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Canadians unite against Trump trade war, back Carney’s decision to end talksEconomy

Punitive new US tariffs on Canadian goods have taken effect after Prime Minister Mark Carney announced an end to trade talks with the Trump administration. Carney said Canada would impose matching counter-tariffs as the trade war escalates. Despite added consumer costs and the impact of Trump’s 50% levy on Canadian businesses and industries, many Canadians appear united in opposition.

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Relatives of disappeared people clean Mexico memorialSociety

Relatives of people who disappeared in Mexico, joined by members of an advocacy group, cleared away fences around a memorial in Mexico City ahead of the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances.

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Trump secures major win with ballroom constructionPolitics

Fox News correspondent Lucas Tomlinson discusses President Trump’s continuation of ballroom construction after the Supreme Court ruling, along with the Freedom 250 IndyCar race in Washington, D.C.

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Meet the Press Full Episode — August 23Politics

Kristen Welker conducts exclusive interviews with Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina and Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland. Leigh Ann Caldwell, Ashley Etienne, Matt Gorman and Ryan Nobles join the roundtable.

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Freedom 250 Grand Prix draws about 200,000 spectatorsSports

Washington hosted the unprecedented Freedom 250 IndyCar Grand Prix on August 23 as part of events marking the 250th anniversary of the United States. An estimated 200,000 people attended, while crowds at the National Mall watched the race on large screens. Organizers said dozens of companies, including Boeing, Starlink and Delta Air Lines, sponsored the event for the first time.

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Rick & Tayla’s Master Bedroom Revealed!Culture

The judges review Rick and Tayla’s master bedroom and walk-in wardrobe, praising the skylights, herringbone flooring and curved plaster wall while criticizing major styling errors, including a curtain fastened with staples.

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Friedrich Merz under pressure as voters doubt his futurePolitics

Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing mounting pressure after being booed during a visit to a wildfire zone and recording weak poll ratings. Support for the AfD continues to grow, while many Germans doubt he will complete a full term.

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Courtney and Sev’s Master Bedroom RevealedCulture

Courtney and Sev receive intense criticism after revealing their main suite. Following a chaotic week, the judges attack the unfinished finishes, unpainted plaster, cold lighting and flawed curved ceiling, calling the bedroom a “high-end coffin.”

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Adam & Jolene’s Master Bedroom RevealedCulture

The judges tour House 1’s spacious main bedroom and luxurious walk-in robe. They praise the stone island bench, rotating shoe rack and cozy arched bed nook, but wonder whether the layout needs some editing.

TThe Block
Why everybody is losing with America's most important voter groupPolitics10:52

CNN Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten examines thousands of polls to compare favorability toward Trump and the Democrats, and assesses which voter groups could have the greatest influence in the upcoming election. He also looks at the parties’ electoral troubles and the Senate races critical to the midterm outlook.

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Why the US sees Quebec’s French-language laws as a trade barrierEconomy

The fallout from the collapse of Canada-U.S. trade talks extends beyond tariffs. The United States says Quebec’s French-language rules create barriers for American businesses seeking access to the market, while Quebec insists that protecting the language is non-negotiable.

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Trump attends DC Grand PrixSports

Donald Trump waved the green flag at Washington’s inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix and greeted drivers and officials before the race. The event formed part of celebrations for the United States’ 250th anniversary.

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Burgum pressed on whether Grand Prix will return to DC next yearSports

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum discusses Washington, D.C., hosting the Freedom 250 Grand Prix and addresses concerns that street vibrations could affect museum art, along with the extensive road preparation required for the historic event.

FFox News
Europe wildfires intensify as Serbia and North Macedonia battle major blazesWorld

The EU and Russia have sent helicopters and crews to help Serbia contain a wildfire burning in the country’s northeast. Neighbouring North Macedonia is also struggling to control a major blaze south of Skopje. The two Balkan nations are the latest affected during a summer of unprecedented fires across Europe.

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Can Nigeria cash in on the Iran war?Economy

The war in Iran is straining global natural gas markets and may give Nigeria an opening to strengthen its position as a major supplier. Petroleum Resources Minister of State Ekperikpe Ekpo discusses plans for the Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline, saying Nigeria aims to attract investment, increase production and expand LNG exports to meet rising international demand, especially in Europe.

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Ex-Defense Minister Fedorov challenges Zelenskyy with calls for electionsPolitics

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has flatly rejected calls from popular former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov for wartime elections. Zelenskyy likened holding a vote during the war with Russia to a “tsunami” that could split Ukraine apart. Elections are legally suspended under martial law.

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Yemen’s ports and airports under threat as fighting disrupts food and medicine suppliesWorld

An escalation of violence in Yemen is threatening food and medicine supplies as fighting resumes between the internationally recognised government and the Iran-allied Ansarullah Houthis, backed by Saudi Arabia. Tit-for-tat strikes have disrupted operations at a Red Sea port and the international airport in the capital.

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Trump teases major meeting with Kim Jong UnPolitics

Retired U.S. Navy Capt. Brent Sadler discusses President Donald Trump’s strategy toward Iran as economic pressure mounts in the Middle East, and assesses the possibility of Trump meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

FFox News
When Might China Act on Taiwan? Zhou Bo and Sreenivasan Jain Discuss a Changing WorldWorld

Retired PLA Senior Colonel Zhou Bo joins Sreenivasan Jain to argue for China’s vision of a multipolar world that Beijing says would be fairer, more balanced and less dominated by one superpower. The discussion examines whether China’s conduct in the South China Sea and its dealings with the Global South match that rhetoric, while offering a rare view from inside the Chinese establishment on the future world order.

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