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Canada says it will match US tariffs ‘dollar for dollar’ as trade talks break downEconomy

A new wave of US tariffs on a broad range of Canadian goods took effect on Saturday after trade talks collapsed shortly before a Friday night deadline. Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada would impose reciprocal tariffs on US goods “dollar for dollar”, calling last-minute changes to the proposed US terms unfair, uneconomic and damaging to confidence in any deal.

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Why Work 9-to-5 When You Can ‘Income Stack’?Economy

Gen Z is challenging traditional ideas about building wealth. Many are skeptical of the conventional 9-to-5 office job and see running a business with one or more side hustles as a possible route to financial freedom.

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Four friends take a girls’ getaway in ‘Spa Weekend’Culture

Leslie Mann, Anna Faris, Michelle Buteau and Isla Fisher star in “Spa Weekend,” a vacation comedy about four friends whose much-needed escape to a spa soon takes an unexpected turn.

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Trump's Back Is Not 'Up Against the Wall' With Iran, Army Vet SaysWorld

Green Beret combat veteran Nick Freitas and retired Army Capt. Jeremy Hunt discuss the United States' position in the conflict with Iran on Hannity, arguing that Trump's situation is not as desperate as being “up against the wall.”

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Flávio Bolsonaro campaigns in Rio, doubles down on hardline security promisesPolitics

Flávio Bolsonaro campaigns in Rio and reaffirms a tough public security platform for the 2026 election. His proposals include labeling major criminal organizations “narcoterrorists,” building maximum-security prisons modeled on those in El Salvador, lowering criminal responsibility to 16, and introducing chemical castration for rapists and child abusers.

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Baby Holly Found (Rebroadcast)Society

After a young couple is murdered, discovering their true identities brings a shocking twist to the case of their missing baby, Holly.

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Thailand boosts school security after shooting kills nineSociety

Thailand is tightening school safety measures after a mass shooting killed nine people. The government has halted new gun licences, but concerns persist about the impact of the move amid widespread illegal weapons.

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Expert says the US is ‘woefully dropping the ball’ on mental healthHealth

Tommy Pope, the lead prosecutor in the Susan Smith trial, discusses Smith’s case, Lindsay Clancy’s case and the public reaction on “The Will Cain Show.” An expert says the country is “woefully dropping the ball” on mental health issues.

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Latest news bulletin | August 22, 2026 – MorningWorld

A morning roundup of the most important stories from Europe and beyond on August 22, 2026, covering world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.

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Canada suspends US trade talks as new 50% tariffs take effectEconomy

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says Ottawa has suspended trade negotiations with Washington after the talks collapsed, clearing the way for new 50 percent US tariffs on Canadian goods. Carney says Canada will match the levies “dollar for dollar.” The tariffs target nearly $20bn in Canadian exports, including alcohol, furniture, clothing and sporting goods.

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ABC News Live Prime: August 21, 2026World

A state of emergency was declared after a devastating storm struck Long Island, New York. The program also covered postpartum psychosis in the Clancy trial and the Navy dropping plans to name an aircraft carrier after a Pearl Harbor hero.

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Why are Singaporean teenagers repeatedly running away from home?Society

Singapore recorded 1,450 missing-person cases last year, the highest figure since 2021, with many involving teenagers. Each disappearance may conceal an unspoken struggle, raising questions about why they leave, where they go and how parents cope with the fear of a child suddenly vanishing.

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Is Russia preparing another mobilization to get more soldiers for its war against Ukraine?World16:51

The Kremlin says no new mobilization is planned, while Ukraine says otherwise. Rumors are spreading despite the absence of an official announcement or decree, and border queues near Georgia are prompting comparisons with the chaos of 2022. Pressure on Russian men to join the military is nevertheless increasing.

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Supreme Court lets Trump White House ballroom construction continue for nowPolitics

The Supreme Court has allowed construction of Donald Trump’s partly built White House ballroom to proceed for now. Chief Justice John Roberts issued a temporary order on the day an injunction against above-ground work was due to take effect. An appeals court had previously paused the project pending congressional approval. Costs have risen from an initial $200m estimate to $400m, with Versailles-inspired designs, Corinthian columns, yellow marble floors and gold presidential details.

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