Chang explains how Iran's blockage of the Strait of Hormuz — a critical oil-shipping route in the Middle East — affects the cost of energy here in Canada.

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Zeteo’s (Fake) Democratic Consultant Is Back — And Already Working on 2028!

Watch now (3 mins) | As the 2028 Democratic primary begins to take shape, Zeteo’s Frank Cappello “consults” the frontrunners in this new satirical video.

Jackery 3,072Wh HomePower 3000 station down at $1,099 in flash sale, Husqvarna iQ series robotic mowers from new $1,550 low, more

Kicking off this week’s Green Deals is Jackery’s 72-hour St. Paddy’s flash sale that is taking up to $1,400 off four offers – two power stations and two expansion batteries – like the HomePower 3000 Portable Power Station down at $1,099 for the best price since Black Friday. We also spotted Husqvarna’s latest 410iQ Automower Robotic Lawn Mower hitting a new $1,550 low (with its two variants at second-lowest prices), as well as a full roundup of Navee’s Spring Sale e-scooter lineup that starts from $136, returning low prices on the EcoFlow DELTA 3 1000 Air power station and GoTrax R7 e-bike, and much more waiting for you below. And don’t forget the hangover deals from last week at the bottom of the page, rounded together within our latest Electrified Weekly edition.

Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

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'My mother cried out one last time': Palestinian boy, 12, describes how Israeli forces killed his family in car

Khaled Bani Odeh's parents and two brothers were shot dead as they drove home from a shopping trip in the occupied West Bank.

IEA to consider release of more oil reserves as Iran war keeps prices high

Head of world’s energy watchdog says it will take time for markets to recover from ongoing crisis in strait of Hormuz

The world’s energy watchdog will consider releasing further emergency crude stocks into the global market to cool rising oil prices after warning that it will take time for markets to recover from the ongoing crisis in the strait of Hormuz.

Fatih Birol, the head of the International Energy Agency, said its members continued to hold large reserves of emergency oil stocks even after agreeing to the biggest release of government crude in the history of the market, meaning more emergency oil reserves could still be released “as and if needed”.

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Gavaskar claims Hundred signing 'contributing to Indian casualties'

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar says Sunrisers Leeds’ signing of Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed “indirectly contributes to the deaths of Indian soldiers and civilians”.

Volkswagen’s affordable electric SUV is almost here [Images]

Volkswagen is preparing to introduce a new entry-level electric SUV to sit below the ID.4. With its launch coming up, Volkswagen revealed new details, expected prices, and offered a closer look at the ID. Cross.

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Escalating conflict abroad is driving debates in Congress

"Some members of the House ... have said they're not going to vote to pass a Senate bill until the Senate acts on the SAVE America Act," said Loren Duggan.

Three arrests after man found dead in wheelie bin

Two men and a woman are detained on suspicion of murder following overnight arrests in Blackpool.

Wary allies show there's no quick fix to Trump's Iran crisis

European leaders are hesitant to help Trump secure the Strait of Hormuz, but they know inaction on the Iran war is not really an option.

Aventon launches high-end full-suspension electric mountain bike at half the cost of the big names

Aventon has just unveiled its latest electric mountain bike, the new Current, bringing a full-suspension eMTB platform to the company’s lineup that blends trail-ready performance with the connected tech features Aventon has been steadily building into its bikes. Continuing with Aventon’s modus operandi for the last few years, the Current offers an increasingly refined level of off-road riding, yet at a price that undercuts the bigger established bike shop brands.

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How Chelsea signed a star team with hidden payments

Chelsea have been hit with a Premier League record fine of £10.75m and handed a suspended transfer ban. Here's what the written reasons said.

Tina Fey to tell England "ya burnt" as SNL UK’s first host

Tina Fey will have the distinct honor of being SNL UK’s very first host when the show premieres on March 21.

Volvo is killing its smallest EV in the US, but the rest of the world can still get it

Volvo will pull its smallest, most-affordable EV from the US market at the end of this model year, reports The Drive.

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Trump's White House chief of staff Susie Wiles diagnosed with breast cancer

Wiles will continue to work "virtually full time at the White House" while undergoing treatment, the US president said.

Car park firm NCP collapses with nearly 700 jobs at risk

The car park operator says demand for parking has not recovered to pre-Covid levels, as its administrators look to sell the business.

BBC urges court to dismiss Trump Panorama lawsuit

The US president is suing for defamation over the way Panorama spliced together parts of a speech he made.

The broken economic argument for Trump’s war on Iran | About That

Andrew Chang explains the economic impact of the U.S.-Israel war against Iran and how it contradicts President Donald Trump's claim that rising oil prices benefit the U.S. economy.

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At 82, this Inuvialuktun translator wonders who will replace her

After three weeks on the road in Yellowknife doing Inuvialuktun translation for the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly, Lillian Elias says she's tired and ready to go home to Inuvik.

‘Wowsabout’ PBS special seeks to inspire awe in preschoolers

The 22-minute live-action special follows puppets Roxy the hedgehog and Ronald the pig as they explore Sequoia National Park.

The post ‘Wowsabout’ PBS special seeks to inspire awe in preschoolers appeared first on Current.

Toyota turning to China for EVs is impacting more than sales

Toyota may deny it, but it’s increasingly relying on local parts to compete in China’s brutal electric vehicle market. With estimates claiming nearly 90% of parts in some Toyota EVs sold in China are sourced locally, it’s having a bigger impact than expected.

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Tesla reports another ‘Robotaxi’ crash, still only has a single unsupervised car

Tesla filed one new “Robotaxi” crash report with NHTSA in its February submission, bringing the total to 15 incidents since the program launched in Austin in June 2025. That’s a significant drop from the five crashes reported in the last report, but without specific mileage data from Tesla, there’s no way to determine whether the fleet is actually getting safer.

The new incident involved a Model Y hitting a fixed object at 9 mph in January 2026 with the autonomous driving system engaged. No injuries were reported.

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D.C.-area feds get early dismissal due to severe weather

Federal employees in the D.C. region should leave their worksites no later than 2 p.m., at which point federal offices will be closed for the rest of the day.

'I don't miss it' - Livingstone criticises England

Liam Livingstone issues strong criticism of the England set-up, saying there “wasn’t any part of me” that wanted to be part of the team that reached the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup.

Michael Sheen to be new House of Games host as Richard Osman leaves quiz

He will replace Richard Osman, who has presented House Of Games for the last nine years.

US oil prices could see another day of wild fluctuation as Iran war drags on

One analyst predicting that prices at the pump might hit $3.85 per gallon on Monday as war enters third week

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US oil prices could see another day of wild fluctuation as the US-Israel campaign against Iran extends into a third week, with one analyst predicting that prices at the pump might hit $3.85 per gallon on Monday.

Petroleum prices have spiraled upward as the broadening conflict has imperiled oil and gas production infrastructure in the region. On Friday, the US conducted strikes on Kharg Island, an essential oil processing hub in Iran. Tehran, meanwhile, continues to block ships from passing through the strait of Hormuz, where a fifth of the international oil supply typically passes through.

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King hits the DJ decks on city arts venue visit

The King admits "trying to get a hang of it" while having a go at being a DJ during a visit to Manchester.

Utah Public Radio managers to retire

Tom Williams and Kerry Bringhurst will retire in the fall.

