US AND CANADA

AUSTRALIA TO BAN CHILDREN UNDER 16 FROM USING SOCIAL MEDIA

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Australian Senate voted to approve a ban that will restrict children under 16 from using social media. The ban could see tech companies fined up to A$50m ($32.5m; £25.7m) if they don't comply.

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BIDEN PUSHES OBESITY TREATMENT EXPANSION FOR COSTLY MEDICARE DRUGS

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The Biden administration has proposed a groundbreaking initiative that could transform healthcare access for millions of Americans struggling with obesity. The new rule aims to expand coverage of anti-obesity medications through Medicare and Medicaid, potentially providing relief to 7.4 million individuals facing significant health challenges.

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MARK ZUCKERBERG DINES WITH DONALD TRUMP AT MAR-A-LAGO

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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently dined with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, signaling a potentially transformative relationship between Big Tech and the incoming administration. The meeting, initiated by Zuckerberg himself, represents a calculated engagement amid a historically contentious backdrop.

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TRUMP UNVEILS 25% TARIFF ON MEXICO AND CANADA, ADDS EXTRA 10% ON CHINA OVER BORDER AND DRUG ISSUES"

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President-elect Donald Trump has unveiled an aggressive economic strategy, promising substantial tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China. The announcement signals a return to his signature "America First" approach, potentially reshaping international trade dynamics.

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DISNEY AGREES TO $43 MILLION PAY EQUITY SETTLEMENT: WOMEN ALLEGED $150 MILLION GAP OVER EIGHT YEARS

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The Walt Disney Company has agreed to pay $43 million to settle a significant pay discrimination lawsuit that exposes persistent gender-based wage disparities in corporate America. The settlement, reached in November 2024, stems from a groundbreaking legal action initiated by LaRonda Rasmussen in 2019, highlighting the ongoing challenges women face in achieving workplace equity.

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TRUMP FEDERAL FELONY CASES DROPPED BY SPECIAL COUNSEL JACK SMITH

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Special Counsel Jack Smith has moved to dismiss two federal cases against President-elect Donald Trump, citing a Department of Justice (DOJ) policy that prohibits prosecuting a sitting president. This decision, detailed in court filings, marks a turning point in the legal challenges surrounding Trump as he prepares for his inauguration on January 20, 2025.

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TRUDEAU CALLS EMERGENCY MEETING OVER TRUMP'S TARIFF THREAT: CANADA PREPARES FOR POSSIBLE ECONOMIC IMPACT

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In a swift response to President-elect Donald Trump's controversial 25% tariff threat, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has mobilized a national strategy, calling an emergency meeting with provincial leaders to present a unified approach to the escalating trade tension.

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ADANI GROUP FACES CREDIT CHALLENGES AMID US INDICTMENT

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Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's conglomerate is facing increasing financial strain following a US indictment accusing the group of a $265 million bribery scheme. Global banks are reportedly reconsidering their exposure to Adani entities, which could complicate the group's efforts to secure funding for its ambitious growth plans.

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