US AND CANADA

TRUMP ACCUSES CHINA OF VIOLATING TRADE AGREEMENT AS TENSIONS STALL US-CHINA TRADE TALKS

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On May 30, 2025, President Donald Trump stirred controversy with a public accusation against China, claiming the country had violated its recent trade agreement with the U.S. This comes after the two nations had reached a significant de-escalation of tariffs earlier in the month, a deal aimed at stabilizing their fraught economic relationship. The remarks, shared via Trump's Truth Social platform, reignited tensions that had barely cooled.

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TRUMP ADMINISTRATION MOVES TO CUT ALL FEDERAL CONTRACTS WITH HARVARD OVER ESCALATING CONFLICT ON ANTISEMITISM AND DISCRIMINATION

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In the recent escalation of tensions, the Trump administration has ordered the termination of all federal contracts with Harvard University. This —follows a scathing critique from President Trump, who described the Ivy League institution as "very antisemitic" and announced plans to pull $3 billion in federal grants. The latest move, which involves cutting approximately $100 million in existing federal contracts, comes as part of a broader initiative to hold universities accountable for issues related to discrimination and antisemitism.

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CANADA GRAPPLES WITH RAGING WILDFIRES AS THOUSANDS FLEE AND STATES OF EMERGENCY DECLARED

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Canada is once again at the mercy of nature's fury as out-of-control wildfires rage across its western and central provinces, prompting mass evacuations and an urgent state of emergency in several regions. With over 160 active fires nationwide—about half of which are deemed uncontrollable—the situation has escalated to an alarming level. Environment Canada has designated much of the country, from Quebec to the Northwest Territories, under an "extreme" wildfire risk, the highest possible rating.

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KING CHARLES AND QUEEN CAMILLA WELCOMED WELL IN CANADA

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King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived in Canada on Monday for a two-day visit aimed at emphasizing Canada’s sovereignty amid ongoing tensions with the United States. The visit commenced with a series of formal events, including a welcome ceremony at the airport, a street hockey puck drop, and a ceremonial tree planting, showcasing both tradition and national pride.

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MUSK SLAMS TRUMP'S TAX AND SPENDING BILL, BILLIONAIRE SAYS 'BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL' BLOWS BUDGET AND UNDERMINES REFORM EFFORTS

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Elon Musk, once a staunch ally of Donald Trump's fiscal agenda, has voiced strong disapproval of the former president's latest tax and spending bill. In a pointed interview with CBS Sunday Morning, the Tesla CEO said he was "disappointed" by the multi-trillion-dollar legislation, which he believes undermines the cost-cutting initiatives he spearheaded as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

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TRUMP DELAYS IMPOSING TARIFFS ON EU TO JULY 9

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Following a “very nice call” with US President Donald Trump, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen successfully secured a delay in the threatened 50-percent tariffs on the European Union. Trump announced on Sunday that he would postpone the tariffs until July 9, after initially threatening to impose them starting June 1. The EU had requested more time to negotiate, as talks over a 20-percent “reciprocal” tariff had made little progress.

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SPACEX'S STARSHIP SPINS OUT OF CONTROL IN THIRD FAILED TEST FLIGHT

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SpaceX's latest Starship test flight, conducted on May 27, ended in failure after the spacecraft spun out of control and broke apart before crashing into the Indian Ocean. This marked the third consecutive failed test for the vehicle that Elon Musk hopes will one day transport humans to Mars.

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AT LEAST 11 INJURED IN MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SHOOTING IN SOUTH CAROLINA COASTAL TOWN

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At least 11 people were hospitalized following a mass shooting on Sunday night, May 25, in Little River, a coastal community in South Carolina. The Horry County Police Department responded to reports of gunfire around 9:30 p.m. on Watson Avenue, near the Intracoastal Waterway.

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