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'I like this guy': Carney gets warm words from Trump. The rest has to wait

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada

Heads up! Soviet-era probe to re-enter atmosphere this week, could make it to the surface

Fifty years ago, the former Soviet Union launched a probe to Venus. However, the rocket engines shut off too early, and the probe became stuck in Earth orbit. Now, it’s making its way back home, and there's the possibility it could make it to Earth's surface.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada

New Liberal government should scrap EV tariffs on China to help trade, climate goals, say critics

Now that the election is over, the new Liberal government has a lot to deal with, especially on the tariff front, and not just with the U.S. Last fall, Canada implemented an additional 100 per cent tariff on electric vehicles from China — a move that some critics say now doesn't make sense, including Canada’s canola farmers.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada

After Trump vows tariffs on foreign movies, the Canadian film industry says he's lost the plot

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada

U.S. Department of Education tells Harvard it will freeze billions in future grants, aid

The U.S. Department of Education informed Harvard University on Monday that it was freezing billions of dollars in future research grants and other aid until the nation's oldest and wealthiest college concedes to a number of demands from the Trump administration, a senior department official said.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada

PHOTOS: Met Gala pays tribute to Black style and menswear

A rainy Met Gala got underway Monday with a tuxedoed choir and a lot of pinstripes.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour

Hegseth wants to take axe to top military brass

{beacon} Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Hegseth wants to take axe to top military brass Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wants the number of active-duty four-star generals and admirals in the U.S. military to be cut by at least 20 percent. ...

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: The Hill

Alcatraz prison closed because it was too expensive to run. Now Trump wants to use it again

U.S. President Donald Trump claims he wants to convert Alcatraz back into a federal prison, decades after the California island fortress was converted into a U.S. tourist destination because it had become too costly to housecriminals.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada

Lutnick skeptical of cutting deal with Canada's 'socialist regime'

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Monday that he is skeptical of cutting a trade deal with the Canadian government, calling it a “socialist regime.” “Can we make a deal with Canada?” Fox Business Network’s Larry Kudlow asked on his show "Kudlow." “I think it’s really complex,” Lutnick responded. “I mean, this is really complex, because...

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: The Hill

Goodbye, Skype: Once-popular video calling service shuts down for good

After a 21-year run, the once widely-used video chat app Skype is now officially a memory, as of May 5.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: The Hill

What the Constitution says about noncitizens’ rights as Trump doubts need for due process

Over the last few days, President Trump has repeatedly questioned the constitutional right to due process. His attacks come as the courts warn that the administration is exceeding the scope of his authority. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports on the latest and Amna Nawaz discusses how the Trump administration is approaching due process with Georgetown law professor Steve Vladeck.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour

The Big Tech fight over kids

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Big Tech firms battle over kids' safety, app stores The fight over a key internet protection for children is ramping up in Washington, where Big Tech companies are pinning the responsibility on each other as lawmakers pushfor stricter requirements. Getty Images After months of action in...

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: The Hill

Trump's trade blockbuster

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump floats tariffs on foreign movies President Trump is threatening to rewrite the script on how Hollywood does business, with his talk of a tariff on foreign films alarming entertainment industry veterans. AP The White...

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: The Hill

News Wrap: Hundreds of flights canceled or delayed at Newark airport

In our news wrap Monday, hundreds of flights were either canceled or delayed at Newark Airport amid staffing shortages and equipment problems, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered cuts to top positions within the military calling for a 20 percent reduction of four-star generals and federal education officials are restarting efforts to collect on student loans that are in default.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour

The implications of Israel’s plan to expand military operations in Gaza

The Israeli government voted to expand military operations in Gaza and could end with the reoccupation of the strip. Humanitarian officials warn that an Israeli plan to take over aid distribution in Gaza is unworkable, and more Palestinians will suffer. Nick Schifrin discussed the implications with David Makowsky of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy's Project on Israel-Arab Relations.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour

Scientists discover 18th-century Austrian mummy was embalmed through the rectum

Scientists have figured out how the body of an 18th-century Austrian vicar has remained so well-preserved for nearly 300 years — and it’s unlike anything they’ve seen before.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on who voters believe is responsible for the current economy

NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump's recent interviews have sparked as many questions as they have answers, who voters believe is responsible for the current economic direction and Trump getting attention for posting about Alcatraz and foreign film tariffs.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour

What happened in the courtroom as jury selection begins for Diddy’s sex trafficking trial

Jury selection started Monday for the criminal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs. The rapper and producer faces charges including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. Combs denies any wrongdoing and rejected a plea deal that could have given him a lighter sentence. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Gina Barton of USA Today.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour

New book ‘Personhood’ examines escalating battle over reproductive rights

After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the victory spurred advocates' pursuit of fetal personhood. That’s legislation that asserts that life begins at fertilization and establishes constitutional protections for embryos and fetuses. Amna Nawaz discussed this latest frontier of the anti-abortion movement with Mary Ziegler, author of “Personhood: The New Civil War over Reproduction.”