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Nathan Fillion and the rest of the crew are fueling up for an animated Firefly series

The long-dormant cult-classic sci-fi series Firefly is in advanced development at 20th Television Animation.

A new bill looks to exempt National Guard, Reserve drill pay from federal taxes

The bill would eliminate taxes on income earned during Inactive Duty Training, including monthly drill weekends and other readiness training.

Global oil prices continue to soar, impacting costs for Canadians

The price of crude oil continues to rise amid the U.S.-Israel war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, increasing costs at home for Canadians.

Cuban officials report country-wide blackout amid U.S. energy blockade

The Ministry of Energy and Mines on X noted a "complete disconnection" of the country's electrical system and said it was investigating.

EU shows 'no appetite' to expand naval mission in Mideast

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says despite U.S. President Donald Trump's appeal for other countries to help police the Hormuz Strait, there is "no appetite" to change the EU's current mission in the region, which consists of a fleet patrolling the Red Sea to protect transiting ships from attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebel group.

Tesla’s Terafab chip fab ambitions ignore its total lack of semiconductor experience

Elon Musk announced on Saturday that Tesla’s “Terafab Project”, a plan to build what he envisions as the world’s largest semiconductor fabrication plant, will launch within seven days.

The problem is that Tesla has absolutely zero experience manufacturing semiconductors, and its track record in the closest comparable venture, building its own battery cells, should give anyone pause.

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Europe looks to step back from U.S. Big Tech

Is Europe's reliance on U.S. tech a vulnerability? With geopolitical uncertainties growing under the second Trump administration, governments and institutions abroad seem to think so. The International Criminal Court announced that it's ditching Microsoft, and government employees in France will use an open-source alternative to Zoom. Today, we dig into "digital sovereignty." Also on the show: new homeowners turn to buy now, pay later to deal with expenses, and we'll preview the Fed's interest rate meeting this week.

Susie Wiles, Trump's chief of staff, diagnosed with breast cancer but plans to keep working

Susie Wiles, the first woman to serve as White House chief of staff, has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer but will continue working ‌while undergoing treatment, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday.

Trump draws backlash for comment on Iran war: ‘Maybe we shouldn’t even be there’

President made contradictory comment to reporters on Air Force One after pleading with allies to help US secure strait of Hormuz

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Donald Trump drew a backlash on Sunday for suggesting US efforts to protect the strait of Hormuz were unnecessary – and that “maybe we shouldn’t even be there at all” because his country has plenty of oil of its own.

The president made the contradictory comment to reporters on Air Force One after pleading with European and Nato allies to enter the war against Iran to help the US secure the strait amid the largest oil supply disruption in history.

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International student from India killed in Fort St. John, B.C.

Gurkirat Singh Manocha, who was studying in Fort St. John from central India, was killed in an "altercation" at a boat launch Friday night, police say.

Hoppers hops over new releases to rule the weekend box office as The Bride! falls

The Bride! dropped about 70% in its second weekend after an already-tough opening.

Kia’s most affordable EV is now available to order in Europe, starting at $30,500

Kia revealed EV2 prices and final specs as orders are now officially open in Europe. The EV2 is cheaper than expected, with prices starting at just €26,600 ($30,500).

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Meet Spain’s Anti-War, Anti-Trump, Pro-Palestine Prime Minister

Fatima Bhutto asks: Why won't other countries in Europe join Spain in condemning Israel and America's war on Iran?

Why did it take so long for a woman to win the Best Cinematography Oscar?

Autumn Durald Arkapaw broke ground with her Sinners victory for cinematography, but it took almost a century to get to this point.

Oakland homicides fall to 25-year low – how did it stem the violence?

Despite Trump’s claims, California city has found success in lowering deadly violence, thanks to pioneering efforts to steer people down a different path

In the summer of 2025, as Donald Trump rolled out his plan to deploy the national guard to Washington DC and Chicago, he suggested other American cities were overrun with violence and could soon see federal troops: Memphis, Los Angeles, New York.

Oakland, the president argued, was beyond saving. “And then you have, of course, Baltimore and Oakland. They’re so far gone. We don’t even talk about that any more,” Trump said.

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Porsche Macan GTS review – is this Porsche’s ‘Goldilocks’ car?

Porsche is out with a new trim of its electric Macan, positioned between the mid-spec 4S and top-end Turbo, and with power levels smack-dab in the middle of the two. It’s also got a few new touches and features the previous models didn’t have.

So is this Porsche’s “Goldilocks” car – not too much, not too little, just the right amount? We had a few days to test one out and see.

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Who did BBC pundits pick in their Six Nations teams of the tournament?

Former Wales captain Sam Warburton and former Scotland skipper John Barclay discuss their Six Nations teams of the tournament.

Iranian footballer says 'everything will be fine' as she trains with Oz team

The footballers were given visas to stay in Australia after concerns the team would face repercussions at home.

Donut Lab shows solid-state battery pack charging at 100 kW in Verge motorcycle

Donut Lab, the Finnish solid-state battery startup that has faced intense skepticism since its CES 2026 debut, released its first pack-level charging test results today. The 18 kWh battery pack sustained over 100 kW of charging power — a 5C rate — for five minutes straight inside a Verge TS Pro electric motorcycle.

The test marks the first time Donut Lab has demonstrated its technology beyond individual cells, moving to a full battery pack in what the company calls “a real vehicle environment.”

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Why the U.S. is sending 2,500 marines to the Gulf — and what they might do there

While U.S. President Donald Trump tries to convince allies to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, he is also sending 2,500 marines to the region — the first deployment of U.S. troops since it and and Israel first attacked Iran on Feb. 28.

Nursery worker sentenced to 30 years for raping children

Nathan Bennett's abuse of two and three-year-old boys is "every parent's nightmare", a court hears.

Thousands of flights grounded as storms bring heavy snow, tornado risks to U.S. East, Midwest

Chaotic weather coast to coast in the U.S. — from unusual heat in California to damaging winds around Washington, D.C. — put more than 100 million people in the path of extreme conditions on Monday.

Man Utd not planning U-turn on Casemiro decision

Manchester United have no plans to revise their decision not to offer a new deal to Casemiro, even though the Brazilian has excelled in midfield recently.

Chelsea fined and given suspended transfer ban over £47m secret payments

Chelsea have been handed a £10.75m fine after breaching Premier League rules over financial reporting, third-party investment and youth development.

Edinburgh to Dubai flight turned back over Egypt due to airport drone attack

Hundreds of passengers spent 11 hours on a flight to nowhere after being forced to return to Edinburgh

Diane Warren breaks a record for losing, Kpop Demon Hunters wins big at this year's Oscars

At this year's Oscars, Diane Warren broke an infamous record, Barbra Streisand sang for Robert Redford, and Kpop Demon Hunters won big.

Pikangikum First Nation leaders say OPP mishandled recent school threat incident

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has responded to concerns from community leaders in Pikangikum First Nation about the way officers handled a recent incident involving a school threat. Here's what we know about what happened in the remote Ojibway community in northwestern Ontario.

Alberta to host 2028 World Cup of Hockey as tournament returns after 12 years

The fourth World Cup of Hockey will take place in February 2028 in Alberta, the NHL announced.

Iran hits key UAE oil port and Dubai airport

The port of Fujairah plays a crucial role in helping keep global supplies moving when the Strait of Hormuz is blocked.

