A federal judge has extended a temporary block on former President Donald Trump's $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund', which was established to counter alleged weaponization of government agencies. The decision comes amid ongoing legal challenges.
Middle East Analyst Comments
Middle East analyst Nader Hashemi likened Trump's repeated statements on the fund to the protagonist in the film 'Groundhog Day', forced to relive the same day over again.
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Canada News
- Toronto Stabbing: A woman who fatally stabbed a stranger in the Toronto PATH system has been given an absolute discharge.
- Bar Hours Debate: Many Toronto bars say extended hours allowing last call at 4 a.m. will be a 'game-time' decision.
- Vancouver Speed Limits: A speed limit proposal rejected by Vancouver council would have saved lives, according to a group.
- Seniors Homelessness: Richmond seniors facing homelessness share struggles to find housing and care, with one saying 'I sleep at Tim Hortons'.
- Canmore Closure: Canmore's Grassi Lakes Area is closed due to a rockslide risk.
- Birthday Gathering: Women born on June 12, 1951, gathered in Alberta to celebrate their birthdays.
- Co-working Space Closure: The federal government is closing a co-working space for public servants in Gatineau on Friday.
- Community Mailboxes: Ottawa neighbourhoods will be getting community mailboxes next year.
- Montreal Thunderstorm: A severe thunderstorm watch has been announced for Greater Montreal.
- Battery Sector Investments: Quebec Premier Legault refuted accusations of 'poor planning' in battery sector investments after an Auditor General report.
- Edmonton Weekend: Here's what's happening in Edmonton this weekend, with sunnier and warmer weather.
- Gas Prices: Gas prices went down overnight in the Maritimes.
- New Glasgow Fire: A 'suspicious' early-morning fire in New Glasgow, N.S., is under investigation.
- Manitoba Tornado: A suspected tornado ripped the roof off a Manitoba industrial building, leaving a $30 million path of destruction.
- Wab Kinew Approval: Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew boasts the highest approval rating in Canada, according to an Angus Reid survey.
- Regina Theatre: Regina's Globe Theatre appeared before a federal heritage committee after a recent run of 'Little Red Warrior and His Lawyer'.
- Saskatchewan Wildfire Review: Saskatchewan will release a review of the 2025 wildfire season.
- Elora Parking QR Code: A parking QR code led Elora visitors to a porn website instead of a payment portal.
- Guelph Robotic Exoskeleton: A Guelph, Ont., family bought a robotic exoskeleton with donations, calling it 'like a dream'.
- Saskatchewan Hospital Elevator: The Saskatchewan Health Authority denies a faulty hospital elevator put patients at risk.
- Lenore Lake Water Levels: Saskatchewan property owners around Lenore Lake are at risk from record-breaking water levels.
- Sault Stabbing Victim: Parents of a Sault Ste. Marie stabbing victim speak of heartbreak and trauma.
- Northern Ontario Overdose: A fatal overdose victim in northern Ont. believed they were smoking cannabis, police say.
- London Pickup Crash: A two-vehicle collision sent a pickup truck careening into a south London home.
- Plympton-Wyoming Tractor Incident: A 74-year-old died following a farm tractor incident in Plympton-Wyoming.
- Elnaz Hajtamiri Attacker: The attacker of Elnaz Hajtamiri is to be deported.
- Airshow Practice: Skies are heating up with airshow practice flights over Winnipeg.
- Windsor Fire Training: Windsor Fire launched a regional training centre initiative, with increased police presence for a training demonstration in the west end.
- Victoria Bay Street Bridge: Bay Street Bridge reopens to two-way traffic as the Victoria project enters its final stretch.
- Canada Post Delivery: Here's where Canada Post is ending home delivery.
- Fredericton Bears: A bear and three cubs were spotted near several Fredericton schools.
- New Brunswick Lieutenant-Governor: The Supreme Court ruled that New Brunswick's lieutenant-governor must be bilingual.
- Ohio Festival Shooting: Police arrested a suspect in a shooting at an Ohio festival that wounded 12.
International News
- EU Migration Rules: The EU's new rules on migration and asylum come into effect.
Politics
- PM Carney's Food Plan: Prime Minister Carney unveiled a plan to lower food costs.
- Booing U.S. Anthem: A former top defence official warned Canadians against booing the U.S. anthem.
- PM Carney in Paris: PM Carney is in Paris to meet with Macron ahead of the G7 summit.
Business
- H&R REIT: H&R REIT held talks with Blackstone regarding the sale of certain assets.
- Elon Musk Trillionaire: Elon Musk could become the world's first trillionaire.
- World Cup Telecoms: Telecoms are boosting cellular networks during the World Cup using COWs and antennas.
Health
- Social Anxiety Disorder: A recent study looked at who is most affected by social anxiety disorder.
- Wooden Pacifier Clip: Health Canada warns parents about a wooden pacifier clip sold on Amazon.ca.
- Medical Directions Misunderstood: About one-third of adults misunderstand medical directions; one question could change that.
Entertainment
- Taylor Swift Honor: Taylor Swift became the youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36.
- Gwyneth Paltrow Backlash: Gwyneth Paltrow faces online backlash for starring in a luxury Israel real estate ad.
- David Hockney Dies: Iconic British artist David Hockney, known for his colourful landscapes and pool scenes, died at 88.
Sports
- Trump World Cup: Donald Trump will not attend the U.S. team's World Cup opener.
- Canada World Cup Fans: Canada's multiculturalism leads to dual allegiances for World Cup fans.
- Canada on Display: Canada is on display as the country opens its doors to the World Cup.
Lifestyle
- UFOs and Religion: As UFOs go mainstream, the jury is out on what alien life might mean for religion.
- Congolese Refugee Designer: A Congolese refugee turned fashion designer is dressing Kentucky's governor and NBA stars.
- Leather Bag from T-Rex: The first leather bag made from T-Rex cells will be auctioned in Paris.
Climate & Environment
- Timmy the Whale: Timmy, Germany's humpback whale, likely lived for only 5 days after a controversial rescue effort.
- Environment Canada Cuts: Cuts to Environment Canada's radar research team put the public at risk, experts say.
- Midwest Storms: Hundreds of thousands are without power after Midwest storms, while the U.S. East Coast braces for high heat.
Sci-Tech
- Instagram Down: Users report issues accessing Instagram.
- UFO Files: The U.S. released a third batch of UFO files, including new videos and reports.
- Lunar Exploration: A B.C. firm is 'over the moon' about a contract to chart Canada's role in lunar exploration.
