What's hot in real world news? - Thread 10.0

[Kevin Pacey]

Here's a link to What's hot in real world news? - Thread 11.0:

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Here's a link to What's hot in real world news? - Thread 9.0, followed by a fresh news item:

https://www.chesscanada.info/forum/showthread.php?5879-What-s-hot-in-real-world-news-Thread-9-0

bbc.com/news/uk/Queen Elizabeth II has died:

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-61585886

torontosun.com/news/world/BLIZZARD: The greatest Queen we have ever seen is gone:

https://torontosun.com/news/world/blizzard-the-greatest-queen-we-have-ever-seen-is-gone

[Kevin Pacey]

torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/LILLEY: Trudeau punishes home owners rather than cut spending to fight inflation:

https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/trudeau-punishes-home-owners-rather-than-cut-spending-to-fight-inflation

[Kevin Pacey]

torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/KINSELLA: Will Justin Trudeau stay or go?:

https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/kinsella-will-justin-trudeau-stay-or-go

[Kevin Pacey]

bbc/Blinken flies in to rally Western support for Ukraine war:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-62841392

thepostmillennial.com/Russian ally Belarus conducts military exercises near Polish border [The Belarusian defense ministry said they are practicing "liberating territory temporarily seized by enemy" and "ensuring forceful measures of martial law."]:

https://thepostmillennial.com/russian-ally-belarus-conducts-military-exercises-near-polish-border

bbc.com/Ukraine round-up: Eastern advance and Crimea [strikes] claim:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-62826674

cnbc.com/2022/09/08/Ukraine seizes the moment with surprise counterattacks; U.S. approves further $675 million in weapons for Kyiv:

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/09/08/russia-ukraine-live-updates.html

[Kevin Pacey]

thepostmillennial.com/DC official who boasted about 'sanctuary city' status says city has been turned into a 'border town' [On Thursday, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser declared a public emergency over the influx of illegal immigrants coming into the city on buses sent by Arizona and Texas leaders.]:

https://thepostmillennial.com/dc-official-who-boasted-about-sanctuary-city-status-says-city-has-been-turned-into-a-border-town

[Kevin Pacey]

notalotofpeopleknowthat.wordpress.com/2022/09/05/Pakistan Floods – Is A Third Of The Country Really Submerged?:

https://notalotofpeopleknowthat.wordpress.com/2022/09/05/pakistan-floods-is-a-third-really-submerged/

[Kevin Pacey]

cbsnews.com/news/Scientists discover two new "super-Earth" planets just 100 light-years away — and one may be suitable for life:

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-super-earth-planet-lp-890-9c-may-be-suitable-for-life/

[Kevin Pacey]

fortune.com/2022/09/07/A housing crash in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand? It sure looks like it:

https://fortune.com/2022/09/07/housing-price-crash-canada-australia-new-zealand-goldman-sachs-research/

[Kevin Pacey]

reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/Taiwan military shows off its mettle with latest combat drills - 2022-09-07:

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/taiwan-military-shows-off-its-mettle-with-latest-combat-drills-2022-09-07/

[Kevin Pacey]

npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/09/06/The new COVID booster could be the last you'll need for a year, US federal officials say:

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/09/06/1121289835/the-new-covid-booster-could-be-the-last-youll-need-for-a-year-federal-officials-

thepostmillennial.com/EXCLUSIVE: Seattle firefighters sue city for denying religious exemptions to vaccine mandate ["As Deputy Chief, it is apparent to me that the individualized accommodation assessment process and the so called interactive process was a sham because it was predetermined by the Department that no religious accommodation would be accommodated."]:

https://thepostmillennial.com/exclusive-seattle-firefighters-sue-city-for-denying-religious-exemptions-to-vaccine-mandate

cbsnews.com/news/Second person in the U.S. dies after contracting monkeypox:

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/monkeypox-second-person-in-the-u-s-dies-after-contracting-disease/

[Kevin Pacey]

reuters.com/world/europe/NATO calls on allies to supply winter uniforms for Ukrainian army - 2022-09-09:

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/nato-calls-allies-supply-winter-uniforms-ukrainian-army-2022-09-09/

cnbc.com/2022/09/09/Ukraine recaptures nearly 400 square miles of territory; rebuilding Ukraine would cost estimated $349 billion:

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/09/09/russia-ukraine-live-updates.html

aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2022/9/9/Russia-Ukraine latest updates: Zelenskyy hails Kharkiv advances:

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2022/9/9/russia-ukraine-live-news-ukraine-forces-takeover-supply-lines

theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/09/Russia sends reinforcements to Kharkiv region to try to repel Ukrainian counterattack:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/09/russia-kharkiv-reinforcements-ukraine-counterattack

[Kevin Pacey]

thepostmillennial.com/GOP moves to pull back on pandemic-era mail-in voting ahead of midterms [Citing security concerns, 18 states have re-passed limits on mail-in voting following the aftermath of the election, when the results became highly contested with many, including former President Donald Trump, becoming suspicious of potential voter fraud.]:

https://thepostmillennial.com/gop-moves-to-pull-back-on-pandemic-era-mail-in-voting-ahead-of-midterms

[Kevin Pacey]

nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/Judge dismisses Trump's lawsuit against Clinton and others as ‘political manifesto’ [What the suit “lacks in substance and legal support it seeks to substitute with length, hyperbole, and the settling of scores and grievances,” federal Judge Donald Middlebrooks said.]:

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/judge-dismisses-trumps-lawsuit-clinton-others-political-manifesto-rcna47034

[Kevin Pacey]

nationalpost.com/opinion/John Ivison: As François Legault divides, Quebec is diminished:

https://nationalpost.com/opinion/john-ivison-as-francois-legault-divides-quebec-is-diminished

[Kevin Pacey]

bbc.com/news/uk/King Charles III pays tribute to his mother in first speech:

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-62847191

[Kevin Pacey]

reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/Latest U.S. lawmaker delegation arrives in Taiwan - 2022-09-07:

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/us-lawmaker-delegation-visiting-taiwan-this-week-2022-09-07/

[Kevin Pacey]

english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/09/coronavirus-pandemic-latest-sept-9-2022/Here are the latest COVID-19 updates from Japan and beyond:

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/09/0d157be361d8-coronavirus-pandemic-latest-sept-9-2022.html

[Kevin Pacey]

usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2022-09-07/U.S. Monkeypox Cases Surpass 20,000, Most of Any Country [There are signs that the monkeypox outbreak in the U.S. is slowing.]:

https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2022-09-07/u-s-monkeypox-cases-surpass-20-000-most-of-any-country

[Kevin Pacey]

torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/LILLEY: Trudeau tries a rebrand before Conservatives pick a new leader:

https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/lilley-trudeau-tries-a-rebrand-before-conservatives-pick-a-new-leader

financialpost.com/opinion/Joe Oliver: Liberals risk drowning in the Poilievre wave [The conventional wisdom that Poilievre cannot win a national election is wearing thin]:

https://financialpost.com/opinion/joe-oliver-liberals-risk-drowning-in-the-poilievre-wave

[Kevin Pacey]

theguardian.com/books/2022/sep/09/Mitt Romney says Joe Biden has to run to take down Trump in new book:

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2022/sep/09/mitt-romney-joe-biden-trump-book-obama-debenedetti

[Kevin Pacey]

bbc.com/news/Kharkiv offensive: Russia retreats as Ukraine attack takes key towns:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-62860774

ctvnews.ca/world/Russia taken by surprise as Ukraine breaks through in the east:

https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/russia-taken-by-surprise-as-ukraine-advances-in-the-east-1.6063187

bbc.com/news/Ukraine has retaken 1,000 square kilometres in a week - Zelensky:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-62849235

bbc.com/news/Ukraine war: Heavily pregnant medic held in notorious Russian prison:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-62819425

theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/08/'We have already lost' - far-right Russian bloggers slam Kremlin over military failures:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/08/we-have-already-lost-far-right-russian-bloggers-slam-kremlin-over-army-response

[Kevin Pacey]

globalnews.ca/news/Charles III officially proclaimed Britain’s king at tradition-steeped ceremony:

https://globalnews.ca/news/9119441/charles-iii-proclaimed-king/

[Kevin Pacey]

nationalpost.com/opinion/Randall Denley: Ontario's big labour shortage is getting bigger [Trudeau's Liberal government is hampering Ontario’s ability to bring in immigrants in a way that exceeds even the expected federal irrationality]:

https://nationalpost.com/opinion/randall-denley-ontarios-big-labour-shortage-is-getting-bigger

[Kevin Pacey]

usnews.com/news/world/articles/2022-09-07/Greece Warns Allies of Turkey Conflict Danger Amid Tension [Greece’s government has written to its NATO and European Union partners and the U.N. chief, urging the formal condemnation of increasingly aggressive rhetoric from neighboring Turkey.]:

https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2022-09-07/greece-warns-allies-of-turkey-conflict-danger-amid-tension

[Kevin Pacey]

foreignpolicy.com/2022/09/08/Taiwan Needs Weapons for Day 1 of a Chinese Invasion [Unlike Ukraine, the island will be very hard to arm during a conflict.]:

https://foreignpolicy.com/2022/09/08/taiwan-needs-weapons-for-day-1-of-a-chinese-invasion/

[Kevin Pacey]

ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/Nearly 1 in 5 Canadians say they have tested positive for COVID-19: Statistics Canada:

https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/nearly-1-in-5-canadians-say-they-have-tested-positive-for-covid-19-statistics-canada-1.6058652

toronto.ctvnews.ca/Ontario receives first doses of bivalent vaccine: health minister:

https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/ontario-receives-first-doses-of-bivalent-vaccine-health-minister-1.6060646

[Kevin Pacey]

abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/Monkeypox cases dropping in US, but racial disparities growing [The White House says it’s optimistic about a decline in monkeypox cases and an uptick in vaccinations against the infectious virus]:

https://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/monkeypox-cases-dropping-racial-disparities-growing-89490254

[Kevin Pacey]

ctvnews.ca/politics/The Conservative leadership contest ends tonight and it's Pierre Poilievre's to lose:

https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/the-conservative-leadership-contest-ends-tonight-and-it-s-pierre-poilievre-s-to-lose-1.6063223

ctvnews.ca/mobile/politics/Pierre Poilievre wins Conservative leadership on first ballot:

https://www.ctvnews.ca/mobile/politics/pierre-poilievre-wins-conservative-leadership-on-first-ballot-1.6063223

[Kevin Pacey]

ctvnews.ca/business/With the death of Queen Elizabeth II, what happens to our bills and coins? [postage stamps, passport wording will change, too, and it's 'God save the king']:

https://www.ctvnews.ca/business/with-the-death-of-queen-elizabeth-ii-what-happens-to-our-bills-and-coins-1.6061597

[Kevin Pacey]

thehill.com/media/CNN’s Jake Tapper: It would be ‘clever’ for Biden to invite Trump to queen’s funeral:

https://thehill.com/media/3637099-cnns-tapper-it-would-be-clever-for-biden-to-invite-trump-to-queens-funeral/

[Kevin Pacey]

rferl.org/a/united-states-iran-nuclear-deal/Blinken Says Iran's Latest Nuclear Pact Response 'Takes Us Backwards':

https://www.rferl.org/a/united-states-iran-nuclear-deal-blinken/32026059.html

aljazeera.com/news/2022/9/9/US imposes new sanctions on Iran over Albanian cyberattack [US sanctions on Iran’s intelligence ministry come after Albania blamed Iran for the July incident, which Tehran has denied.]:

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/9/9/us-imposes-new-sanctions-on-iran-over-albanian-cyberattack

[Kevin Pacey]

cbc.ca/news/world/Russian-held nuclear power plant in Ukraine, back on power grid, shuts down [Zaporizhzhia plant went off the grid last week after all its power lines were disconnected]:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/ukraine-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-power-plant-1.6579155

bbc.com/news/Kharkiv offensive: Ukrainian army says it has tripled retaken area:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-62867560

ndtv.com/world-news/Russia Loses Key Ukraine City, May Prove To Be War's Turning Point [Russia-Ukraine war: The swift fall of Izium in Kharkiv province was Moscow's worst defeat since its troops were forced back from the capital Kyiv in March.]:

https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/russia-ukraine-war-russia-loses-control-of-key-northeast-towns-as-ukrainian-troops-advance-3334196

timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/europe/Ukraine forces push further after fall of Russian stronghold:

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/europe/russia-gives-up-key-northeast-towns-as-ukrainian-forces-advance/articleshow/94131691.cms

[Kevin Pacey]

torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/GOLDSTEIN: Poilievre says he can win despite a hostile media:

https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/goldstein-poilievre-says-he-can-win-despite-a-hostile-media

torontosun.com/opinion/editorials/EDITORIAL: Poilievre faces a weakened Trudeau:

https://torontosun.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-poilievre-faces-a-weakened-trudeau

torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/GUNTER: Here's the real problem with the Bank of Canada:

https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/gunter-heres-the-real-problem-with-the-bank-of-canada

[Kevin Pacey]

nypost.com/2022/09/10/Affirmative action hurts Asian-Americans—but the left just shrugs:

https://nypost.com/2022/09/10/affirmative-action-hurts-asian-americansbut-the-left-just-shrugs/

[Kevin Pacey]

nypost.com/2022/09/10/Rogan, Rowling and Chappelle prove the online mob has no power:

https://nypost.com/2022/09/10/rogan-rowling-and-chappelle-prove-the-online-mob-has-no-power/

[Kevin Pacey]

bbc.com/news/New Zealand: Whale may have caused boat flip that killed five:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-62860778

[Kevin Pacey]

bbc.com/news/world-us-canada/Liz Truss and Joe Biden: The big issue that could derail UK/US relations [The most serious and immediate of stumbling block issues for said relations is the impasse between Britain and the EU over the Northern Ireland Protocol which requires extra customs checks on goods moving from Great Britain to Northern Ireland.]:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-62819799

[Kevin Pacey]

english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/09/coronavirus-pandemic-latest-sept-11-2022/Here are the latest COVID-19 updates from Japan and beyond:

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/09/03711033bb60-coronavirus-pandemic-latest-sept-11-2022.html

cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/Severe COVID-19 outcomes increase, more virus detected in Winnipeg wastewater, latest Manitoba report says [70 people with illness admitted to hospital, 16 to ICUs during week ending Sept. 3]:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/manitoba-covid-19-epidemiological-report-1.6576028

nytimes.com/2022/09/08/Can you get re-infected with monkeypox?:

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/08/well/live/monkeypox-immunity-reinfection.html

[Kevin Pacey]

wattsupwiththat.com/2022/09/10/Re: Claim: The World is On the Brink of Five Climate Tipping Points:

https://wattsupwiththat.com/2022/09/10/claim-the-world-is-on-the-brink-of-five-climate-tipping-points/

[Kevin Pacey]

reuters.com/world/china/2022-09-11/Xi to meet Putin in first trip outside China since COVID began:

https://www.reuters.com/world/china/xi-leaves-china-first-time-since-covid-pandemic-began-meet-putin-2022-09-11/

[Kevin Pacey]

usatoday.com/story/news/world/2022/09/12/ukraine-russia-live-updates-counteroffensive/'Situation more difficult by the hour': Ukrainian forces break through to Russian border. Updates:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2022/09/12/ukraine-russia-live-updates-counteroffensive/8061826001/

aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2022/9/12/russia-ukraine-live-news//Ukraine makes more gains, as Russia strikes Kharkiv:

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2022/9/12/russia-ukraine-live-news-kyiv-presses-eastern-counteroffensive

bbc.com/news/world-europe/Ukraine war: We retook 6,000 sq km from Russia in September, says Zelensky:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-62884668

bbc.com/news/world-europe/Ukraine war: What will Russia's losses mean for Putin?:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-62879367

[Kevin Pacey]

torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/LILLEY: Can Poilievre beat Trudeau? Of course he can and here's how:

https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/lilley-can-poilievre-beat-trudeau-of-course-he-can-and-heres-how

nationalpost.com/opinion/Ben Woodfinden: With Poilievre as leader, Conservatives ready to beat Trudeau Liberals [The party can build a new coalition with working class and younger Canadians]:

https://nationalpost.com/opinion/ben-woodfinden-with-poilievre-as-leader-conservative-ready-to-beat-trudeau-liberals

nationalpost.com/news/politics/Wave of young voters flocking to Poilievre surprised even campaign insiders [Poilievre would speak at rallies about the problem of young adults stuck living in their parents’ basements because of runaway housing costs]:

https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/wave-of-young-voters-flocking-to-poilievre-surprised-even-campaign-insiders

nationalpost.com/opinion/Rex Murphy: Prime Minister Pierre Poilievre is something to look forward to [He won the Conservative leadership with such a vast majority because he is sensible]:

https://nationalpost.com/opinion/rex-murphy-prime-minister-pierre-poilievre-is-something-to-look-forward-to

[Kevin Pacey]

torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/BLIZZARD: What now for King Charles III and the Royals?:

https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/blizzard-what-now-for-king-charles-iii-and-the-royals

[Kevin Pacey]

thepostmillennial.com/BREAKING: Tucker Carlson obtains subpoenas from Biden's DOJ to Trump allies demanding personal information ["It shocks the conscience of everyone who sees it," Carlson said, "but the number of people who see it is very small because it is not covered by any media."]:

https://thepostmillennial.com/breaking-tucker-carlson-obtained-subpoenas-from-biden-s-doj-to-trump-allies-demanding-personal-information

[Kevin Pacey]

aljazeera.com/news/2022/9/11/Greece coastguard fires on ‘suspicious’ Turkish cargo ship:

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/9/11/greek-coast-guard-fires-on-cargo-ship-in-aegean-sea-turkey

[Kevin Pacey]

livescience.com/Classified UFO videos would 'harm national security' if released, Navy says [The Navy admitted it has a lot more footage of UFOs — but won't share them anytime soon.]:

https://www.livescience.com/navy-ufo-videos-national-security-threat

[Kevin Pacey]

globalnews.ca/news/New Zealand won’t ditch monarchy after queen’s death, PM says [nor will Australia, at least for now]:

https://globalnews.ca/news/9122522/new-zealand-monarchy-queen-elizabeth-death/

[Kevin Pacey]

thehill.com/opinion/national-security/China’s next Taiwan targets are lifelines of the US economy:

https://thehill.com/opinion/national-security/3638756-chinas-next-taiwan-targets-are-lifelines-of-the-us-economy/

[Kevin Pacey]

english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/09/coronavirus-pandemic-latest-sept-12-2022/Here are the latest COVID-19 updates from Japan and beyond:

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/09/22773c411736-coronavirus-pandemic-latest-sept-12-2022.html

[Kevin Pacey]

globalnews.ca/news/[Confirmed] monkeypox death reported in California, believed to be 1st in U.S.:

https://globalnews.ca/news/9124586/monkeypox-death-us/

[Kevin Pacey]

usatoday.com/story/news/world/2022/09/13/ukraine-russia-invasion-live-updates/Ukraine liberates more towns, pushes for Russian troops to keep surrendering: Sept. 13 recap:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2022/09/13/ukraine-russia-invasion-live-updates/10364337002/

cnbc.com/2022/09/14/Ukraine moving ‘towards victory,’ Zelenskyy says; troops root out ‘collaborators’ in reclaimed territory [meanwhile, allegations of Russian torture coming from liberated areas]:

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/09/14/russia-ukraine-live-updates.html

globalnews.ca/news/Ukraine’s military gains threaten Putin’s propaganda grip: ‘The bubble is bursting’:

https://globalnews.ca/news/9124626/ukraine-russia-war-kremlin-critics/

businessinsider.com/Former US general says he is 'even more concerned' about Putin using nukes as Ukraine makes astonishing progress in its counteroffensive:

https://www.businessinsider.com/former-us-general-concerned-putin-nukes-ukraine-retakes-territory-2022-9

bbc.com/news/world-asia-china/Xi and Putin to discuss Ukraine war at meeting - Kremlin:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-62885151

theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/14/Former Soviet states eye opportunities as Russia suffers Ukraine rout:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/14/former-soviet-states-eye-opportunities-as-russia-suffers-ukraine-rout

[Kevin Pacey]

cbc.ca/news/world/Worldwide deaths from COVID-19 last week lowest since March 2020: WHO [World in better position to end pandemic, director general says]:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/who-covid-1.6582403

english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/09/coronavirus-pandemic-latest-sept-13-2022/Here are the latest COVID-19 updates from Japan and beyond:

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/09/f71f1ab16d36-coronavirus-pandemic-latest-sept-13-2022.html

nature.com/articles/How deadly is monkeypox? What scientists know [Symptoms of severe disease differ from those seen during past outbreaks, causing researchers to re-evaluate their assumptions.]:

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-02931-1

[Kevin Pacey]

torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/LILLEY: Trudeau's answer to inflation is more spending that won't help long term:

https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/lilley-trudeau-responds-to-inflation-woes-with-more-spending-that-wont-help-long-term

[Kevin Pacey]

torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/LILLEY: Trudeau does everything he accuses his opponents of doing [PM can’t warn anyone not to use fear or division -- they are and always have been his bread and butter.]:

https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/lilley-trudeau-does-everything-he-accuses-his-opponents-of-doing

[Kevin Pacey]

nationalpost.com/opinion/Kelly McParland: Against a tired Trudeau, the next election is Poilievre's to lose [The Con's new leader's brash and confident, he’s shown himself to be a skilled campaigner who would be dangerous to underestimate]:

https://nationalpost.com/opinion/kelly-mcparland-against-a-tired-trudeau-the-next-election-is-poilievres-to-lose

[Kevin Pacey]

nytimes.com/2022/09/14/business/energy-environment/Ostracized by West, Russia finds a partner in Saudi Arabia:

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/14/business/energy-environment/russia-saudi-oil-putin-mbs.html

[Kevin Pacey]

usatoday.com/story/tech/science/2022/09/13/Stronger diamonds? A collision in space might have created them:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/science/2022/09/13/space-diamonds-could-give-industries-new-durable-super-hard-tools/10365746002/

[Kevin Pacey]

space.com/'We can find life outside the solar system in 25 years,' researcher says [New instruments are currently being developed that will supercharge our search for life across the Milky Way galaxy.]:

https://www.space.com/finding-life-outside-solar-system-in-25-years

[Kevin Pacey]

ndtv.com/offbeat/"Once In A Lifetime" Sighting: Giant Deep-Sea Squid Carcass Washes Up On New Zealand Beach [Giant squids are the second-largest mollusk and they possess the largest eyes of any animal - at a whopping 10 inches in diameter.]:

https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/once-in-a-lifetime-sighting-giant-deep-sea-squid-carcass-washes-up-on-new-zealand-beach-3339633

[Kevin Pacey]

cnbc.com/2022/09/13/U.S. considers China sanctions to deter Taiwan action; Taiwan presses EU:

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/09/13/us-considers-china-sanctions-to-deter-taiwan-action-taiwan-presses-eu.html

[Kevin Pacey]

bbc.com/news/world-us-canada/US midterms 2022: Tracking Trump's 'extraordinary' endorsement spree:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-62905365

For optimists:
toronto.citynews.ca/2022/09/15/Biden plans floating platforms to expand offshore wind power:

https://toronto.citynews.ca/2022/09/15/biden-plans-floating-platforms-to-expand-offshore-wind-power/

[Kevin Pacey]

torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/LILLEY: Trudeau runs on populist slogans so why shouldn't Poilievre?:

https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/lilley-trudeau-runs-on-populist-slogans-so-why-is-it-bad-if-poilievre-does-as-well

torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/GUNTER: Poilievre’s potential path to victory:

https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/gunter-poilievres-potential-path-to-victory

tnc.news/2022/09/14/Global News reporter apologizes for heckling Poilievre:

https://tnc.news/2022/09/14/akin-apologizes-poilievre1/

[Kevin Pacey]

cbc.ca/news/business/Air Canada ordered to pay passengers $2,000 for flight cancellation caused by crew shortage [Crew shortages are generally within an airline's control, Canada's transport regulator says]:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/air-canada-cta-compensation-1.6583231

[Kevin Pacey]

ndtv.com/world-news/russia-ukraine-war/Russian President Vladimir Putin Survives Assassination Attempt: Report [This comes a week after a group of politicians in Russia demanded Vladimir Putin's resignation citing Russia's military losses in Ukraine.]:

https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/russia-ukraine-war-russian-president-vladimir-putin-survives-assassination-attempt-report-3346174

bbc.com/news/world-europe/Ukraine President Zelensky involved in car accident but 'not seriously hurt':

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-62910236

bbc.com/news/world-europe/Ukraine war: Houses flooded after missiles hit major dam:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-62910245

livescience.com/'Cosmic' and 'phantom' UFOs are all over Ukraine's skies, government report claims [Astronomers observed dozens of objects that "cannot be scientifically identified."[:

https://www.livescience.com/ukraine-ufo-uap-report

[Kevin Pacey]

globalnews.ca/news/Ontario education minister orders school board to ‘honour the Queen’:

https://globalnews.ca/news/9130039/ontario-education-minister-school-board-honour-the-queen/

[Kevin Pacey]

nationalpost.com/pmn/news/Cease-fire holds between Armenia and Azerbaijan:

https://nationalpost.com/pmn/news-pmn/cease-fire-holds-between-armenia-and-azerbaijan

[Kevin Pacey]

ottawacitizen.com/opinion/Denley: Shifting gender pronouns, racial terminology aren't doing much to unite Canadians [The disagreement over just the right words to label people is the visible tip of a much larger problem.]:

https://ottawacitizen.com/opinion/denley-shifting-gender-pronouns-racial-terminology-arent-doing-much-to-unite-canadians

[Kevin Pacey]

cbsnews.com/news/Japan is struggling to quit floppy disks and fax machines:

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/japan-struggling-to-quit-floppy-disks-and-fax-machines/

[Kevin Pacey]

english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/09/15/Here are the latest COVID-19 updates from Japan and beyond:

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/09/f2410248e9cb-coronavirus-pandemic-latest-sept-15-2022.html

news-medical.net/news/20220913/Transmission of monkeypox virus atypical and unique in 2022:

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20220913/Transmission-of-monkeypox-virus-atypical-and-unique-in-2022.aspx

[Kevin Pacey]

aljazeera.com/news/2022/9/15/US Senate advances bill to significantly expand Taiwan support [Legislation would include billions in direct military aid and jettison many of the euphemisms used to avoid upsetting China.]:

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/9/15/us-senate-advances-bill-to-significantly-expand-taiwan-support

[Kevin Pacey]

iranintl.com/en/20220915/US Calls On Iran To Provide Explanation On Uranium Traces:

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202209155083

[Kevin Pacey]

bbc.com/news/world-us-canada/Raymond Dearie: Who is the special master reviewing seized Trump files?:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-62893028

[Kevin Pacey]

torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/GOLDSTEIN: Deleted recording increases public mistrust of RCMP's leaders:

https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/goldstein-deleted-recording-increases-public-mistrust-of-rcmps-leaders

[Kevin Pacey]

thepostmillennial.com/Texas will stop bussing illegal aliens when Biden secures US-Mexico border ["All Biden has to do is replicate what Trump did, and that would lead to a reduction in border crossings, and that would lead to the elimination of us bussing people across the country," said Gov. Abbott.]:

https://thepostmillennial.com/texas-will-stop-bussing-illegal-aliens-when-biden-secures-us-mexico-border?

[Kevin Pacey]

thepostmillennial.com/Canadian biologically male teacher wears massive prosthetic breasts to school [Photographs and video footage have been circulating on social media this week which appear to show a Canadian high school teacher wearing obscenely large prosthetic breasts while teaching a shop class.]:

https://thepostmillennial.com/canadian-biologically-male-teacher-wears-massive-prosthetic-breasts-to-school?