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour

Democratic AGs sue over HHS ‘dismantling’

Presented by The Coalition to Strengthen America's Healthcare {beacon} Health Care Health Care PRESENTED BY The Big Story Democratic AGs sue Trump to stop HHS ‘dismantling’ A coalition of 20 attorneys general is suing the Trump administration over what it claims to be the “dismantling” of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)...

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: The Hill

Sierra Hull reflects on her journey to becoming a mandolin virtuoso

Two-time Grammy nominee Sierra Hull has reached the pinnacle of bluegrass on her chosen instrument, the mandolin. But how she got there is a story like no other. Special Correspondent Tom Casciato has more for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour

Hegseth wants deep cuts to active-duty 4-star generals, admirals

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wants the number of active-duty four-star generals and admirals in the U.S. military to be cut by at least 20 percent, according to a new memo released Monday. In the order, dated May 5, Hegseth also directed senior Pentagon leadership to slash the number of general officers in the National Guard by...

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: The Hill

Gallego proposes alternative to Trump's self-deportation offer

Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) on Monday proposed an alternative to a $1,000 offer from the Trump administration to migrants if they “self-deport” via an app. “Why don’t we make them pay a $5k fine, go through a background check and give them a work visa for a few years, renewable with good behavior,” Gallego said...

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: The Hill

EPA moves scientists, hints at staff cuts

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story EPA reshuffles scientists and experts The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will shift the focus of its science researchers toward program offices — including the approval of new chemicals. Greg Nash In a press release issued Friday, the EPA said it would be “shifting...

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: The Hill

McMahon says Harvard is no longer eligible for new federal research grants

Education Secretary Linda McMahon sent a letter to Harvard on Monday telling the university it will no longer be eligible for new research grants from the government as it and the Trump administration do battle on multiple fronts. The Ivy League school will no longer be eligible for new grants until it can “demonstrate responsible...

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: The Hill

What to watch for as Trump meets Canada's Carney for first time

Canada’s newly elected Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to visit the White House on Tuesday for a high-stakes meeting with President Trump amid an ongoing trade battle between the North American neighbors. Tensions between Ottawa and Washington have been strained by Trump’s sweeping tariffs and his proposal for Canada to merge with the U.S. ...

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: The Hill

Attorney Mark Zaid sues Trump administration over security clearance

An attorney who represented a whistleblower key to President Trump’s first impeachment is suing the administration after they stripped his security clearance. Mark Zaid, a longtime national security lawyer, had his clearance stripped in March following an executive order from Trump. "No American should lose their livelihood, or be blocked as a lawyer from representing...

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: The Hill

New York Times, New Yorker and Washington Post among Pulitzer journalism winners

The New York Times showed its breadth with awards honoring reporting from Afghanistan, Sudan, Baltimore and Butler, Pennsylvania. Doug Mills won in breaking news photography for his pictures of the Trump assassination attempt, including one that captured a bullet in the air near the GOP candidate.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour

Democrats call for investigation into Trump family crypto deal over potential foreign influence

Sens. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) called on a federal watchdog Monday to launch an inquiry into a recent deal announced by the Trump family’s crypto firm, raising concerns it could create an opening for foreign influence. The company launched by President Trump and his sons, World Liberty Financial, revealed last week...

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: The Hill

What Cinco de Mayo really celebrates

Cinco de Mayo marks the anniversary of the 1862 victory by Mexican troops over invading French forces at the Battle of Puebla. In the United States the date is seen as a celebration of Mexican American culture, stretching back to the 1800s in California.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour

How Ryan Coogler captured Black life in 'Sinners'

(Editor’s note: This article contains spoilers for the film Sinners. Stop reading here if you don’t want to learn about them.) Ryan Coogler’s Sinners has taken America by storm — so much so Warner Bros. announced that the film will be re-released in certain theatres May 15 through May 20. The historical thriller offers an...

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: The Hill

Trump administration will defend FDA against abortion pill lawsuit, asks for dismissal

The Department of Justice on Monday said a lawsuit against the Food and Drug Administration seeking to sharply restrict the abortion pill mifepristone should be dismissed, continuing the position of the Biden administration. In a court filing, the Trump administration argued Idaho, Missouri and Kansas have no ties to Amarillo, Texas, where the lawsuit was filed....

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: The Hill

Pence says Constitution is ‘what makes us one people’ in acceptance speech for Profile in Courage Award

Former Vice President Mike Pence on Sunday repeatedly invoked the Constitution and said it is what “binds us all together” after receiving the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour

Why the notorious Alcatraz prison closed

President Donald Trump says Alcatraz, now part of the National Park Service, suddenly is needed to house America’s “most ruthless and violent” criminals.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour

Novelist Percival Everett, playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins among Pulitzer winners in the arts

Everett’s Pulitzer confirmed the million-selling “James” as the most celebrated and popular U.S. literary novel of 2024, and accelerated the 68-year-old author’s remarkable rise after decades of being little known to the general public.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour