Thursday, May 1, 2025

Are U.S. ports ‘ghost towns’ thanks to Trump’s tariffs?

The Port of Los Angeles , left, is seen next to an image of empty store shelves in this combination image

Viral videos are claiming major U.S. ports are empty because Trump's tariffs against China have dried up the supply of Chinese goods. Is it true? CBC’s visual investigations unit analyzes the videos, satellite imagery and trade data to find out what’s really going on. Thumbnail: Credit YT-A: "X/LarryBrockMP" Thumbnail credit: The Port of Los Angeles Live Look, Getty Images



source https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.6745337?cmp=rss

Alleged leaders of child exploitation cult known as 764 arrested, charged

764 renderings obtained by the Fifth Estate show images that contain the names Trippy and War, among others.

Two men have been arrested and charged with running an international child exploitation enterprise known as 764. They allegedly led a core subgroup called 764 Inferno that operated using encrypted messaging platforms.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/fifthestate/764-alleged-leaders-arrested-charged-1.7524177?cmp=rss

Monarchists hopeful King Charles will deliver Carney government's first throne speech

A man smiles and holds papers.

Monarchists say such a move would be an important gesture from the country's head of state as Canada stares down U.S. President Donald Trump and his 51st state taunts.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/king-charles-throne-speech-1.7524078?cmp=rss

There are 3 steps Carney must take to get a truce from Trump

A composite photo of two older men in suits: one speaking while standing at a lectern, the other speaking while sitting at a desk.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/carney-trump-meeting-trade-war-lookahead-1.7523186?cmp=rss