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Canada newsfromwww.cbc.ca2 weeks agoEnbridge CEO 'completely enthused' by conversation around energy in Canada, U.S. | CBC NewsGovernments in Canada and the U.S. are increasingly acknowledging the urgent need for rapid oil and gas project development.
fromwww.dw.com1 month agoSouth Korea's ex-leader Han enters bid for presidency DW 05/02/2025"For the future of the Republic of Korea, a country I deeply love, and for all of us, I have decided to do what I can," Han said.US Elections
Russo-Ukrainian Warfromwww.theguardian.com1 month agoUkraine war briefing: Zelenskyy hails good progress' on minerals deal talksProgress has been made in US-Ukraine mineral deal negotiations, with indications of no debt repayment requirement for previous military aid.
SF LGBTfromAdvocate.com1 month ago04/14/25Democratic Rep. Lauren Simmons criticized the GOP's LGBTQ+ policy ignorance in Texas, underscoring ongoing challenges for intersex individuals.Hungary has enacted a law restricting LGBTQ+ events, increasing tensions and sparking protests.Trump's nomination of an anti-trans urologist for a significant health position raises alarms within the LGBTQ+ community.The Advocate fosters community through engaging trivia while reporting critical LGBTQ+ issues.
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Germany politicsfromwww.theguardian.com3 months agoAustrian centrist parties reach deal to form government without far rightAustria's three centrist parties have formed a coalition government to counter the far-right Freedom Party's rise, focusing on economic recovery.
Digital lifefromwww.nytimes.com7 months agoI.M.F. Says Inflation Fight Is Largely Over but Warns of New ThreatsThe global economy is stable despite high interest rates and inflation.Trade wars and U.S. political shifts pose risks to economic growth.