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Mikaela Shiffrin says she is dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder following a crash in November and will not defend her gold medal in giant slalom at the skiing world championships. CBC | Sports News
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Injured Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes to miss 4 Nations for U.S.
The United States will not have star defenceman Quinn Hughes in the lineup at the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off. The Vancouver Canucks captain has been ruled out of the competition due to an undisclosed injury. CBC | Sports News
Read More »China’s retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports now in effect
Shortly after tariffs on China imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump took effect on Tuesday, China’s Finance Ministry said it would impose levies of 15 per cent on imports of U.S. coal and LNG and 10% per cent for crude oil as well as on farm equipment and some autos, which are now in effect. CBC | World News
Read More »Canadian women’s hockey team beats U.S. to clinch 3rd straight Rivalry Series title
The Canadian women’s hockey team defeats the United States 3-1 in the deciding game of the Rivalry Series. Jennifer Gardiner’s goal in the third period was the game-winning goal to clinch the series 3-2. CBC | Sports News
Read More »U.S. edges Canada in a shootout to even Rivalry Series
Gwyneth Philips was a standout for the United States in levelling the women’s hockey Rivalry Series against Canada. The 25-year-old stopped 31 of 32 shots in regulation and wasn’t beaten in a shootout in a 2-1 win for the U.S. in Halifax on Thursday. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Flu season intense in U.S., on the rise in Canada, reports say
The U.S. winter virus season is in full force, and by one measure is the most intense in 15 years. CBC | World News
Read More »Why Elon Musk and DOGE’s U.S. payment system access is raising alarm
Elon Musk, an unelected Donald Trump ally who spent an estimated $ 288 million to get the U.S. president elected, has been granted a level of access into the U.S. government’s federal payment system that is unprecedented for a private citizen, and his actions have already sparked protests and lawsuits. CBC | World News
Read More »America alone: What the U.S. is exiting on the global stage
Early in Donald Trump’s second, non-consecutive presidential term, the U.S. has signalled its intent to leave several global bodies and alliances, as well as gutting Washington’s primary humanitarian aid agency operating around the world. CBC | World News
Read More »Top U.S. election official says Trump made illegal attempt to fire her
U.S. Federal Election Commission Commissioner and Chair Ellen Weintraub said on Thursday she received a letter from U.S. President Donald Trump that purports to fire her but added that the action was illegal. CBC | World News
Read More »U.S. to boycott next G20 meeting in South Africa
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will not attend an upcoming G20 meeting in South Africa, he said on Wednesday, days after President Donald Trump threatened to cut off funding to the African country. CBC | World News
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