Afghan asylum seeker dies in ICE custody, US advocacy group says

Mohommad Nazeer Paktyawal, 41, died on Saturday in Texas less than 24 hours after being detained

An Afghan immigrant who previously worked with the United States military in Afghanistan and later sought asylum in the US died over the weekend in Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE) custody less than 24 hours after being detained in Texas, an advocacy group said on Sunday.

Mohommad Nazeer Paktyawal, who was living in a Dallas suburb with his wife and six children while his asylum case remained pending, was arrested by federal agents outside his apartment on Friday morning while taking his children to school, said a statement from Shawn VanDiver, president of the military veteran-led group AfghanEvac.

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Relative of US airman killed in Middle East crash calls war on Iran ‘uncalled for’

Cousin of Tech Sgt Tyler Simmons, whose military refueling plane crashed in Iraq, says: ‘We didn’t need to be in this war’

A relative of an Ohio airman who was killed recently in a military airplane crash in Iraq amid the US and Israel’s war in nearby Iran has said the conflict is “uncalled for”.

“This could have been prevented,” Stephan Douglas said of the death of his cousin Tech Sgt Tyler Simmons, 28, in an interview with the Ohio news outlet WCMH. “We didn’t need to be in this war. This is uncalled for – and this is what we get.”

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Rory McIlroy will see how ‘body feels’ and assess schedule before Masters

• ‘We’ll see how I feel in practice,’ says world No 2

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Rory McIlroy will weigh up whether to play another event before the defence of his Masters title next month after an underwhelming outing at the Players Championship. He was the defending champion at TPC Sawgrass, but his preparation was hampered by a back injury and he finished in a disappointing tie for 46th on Sunday.

“I’ll see how my body feels,” said the world No 2. “We’ll see how I feel in practice and at home and if I get itchy feet at home maybe add an event at some point.

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Sniper at St. Patrick's Day street party in Waterloo, Ont., a tactical officer who was part of emergency plan

The Waterloo Regional Police Service says the sniper photographed at the St. Patrick's Day street party in Waterloo, Ont., on Saturday is one of their tactical officers.

Cardi B calls out Canadian fans for not selling out her Hamilton tour date

The award-winning rapper says while many tour dates in other cities including Toronto and Vancouver have sold out or are close to it, her concert in Hamilton, Ont., is only about 80 per cent full.

Firms urged to check records after Companies House glitch let others edit data

The glitch meant logged-in users could view and edit other companies' details without their consent.

First Thing: Trump steps up pressure on European allies to help protect strait of Hormuz

US president says it is ‘only appropriate’ for Europe to help, and warns failure to do so would be ‘very bad’ for Nato. Plus, meet the Americans withholding their federal income tax

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Donald Trump has ratcheted up the pressure on European allies to help protect the strait of Hormuz, warning that Nato faces a “very bad” future if its members fail to come to Washington’s aid.

What did Trump say? The US president told the Financial Times in an interview: “It’s only appropriate that people who are the beneficiaries of the strait will help to make sure that nothing bad happens there. If there’s no response or if it’s a negative response, I think it will be very bad for the future of Nato.”

Who else won? Here’s all the winners at the 98th Academy Awards.

Who was remembered this year? This year’s Academy Awards featured an extended in memoriam section to honour the considerable number of Hollywood legends who have died over the past year. Diane Keaton, Robert Redford and Rob Reiner were remembered in standalone speeches, while Claudia Cardinale and Catherine O’Hara also had extended moments. James Van Der Beek and Brigitte Bardot were among stars who were snubbed from the tribute.

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Alcohol-free beer and houmous used to measure inflation as UK shifts to healthier living

Houmous and motorhomes are also added to the basket of goods and services used to chart the rising cost of living.

Stranded footwear and stuffed warehouses: How the Middle East conflict is hitting China’s economy

For a snapshot of how the U.S.-led war in the Persian Gulf is affecting global trade and supply chains, look at Yiwu, China. Shipping containers of household goods are backing up as logistics come under pressure.

Air travel as a political football

TSA agents are missing their first full month of paychecks as a result of the partial government shutdown. In response, CEOs of major U.S. airlines have written an open letter urging Congress to fund the Department of Homeland Security and end the shutdown, which has dragged on as Democrats demand reforms to immigration enforcement practices. Plus, how might emerging technologies like AI amplify global threats, such as nuclear war?

When popular songs turn sinister in horror movies

Whether it’s in Halloween, Longlegs, or Weapons, horror’s most effective musical moments take songs audiences already know and twist them into something that’s permanently unsettling.

Paradise colors in its most evasive character

"Jane" raises some big questions.

How USMNT players designed the boldest kits in generations for World Cup 2026

The US men’s national team hated their 2022 World Cup look. Four years later, they were given control over what they will be wearing this year on home soil

US midfielder Diego Luna rocked back and forth, a wide smile plastered across his face. With even wider eyes, Juventus attacker Weston McKennie looked on like a child on Christmas Day, broke out into applause and shrieked with glee. Timothy Weah rubbed his hands together in anticipation.

The US men’s national team had gathered for a team meeting in a hotel conference room in Austin, Texas, with a friendly against Ecuador days away. The get-together had nothing to do with tactics. Rather, they were about to see the kits they’d be wearing at the 2026 World Cup, the first tournament in three decades to be played on home soil.

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Aipac in the era of Trump: the pro-Israel Super Pac that has become an electoral liability

The American Israel Public Affairs Committee has spent decades as one of DC’s most formidable lobbying forces

Four Democratic congressional primaries in and around Chicago on Tuesday have turned into the most expensive test yet of a question the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (Aipac) would rather not answer: what happens when your money is so toxic you have to pretend it isn’t yours?

Aipac, one of Washington’s most powerful lobbying forces supporting Israel, and affiliated political action committees have spent at least $13.7m across four Illinois races, according to an investigation by WBEZ, Chicago’s public radio station, funneling it through a pair of Super Pacs so determined to hide their origins that they don’t mention Israel once in their ads, with anodyne-sounding names: Elect Chicago Women, and Affordable Chicago Now.

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Many US adults are skipping parenting or having fewer kids – and it’s forcing schools to close

As the US birthrate has declined dramatically, schools are becoming emptier and districts are getting less public funding

At a February board meeting for Memphis-Shelby county schools in Tennessee, a parent of five children who currently or formerly attended Ida B Wells Academy, an alternative education school, asked board members a question.

“This is a high performing school. This is not a school in crisis,” she said. “So I respectfully ask, why are we considering closing a school that is working?”

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'We're at war' - Ecuador deploys 75,000 soldiers and police to combat drug gangs

Citizens of the most violent-wracked provinces have been warned the government is "at war" with the gangs.

French national jailed for 10 years in Azerbaijan for spying

Martin Ryan was accused of collecting secret information about Baku's military co-operation with Turkey and Pakistan.

🤦🏽‍♀️ Insufferable Bully Demands Friends

Team Trump are now begging the allies they’ve bullied to ‘die for him in the Strait of Hormuz,’ as Trump's PAC fundraises off of dead troops. Plus, Javier Bardem says 'Free Palestine' at the Oscars.

Here's how Lori Idlout's Nunavut constituents feel about her joining the Liberals

Lori Idlout's switch to the Liberals is drawing attention across the country, and from the people she represents in the territory. Some Nunavummiut support the move while others think it will end her ability to publicly criticize the government.

