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Trump says tariffs ‘vital’ as U.S. Supreme Court set to test his authority
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Trump says tariffs ‘vital’ as U.S. Supreme Court set to test his authority

U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday he wants to attend next month’s Supreme Court hearing on his “vital” tariff policy, calling it “one of the most important cases we’ve ever had.” The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Nov. 5 on whether the president can unilaterally impose tariffs under emergency powers, bypassing Congress. The case involves Trump’s tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China over allegations of fentanyl trafficking, as well as his “reciprocal tariffs” on dozens of other countries. Trump has argued he has the right to use tariffs as a negotiating tool to reach trade deals and, in the case of the fentanyl-related tariffs, force countries to take actions on issues related to U.S. national security. “Tariffs are vital to this country,” he told reporters in the Oval Office. “If this country is not allowed to have tariffs, if this country is not allowed to have the president of the United States negotiate on behalf of it with tariffs, we are put in a position where we’re going to be a third-world country. We can’t let that happen.” Multiple courts have ruled that Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs by declaring national emergencies was unlawful and violated the U.S. Constitution, which affords tariffing and tax powers to the U.S. Congress. The rulings say the IEEPA makes no specific mention of tariffs as a response to such emergencies, siding with dozens of state attorneys general and small businesses who brought the case. The tariffs remain in place, however, as the Trump administration appeals the case. The courts have said Trump has other powers to impose tariffs without Congress, including Section 232 of the U.S. Trade Expansion Act, which has been used to tariff foreign steel, aluminum, autos and other specific sectors. Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. is bringing in record tariff revenues that are making up for decades of trade unfairness, which he said was why the country’s national debt has exploded to nearly US$38 trillion. “With tariffs we’re a strong, sound country. We’re a nationally secure, internationally secure country. We’re a very rich country,” he said. “Without tariffs it’s a slog for this country, big slog … We’re taking in money like we never have before. Without tariffs, that would not be happening.” The U.S. Justice Department has warned in legal filings in the case that revoking the tariffs could mean “financial ruin” for the United States. Trump also argued he’s solved global conflicts by threatening steep tariffs on those nations, including India and Pakistan. “If you want to fight, that’s OK, but you’re going to pay tariffs and they’re going to be very substantial,” he said he told both countries. “Two days later, they call up and they’re not going to fight anymore.” Trump has not lifted his IEEPA tariffs on Canada despite Ottawa taking several steps to increase border security and crack down on fentanyl trafficking and production. A presidential memo last month said Canada still needs to do more to address the issue. Trump has exempted goods compliant with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on free trade (CUSMA) from those tariffs, meaning less than 15 per cent of Canadian exports face the 35 per cent duty. Potash and energy exports not compliant with CUSMA face a lower 10 per cent tariff under Trump’s order. Trade negotiations between Canada and the Trump administration are currently focused on securing sector-specific deals that Ottawa hopes will lower Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum, as well as on energy, with future deals on autos and other sectors to come. Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc told a Senate committee last month that Canada still maintains the position that the fentanyl-related tariffs should be removed.

Sean Boynton
Dad of 4 killed by sharks off Israel was attacked by species believed to be harmless
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Dad of 4 killed by sharks off Israel was attacked by species believed to be harmless

