US AND CANADA

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On August 17, 2024, social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) announced the immediate closure of its operations in Brazil due to escalating tensions with the Brazilian judiciary. The decision follows what X described as “censorship orders” issued by Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes, a key figure in Brazil’s ongoing efforts to regulate online content.

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A Russian-American woman has been sentenced to 12 years in prison by a Russian court for treason after she made a donation of just over $50 to a US-based charity supporting Ukraine.

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Israeli strikes across Gaza killed 19 people overnight, including a woman and her six children, as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken headed to the region on Sunday to try to seal a cease-fire deal after months of contentious negotiations.

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Five individuals, including two doctors, have been charged in connection with the tragic death of beloved actor Matthew Perry, according to an announcement made by the U.S. Attorney's Office on Thursday morning. The charges stem from allegations that the defendants were involved in distributing ketamine to Perry in the weeks leading up to his death in October 2023.

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With inflation and high grocery prices still frustrating many voters, Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday proposed a ban on “price gouging” by food suppliers and grocery stores, as part of a broader agenda aimed at lowering the cost of housing, medicine, and food.

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Vice President Kamala Harris has a perceived advantage over former President Donald Trump on several leadership qualities such as honesty, a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds, although Americans are slightly more likely to trust Trump on the economy and immigration.