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Why Biden wants to raise tariffs on Chinese steel: President Biden called for tripling the tariff rate on steel and aluminum imports from China Monday ...
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Why Biden wants to raise tariffs on Chinese steel
Quick Glance: Joe Biden Calls for Significant Increase in Tariffs on Chinese Steel
  • US President Joe Biden is pushing for an increase in tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium to strengthen union support in the swing state of Pennsylvania.

  • During a meeting with United Steelworkers union members in Pittsburgh, Biden calls on trade representative Katherine Tai to raise the tariffs from the current average of 7.5 percent.

  • The main focus of the measures is to combat China's new export surge and the ongoing price pressure that makes it difficult for American steel companies to compete.

  • The Biden administration's decision to increase tariffs is expected to impact recent efforts by Washington and Beijing to stabilize relations.
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Xi tells Germany's Scholz to look at industry overcapacity 'objectively': SHANGHAI -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday ...
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Xi tells Germany's Scholz to look at industry overcapacity 'objectively'
Quick Glance: Scholz Organizes Crisis Diplomacy in China
  • Scholz condemns Iran's attacks on Israel and plans crisis communication with G7 partners.

  • China trip focusing on economy and geopolitical role, despite dilemma in relations.

  • Business delegation accompanies Scholz, de-risking in other countries, export wave heading towards Germany.

  • Scholz aims to influence China regarding Ukraine conflict and Iran crisis, despite existing dependencies.
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9 people, including 2 Air Canada employees, charged in $14.5M 'sensational' gold heist from Toronto airport
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Quick Glance: Six Arrested in $22M Airport Gold Heist, Inside Job Unveiled
  • Six individuals were arrested for the multimillion-dollar gold heist at Toronto's Pearson International Airport.

  • Police identified it as an 'inside job' and charged nine suspects in connection with the crime.

  • Investigations revealed that former Air Canada employees were allegedly involved in the theft.

  • The criminals intended to use the stolen gold and cash to finance illegal firearms trafficking into Canada.
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Quick Glance: 9 Suspects Arrested in $14.8 Million Gold Heist at Toronto Airport, Only Partially Recovered
  • Only six pure gold bracelets worth over $65,000 have been recovered from the $14.77 million gold heist that took place last year.

  • The perpetrators are believed to have melted down and sold the stolen gold to acquire illegal firearms for a smuggling operation, as stated by Peel Regional Police Detective Sgt. Michael Mavity.

  • Additionally, the police have seized $312,000 in cash, suspected to be profits made by the suspects after selling the gold.

  • Lists accounting for $7.21 million and $10.23 million were also found at two separate locations, indicating the distribution of money from the gold sales by the suspects.
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China counters closer U.S.-Japan-Philippines ties with diplomatic flurry: HONG KONG -- While U.S. President Joe Biden invited leaders from Japan and the ...
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China counters closer U.S.-Japan-Philippines ties with diplomatic flurry
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Toronto protesters cheer as Iran fires drones at Israel: The Eid March was a demonstrations organized by several pro-Palestinian organizations from across Canada ...
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Toronto protesters cheer as Iran fires drones at Israel
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Biden vows to shield US steel industry by blocking Japanese merger and seeking new Chinese tariffs - The Mainichi
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China is exporting so many EVs that it needs more ships – a lot more: China is on track to amass what will be the world’s fourth-largest fleet in a few short ...
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China is exporting so many EVs that it needs more ships – a lot more
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Multiple arrests made in major movie-like gold heist in Canada : Six men have been arrested amid a police investigation of a multimillion-dollar gold heist at ...
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Multiple arrests made in major movie-like gold heist in Canada
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Supreme Court allows police officer’s suit to move forward against Black Lives Matter leader
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Quick Glance: US Supreme Court ruling against Black Lives Matter activist's appeal regarding protest incident
  • The US Supreme Court allowed a lawsuit by a Louisiana police officer against a Black Lives Matter activist, potentially impacting future public demonstrations.

  • DeRay Mckesson was represented by attorneys, including those from the American Civil Liberties Union.

  • The decision of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals could set a precedent for lawsuits against protest leaders based on the actions of participants.

  • The legal dispute arose from a protest in Baton Rouge in 2016 following the police intervention against Alton Sterling, a black man.
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An artificial womb could build a bridge to health for premature babies: Artificial wombs could someday save babies born very prematurely. Even though the ...
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An artificial womb could build a bridge to health for premature babies
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Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington
  • An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.

  • People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.

  • Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.

