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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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Sentencing starts for Freedom Convoy organizer Pat King
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January 16, 2025

Sentencing starts for Freedom Convoy organizer Pat King

Prosecutors argued Freedom Convoy organizer Pat King should be sentenced…

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2nd person arrested, more charges laid in $70K Taylor Swift ticket scam
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January 15, 2025

2nd person arrested, more charges laid in $70K Taylor Swift ticket scam

Toronto police say they have arrested a second person and…

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Biden to highlight legislative record, COVID recovery in farewell address to the nation
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January 15, 2025

Biden to highlight legislative record, COVID recovery in farewell address to the nation

U.S. President Joe Biden will cap his half-century political career…

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Man convicted in 1981 murder of Hamilton nursing assistant suddenly drops bid for early parole
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January 15, 2025

Man convicted in 1981 murder of Hamilton nursing assistant suddenly drops bid for early parole

Robert Badgerow, who was found guilty of the 1981 sexual…

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Drake sues record label for defamation over Kendrick Lamar diss track
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January 15, 2025

Drake sues record label for defamation over Kendrick Lamar diss track

Toronto rap superstar Drake is suing his record label, Universal…

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Parties must meet 2 of 3 requirements to join federal leaders' debate in next election
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January 15, 2025

Parties must meet 2 of 3 requirements to join federal leaders’ debate in next election

The Leaders’ Debates Commission has released the rules for the…

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Red dye No. 3 banned from foods, U.S. regulator says
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January 15, 2025

Red dye No. 3 banned from foods, U.S. regulator says

U.S. regulators on Wednesday banned the additive called red dye…

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National home sales finished year on strong note with rebound expected in 2025
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January 15, 2025

National home sales finished year on strong note with rebound expected in 2025

The number of homes that changed hands across the country…

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Walmart updated its logo for the first time in nearly 20 years. The internet has thoughts
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January 15, 2025

Walmart updated its logo for the first time in nearly 20 years. The internet has thoughts

The retailer boasted in a news release that the new…

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