US AND CANADA

TRUMP APPOINTS LOYALIST KASH PATEL AS FBI CHIEF: VOWS AGENCY OVERHAUL AND 'DEEP STATE' CRACKDOWN

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In a controversial and calculated political maneuver, President-elect Donald Trump has announced his intention to nominate Kash Patel as the new FBI Director, signaling a potential dramatic transformation of the agency's leadership and operational philosophy.

DISNEY AGREES TO $43 MILLION PAY EQUITY SETTLEMENT: WOMEN ALLEGED $150 MILLION GAP OVER EIGHT YEARS

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The Walt Disney Company has agreed to pay $43 million to settle a significant pay discrimination lawsuit that exposes persistent gender-based wage disparities in corporate America. The settlement, reached in November 2024, stems from a groundbreaking legal action initiated by LaRonda Rasmussen in 2019, highlighting the ongoing challenges women face in achieving workplace equity.

10,000 BATCHES OF ORGANIC EGGS FROM NEW YORK FARM RECALLED BY COSCO

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A New York farm is recalling over 10,000 batches of Costco eggs due to concerns that they may contain salmonella. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned Wednesday that 25 Costco stores in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee began selling the potentially tainted batches of eggs raised in Kirkland Signature Organic Pasture on Friday of last week.

TRUDEAU CALLS EMERGENCY MEETING OVER TRUMP'S TARIFF THREAT: CANADA PREPARES FOR POSSIBLE ECONOMIC IMPACT

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In a swift response to President-elect Donald Trump's controversial 25% tariff threat, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has mobilized a national strategy, calling an emergency meeting with provincial leaders to present a unified approach to the escalating trade tension.

AUSTRALIA TO BAN CHILDREN UNDER 16 FROM USING SOCIAL MEDIA

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Australian Senate voted to approve a ban that will restrict children under 16 from using social media. The ban could see tech companies fined up to A$50m ($32.5m; £25.7m) if they don't comply.

BIDEN PUSHES OBESITY TREATMENT EXPANSION FOR COSTLY MEDICARE DRUGS

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The Biden administration has proposed a groundbreaking initiative that could transform healthcare access for millions of Americans struggling with obesity. The new rule aims to expand coverage of anti-obesity medications through Medicare and Medicaid, potentially providing relief to 7.4 million individuals facing significant health challenges.

MARK ZUCKERBERG DINES WITH DONALD TRUMP AT MAR-A-LAGO

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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently dined with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, signaling a potentially transformative relationship between Big Tech and the incoming administration. The meeting, initiated by Zuckerberg himself, represents a calculated engagement amid a historically contentious backdrop.

TRUMP UNVEILS 25% TARIFF ON MEXICO AND CANADA, ADDS EXTRA 10% ON CHINA OVER BORDER AND DRUG ISSUES"

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President-elect Donald Trump has unveiled an aggressive economic strategy, promising substantial tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China. The announcement signals a return to his signature "America First" approach, potentially reshaping international trade dynamics.