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How the Onion’s new Infowars creative director plans to get laughs out of conspiracies
Tim Heidecker could take over for Alex Jones as the head of conspiracy website Infowars in days as part of the Onion’s acquisition. The comedian, actor and musician told As It Happens about his plan to get people laughing and smiling on a platform that inspired anger and fear. Source link
Trump says ABC should fire Jimmy Kimmel over his 'expectant widow' joke
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that Jimmy Kimmel should be fired by ABC and parent company Walt Disney, joining his wife Melania Trump in calling out the late-night talk show host for a monologue he delivered Thursday, prior to a shooting on Saturday near a gathering of journalists and politicians that the president […]
King Charles's arrival in U.S. overshadowed by recent events in Washington
Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in the United States on Monday afternoon for a four-day trip, a tour which has taken on even greater prominence after the White House Correspondents’ dinner shooting and amid acrimony between the close allies. Source link
Israeli strikes hit east Lebanon, expanding conflict area despite ceasefire
The Israeli military began carrying out strikes in eastern Lebanon on Monday, expanding the scope of its bombing campaign during a ceasefire that has failed to fully halt hostilities with Lebanese armed group Hezbollah. Source link
Elon Musk, Sam Altman head to court in trial over Open AI's founding vision
Technology tycoons Elon Musk and Sam Altman are poised to face off in a high-stakes trial revolving around the alleged betrayal, deceit and unbridled ambition that blurred their once-shared vision for the development of artificial intelligence. Source link
Iran offers to end chokehold on Strait of Hormuz if nuclear talks are deferred, officials say
Iranian sources on Monday disclosed Tehran’s latest proposal to bridge gaps with the U.S. over worldwide shipping woes resulting from the war started two months earlier, which would push wider talks about Iran’s nuclear program until later. Source link
Many Canadians have avoided the U.S. for over a year. Have we reached the point of no return?
The ongoing U.S. travel boycott is showing no signs of letting up. March marked the 14th consecutive month of steep declines, with Canadian return trips to the U.S. plummeting 32 per cent compared to pre-boycott March 2024. Canadians are still travelling, but more are opting for domestic and overseas trips. Source link
How will King Charles’s state visit to the U.S. unfold?
King Charles’s state visit to the United States includes high-profile formal events such as a state dinner and a speech to the U.S. Congress. There are also events in New York City and Virginia, where he and Queen Camilla will have a chance to focus on interests and causes they often devote time to — […]
Canadian 'mastermind' in Panama Papers is still a free man despite criminal charges
One by one, the pins have been knocked out from under B.C. businessman Fred Sharp: He’s been fined tens of millions of dollars for his role in stock-market schemes, he’s banned from equity markets in Canada, his bank accounts were frozen. But he still has his freedom, and it’s not clear why. Source link
Israel launches deadly strikes in Lebanon, warns residents beyond 'buffer zone' to flee
Israeli strikes killed 14 people and wounded 37 on Sunday, Lebanon’s health ministry said, as the Israeli military warned residents to leave seven towns beyond the “buffer zone” it occupied before a ceasefire that has failed to fully halt hostilities. Source link