  • A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.
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Lululemon unveils first summer kit for Canada's Olympic and Paralympic teams: Lululemon says it is combining function and fashion in its first-ever summer kit ...
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Lululemon unveils first summer kit for Canada's Olympic and Paralympic ...
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China’s Xi Jinping might have to revise his five-year plan: China’s latest economic data highlights a glut of excess capacity and a flood of cheap exports ...
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China’s Xi Jinping might have to revise his five-year plan
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Teen ran over by police vehicle in Melaka dies in ICU: ALOR GAJAH: A motorcyclist died early on Thursday (April 11) morning while undergoing treatment at Melaka ...
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Teen ran over by police vehicle in Melaka dies in ICU
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Olympic athlete praised for refusing to swap plane seats with 'entitled' couple: Cynthia Appiah, a Canadian bobsledder, was on a four-hour flight from Toronto to ...
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Olympic athlete praised for refusing to swap plane seats with 'entitled' ...
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How to push for the lowest mortgage rates in a high interest rate world: Mortgage experts say it’s important to do research and negotiate on rates as there’s ...
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How to push for the lowest mortgage rates in a high interest rate world
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Airport workers among those arrested in $22 million Toronto airport gold heist : Six individuals were arrested in connection to last year's multi-million ...
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Airport workers among those arrested in $22 million Toronto airport gold ...
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China says it is ready to work closely with North Korea to help relations reach higher level
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China says it is ready to work closely with North Korea to help relations ...
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Toronto man arrested in alleged kidnapping of a woman who managed to escape: Last week, Toronto police allege a man abducted a woman, reportedly drove around ...
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Toronto man arrested in alleged kidnapping of a woman who managed to ...
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How to give kids autonomy? 'Anxious Generation' author says a license to roam helps
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China's inaction on Iran has 'undermined' its influence in the Middle East, analyst says
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China's inaction on Iran has 'undermined' its influence in the Middle East ...
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Homan stays undefeated with wild win over Fujisawa at Players' Championship: Rachel Homan and her Ottawa-based team are still undefeated in the Princess Auto ...
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Homan stays undefeated with wild win over Fujisawa at Players' ...
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The budget’s tax changes on corporations and the wealthy are long overdue : Austerity or adding to the national debt would only make things worse. Instead ...
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The budget’s tax changes on corporations and the wealthy are long overdue
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Indonesia's Prabowo meets Xi in rare pre-inauguration China visit: JAKARTA/SHANGHAI -- Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia's defense minister and ...
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Indonesia's Prabowo meets Xi in rare pre-inauguration China visit
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China fills Russia's critical war gaps, US says: The United States has accused China of aiding the largest Russian military expansion since the Soviet era ...
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China fills Russia's critical war gaps, US says
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Xi tells Biden not to curb China’s tech sector: Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden held a two-hour phone call before Janet Yellen’s China ...
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Xi tells Biden not to curb China’s tech sector
Quick Glance: RNC Launches 'Biden Bloodbath' Website
  • The Republican National Committee launched a website aimed at criticizing President Biden's border policies.

  • BidenBloodbath.com provides a timeline of the 'border crisis,' attributing it to Biden's policies and offering 'real-time messaging' to activists.

  • The website also tries to link allegations of crimes committed by individuals who entered battleground states illegally with various data points on fentanyl deaths.

  • While the immigration discourse may fuel distrust, generalizations about immigrants committing violent crimes are often false.
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Gushue edges Edin to begin run at Princess Auto Players' Championship: It was a rematch but not a repeat of the world championship final between Brad Gushue and ...
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Gushue edges Edin to begin run at Princess Auto Players' Championship
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Macron says Paris Olympics opening ceremony could be moved: The French president says the opening ceremony could move from the River Seine if security is ...
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Macron says Paris Olympics opening ceremony could be moved
Quick Glance: Security Concerns Prompt Alternatives for France's Olympic Opening Ceremony
  • France has developed contingency plans for the July 26 Olympics opening ceremony on the river Seine in response to security concerns, as stated by President Emmanuel Macron on Monday.

  • Heightened security alert due to conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, along with the threat of terrorist attacks, has prompted action by the French government.

  • Expressing confidence, Macron believes the anticipated Games ceremony with large crowds by the Seine, involving around 160 boats embarking on a 6 km journey, will be a significant achievement.

