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Canada-U.S. Trade Talks Collapse; Washington Imposes New Tariffs - The New York Times
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Canada Suspends Trade Talks, Triggers 50% Tariffs
Canada's prime minister has suspended trade negotiations with the United States, activating 50% tariffs on American goods in response to Washington's own new levies. The breakdown marks a significant deterioration in relations between the two neighbours, whose economies are deeply intertwined. Businesses and consumers on both sides of the border now face higher costs and supply chain disruption as the measures take effect.
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Pentagon removes Stars and Stripes leadership over press remarks
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed the editor, publisher, and a reporter at Stars and Stripes, the military's independent newspaper, after the editor stated publicly that censoring news for service members would be a personal red line. The Pentagon described the dismissals as a response to insubordination. Stars and Stripes has operated with editorial independence since World War II, and the firings raise questions about the future of that arrangement.
"I am being fired for stating in a CBS interview that hypothetical censorship of news for service members would constitute a personal red line."
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TikTok settles child privacy case for $400 million
TikTok has agreed to pay $400 million to resolve a US Department of Justice case alleging the platform collected personal data from children without a lawful basis. The settlement is among the largest ever reached under federal children's privacy law. TikTok has not admitted wrongdoing. The case centred on users under 13, whose data protections are governed by the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act.
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Iran Signals Openness to Talks Despite US Sanctions
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran is willing to end its confrontation with the United States, framing the offer as coming from a position of strength rather than concession. The statement follows a new round of US sanctions targeting Iran and Chinese entities doing business with Tehran. China has rejected the measures as unlawful extraterritorial coercion. The diplomatic signals suggest both sides are testing whether there is room for negotiation before economic pressure deepens.
"It is better that we bring the war to an end now as we are in a position of power and dignity."
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Republicans Begin Organizing Early for 2026 Midterms
Senior Republican figures, including Vice President JD Vance, have begun holding campaign rallies ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The midterms will determine whether Republicans retain their majorities in both the House and Senate. Early organizing signals the party is treating the cycle as a priority, with President Trump also active in South Carolina. Control of Congress shapes the administration's ability to advance its legislative agenda.
"November's midterm races will decide whether Republicans are able to maintain control over both chambers of Congress."
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Psychiatrist Says Clancy Could Not Control Actions
Expert witness Dr. Phillip Resnick told a Massachusetts court that Lindsay Clancy was experiencing command hallucinations when she killed her three children, and that her mental illness left her unable to conform to the law. Resnick, a forensic psychiatrist, offered the opinion in support of an insanity defence. The case centres on whether Clancy's postpartum psychiatric condition removed her capacity for legal responsibility.
"My opinion is that Ms Clancy was, due to her mental disease, unable to conform her conduct to the requirements of the law on the day that she took the lives of her children."
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Actress Hayden Panettiere Dies at 36
Hayden Panettiere, the actress known for her roles in Heroes and Nashville, died at age 36. A witness present at the time — the brother of her on-and-off boyfriend — has spoken publicly, saying Narcan was administered after she was found unconscious. Panettiere had spoken openly in recent years about her struggles with addiction and the pressures she faced as a child performer.
"New details in Hayden Panettiere's sudden death have emerged as her on-and-off boyfriend's brother, who was present when she died, speaks out."
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Federal Plan Cuts Colorado River Use by 1.25 Million Acre-Feet
The Bureau of Reclamation has ordered California, Nevada, and Arizona to collectively reduce their Colorado River water consumption by 1.25 million acre-feet per year starting in 2026. The cuts affect an estimated 35 to 40 million people, along with farmers, tribal communities, and industries that depend on the river. Further reductions remain possible if reservoir levels continue to fall.
"The possibility of larger cuts depending on conditions signals that 2026 may not be the end of the adjustments."
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US Deports Migrants to Liberia With No Ties There
The Trump administration has sent roughly 20 migrants, mostly Cuban nationals, to Liberia — a country they have no connection to. The men say they are confined and unable to leave. The deportations are part of a broader effort to use third countries as destinations for people the US cannot or will not return to their home nations. Liberia has not publicly confirmed the terms of any agreement with Washington.
"We cannot leave."
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New York grandmother found dead near Las Vegas airport
Alisa Goods, a 63-year-old grandmother visiting Las Vegas from New York, was found dead near the airport after going missing on August 8. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police reviewed surveillance footage showing her falling down an embankment, briefly getting up, and then collapsing without further movement. Her disappearance had drawn attention after family members received unusual Bitcoin-related texts. The cause and circumstances of her death remain under investigation.
"Surveillance footage appeared to show Goods falling down an embankment, getting back up and then collapsing, with no further movement observed after that."
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