The return of United States President Donald Trump to the White House has delivered a jolt to the stewards of Canada’s $2.1 trillion economy. Already buffeted by domestic pressures such as stagnating growth and a housing crisis, Ottawa is now facing the threat of tariffs from the US, its biggest trading partner. Trump’s promise to steer the US on a protectionist course sets up hefty challenges for whoever replaces Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the country’s deeply unpopular outgoing leader, before national elections that could be held as early as May, economists say. “It’s a daunting task for whoever takes over…
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Money can’t buy happiness, but it can buy you a fighting chance for a national championship. Just ask Ohio State football. At a reported $20 million of funds used for NIL (name, image, likeness), the Buckeyes have one of the most expensive rosters in college athletics.It paid off Monday night as No. 8 Ohio State (14-2) defeated No. 7 Notre Dame (14-2), 34-23, for the program’s ninth national championship. One may disagree with this new age of college athletics, which features exorbitant NIL deals and an unregulated transfer portal, but Ohio State simply used the system to its advantage, and the…
To the Editor:Re “Schools Brace for ICE Agents at Their Doors” (front page, Jan. 8):Every day, teachers must create lesson plans, grade assignments, and build trust and community with their students, among numerous other responsibilities that come with being an educator.The persistent refusal by legislatures nationwide to address the gun violence epidemic has meant that teachers must also worry about and plan for their students’ safety in the classroom.Now, we’re adding to their plates a worry that ICE agents will march into schools and remove their students in the middle of the day.The country already faces an alarming teacher shortage.…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The recent presidential election saw both campaigns use public relations strategies that will have a large impact on how companies decide to deploy PR in the future. Here are five ways the field of public relations has changed forever.1. Mainstream media is dying…Trust in news organizations has already been in serious decline. As of 2023, only 26% of Americans expressed trust in national news outlets, down from 40% in 2017, according to a Gallup poll. Add to that the inexorable migration of viewers from traditional news outlets to emerging media, and it’s…
Strategic napping can aid recovery from sleep deprivationJean Gaumy/Magnum Photos Sleep researchers dedicate their careers to understanding how and why we sleep – so what do they do to get a better night’s rest? It might be reassuring to know that even the experts aren’t always able to practise what they preach. “I think you’ll find a lot of sleep researchers are not very good at sleeping,” says Malcolm von Schantz at Northumbria University in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. This article is part of special series investigating key questions about sleep. Read more here. But one thing many of them agree…
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said Wednesday the looming tariffs that President Donald Trump is expected to slap on U.S. trading partners could be viewed positively.Despite fears that the duties could spark a global trade war and reignite inflation domestically, the head of the largest U.S. bank by assets said they could protect American interests and bring trading partners back to the table for better deals for the country, if used correctly.“If it’s a little inflationary, but it’s good for national security, so be it. I mean, get over it,” Dimon told CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin during an interview at the World Economic Forum in Davos. “National…
TikTok is not the only app owned by the Chinese internet giant ByteDance that is flickering back to life.CapCut, a popular video-editing app, came back online in the United States on Tuesday after going dark over the weekend.Users who opened the app or visited its website were greeted with a pop-up message on Tuesday that began: “Thanks for your patience and support. CapCut is back in the U.S.!”CapCut became unavailable in the country just before a federal law banning TikTok and other ByteDance apps took effect on Sunday. TikTok returned for U.S. users midday on Sunday after President-elect Trump said…
Donald Trump has stayed true to his word and withdrew America from the World Health Organization (WHO). Trump attempted to withdraw in 2020 but to do so requires one year of advance notice, and Biden revoked Trump’s actions when he took office six months later. Not only has this utterly needless globalist entity drained massive resources from the United States, but those in charge are attempting to implement worldwide regulations on all members. The United States of America, the supposed leader of the free world, should never cave to a globalist entity forcefully pushing members into a One World Government.…
(Credit: Getty Images) Joe Biden’s issuance of preemptive pardons to family members and political allies has been criticized by legal experts who argue that such actions may not offer comprehensive legal protection. On Monday, just hours before leaving office, Joe Biden granted preemptive pardons to individuals including Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired General Mark Milley, and members of the House January 6 Committee, such as former Representatives Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger. Additionally, he pardoned five family members: his brothers James and Francis Biden, his sister Valerie Biden Owens, and their spouses. Renowned attorney Jesse R. Binnall of the Binnall Law…
Kyle Richards’ estranged husband’s father, Eduardo Umansky, will appear before the court to plead his case after his former partner accused him of physical assault.The “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star’s estranged husband’s father will tell his side of the story before the court to determine whether he is guilty of the allegations.Kyle Richards’ father-in-law Eduardo Umansky and his former partner Simin Tabibnia were in a romantic relationship for 18 years before things turned sour.Article continues below advertisementKyle Richards’ Estranged Husband’s Father Will Appear In Court in Late JanuaryEduardo was served a subpoena to answer some questions in the case…