[Kevin Pacey]

slate.com/culture/2022/09/[Alleged] Chess cheating scandal - Magnus Carlsen loses to Hans Moke Niemann:

https://slate.com/culture/2022/09/chess-cheating-scandal-magnus-carlsen-hans-moke-niemann-anal-beads.html

[Kevin Pacey]

cnbc.com/2022/09/16/Putin admits China has ‘concerns’ over Ukraine invasion; Russia’s Wagner Group recruiting convicts:

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/09/16/russia-ukraine-live-updates.html

theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/16/Ukraine mass grave with 440 bodies discovered in recaptured Izium says police chief:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/16/ukraine-mass-grave-with-440-bodies-discovered-in-recaptured-izium-says-police-chief

[Kevin Pacey]

theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/16/'Stain on queen's memory' - Saudi crown prince's planned visit condemned:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/16/stain-on-queens-memory-saudi-crown-princes-planned-visit-condemned

theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/sep/16/Chinese delegation banned from queen's lying in state:

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/sep/16/chinese-delegation-banned-from-queens-lying-in-state

[Kevin Pacey]

theguardian.com/science/2022/sep/15/Scientists hail autoimmune disease therapy breakthrough:

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2022/sep/15/scientists-hail-autoimmune-disease-therapy-breakthrough-car-t-cell-lupus

ndtv.com/world-news/Covid "End Is In Sight", Says WHO Chief [Among the recommendations, the WHO is urging countries to invest in vaccinating 100 percent of the most at-risk groups.]:

https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/who-global-covid-cases-covid-end-is-in-sight-says-who-chief-3344676

english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/09/coronavirus-pandemic-latest-sept-16-2022/Here are the latest COVID-19 updates from Japan and beyond:

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/09/030bfa33e6b9-coronavirus-pandemic-latest-sept-16-2022.html

science.org/content/article/Will monkeypox virus become more dangerous?:

https://www.science.org/content/article/will-monkeypox-virus-become-more-dangerous

[Kevin Pacey]

reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/EU lawmakers condemn China's live-fire exercises in Taiwan Strait - 2022-09-15:

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/eu-lawmakers-condemn-chinas-live-fire-exercises-taiwan-strait-2022-09-15/

[Kevin Pacey]

theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/17/EU calls for war crimes tribunal after mass graves found in Ukraine:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/17/eu-calls-for-war-crimes-tribunal-after-mass-graves-found-in-ukraine

theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/17/Ukraine main power line restored at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, IAEA says:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/17/ukraine-main-power-line-restored-at-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-plant-iaea-says

cbc.ca/news/world/ukraine-russia-war/Ukraine's push against Russian troops in northeast puts pressure on Putin's war [Signs indicating Ukraine is continuing to take back land from occupying forces]:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/ukraine-russia-war-northeast-pressure-1.6586737

bbc.com/news/world-europe/Ukraine war: Biden warns Putin not to use tactical nuclear weapons:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-62936643

bbc.com/news/business/Germany takes [temporary] control of stakes in 3 of Russia's Rosneft oil refineries:

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-62924071

[Kevin Pacey]

news18.com/news/opinion/Swaminarayan Temple Attack [Toronto]: Mr Trudeau, Mend Your Ways Or Khalistan Menace Will Haunt Canada Too:

https://www.news18.com/news/opinion/swaminarayan-temple-attack-mr-trudeau-mend-your-ways-or-khalistan-menace-will-haunt-canada-too-5972749.html

[Kevin Pacey]

nypost.com/2022/09/15/A Mets-Blue Jays World Series could be potential vaccine disaster:

https://nypost.com/2022/09/15/mets-blue-jays-world-series-a-potential-covid-vaccine-issue/

english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/09/coronavirus-pandemic-latest-sept-17-2022/Here are the latest COVID-19 updates from Japan and beyond:

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/09/9175f5ea74b7-coronavirus-pandemic-latest-sept-17-2022.html

npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2022/09/16/What are your chances of catching monkeypox [or e.g. of catching covid, if in US]?:

https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2022/09/16/1123176842/what-are-your-chances-of-catching-monkeypox

[Kevin Pacey]

nationalpost.com/pmn/news-pmn/crime-pmn/Protests break out at funeral of Iranian woman who died after morals police arrest:

https://nationalpost.com/pmn/news-pmn/crime-pmn/protests-break-out-at-funeral-of-iranian-woman-who-died-after-morals-police-arrest-2

[Kevin Pacey]

nationalpost.com/opinion/Rex Murphy: The Trudeau factor in Pierre Poilievre's big win [Conservative chief's leadership campaign was greatly helped by the Liberals' increasingly embarrassing feats of incompetence]:

https://nationalpost.com/opinion/rex-murphy-the-trudeau-factor-in-pierre-poilievres-big-win

[Kevin Pacey]

usnews.com/news/world/articles/2022-09-16/India's Modi, Turkey's Erdogan Hold Unexpected Meeting at Regional Summit:

https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2022-09-16/indias-modi-turkeys-erdogan-hold-unexpected-meeting-at-regional-summit

Slightly old article:
thehindu.com/news/international/In a first, India refers to ‘militarisation’ of Taiwan Strait by China:

https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/in-a-first-india-refers-to-militarisation-of-taiwan-strait-by-china/article65821313.ece

[Kevin Pacey]

ndtv.com/world-news/Saudi Man Marries 53 Times In 43 Years To Find Stability: Report [A Saudi man has claimed that over the course of 43 years, he was married 53 times to different women.]:

https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/saudi-man-marries-53-times-in-43-years-to-find-stability-report-3351034

[Kevin Pacey]

oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Saudi Arabia And Russia Both Want $100 Oil:

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Saudi-Arabia-And-Russia-Both-Want-100-Oil.html

[Kevin Pacey]

theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/sep/14/Wobbly moon probable cause of mass tree deaths in Australia, scientists say:

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/sep/14/wobbly-moon-probable-cause-of-mass-tree-deaths-in-australia-scientists-say

[Kevin Pacey]

wattsupwiththat.com/2022/08/14/Alarmism - Claim: Antarctica’s Ice Shelves Could be Melting Faster Than We thought:

https://wattsupwiththat.com/2022/08/14/claim-antarcticas-ice-shelves-could-be-melting-faster-than-we-thought/

[Kevin Pacey]

torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/GUNTER: More evidence about the Trudeau Liberals' convoy paranoia emerges:

https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/gunter-more-evidence-about-the-liberals-convoy-paranoia-emerges

Somewhat old article:
nationalpost.com/news/politics/Trudeau told cabinet that allies were concerned about Canada's 'ability to handle' convoy protests [But PMO readouts from Trudeau's meetings with leaders from EU, Norway, Poland, Japan, Germany and Ukraine in early February do not mention the ongoing protests]:

https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/international-partners-had-concern-about-canadas-ability-to-handle-convoy-protests

[Kevin Pacey]

bbc.com/news/world-europe/Ukraine war: Russian pop megastar Alla Pugacheva condemns conflict:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-62948146

aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2022/9/18/russia-ukraine-live-updates/Russia-Ukraine latest: Zelenskyy vows to continue retaking towns:

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2022/9/18/russia-ukraine-live-updates-exhumation-of-graves-in-izyum

theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/18/Ukrainians flee shelling of Kupiansk as Russian forces try to slow advances:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/18/ukrainians-flee-shelling-of-kupiansk-as-russian-forces-try-to-slow-advances

[Kevin Pacey]

abc.net.au/news/science/2022-09-17/NASA's delayed Artemis rocket launch to Moon shows perils of liquid hydrogen fuel:

https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2022-09-17/artemis-nasa-moon-rocket-liquid-hydrogen-fuel-leak/101443226

[Kevin Pacey]

sciencenews.org/article/Saturn’s rings and tilt might have come from one missing moon [The hypothesis could explain some things about the planet once thought to be unrelated]:

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/destroyed-moon-chrysalis-caused-saturns-rings

[Kevin Pacey]

theguardian.com/environment/2022/sep/18/'They will get you in a headlock' - Australians warned off pet kangaroos after second death in 100 years:

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/sep/18/they-will-get-you-in-a-headlock-australians-warned-off-pet-kangaroos-after-second-death-in-100-years

[Kevin Pacey]

bbc.com/news/uk/Ukraine's first lady says Queen shared Ukraine's values:

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-62947898

[Kevin Pacey]

bbc.com/news/world-asia/Japan storm: Millions told to evacuate as Typhoon Nanmadol makes landfall:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-62938608

[Kevin Pacey]

reuters.com/world/Biden says U.S. forces would defend Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion - 2022-09-18:

https://www.reuters.com/world/biden-says-us-forces-would-defend-taiwan-event-chinese-invasion-2022-09-18/

[Kevin Pacey]

thehill.com/homenews/administration/Biden: ‘The pandemic is over’:

https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/3649751-biden-the-pandemic-is-over/

ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/Deaths are declining, but the pandemic isn't over yet, experts warn:

https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/deaths-are-declining-but-the-pandemic-isn-t-over-yet-experts-warn-1.6071002

[Kevin Pacey]

cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/Monkeypox activity in Ontario peaked in July, top doctor says [Province now seeing about 1 lab-confirmed case per day, Dr. Kieran Moore says]:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/monkeypox-ontario-peaked-july-1.6585187

