Four border villages in northeastern Ukraine have been seized by Russian forces, the Associated Press is reporting. Russian President Vladimir Putin several days ago spoke of establishing a “buffer zone” between the […]
Russia seizes border towns
Trump will soften the impact of tariffs on U.S. carmakers
In response to warnings that tariffs on automobiles and auto parts would have a negative impact on the U.S. economy, President Donald Trump signed executive orders on Tuesday to back off on […]
Liberal Party wins election; Carney to stay prime minister
In an election influenced by the remarks of President Donald Trump, Canada’s Liberal Party is on its way to an upset victory in Tuesday’s parliamentary elections. According to the Associated Press, that […]
It’s Canada’s cold shoulder
Be Careful What You Wish For Dept.: The idea from the White House about making Canada the 51th state is intriguing. But I think there are a few rough edges to be […]
Is a recession coming in ’25?
The possibility of an economic recession was not ruled out by President Donald Trump in a televised interview on Sunday. Speaking with Maria Bartiromo, host of a show on Fox News, Trump […]
Tariffs on Canada, Mexico paused
President Donald Trump has agreed to “pause” threatened tariffs on Canada and Mexico after those nations promised to step up security at their borders with the United States. According to the […]
‘Tariff War’ may be heating up
The “tariff war” between the United States and some of its biggest trade partners intensified as two of the nations targeted have responded with tariffs on American goods. Canada has replied to […]
It’s not easy being Greenland
A lot of people are a bit confused about President-elect Donald Trump’s rumination about taking back the Panama Canal, annexing Canada and buying or otherwise acquiring Greenland, which is not at all […]
False information complicates the relief work of FEMA
False information has complicated hurricane relief efforts in North Carolina and at least one person has been arrested on a charge of “going armed to the terror of the public.” According to […]
Idalia bears down on Florida
Hurricane Idalia is gathering strength as it moves toward Florida after hammering Cuba with heavy rains. The Associated Press is reporting that the tropical storm that lashed that island nation has knocked […]