‘He’s definitely no Walter White’: former US academic charged with dealing meth

Alan Jay White, nicknamed ‘the professor’, arrested after raid of Indiana home found 78 grams of suspected meth

In a case that calls to mind the plot of the fictional crime show Breaking Bad, a former US educator with the last name White is faced with charges of illicitly dealing methamphetamine.

A 12 March statement from police in the town of Clarksville, Indiana, said officers searched the home of Alan Jay White five days earlier, finding 78 grams of suspected meth and counterfeit cash. They contended that the amount was too big for personal use, booking him with illegally peddling meth, counterfeiting and possessing drug paraphernalia, the agency’s statement added.

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From Creed to Sinners: Michael B Jordan's road to Oscars recognition

The 39-year-old has spent more than two decades acting and picked up the award for best actor at the Oscars.

Elusive nightjar birds making remarkable comeback, conservationists say

An ecological survey has found 109 nightjar territories in the lowland heaths of east Hampshire.

Stars and red carpet fashion in pictures

Hollywood's biggest stars turn on the style as they walk the red carpet for the glittering ceremony.

Infinite Coles loves himself

Melding house, dance, R&B, and hip-hop influences in myriad fashion, the New Yorker’s current musical chapter is a byproduct of a period spent in solitude, examining what self-love and self-acceptance meant to him.

‘Attention will swing back’: Epstein outrage unlikely to subside despite Trump’s Iran war

Advocates say 24/7 coverage of US attacks will not last for ever – and spotlight will return to Epstein and his crimes

As the US woke to news that Donald Trump had bombed Iran, domestic discord was fast simmering.

There was unrelenting outrage over ICE raids. There was frustration with the rising cost of living. There was fear over rocketing healthcare prices, mounting household debt, not to mention many Americans’ nagging sense of desperation in a country, some warned, where democracy itself was under threat.

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MLS weekend wrap: Tough times for Phil Neville and some very, very late goals

Atlanta United ended a long drought, there were dramatic finishes to a batch of games and Carles Gil finally has some support

On 28 May 2025, Atlanta United thrilled their home fans with a stoppage-time winner against Orlando City. Jamal Thiaré’s match-winner pulled the club within five points of the playoff places after 16 games, and the team hoped to harness the momentum for a rosier second half of the season.

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Who wants what from the Iran war?

Most people, although not everybody, want this war to end as quickly as possible. But on what terms?

Far-left and far-right gains throw French mainstream parties into a quandary

Awkward choices emerge for mainstream parties after the first round of mayoral elections.

Another compelling Players - but why is it unlikely to ever be a major?

Golf already has four majors and does not need a fifth one, especially given three are already played in the United States, writes Iain Carter.

Key Oscars moments as snubbed Chalamet becomes butt of jokes

Here's what happened inside the winners room and other insights from the biggest night in Hollywood.

Much of B.C. under weather warnings for snowfall, rain and winter storms

Dozens of weather alerts have been issued, with heavy rain forecast for parts of Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island, and snow expected in much of Interior and northern B.C.

Bus driver in Laval, Que., daycare crash deemed a high-risk accused

Pierre Ny St-Amand, the man who drove a bus into a Laval, Que., daycare in 2023, killing two young children and injuring six others, has been declared a high-risk accused.

Iowa State’s Audi Crooks is a velveteen unicorn – and March’s biggest matchup problem

Crooks is one of college basketball’s most fascinating stars, blending power and touch in a throwback game that could carry the Cyclones deep into March

The basketball gods really have a thing for Iowa. First came Caitlin Clark at the University of Iowa, a scoring sensation who dominated headlines and sparked cultural debates. Now, the state’s other major college program, Iowa State, has been blessed with Audi Crooks – a thunderclap in her own right.

Where Clark dazzled the masses with moon ball shots and moxie off the dribble, Crooks is the kind of talent that makes other players of stature sit up and take notice, the junior center with a feel beyond her years. A 6ft 3in ballast in the paint, Crooks belongs to a protected class of hooper, the velveteen giant – post players who win with touch as much as brute force.

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Gnarly marital mess bleeds between genres in Over Your Dead Body

Jorma Taccone gives into his goriest impulses in his dark, disconnected action-comedy Over Your Dead Body.

How confident are crypto consumers?

Here at Marketplace, we often report on a monthly economic indicator from the University of Michigan called the consumer sentiment index. It basically looks how people are feeling about the economy. Now, a team of academics at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School have used that index as a model to create something similar though much more niche: how people feel about cryptocurrency. It's called the Consumer Cryptocurrency Confidence Index, a monthly survey now in its third year. Marketplace’s Stephanie Hughes spoke with Wharton marketing professor Dave Reibstein, one of the creators of the index, about what he hopes to accomplish with it.

Head coach Dickens leaves Newcastle Red Bulls

Head coach Alan Dickens leaves Newcastle Red Bulls as former Wales fly-half Stephen Jones takes over for the rest of the season.

Schoolgirl 'traumatised' after being wrongly sent to England for abortion

The teenager could have been treated in Northern Ireland, but was sent to London due to confusion over the services available.

Here's what you missed at the 2026 Arctic Winter Games | 2026 Arctic Winter Games

Watch our team on the ground as they highlight their top moments that you may missed during the 2026 Arctic Winter Games in Whitehorse, from sports like one-foot high kick to head pull.

Did you know that the Arctic Winter Games almost didn't have Arctic Sports? | 2026 Arctic Winter Games

When the Arctic Winter Games were first announced in 1969, no Arctic Sports were on the roster. This caught the attention of a young Edward Lennie, an Inuvialuit man who lobbied with his elders to have traditional Northern Games be included. CBC Sports spoke with his son to hear the story of how he did it.

Windy, stormy weather knocks out power for hundreds of thousands in Quebec

Tens of thousands without power in Ottawa-Gatineau area, parts of Canada's busiest highway closed due to snow

Sudbury mayor says 2-day storm 'unprecedented' as many major highways remain closed

Canada's annual inflation rate fell to 1.8% in February, war's impact not yet reflected

Canada's annual inflation rate fell to 1.8 per cent in February, Statistics Canada said on Monday.

WNBA, players reach agreement in principle on new CBA that could see million-dollar salaries

The WNBA and its players' union reached an agreement in principle on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning.

Sides in WNBA labour talks report progress but work remains on 'big items'

Both the WNBA and players' union feel progress is being made toward a new collective bargaining agreement, but they both say there's still work to be done to get a deal to the finish line.

The world’s first self-balancing electric motorcycle is now entering production

A new electric motorcycle startup claims it has solved one of the oldest challenges in two-wheeled transportation: staying upright. Technology company OMOWAY has officially unveiled its new OMO X electric motorcycle and announced that the bike has now entered mass production, describing it as the world’s first mass-produced self-balancing electric motorcycle.

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Teen sentenced to 3 years for lighting Saskatoon high school classmate on fire

The teen who lit her classmate on fire at a Saskatoon high school has been sentenced to three years, the maximum sentence available under the Youth Criminal Justice Act for the crime of attempted murder.