[Kevin Pacey]

It's funny how songs sometimes make you think of something other than what the lyrics were about. Here's a 1971 hit (soft rock) song by the Canadian group The Bells that makes me think of a cat going into someone's room at night:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stay_Awhile_(The_Bells_song)

songlyrics.com/The Bells/1971/Stay awhile lyrics:

http://www.songlyrics.com/the-bells/stay-awhile-lyrics/

youtube.com/watch:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAroPEI7Y30

Later came the 1983 hit Christmas song by the Pretenders, 2000 miles It must be Christmas time, that oddly makes me think of one of those stories where a dog goes missing and mysteriously comes back from thousands of miles away from home:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2000_Miles

genius.com/Pretenders-2000-miles-lyrics:

https://genius.com/Pretenders-2000-miles-lyrics

youtube.com/official video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEyGZlBdkaA

[Kevin Pacey]

torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/BLIZZARD: Queen a ray of sunshine that gave us hope:

https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/blizzard-queen-a-ray-of-sunshine-that-gave-us-hope

toronto.citynews.ca/2022/09/18/World leaders pay respects as line to see Queen Elizabeth II lying in state closes:

https://toronto.citynews.ca/2022/09/18/world-leaders-queen-elizabeth-funeral/

blogto.com/city/2022/09/Justin Trudeau facing criticism over video of [singing] queen tribute [rock group Queen, that is]:

https://www.blogto.com/city/2022/09/justin-trudeau-facing-criticism-singing-queen-tribute-other-queen/

thepostmillennial.com/WATCH: Trudeau BOOED while leaving London [This isn't the first time Trudeau's received a harsh reaction in London. Protestors appeared outside 10 Downing Street in London in March, where they could be heard chanting "f*ck Trudeau."]:

https://thepostmillennial.com/watch-trudeau-booed-while-leaving-london

theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/sep/19/Joe Biden forced to wait for seat after apparent late arrival at queen's funeral:

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/sep/19/joe-biden-forced-to-wait-for-seat-after-apparent-late-arrival-at-queens-funeral

[Kevin Pacey]

theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/sep/19/Experts predicted a stalemate in Russia-Ukraine war - here's why they keep getting it wrong:

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/sep/19/experts-russia-ukraine-war

bbc.com/news/world-europe/Deadly Donetsk blasts hit [Russian] separatist-run city in Ukraine:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-62952641

npr.org/2022/09/19/1123782942/Ukraine says Russian missile strike happened near [another] nuclear power plant:

https://www.npr.org/2022/09/19/1123782942/ukraine-russian-missile-strike-near-nuclear-power-plant

theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/19/Russia no longer has full control of Luhansk as Ukraine recaptures village:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/19/russia-no-longer-has-full-control-of-luhansk-as-ukraine-recaptures-village

reuters.com/world/europe/Russia may have lost four combat jets in Ukraine in last 10 days, UK says - 2022-09-19:

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russia-may-have-lost-four-combat-jets-ukraine-last-10-days-uk-says-2022-09-19/

[Kevin Pacey]

businessinsider.com/Donald Trump is back at Mar-a-Lago and raging about FBI agents not taking off their shoes while searching his bedroom - 2022/9:

https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-raid-fbi-not-removing-shoes-room-2022-9

theguardian.com/us-news/2022/sep/19/Trump embraces Q'Anon by playing music like its anthem at a rally of his:

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/sep/19/trump-qanon-song-rally-video-ohio-vance

[Kevin Pacey]

sciencenews.org/article/This environmentally friendly quantum sensor runs on sunlight [Trading power-hungry lasers for sunlight is a first step toward sustainable quantum tech]:

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/quantum-sensor-sunlight-environment-magnetic-field

[Kevin Pacey]

cbsnews.com/news/Queen Elizabeth II offered advice to New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on being a leader and a new mother:

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/queen-elizabeth-ii-advice-to-new-zealand-pm-jacinda-ardern/

[Kevin Pacey]

worldpoliticsreview.com/With a Resurgent Left, What’s Next for South America?:

https://www.worldpoliticsreview.com/pink-tide-south-america-politics-economy/

[Kevin Pacey]

theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/18/Man dies after strong Taiwan earthquake topples building:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/18/taiwan-earthquake-damage-hualien

[Kevin Pacey]

bbc.com/news/uk/Fifteen arrested in Leicester [serious] disorder operation [related to India-Pakistan cricket match]:

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leicestershire-62946146

[Kevin Pacey]

english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/09/coronavirus-pandemic-latest-sept-19-2022/Here are the latest COVID-19 updates from Japan and beyond:

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/09/2f1d412265bd-coronavirus-pandemic-latest-sept-19-2022.html

[Kevin Pacey]

english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/09/coronavirus-pandemic-latest-sept-20-2022/Here are the latest COVID-19 updates from Japan and beyond:

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/09/5f430688f92a-coronavirus-pandemic-latest-sept-20-2022.html

reuters.com/world/us/U.S. seeing decline in monkeypox new case growth, CDC says - 2022-09-15:

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/cdc-director-us-seeing-decline-monkeypox-new-case-growth-2022-09-15/

news-medical.net/news/20220919/Monkeypox could spread everywhere, if neglected:

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20220919/Monkeypox-could-spread-everywhere-if-neglected.aspx

[Kevin Pacey]

cnbc.com/2022/09/20/Biden to rally allies for more aid to Ukraine; McDonald’s set to reopen restaurants in Ukraine:

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/09/20/battle-to-liberate-russian-occupied-luhansk-leaves-proxy-leaders-worried-uk-pledges-to-match-support-for-ukraine-in-2023.html

nationalpost.com/pmn/news-pmn/Macron calls Ukraine referendums [to join Russia] 'cynical' and 'a parody':

https://nationalpost.com/pmn/news-pmn/macron-calls-ukraine-referendums-cynical-and-a-parody

[Kevin Pacey]

theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/20/Israel risks crossing Hezbollah red line as it prepares to connect to disputed gas field:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/20/israel-risks-crossing-hezbollah-red-line-as-it-prepares-to-connect-to-disputed-gas-field

[Kevin Pacey]

aljazeera.com/news/2022/9/20/Israel appoints ambassador to Turkey for first time since 2018 [Appointment of Irit Lillian is the latest move in the recent rapprochement between the two countries.]:

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/9/20/israel-appoints-ambassador-to-turkey-first-time-since-2018

[Kevin Pacey]

torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/GOLDSTEIN: PM Trudeau slammed for ‘tone deaf’ musical performance:

https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/goldstein-pm-slammed-for-tone-deaf-musical-performance

nypost.com/2022/09/19/Justin Trudeau blasted for singing ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ ahead of Queen’s funeral:

https://nypost.com/2022/09/19/trudeau-blasted-for-singing-bohemian-rhapsody-ahead-of-queens-funeral/

torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/LILLEY: Liberals dismiss the very real #TrudeauMustGo campaign:

https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/lilley-liberals-dismiss-the-very-real-trudeaumustgo-campaign

However...
ctvnews.ca/politics/Justin Trudeau slightly favoured over Pierre Poilievre for prime minister - new poll:

https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/justin-trudeau-slightly-favoured-over-pierre-poilievre-for-prime-minister-new-poll-1.6075396

Then again...
thepostmillennial.com/Poilievre Conservatives lead Trudeau Liberals 34 to 28 in new poll [According to figures, 34 percent of Canadians would vote for the Poilievre Conservatives, while 28 would vote for the Trudeau Liberals]:

https://thepostmillennial.com/poilievre-conservatives-lead-trudeau-liberals-34-to-28-in-new-poll

nationalpost.com/news/politics/John Ivison: Scaremongering about Poilievre could be the only move Trudeau has left:

https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/john-ivison-scaremongering-about-poilievre-could-be-the-only-trick-trudeau-has-left

Poilievre says Trudeau 'still doesn’t have a plan to fix inflation,' driving up cost of living for Canadians [“The cost of the Liberal government is driving up the cost of living,” Poilievre said in a statement. “The more Prime Minister Trudeau spends, the more things will cost.”]:

https://thepostmillennial.com/poilievre-says-trudeau-still-doesnt-have-a-plan-to-fix-inflation-driving-up-cost-of-living-for-canadians

[Kevin Pacey]

bbc.com/news/uk-politics/UK PM Liz Truss defends plan to lift cap on bankers’ bonuses:

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-62968072

[Kevin Pacey]

bbc.com/news/world-middle-east/UN alarm as Iran cracks down on anti-hijab protests sparked by woman's death:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-62967381

[Kevin Pacey]

nationalpost.com/opinion/Rex Murphy: The American left's hypocrisy on immigration [When but 50 South American migrants were sent by the nasty Florida Gov. Ron de Santis to the Vineyard, within 48 hours, they were purged from this Eden]:

https://nationalpost.com/opinion/rex-murphy-the-american-lefts-hypocrisy-on-immigration

[Kevin Pacey]

aljazeera.com/economy/2022/9/19/taiwan/Taiwan’s amateur fact-checkers wage war on fake news from China [Taiwanese civil society organisations are working to combat misinformation instead of leaving the job to the government.]:

https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2022/9/19/taiwan

[Kevin Pacey]

nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/meetthepressblog/GOP loyalty to Trump over party dips to new low in NBC poll [Just a third of registered Republican voters call themselves a supporter of Trump over the Republican Party.]:

https://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/meetthepressblog/gop-loyalty-trump-party-dips-new-low-nbc-poll-rcna48298

nypost.com/2022/09/20/Trump mocks Biden’s 14th row seat at Queen’s funeral: ‘Location is everything’:

https://nypost.com/2022/09/20/trump-mocks-bidens-14th-row-seat-at-queen-elizabeths-funeral/