The father of four who was killed by sharks while snorkeling solo off the coast of Israel in April was attacked by a school of dusky sharks, which are typically harmless to humans, according to researchers. Barak Tzach, who lived near Tel Aviv with his family, was captured on video being dragged out to sea by a shiver of sharks — and he tried in vain to push the advancing predators away with his GoPro stick. Witnesses at the beach in Hadera told local outlets that they heard him shouting for help before he was yanked under. Soon after, the water was stained red. Months after the fatal attack, a group of scientists determined that Tzach’s death was the first known instance of the docile dusky shark ever killing a human being, according to a report published in the journal Ethology. The scientists used a cluster of Tzach’s human remains discovered a day after his death to confirm that he was “devoured by ‘several’ sharks.” But the study, published on Aug. 16, asserted that the sharks weren’t entirely to blame. Researchers wrote that the atypical attack was likely spurred by external factors, including human error and ecological distortion. They added that the animals’ instincts also likely kicked in during the feeding frenzy. Dusky sharks, despite their imposing 13-foot length, are usually timid and make great efforts to avoid humans. They’re common in the waters off of Hadera, a city north of Tel Aviv, because of the tepid temperatures. The coastal waters are also popular amongst locals for the same reason. The dusky sharks tend to linger even into the winter, as the locals tend to both feed them and provide ample waste for them to munch on when prey is sparse. It’s not uncommon for the sharks to approach divers in search of snacks. An increasingly competitive food environment could’ve pushed the shiver that attacked Tzach to grow frustrated if he didn’t offer any handouts, scientists wrote. “The competition for access to the food resource overrides the species’ usual behaviour, including the intrinsic non-instinctive nature of the (human) prey,” they wrote. “The situation likely occurred via a process of juxtaposition bites, with two distinct motivations: the first, a (probably single) reflex/clumsiness bite driven by food begging, and the second, several predatory bites triggered by a feeding frenzy.” Scientists suggested that the most effective way to change the dusky sharks’ erratic behavior would be to “eliminate the begging” — by banning the public from feeding the predators. “Any other measure could be complementary, but undeniably less relevant than this approach,” the researchers concluded.

Caitlin McCormack

Trump confirmó la suspensión de pagos y subsidios de EE.UU. a Colombia

Por Betsy Klein, CNN El presidente de EE.UU., Donald Trump, anunció el miércoles que EE.UU. suspendió todos los pagos y subsidios a Colombia, cumpliendo así una amenaza hecha el fin de semana durante un intercambio con el presidente del país, Gustavo Petro. “Acabamos de – a partir de hoy – detener todos los pagos queThe post Trump confirmó la suspensión de pagos y subsidios de EE.UU. a Colombia appeared first on KESQ.

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YWCA program empowers Prince Albert youth to overcome barriers and build careers
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YWCA program empowers Prince Albert youth to overcome barriers and build careers

For many young people in Prince Albert, finding a job isn’t just about sending out resumes; it’s about overcoming barriers that make even getting started difficult. That’s where the YWCA’s Employment Support Program for Youth steps in. Program coordinator Vicky Livingstone said that initiative supports residents aged 16 to 29 who face obstacles ranging from a lack of ID or housing to issues with confidence or motivation. “Our goal is to bridge that gap by providing them with tools and one-on-one support,” she said. Participants go through several weeks of training that combines employment readiness with life skills. The curriculum includes resume and cover letter building, mock interviews, and public speaking sessions through Toastmasters. Financial literacy workshops led by Affinity Credit Union cover topics such as budgeting, taxes, and credit. “Finding a job is probably the easy part,” Livingstone said. “It’s maintaining that job in the long run that takes practice and support.” She explained the program helps youth strengthen workplace communication, accountability, and reliability, all through guided exercises and discussions. Each intake includes about 16 participants, with three sessions held annually in February, June, and October. The upcoming session begins Oct. 27 and runs until early January. The YWCA extended this year’s application deadline to Oct. 24 to accommodate late applicants who still wanted a chance to participate. The program also provides short-term work placements that often lead to full-time jobs. “A lot of youth come in unmotivated, but by the second week, you can see the difference,” Livingstone said. “They leave feeling proud and ready to take on the world.” Livingstone said many graduates go on to secure employment directly through their placements, while others return to continue job searching with YWCA support. Even small steps, like obtaining an ID or stable housing, are counted as successes. Looking ahead, the YWCA plans to bring in new speakers and develop future employment programs once funding is confirmed. Livingstone emphasized that lasting progress requires community understanding and patience, especially for Indigenous youth who make up a significant portion of participants.

Arjun Pillai
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