'Long overdue’ remembrance: WW I veteran's name to go on Guelph, Ont., cenotaph 100 years after death

Ranald (Big Mac) Macdonald of Guelph, Ont., fought in the First World War but his name doesn't appear on the city's cenotaph. Now, it will be added to the Guelph War Memorial with a small ceremony expected before Remembrance Day.

Six talking points from final round of Six Nations

England's indiscipline, "cheat code" Louis Bielle-Biarrey, Irish and Scottish positives, and Welsh confidence returns - talking points from the final round.

Canada joins allies in warning against Israeli ground offensive in Lebanon

"The humanitarian situation ⁠in Lebanon, including ongoing mass displacement, is already deeply alarming," said a statement by ​Canada, France, Britain, Germany and Italy.

Injuries, blown tyres and repair bills - frustration over 'spike' in potholes

One woman who tripped over a "dangerous" pothole says she fears for the safety of other road users.

Meta and TikTok let harmful content rise after evidence outrage drove engagement, say whistleblowers

Companies allowed more harmful content on user’s feeds, knowing their algorithms ran on outrage, BBC hears.

Starmer warned over assisted dying bill by more than 100 Labour MPs

More than 100 Labour MPs warn that failing to pass the legislation would undermine trust in politics.

Manitoba's U.S. trade rep paid $482K a year, contract shows

A former CTV and CBC reporter hired to serve as Manitoba’s trade envoy to the United States is taking home more than $480,000 Cdn a year in consulting fees, according to his contract with the province.

Tropical fish appearing more frequently in Nova Scotian waters, scientists say

Scientists are seeing tropical fish in Nova Scotia with more frequency, with their arrival prompting concerns about what their presence could mean for local species down the road.

Trump upset as key U.S. partners shun call for Hormuz warship escorts

Israel said on Monday it had detailed plans for at least three more weeks of war as it pounded sites across Iran overnight while Iranian drone attacks temporarily shut the Dubai airport and hit a key oil facility in the United Arab Emirates.

Trump upset as key U.S. partners shun call for Hormuz warship escorts

Israel said on Monday it had detailed plans for at least three more weeks of war as it pounded sites across Iran overnight while Iranian drone attacks temporarily shut the Dubai airport and hit a key oil facility in the United Arab Emirates.

This Ontario mom nearly died of sepsis. Researchers say cases like hers are overlooked

Jessie Buckley, Michael B Jordan and One Battle After Another reign at Oscars

Paul Thomas Anderson's political thriller wins six prizes including best picture and best director.

Be wary of AI-generated content on Indigenous cultures, say experts

AI-generated Indigenous language dictionaries, elders’ teachings and history circulating online could be harming culture and language revitalization efforts, say experts. Some First Nations are turning to structured knowledge system AI, which is curated and controlled by the community.

Much of Quebec’s road infrastructure needs fixing. What’s the holdup?

A massive hole that opened up in a Châteauguay, Que., bridge earlier this month has reignited calls for Quebec to better invest in its aging road infrastructure, with several groups saying the incident should be a wake-up call for the province.

Back to the fax? Doctors say Ottawa's plans to axe prescription software leaves them in limbo

A pair of Ontario family doctors say they may have to go back to sending patient prescriptions to pharmacies by fax because a federally funded agency is doing away with an electronic system, with no clear plans for its replacement.

Builders say Toronto World Cup traffic plan could stall projects and delay new homeowners

As Toronto prepares to welcome hundreds of thousands of FIFA World Cup fans this summer, thousands of new homeowners could soon get some bad news because the city has severely limited construction activity downtown and along major arteries between May 1 and July 31.

This Sudbury, Ont., man creates website to track northern Ontario's highway collisions

Following several fatal collisions in northern Ontario this winter, a Sudbury, Ont., resident has created a website to track incidents across the region. Northern Road Watch offers real-time highway incident tracking by compiling data from several different sources — such as Ontario 511 and Environment and Climate Change Canada — into one interactive map. Here's what he hopes the project accomplishes.

Why do electric flashes keep breaking Ottawa's LRT?

Electric 'arcing' has shut down the LRT before, but OC Transpo thought it had a fix — until last week.

Pete Hegseth: the Iran war’s chief promoter

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is one of the figures central to the ongoing war in Iran. Critics say that the former Fox News host is both dangerous and completely out of his depth. He has made headlines recently for promising “death and destruction," picking fights with the media, and using Christian rhetoric to justify war. The Guardian's Washington bureau chief David Smith joins us to talk about the man who heads the world’s most powerful military. What is Hegeth’s worldview? How does his past shape what we are seeing from him now? And just how much influence does he wield? For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts [https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts]

See the winners list in full

Find out which films and stars have won the famous golden statuettes at the ceremony in Los Angeles.

Historic firsts, emotional speeches, and a tie: Watch the top Oscars moments

One Battle After Another dominated the night with six awards, while Sinners and Frankenstein weren't far behind.

Is Trump Losing This War? *LIVE Q&A* With Mehdi

Join Mehdi and Prem for 'Ask the Editor,' our weekly live Q&A show, on Monday at 11am ET, 8am PT, or 3pm GMT. See you soon!

We'll never know how Dad's body became so decomposed

Ronald Parkin's case prompts calls from his family for the government to regulate the funeral sector.

One-off £2,000 grant gives care leavers head start, study finds

Participants were less likely to become homeless or spend time in hospital or prison, researchers say.

Oscars 2026: The good, the bad, and the ugly

Droughts ended, glass ceilings shattered, and sound engineers were asleep at the wheel at the 2026 Oscars.

Fears of two-tier health system as more turn to private care, says watchdog

The patient watchdog warns of two-tier service as polling shows numbers paying for care is on the rise.

Is this product 'human-made'? The race to establish an AI-free logo

The backlash to the growing use of the tech has led to an explosion in attempts to come up with 'AI-Free' logo that could be used globally.

How US groups are driving a new generation of anti-abortion activism in the UK

The killing of Charlie Kirk galvanised a transatlantic campaign against abortion. But will it succeed in shifting Britain's pro-choice consensus?

'We will go wherever they hide': Rooting out IS in Somalia

Somalia became a key part of IS's global network after fighters were driven out of strongholds in Syria and Iraq.

How passenger planes keep flying during conflict

Airspace over Iran and the Gulf remains severely restricted following missile strikes, putting additional pressure on airlines.

What Iranians are being told about the war

Iranian state media's coverage of the war includes inflations of enemy casualties and digital manipulation intended to glorify Iran.

Billy Crystal welcomes many, many costars on Oscar stage to say goodbye to Rob Reiner

Billy Crystall, Rachel McAdams, Barbara Streisand, and many more bid farewell to Rob Reiner, Catherine O’Hara, and Robert Redford.

Rooster slowly tries to figure itself out

"Lack of game recognizes lack of game."

Autumn Durald Arkapaw becomes first woman and Black person to win Oscar for cinematography

The winner asked all of the women in the room to stand up and share the moment with her.

Iran captain latest footballer to drop asylum bid, Iranian state media says

Five of the seven members of the women's football delegation who originally sought to stay in Australia have now chosen to return home.

Dark Winds gets to the work of investigating in a slightly padded outing

You can find wisdom in the strangest places in L.A.

Two die including uni student in meningitis outbreak

Eleven people in the Canterbury area are also seriously ill in hospital, the BBC understands.

