US AND CANADA

ZACH BRYAN STIRS POLITICAL DEBATE WITH NEW SONG TEASER

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Grammy-winning country singer Zach Bryan has ignited a fierce political conversation with the teaser of his upcoming song "Bad News," a move that has divided fans and critics alike. Known for his raw, poetic storytelling and emotional depth, the 29-year-old Oklahoma native has long been celebrated as one of the most authentic voices in modern country music. Yet this time, his lyrics have placed him at the center of a cultural storm.

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.

MAN ARRESTED FOR STARTING DEADLY PACIFIC PALISADES FIRE THAT KILLED 12

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A 29-year-old man has been arrested in Florida on suspicion of starting the devastating Pacific Palisades fire in Los Angeles that killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes earlier this year.

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.

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.