I had a chance to speak with Richard Cloutier and my colleague Brandon Trask last week on Mr. Big Ops.
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US supreme court justices express skepticism over legality of Trump tariffs www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
US supreme court justices express skepticism over legality of Trump tariffs
Justices grill administration over imposition of steep duties as Sotomayor says: ‘I just don’t understand this argument’
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I'm not entirely sure what I did to deserve so many followers recently. I haven't come here in months.
'Outright hostility' between Wab Kinew, Obby Khan unbecoming of their offices: experts
'Outright hostility' between Wab Kinew, Obby Khan unbecoming of their offices: experts | CBC News
What should have been a relatively dry committee meeting in the Manitoba Legislature last month descended into a series of "low blows" between political leaders, with Premier Wab Kinew calling Opposit...
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She grew up believing she was a U.S. citizen. Then she applied for a passport
She grew up believing she was a U.S. citizen. Then she applied for a passport
Among those fearful of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown are adoptees who grew up thinking they were U.S. citizens — only to find out years later, in adulthood, they're not.
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"Skin bleaching is terribly popular — and takes a terrible toll"
Skin bleaching is terribly popular -- and takes a terrible toll
The government in Nigeria is warning about the health risks of skin lightening, where potent chemicals can thin and damage skin. It's a booming business in that country and others.
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Green Card Holder Who Has Been in US for 50 Years Detained by ICE—Niece
Green card holder who has been in US for 50 years detained by ICE—Niece
Lewelyn Dixon has reportedly been held in ICE detention since the end of February, her niece told Newsweek.
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Former Philippine President Duterte arrested on an ICC warrant over drug killings
Former Philippine President Duterte arrested on an ICC warrant over drug killings
Police took him into custody on orders of the ICC, which has been investigating the massive killings that happened under the former president’s deadly crackdown against illegal drugs.
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CAF discrimination settlement was ‘a slap in the face,’ says former soldier OTTAWA - A former member of the Canadian Armed Forces who has been involved in a discrimination class action for eight years says the settlement isn’t enough to compensate for the trauma he and others experienced.
CAF discrimination settlement was ‘a slap in the face,’ says former soldier
OTTAWA - A former member of the Canadian Armed Forces who has been involved in a discrimination class action for eight years says the settlement isn't enough to compensate for
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'We left pieces of our life behind': Indigenous group flees drowning island
Climate change: The Panama community that fled its drowning island
Rising sea levels threaten homes in Panama, but not everyone wants to leave.
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Looking forward to Sarah Riley Case's talk next Tuesday at Robson Hall at January 28, 2025 at noon, on "Race, Racism and Freedom: Black Feminist Thought on Settler Colonialism." Pizza will be served.
Self-taught artist from northern Manitoba unveils new mural in Winnipeg's North End
Self-taught artist from northern Manitoba unveils new mural in Winnipeg's North End | CBC News
Jedrick Thorassie and Steve Wilson unveiled their newest collaboration Monday in Winnipeg's North End — an outdoor mural on the north-facing side of a youth-serving organization on Burrows avenue.
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"Brooks, a man incarcerated at the Marcy Correctional Facility in central New York, was pronounced dead in the early hours of December 10 at a Utica hospital. ... Body camera footage shows officers repeatedly punching and kicking Brooks in the face, chest, and groin until he stops moving."
What experts see in the ‘shocking and disturbing’ video of New York man’s fatal beating in prison | CNN
Body camera footage documenting the fatal beating of Robert Brooks at the hands of New York state correctional officers has triggered an outpouring of rage and condemnations – and analysis from expert...
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Ex-Ontario MPP who became homeless says it's 'humbling' politicians rallying to move him out of shelter
This former MPP never imagined he'd be homeless. Then politicians of all backgrounds rallied to help | CBC News
Lorenzo Berardinetti spent three decades serving the people of Scarborough in suburban Toronto as a politician, but has now spent more than a year living without a home after falling on hard times. Lo...
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'#Cancer #ghosting' can be more painful than treatment, survivors say
'Cancer ghosting' can be more painful than treatment, survivors say
Loss of social support after a cancer diagnosis is a surprisingly common experience, social workers and cancer patients say. For young cancer survivors, it is a particularly difficult part of the dise...
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Miscarriage of Justice Review Commission Act (David and Joyce Milgaard's Law) was passed. It received Royal Assent yesterday. www.parl.ca/legisinfo/en...
C-40 (44-1) - LEGISinfo - Parliament of Canada
C-40 (44-1) - LEGISinfo - Parliament of Canada
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Home Office says only half of UK asylum decisions meet its quality standards Rishi Sunak’s push to clear backlog of claims is driving huge increase in legal appeals, costs and harm to applicants
Home Office says only half of UK asylum decisions meet its quality standards
Rishi Sunak’s push to clear backlog of claims is driving huge increase in legal appeals, costs and harm to applicants
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Connecticut court upholds $965m verdict against Infowars’ Alex Jones
Connecticut court upholds $965m verdict against Infowars’ Alex Jones
Family members of the victims of the 2012 Sandy Hook mass shooting were awarded the damages by a jury
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[UK] Police unlawfully storing images of innocent people for facial recognition
Police unlawfully storing images of innocent people for facial recognition
Privacy fears raised as report warns photographs of arrested people who are then released are being retained
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'Name what things are': Recognizing '#femicide' 35 years after the Montreal massacre
'Name what things are': Recognizing 'femicide' 35 years after the Montreal massacre
Ahead of the 35th anniversary of the Montreal Massacre, Annie Ross, a mechanical engineering professor at Polytechnique Montreal, said she often thinks of those who lived through the tragedy but still...
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Teens can't get off their phones. Here's what some schools are doing about it. In my seminars, I ban the use of laptops (with the exception of their use for class exercises) as well as smart phones. Though with the phones, I do allow them to have it close by in case of emergency and on vibrate.
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Video of party spokesperson grappling with rifle-wielding soldier has gone viral as symbol of defiance against martial law
South Korean woman who grabbed soldier’s gun says ‘I just needed to stop them’
Video of party spokesperson grappling with rifle-wielding soldier has gone viral as symbol of defiance against martial law
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Convoy organizer Steeve Charland found guilty of mischief
Convoy organizer Steeve Charland found guilty of mischief | CBC News
Steeve Charland was found guilty for his role in the 2022 Freedom Convoy protests in downtown Ottawa.
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Such a joy to be back, and a privilege to have such a great conversation with everyone about dismantling corporate systems of surveillance 🤩
CDTS | CLTS • uOttawa@cdtsuottawaclts.bsky.social · 2y agoWe were delighted to host today a conversation with Dr. @kristenthomasen.bsky.social and Prof. Jane Bailey examining issues of surveillance and security in the smart home context.
Handful of countries responsible for climate crisis, top court told. Vanuatu envoy makes claim as landmark hearing gets under way at international court of justice in The Hague
Handful of countries responsible for climate crisis, top court told
Vanuatu envoy makes claim as landmark hearing gets under way at international court of justice in The Hague
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