Aryna Sabalenka ends losing streak against Elena Rybakina to take Indian Wells title

• World No 1 had lost four finals against opponent

• Sabalenka comes back from set down for victory

Aryna Sabalenka snapped her losing streak against Elena Rybakina in a thrilling Indian Wells final on Sunday.

The world No 1 beat Rybakina to win her maiden grand slam title at the Australian Open in 2023 but since then had lost all four finals against the Kazakh, including at the WTA Finals last season and in Melbourne in January.

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Academy Awards' first tie in more than a decade goes to two Live Action Shorts

The Singers and Two People Exchanging Saliva are two short films sharing an Oscar win.

Tumbler Ridge among 13 communities getting $50,000 in annual Hockeyville contest

Thirteen communities across Canada will receive $50,000 for arena upgrades, while two finalists will go head-to-head to host a NHL pre-season game.

Mother charged with murder of 18-day-old baby

Zahira Byjaouane, 43, has been charged after her baby died falling from a height in central London.

'We have to wake up' - Szoboszlai warning sums up Liverpool plight

Liverpool have been here far too often this season. Another late, late goal costing them points as they drew 1-1 with struggling Tottenham.

Watch Brittany Howard and Shaboozey help bring Sinners' "I Lied To You" to life at the Oscars

"I Lied To You" is one of only two songs performed at this year's ceremony.

Spurs answer Tudor's call with show of fight in the face of crisis

Spurs interim coach Igor Tudor told his players they could "cry or fight". BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty saw a display of defiance to draw at Liverpool.

Lindsey Vonn says she will retire on her own terms: ‘Please stop telling me what I should do’

• Skier suffered serious injuries in crash at Olympics

• Speculation has mounted over possible retirement

Lindsey Vonn said she will retire on her own terms, and not those of anyone else.

The 41-year-old, who is recovering from a serious downhill crash at the Milan Cortina Olympics, is still deciding her next steps, something she made clear in a social media post on Sunday.

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Milano-Cortina Paralympics come to a close with another boycott by Ukraine at Games marked by Russia's return

A closing ceremony boycotted by Ukraine signalled the end of the Milano-Cortina Winter Paralympics on Sunday, hours after the U.S. Para ice hockey team won the final gold medal of the Games that were marked by the return of the Russian flag and national anthem to the global sports stage.

Starmer speaks to Trump about importance of reopening Strait of Hormuz

The leaders discussed the need to "end the disruption to global shipping", No 10 says.

Flanked by Weapons kids, Aunt Conan O’Brien hustles his way through Oscars opening monologue

Academy Awards host Conan O’Brien returns to Hollywood to signal the end of Awards season and to celebrate himself.

Canadian Paralympic Committee CEO acknowledges dip in medal standings, calls for added investment

Canadian Paralympic Committee CEO Karen O'Neill acknowledges the team's showing at the Milano-Cortina Winter Games wasn't the same as past years.

Republican rebukes FCC chair’s threats to revoke broadcast licenses over Iran war

Senator Ron Johnson pushes back, saying he’s not in favor of government meddling in freedom of speech

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chair, Brendan Carr, is facing pushback from a Republican lawmaker after warning on Saturday that broadcasters could lose their licenses if they run what the federal agency deems “fake news” over the Iran conflict.

Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin said in an interview on the Sunday Briefing on Fox News that he was not in favor of the government control of private enterprise or efforts to meddle with freedom of speech protected under the constitution.

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Have Old Firm wrested title momentum away from Hearts?

After wins for Celtic and Rangers and a defeat for leaders Hearts, what next in the captivating Scottish Premiership title race?

All of the winners at the 2026 Academy Awards (Updating Live)

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Serial winners Chelsea block out noise to triumph again

No matter what form Chelsea are in, winning trophies feels inevitable - and they did it again in the Women's League Cup.

Police investigate 'death to the IDF' chants led by Bobby Vylan at rally

Around 1,000 officers managed protesters and counter-protesters on opposite sides of the River Thames.

Rooney calls for Carrick to get permanent Man Utd job

Wayne Rooney calls on Manchester United to give Michael Carrick the manager's job after boosting their hopes of Champions League qualification.

Airline CEOs urge Congress to end shutdown and pay airport TSA officers

Nearly month-long funding lapse has disrupted US air travel and caused long wait times amid security officers’ absences

The CEOs of major US airlines urged Congress on Sunday to move quickly to end a 29-day partial government shutdown that has forced 50,000 airport security officers to work without pay, warning it could further disrupt US air travel.

Absences by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers had already disrupted travel at some major airports over the previous week, raising alarm as the busy spring break travel season continues.

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US complete Olympic-Paralympic ice hockey sweep with another victory over Canada

• Americans win Para ice hockey final 6-2

• US get better of their neighbors once again

Three weeks after the United States beat Canada in the Olympic hockey finals, the Americans overcame their neighbors again to win Paralympic gold and complete the three-peat at Milan Cortina.

Jack Wallace scored a hat-trick to help the US beat Canada 6-2 in Sunday’s Para ice hockey final and become the first nation to sweep the hockey tournaments at the Olympics and Paralympics. There is currently no women’s division at the Paralympics as it is classified as an open-gender sport.

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US not ready to seek deal to end war with Iran, Donald Trump says

Tehran wants ceasefire but terms ‘not good enough yet’, US president claims, as both sides launch new waves of strikes

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Donald Trump has warned he is not ready to seek a deal to end the US-Israeli offensive against Iran, saying that though he thought Tehran was keen to negotiate a ceasefire, the US would fight on for better terms.

Trump’s comments came as Iran launched fresh missile and drone attacks on countries in the Gulf and on Israel, and Israeli and US warplanes launched new waves of strikes on Iran.

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How Iranians are evading internet blocks to contact family abroad

Iranians are finding tech-savvy ways to get through the regime's restrictions on phone and internet connections.

Ontario’s attorney general calls on federal government to look at legalizing pepper spray

Ontario’s attorney general is calling on the federal government to consider legalizing the carrying and use of pepper spray for self defence and instituting mandatory DNA collection upon arrest for sexual offences.

Zeteo Launches WhatsApp Channel!

Get notifications for our latest content straight to your phone. Plus, don't forget to wear your support for Zeteo – every purchase helps us continue growing.

Pole push at the 2026 Arctic Winter Games

Watch athletes compete in pole push, one of the several Dene games at this year's Arctic Winter Games in Whitehorse, as Team Nunavut coach Thomas Levi gives background on the event.

Must-see looks from the 2026 Oscars red carpet

What Teyana Taylor, Jessie Buckley, Damson Idris and more stars wore to Hollywood’s biggest night.

Israel says Michigan synagogue attacker was brother of killed Hezbollah commander

The brother of a man who attacked a Michigan synagogue last week, who was killed earlier this month in an Israeli airstrike, was a Hezbollah commander, Israel's military said Sunday.

Oscars 2026: Follow live updates from the red carpet

Cory Booker calls both parties ‘feckless’ for ceding war powers to Trump

Democrat says Congress ‘doing nothing’ may embolden president to attack countries such as Cuba and North Korea

Democratic US senator Cory Booker has criticized both his own political party as well as its Republican counterpart for being “feckless” in ceding congressional war powers to Donald Trump, saying that their decision could embolden the president to unilaterally attack Cuba, North Korea and other countries.

