Saturday, February 8, 2025

Judge bars Elon Musk's team from U.S. payment system. Here's why DOGE's tactics raise alarms

A man pumps his fist while talking at a podium.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/elon-musk-doge-concerns-1.7454170?cmp=rss

African leaders unite in call for ceasefire in eastern Congo

Leaders from Africa

Leaders from eastern and southern Africa called for an immediate ceasefire in eastern Congo, where rebels are threatening to overthrow the Congolese government. Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have taken over towns near Congo's capital, putting the country's president at odds with Rwandan officials and other leaders.



source https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.6641465?cmp=rss

Friday, February 7, 2025

Controversial Prince documentary cancelled over estate dispute

A man in a purple outfit with white frills at the wrist is singing into a microphone, a guitar slung around his shoulders.

A Netflix documentary series about Prince by an Oscar-winning filmmaker has been cancelled after the late singer's estate blocked its release. 



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/prince-documentary-cancelled-1.7453930?cmp=rss

Hamas names hostages set to be released, accuses Israel of violating ceasefire deal

People walk along a road, some being pulled by a donkey.

Hamas on Friday announced the names of three Israeli hostages to be released on Saturday in exchange for Palestinian prisoners after a delay that underlined the obstacles hanging over a fragile deal meant to end the war in Gaza.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/israel-hamas-hostages-ceasefire-1.7453680?cmp=rss

30-tonne pile of garbage dumped illegally leaves English town residents stinking mad

An enormous column of trash with different items sticking out.

The historic English town of Lichfield was rocked in January when residents discovered an enormous heap of trash piled up on a road. Now they’re left asking: who could have done this?



source https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/england-garbage-pile-1.7453337?cmp=rss