  • The leadership of the United States Olympic and Paralympic teams approves of the security arrangements along the Seine for the opening ceremony, according to the team's security head, Nicole Deal.
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Ontario moves to allow 18-storey timber buildings: Upgrade in Ontario’s Building Code will help build homes faster and reduce long-term construction costs ...
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Ontario moves to allow 18-storey timber buildings
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Sharon arrested in Keanu twist, sad exit & health scare on EastEnders next week: EastEnders will air some big scenes next week as Sharon Watts finds herself ...
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Sharon arrested in Keanu twist, sad exit & health scare on EastEnders next ...
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Al-Monitor/Premise poll finds Biden's unpopularity in Mideast makes room for China, Russia to outshine US
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Al-Monitor/Premise poll finds Biden's unpopularity in Mideast makes room ...
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Marcos vs Duterte family feud drags both political dynasties’, and the Philippines’, names through the mud
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Marcos vs Duterte family feud drags both political dynasties’ ...
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Interest in multi-unit homes leads to rise in Toronto housing starts: CMHC: Provincewide, housing starts dropped 5 per cent over last March.
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Interest in multi-unit homes leads to rise in Toronto housing starts: CMHC
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Great budget, Ottawa, but how to execute it when Canada fails to retain talent?: The Trudeau government has unleashed a slew of economic investments; but the ...
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China’s Xi Jinping calls on Vietnam to deploy ‘political wisdom’ to manage ties: Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged Hanoi to use “political wisdom” in ...
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China’s Xi Jinping calls on Vietnam to deploy ‘political wisdom’ to manage ...
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Renovating a Second Home in Newfoundland Without Road Access: Two saltbox houses on the island of Newfoundland, in Canada, were hard to resist ...
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Renovating a Second Home in Newfoundland Without Road Access
Quick Glance: Renovating a Remote Second Home in Newfoundland
  • Cailey Heaps, 47, acquired two saltbox houses from the 1910s on the rugged coast of Newfoundland, Canada, and had them renovated by Reflect Architecture.

  • The two white houses, built in 1912 and 1914, were situated on a property in Salvage, a tiny coastal town with 108 residents, along with three red sheds, a small cemetery, and an outhouse at the end of a dock with a hole directly above the water.

  • The parcel was located across from the town center on Burden's Point, yet highly visible and had been on the market for years.

  • It had even garnered some media attention due to concerns that the houses could be demolished.
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U.S. Treasury's Yellen to return to China, emphasize excess-capacity threat: WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will return to China ...
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U.S. Treasury's Yellen to return to China, emphasize excess-capacity ...
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Thunderstorms could hit Toronto Tuesday evening ahead of a rainy week: While Toronto will see warmer seasonal weather this week, skies are expected to be gloomy ...
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Thunderstorms could hit Toronto Tuesday evening ahead of a rainy week
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Russian-Chinese trade turnover is breaking new records, says Lavrov: Russia's foreign minister meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping during visit ...
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Russian-Chinese trade turnover is breaking new records, says Lavrov
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How China allegedly interfered with Canada’s elections: A public inquiry in Ottawa is investigating claims that China “clandestinely” interfered in the last two ...
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How China allegedly interfered with Canada’s elections
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Scholz, Xi meet in Beijing, discuss peace in Ukraine: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on April 16 ...
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Scholz, Xi meet in Beijing, discuss peace in Ukraine
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Indonesia's Prabowo meets Xi in rare pre-inauguration China visit: JAKARTA/SHANGHAI -- Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia's defense minister and ...
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Indonesia's Prabowo meets Xi in rare pre-inauguration China visit
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Chinese President Xi Won’t Back Down Amid Tensions With the West: Welcome to Balance of Power, bringing you the latest in global politics. If you haven’t yet ...
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Chinese President Xi Won’t Back Down Amid Tensions With the West
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Trudeau Pushes 3D-Printed, Prefabricated Homes to Solve Supply Crunch: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced measures aimed at making it easier and cheaper to ...
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Trudeau Pushes 3D-Printed, Prefabricated Homes to Solve Supply Crunch
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Fewer Americans want to study in China. Both countries want to fix that, ‘a lot of trust has been broken’
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Quick Glance: Decline in American Students Studying in China Due to Trust Issues
  • The number of American students in China has significantly decreased due to growing concerns about restrictions on academic freedom and strained relations between Washington and Beijing.

  • US officials and scholars lament the lost opportunities for young people to experience life in China.

  • The decline in student exchanges between the countries is regretted by both the US and China, as they struggle to find common ground in other areas.

  • Both countries recognize the importance of student exchanges and are planning measures to promote study programs in China.