“I’m going to be one of those Democrats [who] say I think both parties have been feckless in allowing the growth of the power of the presidency,” Booker said on Sunday on CNN’s State of the Union.

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French police detain brothers over 'lethal and antisemitic' plot

A loaded gun, hydrochloric acid and an Islamic State flag were found in their car, prosecutors say.

Generac home battery system wins the 2025 GOOD DESIGN award

The new PWRcell 2 Energy Storage System from Generac has earned the prestigious 2025 GOOD DESIGN Award, recognizing the brand’s home battery products for their stand out design, functionality, and sustainability.

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Some Lapu-Lapu Day attack survivors say it’s too soon for the Vancouver festival to return

Some survivors of the Lapu-Lapu Day festival attack say it’s not the right time for the cultural event to return to Vancouver next month — about a year after 11 people were killed at the Filipino festival in 2025.

Beyond the strait: why attacks on Kharg Island could keep oil prices high

Oil could pass 2008 record of $147.50 a barrel as damage and field closures risk compounding supply shock caused by Iran war

About 20 miles off the coast of Iran lies the source of the petrostate’s economic lifeblood and the latest target of US military aggression: an 8 sq mile coral island through which nine in every 10 barrels of Iranian crude passes each day.

The US president’s decision to launch a weekend attack on Kharg Island, the home of Iran’s processing hub and the heart of its economy, is an unsurprising counterstrike to the Iranian regime’s ongoing chokehold on the oil market’s trade artery.

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Florida’s real estate ‘gold rush’ draws the super-rich as rising costs push others out

The luxury property surge fuels growth in Miami, but a poll finds many residents weighing an exit over housing and living costs

To a casual observer, everything in south Florida’s real estate garden is looking rosy. There’s a “ gold rush” in Miami as ultra-wealthy buyers snap up mega-mansions and luxuriously appointed condos as soon as they hit the market; and the Guardian has also reported recently on the “ Mamdani effect” of elite New Yorkers arriving in the sunshine state with bulging pocketbooks in search of a high-priced escape from the city’s new mayor.

Yet alongside the boom, there are rumblings of a more troubling parallel reality. Undoubtedly, the billionaire class is helping to pump even more dollars into an already thriving Florida economy. But as prices rise and the less affluent find everything from housing and insurance to gas and groceries increasingly expensive, many are considering doing something about it.

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Israeli soldiers shoot at family car, killing 4, in occupied West Bank

Israeli soldiers fired on a car carrying a family in the northern West Bank, killing four people including two children, the Palestinian Authority's Health Ministry said. The Palestinian Red Crescent rescue service said that Ali and Waed Odeh, and two of their four children, were shot in the head.

E-quipment highlight: Trova E-Spotter electric terminal truck [video]

Instead of electrifying an existing HD truck platform, Dublin, Virginia-based Trova developed its all-electric E-Spotter terminal tractor from the ground up for durability, driver comfort, and low-maintenance operation.

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The greatest Best Original Song Oscar winners, ranked

Here are 15 Oscar-winning songs that transcend the films they were made for.

Trump urges allies to defend the Strait of Hormuz, but no one's fully signed on

U.S. President Donald Trump is calling for help from allies — and even geopolitical rivals like China — to defend the Strait of Hormuz from attacks on commercial shipping. So far, the countries Trump mentioned have responded cautiously.

Treasure hunter freed from prison after 10 years but location of gold coins still unknown

Tommy Thompson refused to give up the location of 500 missing coins found in 1988 in a historic shipwreck

A US treasure hunter who was imprisoned for 10 years after refusing to reveal the location of missing gold coins has been released from prison, without officials apparently ever learning where that gold is.

Tommy Thompson – a renowned salvager who in 1988 found the long-lost, so-called Ship of Gold near South Carolina – was freed from federal prison on 4 March, records and reports recently indicated.

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'Best racing ever' or 'a joke'? The row over the new F1

Have F1's new rules produced a "battery world championship" or "the best racing ever"? Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso sum up the paradox at the heart of the sport.

AI could give us our lives back – if we don’t blow it

Could we be at the beginning of a change never before seen by humans – allowing us to escape the drudgery of work?

The other day I pulled into the parking lot of a client’s offices and in the spot next to me was a woman sitting in her car blasting music. She caught me looking and rolled down her window and said, “I’ll be inside in a minute … Just enjoying my last few moments of freedom!”

Is this way we want to live? No, it’s not.

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Religious leaders condemn Michigan synagogue attack – but moving forward together tricky

Jewish and Arab American leaders decry violence at Temple Israel, but US-Israel war on Iran complicates healing

Jewish and Arab American leaders across Detroit and the US strongly condemned the 12 March terrorist attack on a Michigan synagogue and largely aimed to lower tensions against the backdrop of the US and Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Iran.

But in Michigan, where large populations of Arab Americans and Jews live near one another, the complexities of the situation can be difficult to grapple with – and few people had easy or quick answers on how to move forward.

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Wyoming’s new six-week abortion ban prompts lawsuit

Bill faces constitutional hurdles as previous abortion bans were struck down by state supreme court in January

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Wyoming’s Republican-dominated legislature passed a six-week abortion ban this week, prompting a new lawsuit and some lawmakers to call it “an insult to voters and our institution”.

Mark Gordon, Wyoming’s governor, signed the bill while simultaneously warning of its constitutional hurdles, noting that prior abortion bans were struck down by the state’s all Republican-appointed supreme court this January. Almost immediately, an identical set of plaintiffs filed suit against the new bill.

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UK must build own nuclear missiles to end reliance on US, say Lib Dems

Sir Ed Davey is calling on the government to start work on a "fully independent British nuclear deterrent".

Mikaela Shiffrin closes on overall World Cup title after record-equaling slalom win

• American wins eighth slalom race of World Cup season

• Shiffrin has 140-point lead over Germany’s Emma Aicher

Olympic champion Mikaela Shiffrin won her record-equaling eighth World Cup slalom of the season on Sunday but her main rival in the overall standings was second to maintain pressure on the American star.

Shiffrin dominated the last race before the World Cup finals in Norway to beat Germany’s Emma Aicher by 0.94 seconds, with Switzerland’s Wendy Holdener a second off the pace in third.

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Canada claims ice hockey silver as United States romps to 5th consecutive Paralympic gold

Canada's Para ice hockey team settled for silver after a 6-2 loss to the United States on Sunday in the final event of the Milan Cortina Paralympics.

Police share details of tattoos as they trace man found dead in bin

Police issue a description of his distinctive tattoos as their efforts to identify him continue.

Nathan Martin wins closest-ever Los Angeles marathon in its 40-year history

The American propelled ahead of frontrunner Michael Kimani Kamau by a fraction of a second

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In the final moments of the Los Angeles marathon last weekend, the announcers were already narrating frontrunner Michael Kimani Kamau’s finish when Nathan Martin suddenly propelled forward, shocking newscasters and spectators.

The 36-year-old Martin prevailed in a single stride, stepping across the finish line an almost imperceptible fraction of a second before Kamau and becoming the first Black American to win the contest. He had challenged himself in the final miles of the race to keep putting his all into it, despite physical exhaustion, and finished the 26.2-mile race in 2 hours, 11 minutes and 18 seconds.