[Kevin Pacey]

Nostalgia:
Rock the Boat - 1974 hit song, popular at weddings, by Hues Corporation, a very early disco hit:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_the_Boat_(The_Hues_Corporation_song)

youtube.com/watch:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfBwsG8ubFw

Waterloo - 1974 breakthrough hit song (pop) by ABBA, turning a historic battle into romance:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterloo_(ABBA_song)

youtube.com/Waterloo official lyric video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcssw3utx7o

Jackie Blue - Another 1974 hit song (folk), about a reclusive girl, by Ozark Mountain Daredevils (sounds like a woman singing, but not the case[!]):
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackie_Blue_(song)

youtube.com/watch:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qr0hcoksupQ

Free Man in Paris - Yet another 1974 hit song (jazz), with instrumental version used for years as a theme song by the CBC, by Canadian singer/songwriter Joni Mitchell:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_Man_in_Paris

youtube.com/watch:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQj6h8KpkiQ

Midnight at the Oasis - Still another 1974 hit song (soft rock), a popular mid-1970's aphrodisiac, by Maria Muldaur:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midnight_at_the_Oasis

youtube.com/watch

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlrKETxwRvM

[Kevin Pacey]

theguardian.com/us-news/2022/sep/21/Joe Biden denounces Putin's threats to use nuclear weapons as 'reckless' at UN general assembly meeting:

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/sep/21/joe-biden-putin-nuclear-weapons-ukraine-un-general-assembly

bbc.com/news/world-europe/Ukraine war: Putin raises the stakes in a dangerous game [with partial mobilization]:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-62984728

[Kevin Pacey]

nationalpost.com/opinion/Meghan McCain: Trudeau offends millions belting out Bohemian Rhapsody as world mourned Queen's death [He blows apart the insufferable moral superiority of the Left: It really is just fantasy - I'd add it isn't just 'cancel culture' to object - it's old-fashioned respect for decorum]:

https://nationalpost.com/opinion/meghan-mccain-trudeau-offends-millions-belting-out-bohemian-rhapsody-as-world-mourned-queens-death

torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/KINSELLA: Trudeau belted out a fitting verse in that now-infamous video:

https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/kinsella-trudeau-belted-out-a-fitting-verse-in-that-now-infamous-video

torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/TERRAZZANO: Trudeau government not serious about making life more affordable:

https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/terrazzano-trudeau-government-not-serious-about-making-life-more-affordable

nationalpost.com/news/John Ivison: Uh-oh, Trudeau's back to not thinking about monetary policy again [Unfortunately, Ottawa’s commitment to fiscal restraint died with the mayflies]:

https://nationalpost.com/news/john-ivison-trudeaus-back-to-not-thinking-about-monetary-policy-again

[Kevin Pacey]

nationalpost.com/opinion/Chris Selley: Pandemic public health messaging finally jumps the shark [You can’t nudge people toward what you think are good decisions with a cattle prod and a bullhorn]:

https://nationalpost.com/opinion/chris-selley-pandemic-public-health-messaging-finally-jumps-the-shark

english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/09/coronavirus-pandemic-latest-sept-21-2022/Here are the latest COVID-19 updates from Japan and beyond:

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/09/1b6a01b333f9-coronavirus-pandemic-latest-sept-21-2022.html

cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/response/2022/world-map/2022 Monkeypox Outbreak Global Map [Data as of 20 Sep 2022 5:00 PM EDT]:

https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/response/2022/world-map.html

[Kevin Pacey]

cbsnews.com/news/Man arrested in Hong Kong after paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth II:

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/man-arrested-hong-kong-queen-elizabeth-ii-tribute/

[Kevin Pacey]

globalnews.ca/news/Canadian frigate passes through Taiwan Strait with U.S. warship amid high tensions:

https://globalnews.ca/news/9142530/canada-frigate-taiwan-strait-us-warship/

[Kevin Pacey]

cbc.ca/news/world/Donald Trump sued for fraud by New York state attorney general [Alleged scheme was intended to burnish Trump's billionaire image and the value of his properties: AG]:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/donald-trump-fraud-charges-1.6590093

[Kevin Pacey]

bbc.com/news/world-middle-east/UN alarm as Iran cracks down on anti-hijab protests sparked by woman's death:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-62967381

theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/22/Iran blocks capital's internet access as Amini protests grow:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/22/iran-blocks-capitals-internet-access-as-amini-protests-grow

[Kevin Pacey]

timesofisrael.com/Israeli PM Lapid to back two-state solution in UN address; is slammed by rivals and some allies [Prime minister slated to offer ‘hope and vision through strength’; right-wing ministers criticize intended remarks, while lawmakers from left support move and urge talks with Abbas; I'd note an election campaign is going on in Israel right now]:

https://www.timesofisrael.com/lapid-slammed-by-rivals-allies-for-plan-to-back-two-state-solution-in-un-address/

[Kevin Pacey]

africacdc.org/news-item/Uganda Reported an Outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease:

https://africacdc.org/news-item/uganda-reported-an-outbreak-of-ebola-virus-disease/

[Kevin Pacey]

usatoday.com/story/news/world/2022/09/22/ukraine-russia-invasion-live-updates/Russians protest, flee country as Putin's military mobilization begins; Blinken urges end to nuclear threats: Ukraine updates:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2022/09/22/ukraine-russia-invasion-live-updates/8079754001/

[Kevin Pacey]

theguardian.com/us-news/2022/sep/22/Judge asks Trump's team for proof FBI planted documents at Mar-a-Lago:

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/sep/22/trump-special-master-fbi-documents-mar-a-lago

thepostmillennial.com/Biden calls on Americans to 'fight back against extreme MAGA Republicans' just days after killing of MAGA teen [In a video posted to Twitter, President Biden said "extreme MAGA Republicans" are to blame for the nation's woes. This just days after 41-year-old Shannon Brandt ran over 18-year-old Cayler Ellingson with his car claiming he was a "Republican extremist."]:

https://thepostmillennial.com/biden-calls-on-americans-to-fight-back-against-extreme-maga-republicans-just-days-after-killing-of-maga-teen

[Kevin Pacey]

torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/GOLDSTEIN: Trudeau’s climate targets could cost $18,000 to retrofit home, says report:

https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/goldstein-trudeaus-climate-targets-could-cost-18000-to-retrofit-home-says-report

[Kevin Pacey]

globalnews.ca/news/Ukraine war, energy crisis has Canadians more supportive of oil and gas - Ipsos poll:

https://globalnews.ca/news/9145154/ukraine-war-energy-crisis-canada-oil-gas-support-ipsos/

[Kevin Pacey]

torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/LILLEY: Hearing Mulroney talk makes you realize how unserious Trudeau really is [Mulroney, Chretien and Harper ran serious governments, Trudeau runs a government for the TikTok era]:

https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/lilley-hearing-mulroney-talk-makes-you-realize-how-unserious-trudeau-really-is

torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/LILLEY: Poilievre seeks unity, reaches out to rivals and former leaders:

https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/lilley-poilievre-seeks-unity-in-reaching-out-to-rivals-and-former-leaders

[Kevin Pacey]

nationalpost.com/news/politics/Poilievre blasts Trudeau over 'tax hikes' in first question period clash as leader ['So will the Prime Minister ground the jet, park the hypocrisy and axe the tax hikes?']:

https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/poilievre-blasts-trudeau-over-tax-hikes-in-first-question-period-clash-as-leader

[Kevin Pacey]

reuters.com/world/americas/Canada to drop COVID vaccine requirement to enter country on Sept 30-source - 2022-09-20:

https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/canada-drop-covid-vaccine-requirement-entering-country-sept-30-globe-mail-2022-09-20/

english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/09/coronavirus-pandemic-latest-sept-22-2022/Here are the latest COVID-19 updates from Japan and beyond:

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/09/1b21e26173d6-coronavirus-pandemic-latest-sept-22-2022.html

globalnews.ca/news/Long [chronic] COVID-19 linked with autoimmune diseases, Canadian study shows:

https://globalnews.ca/news/9147833/long-covid-autoimmune-diseases-canadian-study/

cidrap.umn.edu/news-perspective/2022/09/Florida infant, New Hampshire child contract monkeypox:

https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/news-perspective/2022/09/florida-infant-new-hampshire-child-contract-monkeypox

[Kevin Pacey]

theguardian.com/science/2022/sep/22/Water found in asteroid dust may offer clues to origins of life on earth:

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2022/sep/22/water-found-in-asteroid-dust-may-offer-clues-to-origins-of-life-on-earth

[Kevin Pacey]

bbc.com/news/business/UK may already be in recession - Bank of England:

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-62991376

theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/22/New Zealand hopes to banish [gov't] jargon with plain language law [but opponents say it will add more bureaucracy]:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/22/new-zealand-hopes-to-banish-jargon-with-plain-language-law

[Kevin Pacey]

globalnews.ca/news/Canadian frigate passes through Taiwan Strait with U.S. warship amid high tensions:

https://globalnews.ca/news/9142530/canada-frigate-taiwan-strait-us-warship/

nbcnews.com/news/world/China softens Taiwan rhetoric as U.S. and Canadian warships sail through strait:

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/china-taiwan-us-canada-warships-rcna48687

[Kevin Pacey]

nationalpost.com/opinion/Kelly McParland: Can a jet-setting Trudeau divert Canadians from problems at home?:

https://nationalpost.com/opinion/kelly-mcparland-can-a-jet-setting-trudeau-divert-canadians-from-problems-at-home

[Kevin Pacey]

globalnews.ca/news/Lithium well a ‘gamechanger’ for energy transition in Alberta:

https://globalnews.ca/news/9149826/e3-lithium-cleaner-energy-alberta/

[Kevin Pacey]

bbc.com/news/world-europe/Ukraine war: 'What's happening in Russia now is total fear':

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-63000034

aljazeera.com/news/2022/9/21/Russia, Ukraine exchange nearly 300 prisoners in surprise swap [Those exchanged include 10 foreign citizens and the Ukrainian commanders who defended Mariupol.]:

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/9/21/ten-prisoners-of-war-released-from-russian-capture-saudi-arabia

[Kevin Pacey]

ndtv.com/india-news/India Warns Of "Sharp Increase" In Hate Crimes In Canada [The government said the Foreign Ministry has taken up incidents of hate crimes, sectarian violence and anti-India activities with Canada]:

https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/india-asks-students-going-to-canada-to-exercise-caution-remain-vigilant-due-to-rising-hate-crimes-sectarian-violence-3370629

[Kevin Pacey]

ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/Hong Kong to end mandatory hotel quarantine for travellers:

https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/hong-kong-to-end-mandatory-hotel-quarantine-for-travellers-1.6080809

time.com/Scientists Find a New Coronavirus in Bats That Is Resistant to Current Vaccines:

https://time.com/6215810/coronavirus-bats-russia-vaccine-resistant/

cidrap.umn.edu/news-perspective/2022/09/22/Global monkeypox cases drop 22%:

https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/news-perspective/2022/09/global-monkeypox-cases-drop-22

[Kevin Pacey]

reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/China blockade would be act of war, Taiwan would not surrender, official says - 2022-09-23:

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/china-blockade-would-be-act-war-taiwan-would-not-surrender-official-says-2022-09-23/

[Kevin Pacey]

bbc.com/news/world-us-canada/US Midterms: Inflation's got one voter thinking she'd 'vote Trump again':

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-62999166

[Kevin Pacey]

torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/GOLDSTEIN: Stop blaming climate change for government incompetence:

https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/goldstein-stop-blaming-climate-change-for-government-incompetence

[Kevin Pacey]

cbc.ca/news/politics/Fiona - Trudeau says military will aid Nova Scotia cleanup, cancels trip to Japan [Trudeau will not be attending state funeral for Shinzo Abe in Japan]:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/fiona-military-help-japan-trip-cancelled-1.6594784

[Kevin Pacey]

nationalpost.com/news/politics/Trudeau refuses to confirm whether ArriveCAN, COVID vaccine mandates will be lifted after next week [Asked directly on Friday when he would reveal his government’s next steps, Trudeau said only that the news would be announced when the government was ready]:

https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/trudeau-refuses-to-confirm-whether-arrivecan-covid-vaccine-mandates-will-be-lifted-after-next-week

[Kevin Pacey]

tnc.news/2022/09/21/Eight times international media has lashed out at Trudeau:

https://tnc.news/2022/09/21/international-media-trudeau/

[Kevin Pacey]

bbc.com/news/world-europe/Ukraine war: Hundreds arrested as Russian draft protests continue:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-63021118

theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/25/russia-ukraine-war-latest/What we know on day 214 of the invasion:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/25/russia-ukraine-war-latest-what-we-know-on-day-214-of-the-invasion

bbc.com/news/world-europe/Dmitry Bulgakov: Putin fires deputy defence chief amid supply failures:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-63021117

[Kevin Pacey]

nationalpost.com/news/politics/NDP's attacks are proof that Pierre Poilievre is eating their 'lunch': John Baird [The NDP put out an attack-style video this week attempting to portray the new leader of the Conservatives as someone who is 'not in it for you']:

https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/ndps-attacks-are-proof-that-pierre-poilievre-is-eating-their-lunch-john-baird

[Kevin Pacey]

nationalpost.com/opinion/John Ivison: Now is CRTC's chance to tell CBC to get out of the advertising business [The CRTC is unlikely to get to the root of the problem, which is that the taxpayer-funded national public broadcaster sees itself as a publicly funded commercial corporation]:

https://nationalpost.com/opinion/john-ivison-crtc-misses-root-of-the-problem-when-it-comes-to-regulating-the-cbc

[Kevin Pacey]

ndtv.com/world-news/Saudi Arabia Announces Discovery Of Huge Gold And Copper Deposits In Medina [The new discoveries are now expected to attract local and international investors and in turn, contribute to the development of the Kingdom's economy.]:

https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/saudi-arabia-announces-discovery-of-huge-gold-and-copper-deposits-in-madina-3370028

[Kevin Pacey]

theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/23/UK's autumn covid wave could be worse than the last as cases rise:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/23/uks-autumn-covid-wave-could-be-worse-than-the-last-as-cases-rise

english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/09/coronavirus-pandemic-latest-sept-25-2022/Here are the latest COVID-19 updates from Japan and beyond:

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/09/9168a3dac368-coronavirus-pandemic-latest-sept-25-2022.html

cbc.ca/news/health/Why wiping out monkeypox could be impossible, with more outbreaks expected in the years ahead [More cases could give virus 'opportunity to adapt substantially to humans,' scientists warn]:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/monkeypox-future-adaptation-1.6593889

[Kevin Pacey]

ndtv.com/world-news/Internet Abuzz With Rumours Of Xi Jinping's House Arrest, Coup In China [The speculation about Xi Jinping's house arrest comes after China sentenced two former ministers to death earlier this week.]:

https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/internet-abuzz-with-rumours-of-xi-jinpings-house-arrest-coup-in-china-3374956

[Kevin Pacey]

taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/Could Taiwan get a new constitution? [Many, such as Vice President Lai Ching-te, support the idea]:

https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4666681

[Kevin Pacey]

theguardian.com/science/2022/sep/25/Target Venus, not Mars, for first crewed mission to another planet, experts say:

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2022/sep/25/target-venus-not-mars-for-first-crewed-mission-to-another-planet-experts-say

[Kevin Pacey]

torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/GUNTER: Trudeau travels the world, while regular Canadians struggle:

https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/gunter-trudeau-travels-the-world-while-regular-canadians-struggle

[Kevin Pacey]

torontosun.com/opinion/editorials/EDITORIAL: Yes, Trudeau is raising taxes:

https://torontosun.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-yes-trudeau-is-raising-taxes

[Kevin Pacey]

bbc.com/news/world-europe/Ukraine war: Ukraine will treat Russian deserters fairly, Zelensky vows:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-63025039

theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/sep/25/The nuclear threat might change the mood in Russia itself, stoking widespread fear:

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/sep/25/nuclear-threat-might-change-the-mood-in-russia-itself-stoking-widespread-fear

aljazeera.com/news/2022/9/25/Criticism grows louder over Russia’s chaotic troop mobilisation [Military call-up has been criticised by the Kremlin’s own supporters – something unheard of in Russia since its ‘special military operation’ in Ukraine began.]:

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/9/25/criticism-grows-louder-over-russias-chaotic-troop-mobilisation

theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/24/Russia's allies China and India call for negotiations to end Ukraine war:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/24/russias-allies-china-and-india-call-for-negotiations-to-end-ukraine-war

[Kevin Pacey]

ctvnews.ca/canada/Military sounds alarm over recruiting problems as Canadians steer clear:

https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/military-sounds-alarm-over-recruiting-problems-as-canadians-steer-clear-1.6083496

[Kevin Pacey]

mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/Nazi submarine that 'carried Hitler to South America' found shipwrecked off Argentinian coast:

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/nazi-submarine-carried-hitler-south-28056301

[Kevin Pacey]

theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/24/China says US sending dangerous signals on Taiwan:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/24/china-says-us-sending-dangerous-signals-on-taiwan

[Kevin Pacey]

worldometers.info/Global coronavirus stats - cases etc.:

https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/

[Kevin Pacey]

cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/response/2022/world-map.htm [data 23/9/2022]l:

https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/response/2022/world-map.html

[Kevin Pacey]

nationalpost.com/news/politics/Trudeau refuses to confirm whether ArriveCAN, COVID vaccine mandates will be lifted after next week [Asked directly on Friday when he would reveal his government’s next steps, Trudeau said only that the news would be announced when the government was ready]:

https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/trudeau-refuses-to-confirm-whether-arrivecan-covid-vaccine-mandates-will-be-lifted-after-next-week

globalnews.ca/news/ArriveCAN-related ‘issue’ impacted U.S. crews at border during storm Fiona: Nova Scotia Power:

https://globalnews.ca/news/9154675/arrivecan-us-canada-border-fiona-nova-scotia/

[Kevin Pacey]

theguardian.com/us-news/2022/sep/26/Putin grants Russian citizenship to US whistleblower Edward Snowden:

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/sep/26/putin-grants-russian-citizenship-to-us-whistleblower-edward-snowden

