Monday, August 26, 2024

WATCH | Rare, potentially deadly mosquito-borne virus puts Massachusetts on alert

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A rare, but potentially deadly virus spread by mosquitoes has communities in Massachusetts on alert, with some issuing curfews after dusk and rescheduling evening events. A man in his 80s died in the U.S. and Health Canada has confirmed a horse in the Ottawa area has contracted the virus.



source https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.6491397?cmp=rss

At least 100 people killed in deadly jihadi attack in central Burkina Faso

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At least 100 villagers and soldiers were killed in central Burkina Faso during a weekend attack on a village by jihadis linked to al-Qaeda.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/burkina-faso-violence-1.7305373?cmp=rss

Special counsel asks court to revive classified documents case against Donald Trump

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Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal appeals court on Monday to reinstate the classified documents case against former U.S. president Donald Trump after it was dismissed by a judge last month.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/trump-documents-case-appeal-1.7305376?cmp=rss

At least 3 killed in wide-ranging Russian attack on Ukraine

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Russia unleashed a massive drone and missile barrage throughout Ukraine on Monday, targeting energy infrastructure. At least three people were reported killed, and power cuts were reported across the country.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/russia-ukraine-war-913-1.7304740?cmp=rss

Trump and Vance take aim at Biden's climate legislation. Some Republicans would rather they didn't

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The Republican ticket is trying to make climate action a wedge issue in the U.S. election. It's a risky move when Biden-era bills are projected to create hundreds of thousands of jobs, and much of the green investments are going to Republican districts — including a steel plant in J.D. Vance's hometown. 



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/trump-vance-climate-steel-plant-ohio-1.7301988?cmp=rss