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These aren’t AI firms, they’re defense contractors. We can’t let them hide behind their models

From Gaza to Iran, the pattern is the same: precision weapons, chosen blindness, and dead children. The cost of failing to regulate AI warfare is already too high

There is an Israeli military strategy called the “fog procedure”. First used during the second intifada, it’s an unofficial rule that requires soldiers guarding military posts in conditions of low visibility to shoot bursts of gunfire into the darkness, on the theory that an invisible threat might be lurking.

It’s violence licensed by blindness. Shoot into the darkness and call it deterrence. With the dawn of AI warfare, that same logic of chosen blindness has been refined, systematized, and handed off to a machine.

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Will Starmer Help Trump In The War?

Trump wants help to secure the Strait of Hormuz but will the UK join him?

'England's worst Six Nations is an unfair reflection'

In his latest BBC Sport column, England World Cup winner Matt Dawson discusses England's last-gasp defeat by France in Paris and what is next for Steve Borthwick's side.

Josh Shapiro Is Calm but Not Cool

Watch now | Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro stops by the studio to talk to Jon Lovett about Trump’s war in Iran, growing antisemitism and Islamophobia in America and...

IPC president disappointed with Ukraine, suggests team shifted focus to politics at Milan-Cortina Paralympics

The president of the International Paralympic Committee was disappointed with the complaints made by Ukraine's National Paralympic Committee during the Milan-Cortina Games, saying they appeared to be an attempt to shift the focus from sports to politics.

Reform council seeks to declare migration emergency

The Reform administration says Kent is "at the forefront of a small-boat invasion".

The war in Iran is impacting Earth's supply of helium

Helium is the second most abundant element in the universe, but on earth it's in short supply. And Iran's retaliatory strikes on helium-rich Qatar have made it even more scarce.

Energy analyst discusses the impact of the fuel shortage across industries in the U.S.

The war with Iran has caused diesel prices to spike nationwide. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with energy analyst Patrick De Haan about the implications for all the industries that rely on the fuel.

Zelensky accuses EU allies of 'blackmail' in oil pipeline row

Volodymyr Zelensky says restoring the flow of Russian oil via Ukraine into the EU would be like lifting sanctions on Russia.

Chaos outside Mamdani’s home brings terror charges for ‘IS-inspired’ teens – and host of questions

Suspects accused of throwing explosive devices at rightwing anti-Islam protesters as tensions rise across US

Early on Monday afternoon, two teens in white plastic jumpsuits were escorted into a Manhattan federal courtroom. Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi, who were shackled and handcuffed, quietly took their seats at the defense table.

If not for the metal restraints and jail garb, Balat, 18, and Kayumi, 19, could have been any number of young men who carry themselves with an aura of discomfort about their place in America.

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We will intervene on energy bills if necessary, says Miliband

Oil and gas prices have surged due to the US-Israel war in Iran, with fears over the cost of living.

Every type of Arctic kick explained | Arctic Winter Games 2026

Watch Team Alaska athlete Parker Kenick explain the history and rules of the different kicks in competition, plus one-hand reach, at the 2026 Arctic Winter Games in Whitehorse.

I bought a $2,000 electric ATV from China. Here’s what showed up

I’ve done it again. I took a risk and spent a stack of cash to buy what could either be the most affordable, awesome electric ATV in the world, or a dangerous pile of steel and magnets that has no business ferrying around innocent lives through off-road terrain.

Ready to find out which it is? Me too, so let’s hit it!

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Here’s What Trump’s Iran War Money Could Fund Instead

The price tag from Trump’s war on Iran is enough to reconstruct Gaza, provide healthcare to millions in the US, or end homelessness here at home for years.

William shares unseen photo of Princess Diana for Mother's Day

The Prince of Wales captioned the previously unseen photo: "remembering my mother, today and every day".

Hacked data shines light on homeland security’s AI surveillance ambitions

Records show DHS tech incubator spending large sums on partnerships that would expand surveillance capabilities

Hacked data from the Department of Homeland Security’s technology incubator shows it funding a variety of companies that would expand its surveillance capabilities with artificial intelligence, the Guardian can reveal.

The projects at the Office of Industry Partnership (OIP) include automated surveillance in airports; adapters allowing agents to use phones for biometric scanning; and an AI platform that ingests all 911 call data nationally and builds “geospatial heat maps” to “predict incident trends”, which appears to be a form of predictive policing.

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DeChambeau wins LIV Singapore in play-off drama

Bryson DeChambeau wins his fourth LIV Golf title following a 'brutal' play-off victory over wildcard Richard T Lee

Police-style powers to tackle fly-tippers being considered

The move would allow officers to search premises without a warrant, seize assets and arrest those suspected of criminality.

Israeli forces kill Palestinian couple and two of their children in occupied West Bank

Mohammed, aged five, and Othman, aged seven, were killed alongside their parents, the Palestinian health ministry says.

Can scientists really resurrect the dodo? Inside the company that says they can

Colossal Biosciences’ CEO says its work follows a ‘moral obligation’ while critics say it’s ‘tech bro’ hype that could undermine conservation

Can and should we resurrect animal species that have been extinct for thousands of years? Such weighty, existential questions were once the preserve of science fiction but are now being played out within an unassuming brick building in a Dallas business park.

Colossal Biosciences, valued at $10.2bn after raising hundreds of millions of dollars in funding from investors including celebrities spanning from Tiger Woods to Paris Hilton, has provoked a stampede of acclaim as well as denunciation after announcing last year it had made the dire wolf, a species lost from the world for more than 10,000 years, “de-extinct” via the birth of three new pups.

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‘War leader’ Trump fixates on trivial matters as Iran death toll mounts

Experts query ‘mix-up of priorities’ as president plays golf, posts old pictures and repeats details of Bill Maher feud

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More than two weeks into the US-Israel war on Iran, and the conflict appears at risk of spiraling out of control.

Back home, Donald Trump’s behavior also appears chaotic. A foreign conflict typically brings somber reflection from leaders: in Trump’s case, it has brought a stream of behavior that has defied norms and raised eyebrows over his state of mind.

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‘You just execute’: 19-year-old pilot makes emergency landing in Florida

Niko Bray, who obtained pilot’s license in January 2025, shares story after averting disaster on busy Jupiter road

A teenage pilot who made an emergency airplane landing on a busy Florida road while averting disaster entirely says “you just execute” when thrust into such life-or-death situations.

“It can happen … so fast,” 19-year-old Niko Bray said in an interview with the Florida news outlet WSVN, nearly a week after authorities say he landed the small airplane he was flying on a six-lane thoroughfare in the community of Jupiter because of an emergency in the skies.

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Canada's Kalle Eriksson, guide Sierra Smith earn slalom bronze for 3rd medal of Paralympic debut

Canadian Para alpine skier Kalle Eriksson and guide Sierra Smith capped their memorable Paralympic debut with bronze in the men's visually impaired slalom on Sunday at the Milano-Cortina Games.

What we dismiss when we call "Golden" K-pop

When we categorize the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack as K-pop, we simultaneously downplay diaspora storytelling and allow American-made media to take up space it shouldn’t have claim to.

Antonelli wins Chinese GP as McLarens fail to start

Kimi Antonelli takes his first Formula 1 victory in leading team-mate George Russell to a Mercedes one-two in the Chinese Grand Prix.

What's on TV this week—Imperfect Women, Invincible, and the Oscars

Plus, Tommy Shelby and Deadloch are back.