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Are Trump’s global tariffs illegal? | About That

Are Trump’s global tariffs illegal? | About That

Has Congress given the U.S. president the power to impose sweeping tariffs through the International Emergency Economic Powers Act? The Supreme Court will make a decision in a ruling that could restrain the Trump administration’s primary economic and foreign policy tool. Andrew Chang breaks down the central arguments for and against President Donald Trump’s use of the statute to impose worldwide tariffs — and explains why the justices don’t seem convinced.

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Could Canada join Eurovision?

Could Canada join Eurovision?

Government job cuts, more defence spending and … getting Canada into Eurovision? The budget promise has Europop fans excited, but CBC’s Abby Hughes explains why sending a Canadian to the campy song competition isn’t an easy feat.

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Trump's threats put controversial B.C. pipeline back in the political spotlight
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January 21, 2025

Trump’s threats put controversial B.C. pipeline back in the political spotlight

Revival of the Northern Gateway pipeline project, which would ship…

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Fashion brands are no longer avoiding dressing Melania Trump. Here's why that matters
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January 21, 2025

Fashion brands are no longer avoiding dressing Melania Trump. Here’s why that matters

As Vogue puts it, designers and the industry can no…

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'Where are the houses?' Palestinian man says after returning to remnants of Rafah home
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January 21, 2025

‘Where are the houses?’ Palestinian man says after returning to remnants of Rafah home

While some Palestinians were able to dig up miscellaneous items…

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Guilbeault, cabinet's staunch environmentalist, backs Mark Carney as next Liberal leader
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January 21, 2025

Guilbeault, cabinet’s staunch environmentalist, backs Mark Carney as next Liberal leader

Former central banker Mark Carney picked up a handful of…

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Rapper A$AP Rocky declines plea deal at trial on charges he fired gun at former friend
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January 21, 2025

Rapper A$AP Rocky declines plea deal at trial on charges he fired gun at former friend

Jury selection for a trial against A$AP Rocky is scheduled…

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Nazi salute or 'moment of enthusiasm'? Elon Musk's gesture at Trump inauguration scrutinized
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January 21, 2025

Nazi salute or ‘moment of enthusiasm’? Elon Musk’s gesture at Trump inauguration scrutinized

Billionaire Elon Musk’s hand gesture while he spoke during a…

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Canada's immigration department cutting roughly 3,300 jobs over 3 years
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January 21, 2025

Canada’s immigration department cutting roughly 3,300 jobs over 3 years

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced plans to…

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Drugs like Ozempic could also curb addictions — but they might boost other health risks, study suggests
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January 21, 2025

Drugs like Ozempic could also curb addictions — but they might boost other health risks, study suggests

Ozempic was first approved to treat diabetes in Canada seven…

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A dog bite to my face almost ended my veterinary career, yet my passion for animals prevailed
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January 21, 2025

A dog bite to my face almost ended my veterinary career, yet my passion for animals prevailed

When a traumatic event threatened Karen Langtved’s career aspirations, the…

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