Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Biden to lift Cuba's designation as a state sponsor of terror

Cuban and American flags flap in the wind outside the U.S. Embassy in Havana.

U.S. President Joe Biden notified Congress of his intent to lift the designation of Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism, the White House announced Tuesday, as part of a deal facilitated by the Catholic Church to free political prisoners on the island.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/biden-trump-us-cuba-1.7431318?cmp=rss

More than 1 million displaced in Haiti as gang violence rages, UN says

A many carries many bags among burned-out vehicles on the street.

The United Nations migration agency says internal displacement in Haiti, largely caused by gang violence, has tripled over the last year and now surpasses one million people — a record in the Caribbean nation.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/haiti-displaced-gang-violence-1.7430931?cmp=rss

Catherine, Princess of Wales, says her cancer is in remission

Three people talking in a hospital

Catherine, Princess of Wales, said she was relieved to be in remission on Tuesday after visiting the London hospital where she received treatment for cancer to thank all the medics and staff there.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/catherine-cancer-remission-1.7430783?cmp=rss

Texas man charged with stalking WNBA star Caitlin Clark

Female basketball player

Authorities in Indianapolis have charged a 55-year-old Texas man with felony stalking of Indiana Fever star and WNBA rookie of the year Caitlin Clark.



source https://www.cbc.ca/sports/basketball/man-charged-with-stalking-caitlin-clark-1.7429856?cmp=rss

TikTok creators nervous, angry as U.S. ban expected Jan. 19

The Toronto TikTok office

A looming U.S. TikTok ban is starting to sink in for content creators whose livelihoods rely on the popular video app. The ban is expected to take effect on Jan. 19, after the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Friday about the move following months of debate.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/tik-tok-ban-creators-1.7430368?cmp=rss