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Donald Trump is trending as discussion grows over his economic coercion of Canada. A Globe and Mail opinion piece argues a former FTC chairman offers Canadians reasons for optimism despite the pressure. The item comes as trade and tariff-related tensions between Washington and Ottawa remain a live political and economic concern on both sides of the border.
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An early learning centre in Albury has been suspended for six months over child safety concerns, prompting renewed attention on childcare oversight. A parent told The Border Mail she was glad she trusted her instincts and removed her toddler from the centre before it closed. The case has fuelled wider discussion about safety standards in early childhood education.
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A truck making routine deliveries to Campobello Island, New Brunswick, was delayed at the US border while carrying mail, milk and alcohol to the isolated community, which is only reachable by road through Maine. The incident has drawn attention alongside broader friction at the Canada-US border, as Canadian businesses report being hit by US trade retaliation, with one warning that a ban 'takes demand to zero overnight'.
- 4Canadian CEO of Sudan's Kush Bank freed from Dubai prison●Canadian CEO of # Sudan ’s Kush Bank has been released onto a road, from months in a Dubai prison, malnourished and suff
The Canadian chief executive of Sudan's Kush Bank has been released after months of detention in a Dubai prison. He was reportedly left on a road malnourished and suffering from several illnesses. His detention stemmed from a disputed extradition request linked to South Sudan cartels, and the case has drawn attention through coverage in The Globe and Mail.
- 5Top 10 weekend arts events in San Diego▼Top 10 weekend arts events in San Diego: Mail art, Julieta Venegas and cross-border jazz
KPBS Public Media has published its roundup of the top 10 arts events to catch in San Diego this weekend. The list highlights a mail art exhibition, a performance by Mexican singer-songwriter Julieta Venegas, and cross-border jazz programming connecting artists on both sides of the US-Mexico border. It serves as a weekend guide for locals looking for cultural activities across the region.
- 6Louisiana AG asks Supreme Court to strike down abortion pill shield laws▼Murrill asks SCOTUS to strike down ‘shield laws’ protecting out-of-state abortion pill providers
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has asked the US Supreme Court to strike down so-called shield laws that protect out-of-state providers of abortion pills from legal action by states with strict abortion bans. The filing escalates a growing interstate legal conflict over medication abortion, as states that protect providers clash with states seeking to prosecute or punish the mailing of abortion drugs across their borders.
- 7How to vote in Oregon, with a note on Washington▼How to vote in Oregon (and a note about Washington)
Oregon Public Broadcasting has published a guide explaining how voters can cast their ballots in Oregon, along with additional guidance for voters across the border in Washington state. Both states conduct elections primarily by mail, and the guide walks through registration deadlines, how to return ballots, and what to do if something goes wrong with a ballot.