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Canada to spend over $1 billion on border security as Trump tariffs loom
With the threat of American tariffs looming, the Canadian government is looking to shore up a key component of the tariff talks. This week, the country’s government proposed spending $1.3 billion on border security over the next six years. President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to slap a 25% tariff on Canadian goods coming into… -
AccuWeather issues ‘white Christmas’ forecast
AccuWeather released its long-range “white Christmas” forecast just over a week before the holiday. The weather site predicted more U.S. communities can expect to experience a white Christmas this year compared to 2023. To declare a white Christmas, AccuWeather said there must be 1 inch of snow or more on the ground. Another blast of… -
2 Iranians charged in connection with drone strike that killed 3 US soldiers
Two Iranian men, one of whom is a dual-American citizen, were charged in connection with a deadly drone attack that killed three U.S. soldiers in Jordan earlier this year. FBI specialists analyzed the drone used in the attack and were able to trace its navigation system to an Iranian company operated by one of the… -
Trump meets with TikTok CEO as app faces US ban
President-elect Donald Trump met with TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew on Monday, Dec. 16, at his Mar-a-Lago resort, according to multiple reports. The meeting came as the popular social media platform faces a ban in the U.S. Earlier this year, in a show of bipartisan support, Congress passed a measure that would ban TikTok in… -
Explosion kills top Russian general in Moscow: Officials
A top Russian general was killed in a blast in Moscow, according to officials. And police identify the suspect in a deadly school shooting in Wisconsin. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. Officials say explosion kills Russian general in Moscow Russian officials said an explosion near an apartment… -
7 tourists, including American, sickened after drinking at Fiji resort
Nearly a month after six tourists died from drinking tainted alcohol in the Southeast Asian nation of Laos, a similar incident is unfolding in the South Pacific island nation of Fiji that left seven tourists hospitalized. While no official cause has been determined for their illness, all seven became sick after drinking cocktails at a… -
Party City may file second bankruptcy, close more than 700 stores: Report
Party City may file for bankruptcy a second time and close at least 700 stores nationwide, according to multiple reports. The New Jersey-based retailer emerged from bankruptcy, still with more than $800 million in debt that it simply cannot overcome. Party City was hit hard in recent years by the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, supply chain… -
You better watch out: 1 in 4 parents use threat of no Santa to make kids behave
Many children, old and young, know the song: “You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, I’m telling you why: Santa Claus is coming to town.” At this time of year, many parents turn to the threat of finding a lump of coal in their stocking on Christmas morning to keep… -
Trump proposes ending daylight saving time
President-elect Donald Trump proposed Congress end the practice of daylight saving time. He said adjusting clocks twice a year is inconvenient and costly. “The Republican Party will use its best efforts to eliminate daylight saving time, which has a small but strong constituency, but shouldn’t,” Trump posted to Truth Social. The point of turning the… -
Russian tanker breaks apart in storm, spills fuel in Black Sea
A Russian tanker carrying more than 4,300 tons of oil split apart during a severe storm in the Black Sea on Sunday, spilling an undetermined amount of its cargo near the Kerch Strait off the coast of Crimea. Officials said they are assessing the potential environmental impact. The tanker, identified as the Volgoneft 212, split… -
‘Stay engaged’: Biden touts Democratic unity at DNC holiday event
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris addressed Democratic lawmakers at a holiday reception in Washington on Sunday, Dec. 15, reflecting on the administration’s achievements and urging continued political involvement. The two thanked party members for their involvement in Harris’ presidential campaign effort and Biden’s presidency over the past four years. Biden highlighted legislation passed… -
ABC to pay $15M, apologize in Trump defamation suit settlement
ABC News and its top political host, George Stephanopoulos, reached a settlement with President-elect Donald Trump in a defamation suit. Details of the settlement were released Saturday, Dec. 14. The lawsuit pertained to comments Stephanopoulos repeatedly made on his Sunday show “This Week” about the E. Jean Carroll lawsuit, in which Stephanopoulos said Trump was “found liable for rape. Last year,… -
Lawmakers demand answers as drone sightings grow in NJ, NY
Calls are growing for Homeland Security to take more action in identifying the drones reported night after night in New Jersey and New York. And ABC News has reached a multi-million-dollar settlement over comments its top political host made about President-elect Donald Trump. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Dec. 16, 2024.…