Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Russia interfered in U.S. election, likely at Putin's behest, intelligence report says

USA-BIDEN/PENNSYLVANIA

Russian President Vladimir Putin knew of and likely directed a Russian effort to manipulate the 2020 U.S. presidential campaign to benefit former president Donald Trump with "misleading or unsubstantiated allegations" against challenger Joe Biden, U.S. intelligence officials said on Tuesday.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/russia-biden-trump-election-interference-1.5952076?cmp=rss

Some good news from around the world on Tuesday

Some good news from around the world on Tuesday

With much of the world struggling through the COVID-19 pandemic, there are still some good-news stories to report. Here's a brief roundup.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/some-good-news-from-around-the-world-on-tuesday-1.5951422?cmp=rss

Canada, Germany sign green energy deal in bid to power fledgling hydrogen sector

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Canada and Germany have signed an agreement to team up on green energy innovation and trade — with an eye to hydrogen as the market for the low-carbon fuel heats up.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-germany-energy-transition-1.5951584?cmp=rss

Over half of Canadians say monarchy is obsolete after Harry and Meghan's interview, poll suggests

BRITAIN-ROYALS/MEGHAN

A new poll suggests just over half of Canadians believe the British monarchy is a relic that Canada should abandon, following Prince Harry and Meghan's explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/monarchy-poll-canadians-meghan-harry-interview-1.5951515?cmp=rss

Moderna begins COVID-19 vaccine trial in kids under age of 12

HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS/MRNA

Moderna Inc. has begun dosing patients in a mid-to-late stage study of its COVID-19 vaccine, mRNA-1273, in children aged six months to less than 12 years, the company said on Tuesday.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/moderna-covid-vaccine-kids-study-1.5951440?cmp=rss