US AND CANADA

SUPREME COURT DECLINES TO HEAR GHISLAINE MAXWELL'S APPEAL

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In a decisive move, the U.S. Supreme Court has refused to consider Ghislaine Maxwell’s appeal of her 2021 conviction, thereby allowing her 20-year prison sentence to stand. Maxwell had sought court intervention in her efforts to overturn the sex-trafficking verdict that implicated her as a key associate of financier Jeffrey Epstein.

AMERICAN CLIMBER BALIN MILLER DIES ON EL CAPITAN

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The climbing community is mourning the loss of 23-year-old American mountaineer Balin Miller, who died while attempting to summit El Capitan in California's Yosemite National Park. His mother, Jeanine Moorman, confirmed the tragedy in a heartfelt message posted on Thursday, describing her son as a vibrant and extraordinary soul whose absence leaves a devastating void.

TRILOGY METALS SHARES JUMP AFTER U.S. BUYS 10% OWNERSHIP

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Trilogy Metals shares rallied more than 200% on Tuesday after the U.S. government announced it would acquire a 10% stake in the Vancouver-based mineral explorer. The deal comes as part of a broader effort to secure domestic supplies of copper and other critical minerals needed for energy and defense industries.

APPLE PULLS ICE-TRACKING APPS AFTER TRUMP ADMINISTRATION PRESSURE

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Apple said Thursday it has removed ICEBlock and other apps that allowed users to track U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, following direct requests from the Trump administration.

ELON MUSK CALLS FOR NETFLIX BOYCOTT OVER PRO-TRANS AND “WOKE” CONTENT

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Elon Musk has sparked a new wave of controversy after urging the public to boycott Netflix, accusing the streaming platform of promoting what he calls a “woke agenda” through its inclusion of transgender and LGBTQ+ themes in its programming. The billionaire entrepreneur, who frequently voices strong opinions on social media, took to X (formerly Twitter) to call on his followers to cancel their Netflix subscriptions, claiming the platform’s content is inappropriate for children.

TRUMP ADVISER CONFIRMS THAT ICE WILL PATROL SUPER BOWL 2026

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Immigration enforcement is set to play a visible role at next year's Super Bowl, according to Corey Lewandowski, senior adviser at the Department of Homeland Security and former campaign manager for Donald Trump.

IMMIGRATION AGENTS BECOME INCREASINGLY AGGRESSIVE IN CHICAGO

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Storming an apartment complex by helicopter as families slept. Deploying chemical agents near a public school. Handcuffing a Chicago City Council member at a hospital.

ELON MUSK HALFWAY TO BECOMING A TRILLIONAIRE

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Elon Musk has made history by becoming the first person to surpass a net worth of $500 billion, as reported by the Forbes billionaires index. His net worth peaked at $500.1 billion during a trading session, driven by the rising value of Tesla and his other enterprises, including SpaceX and the AI startup xAI. Although his net worth fluctuated slightly to just over $499 billion later in the day, this milestone highlights the significant growth and valuation of Musk's ventures in recent months.