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RJ Barrett keeps Toronto Raptors struggles against NBA's top teams in perspective
RJ Barrett said that the loss to the reigning NBA champions and a 113-95 rout by the Detroit Pistons on Feb. 11 aren’t disappointments but actually an indication of how far the Toronto Raptors have come since they finished last season with a 30-52 record. Source link
At least 30 dead, dozens missing from floods, mudslides in southeastern Brazil
At least 30 people died after heavy rains hit Brazil’s southeastern state of Minas Gerais, local authorities said Tuesday, while 39 people were missing. Source link
Trump sticks to celebratory script in state of the union, with one angry detour
U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a state of the union address that by his standards came across as relatively focused and disciplined, giving a preview of how the Republicans may try to campaign to keep control of Congress in this fall’s midterms. Source link
AIs can’t stop recommending nuclear strikes in war game simulations
Leading AIs from OpenAI, Anthropic and Google opted to use nuclear weapons in simulated war games in 95 per cent of cases Source link
Any trade deal with Canada will include tariffs, says Trump's trade rep
U.S. President Donald Trump’s point man on trade talks says Canada needs to accept that tariffs will be a part of any deal with the administration, including renewal of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). Source link
Canadian travellers with trips planned to Mexico weighing whether or not to stay home
While Canadian airlines started flying to and from Mexico again on Tuesday, caution is still advised in the region, leaving tourists trying to decide what to do. And unless travellers bought the right kind of insurance, they might not be able to get their money back if they want to cancel or rebook their vacations. […]
Where is Canada's immigration minister? Community groups are asking
Immigration organizations are expressing concerns about Immigration Minister Lena Diab’s availability, and nine Liberal MPs are questioning her place at the cabinet table. Source link
From James Van Der Beek to Eric Dane, what's behind the celebrity crowdfunding backlash
In what feels to some like a sea change in acceptable behaviour, celebrities and those close to them have been calling for everyday fans to contribute to grassroots fundraising efforts. Not everyone thinks that’s OK. Source link
Five fact checks from Trump’s state of the union address
Donald Trump’s focus on the economy in his state of the union address led him to repeat numerous false claims he’s made in the past. Here are some of the main ones. Source link
Trump honours Winnipeg Jets goalie with Presidential Medal of Freedom during state of the union address
The Olympic gold medal-winning U.S. men’s hockey team visited U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday afternoon and later received about a two-minute bipartisan standing ovation during his state of the union address. Source link