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As President Joe Biden wraps his State of the Union address this evening, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds will give the Republican response. Reynolds, the state's first female governor, has positioned herself near the forefront of GOP governors opposing Biden's policies, particularly his handling of the pandemic.
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As consumers become increasingly price-sensitive, Loblaw's efforts to pass on the impact of inflation to shoppers are having a noticeable effect on their buying behaviours. The Toronto-based retailer reported that its internal food inflation is slightly higher than the 4.8-per-cent increase in the Consumer Price Index in
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The Italian government, under Prime Minister Mario Draghi, has announced an €8bn energy package to protect consumers, industry, and local authorities from soaring energy prices. The package includes measures to cut energy levies, shield the poorest households and businesses, and support the transition to electric vehicles. Italy's energy
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Premier Doug Ford and Chief Medical Officer of Health Kieran Moore announced on Monday that the province will scrap its vaccine-certificate system in two weeks and end capacity limits for restaurants, bars, and gyms in days. Masking rules will remain in place for now. The decision comes as hospital admissions
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Protests against COVID-19 mandates in British Columbia have been loud, but mostly lawful, according to the province's Solicitor-General, Mike Farnworth. The majority of the protests have been peaceful, with police doing their job to maintain order. However, there have been instances of violence, such as when some vehicles
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A truck convoy of protesters shut down at least three border crossings between Canada and the US in protest of pandemic health measures, with demonstrations in Ottawa and other locations drawing support from both within Canada and abroad. These protests have had a significant impact, with the Ambassador Bridge, the
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Protesters affiliated with the self-described "Freedom Convoy" have continued to block border crossings with the United States, leading to at least 23 arrests and 80 criminal investigations in Ottawa, as well as disruptions to the flow of goods and people. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has warned that
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The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee has introduced a discussion draft of bipartisan legislation, the Prepare for and Respond to Existing Viruses, Emerging New Threats, and Pandemics Act (PREVENT Pandemics Act). This draft legislation aims to improve preparedness and response to pandemics by modernizing the supply chain
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In the early days of 2021, Brazil was hit by a devastating Covid-19 surge, particularly in the Amazonian city of Manaus, where hospitals and cemeteries became overwhelmed. The government's response to the crisis was marred by the promotion of unproven and ineffective treatments, including the "Covid Kit&
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The omicron variant has exposed significant gaps in the US's global coronavirus strategy, leaving low-income nations particularly vulnerable to the virus. Senior administration officials, public health experts, and Democrats warn that as long as billions of people remain unvaccinated, the risk of another variant will persist. The Biden
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A Financial Times analysis of high-frequency data shows that the Omicron variant of Covid-19 is having a significantly less severe impact on the European economy than previous waves of the pandemic. This is largely due to high vaccination rates and society's improved ability to live with the virus.
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Boris Johnson managed to prevent a premature no-confidence vote against him by Conservative MPs, thanks to a surprise defection from one of his own ranks, Christian Wakeford, who crossed the floor of the House of Commons to join the Labour party. This move, however, also sparked a united front among