[Kevin Pacey]

torontosun.com/news/world/Italy shifts to the right as voters reward Giorgia Meloni’s party:

https://torontosun.com/news/world/italians-vote-in-election-that-may-bring-far-right-to-power

[Kevin Pacey]

2 day old article:
torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/FUREY: Biden admits COVID is over — but Trudeau just can’t let go [not sure pandemic is 'over', but vaccines are making covid far less dangerous at the moment IMHO]:

https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/furey-biden-admits-covid-is-over-but-trudeau-just-cant-let-go

More recently, good news (if sticks), finally:
globalnews.ca/news/ArriveCAN, mask mandates among changes as Canada drops COVID-19 border rules:

https://globalnews.ca/news/9155762/covid-19-border-rules-arrivecan-update/

On the other hand...
Trudeau says [on twitter] we won't need to take further steps if everyone gets vaccinated:

https://twitter.com/TPostMillennial/status/1574479773497163777?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcam p%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

[Kevin Pacey]

ndtv.com/world-news/Joe Biden's "She Was 12 And I Was 30" Remark Shocks Internet [The audience of teachers and union members laughed and cheered at the President's remarks, however, several internet users found his comments disturbing.]:

https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/joe-bidens-she-was-12-and-i-was-30-remark-shocks-internet-3373556

[Kevin Pacey]

theguardian.com/us-news/2022/sep/25/Donald Trump claimed 'I was not watching television' on January 6 - book:

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/sep/25/donald-trump-january-6-attack-book-maggie-haberman

[Kevin Pacey]

globalnews.ca/news/How to see Jupiter as it makes its closest approach to Earth in 59 years:

https://globalnews.ca/news/9156487/jupiter-closest-to-earth-in-59-years/

cbsnews.com/news/NASA probe crashes into asteroid in planetary defense test:

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nasa-dart-probe-attempts-alter-asteroid-trajectory-dimorphos-didymos-planetary-defense-test/

[Kevin Pacey]

ftiglobalnews.com/2022/09/25/A secret Chinese police force in Trudeau’s Canada:

https://tfiglobalnews.com/2022/09/25/a-secret-chinese-police-force-in-trudeaus-canada/

[Kevin Pacey]

nypost.com/2022/09/25/Republicans have an opportunity to force Biden’s hand on border security:

https://nypost.com/2022/09/25/republicans-have-an-opportunity-to-force-bidens-hand-on-border-security/

[Kevin Pacey]

Somewhat old news:
aljazeera.com/news/2022/9/9/Angola court rejects poll result appeal, opposition urges protest [The opposition had rejected the results, citing discrepancies between the commission’s count and its own tally.]:

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/9/9/angola-court-rejects-poll-result-appeal-opposition-urges-protest

[Kevin Pacey]

washingtonpost.com/world/2022/09/26/Ukraine live briefing: Gunman attacks Russian military center; protests over mobilization continue:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/09/26/russia-ukraine-war-latest-updates/

theguardian.com/world/live/2022/sep/26/russia-ukraine-war-latest-updates/Anti-mobilisation protests in Dagestan; US warns of decisive nuclear response; Russian conscripts sent straight to the front - Kyiv; UK sanctions Russians involved in 'sham-refurendums':

https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2022/sep/26/russia-ukraine-war-latest-updates-anti-mobilisation-protests-in-dagestan-us-warns-of-decisive-nuclear-response

[Kevin Pacey]

taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/Italy ahead of Taiwan-friendly shift:

https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2022/09/25/2003785898

[Kevin Pacey]

english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/09/coronavirus-pandemic-latest-sept-26-2022/Here are the latest COVID-19 updates from Japan and beyond:

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/09/d91477f37c46-coronavirus-pandemic-latest-sept-26-2022.html

theguardian.com/global-development/2022/sep/26/First covid, now monkeypox - India's role is key in the scramble for jabs:

https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2022/sep/26/first-covid-now-monkeypox-indias-role-is-key-in-the-scramble-for-jabs

[Kevin Pacey]

iranintl.com/en/20220927/US Trying To Defend Nuclear Talks While Supporting Protests In Iran [Trump was right - you cannot trust Iran gov't one inch]:

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202209273386

[Kevin Pacey]

torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/LILLEY: Dropping ArriveCan and other measures right but took too long [Would have been done months ago if Trudeau government actually followed "the science"]:

https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/lilley-dropping-arrivecan-and-other-measures-right-but-took-too-long

[Kevin Pacey]

nationalpost.com/pmn/news-pmn/Ukraine will not be swayed by Russian nuclear threats, annexation votes - Kyiv:

https://nationalpost.com/pmn/news-pmn/ukraine-will-not-be-swayed-by-russian-nuclear-threats-annexation-votes-kyiv

bbc.com/news/world-europe/Nord Stream: Ukraine accuses Russia of pipeline terror attack:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-63044747

[Kevin Pacey]

bbc.com/future/article/20220912/What's the risk of being hit by falling space debris?:

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20220912-what-happens-to-space-debris-when-it-returns-to-earth

[Kevin Pacey]

ndtv.com/world-news/Internet Abuzz With Rumours Of Xi Jinping's House Arrest, Coup In China [The speculation about Xi Jinping's house arrest comes after China sentenced two former ministers to death earlier this week.]:

https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/internet-abuzz-with-rumours-of-xi-jinpings-house-arrest-coup-in-china-3374956

theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/26/China becomes hothouse of intrigue ahead of crucial communist party congress:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/26/china-becomes-hothouse-of-intrigue-ahead-of-crucial-communist-party-congress

[Kevin Pacey]

cnbc.com/2022/09/27/Going to Hong Kong? Get ready for a barrage of Covid tests:

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/09/27/what-is-required-to-travel-to-hong-kong-many-many-tests.html

[Kevin Pacey]

aljazeera.com/where/Taiwan/tag:

https://www.aljazeera.com/where/taiwan/

[Kevin Pacey]

english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/09/coronavirus-pandemic-latest-sept-27-2022/Here are the latest COVID-19 updates from Japan and beyond:

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/09/a02660bf8323-coronavirus-pandemic-latest-sept-27-2022.html

[Kevin Pacey]

news.uams.edu/2022/09/26/UAMS Researchers Find Changes in Monkeypox Genome That May Explain Its Recent Rapid Spread:

https://news.uams.edu/2022/09/26/uams-researchers-find-changes-in-monkeypox-genome-that-may-explain-its-recent-rapid-spread/

[Kevin Pacey]

reuters.com/world/UK/tag:

https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/

[Kevin Pacey]

torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/LILLEY: Ford government's surplus is pure luck but NDP wants a deficit:

https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/lilley-ford-governments-surplus-is-pure-luck-but-ndp-wants-a-deficit

[Kevin Pacey]

nationalpost.com/opinion/Kelly McParland: How to govern like the Trudeau Liberals: talk big, do little and spend lots of money [The Trudeau government's preferred approach to problems is to project an impression of activity while hoping the problems disappear]:

https://nationalpost.com/opinion/kelly-mcparland-liberals-opt-to-dodge-and-weave-in-an-unsettled-world

[Kevin Pacey]

reuters.com/world/us/Biden approval edges up to 41%, Reuters/Ipsos finds - 2022-09-27 [U.S. President Joe Biden's public approval rating edged higher this week, though he remains deeply unpopular, with just six weeks to go before the Nov. 8 midterm elections, a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll completed on Tuesday found.]:

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/biden-approval-edges-up-41-reutersipsos-finds-2022-09-27/

[Kevin Pacey]

nationalpost.com/news/politics/John Ivison: If Canada can't properly arm the Ukrainians, we can train more of them to fight ['We’ve been very cautious, even selfish, on equipment. We could take a lot more chances,' said retired Gen. Rick Hillier]:

https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/john-ivison-if-canada-cant-properly-arm-the-ukrainians-we-can-train-more-of-them-to-fight

bbc/Ukrainians told to be ready to fight for Russia:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-63049386

aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2022/9/25/ukrain-blog-2/Latest Ukraine updates: Kyiv receives US air defence system:

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2022/9/25/ukraine-blog-2

[Kevin Pacey]

space.com/Contact with ET: How would humanity react? [after the rush on toilet paper at the start of the pandemic, what to expect but panic?]:

https://www.space.com/contact-intelligent-alien-life-humanity-reaction

From Quora (Google search blurb): Sept 27, 2018 — Cowardice is found in not overcoming fear and again is normal. Courage is feted as being noteworthy because it is rare. So yes most people are cowards.

[Kevin Pacey]

nationalpost.com/news/Odds of China invading Taiwan up 'drastically,' government think tank says [Chinese President Xi Jinping may even decide to use an invasion to deflect attention from his country’s stumbling economy]:

https://nationalpost.com/news/odds-of-china-invading-taiwan-up-drastically-government-think-tank-says

reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/Home to 28,000 U.S. troops, South Korea unlikely to avoid a Taiwan conflict - 2022-09-26:

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/home-28000-us-troops-skorea-unlikely-avoid-taiwan-conflict-2022-09-26/

thehill.com/policy/defense/US military points to Ukraine in warning China against Taiwan attack [BY ELLEN MITCHELL - 09/26/22 5:00 AM ET]:

https://thehill.com/policy/defense/3660667-us-military-points-to-ukraine-in-warning-china-against-taiwan-attack/

[Kevin Pacey]

bbc.com/news/health/Flu and Covid could make this a hard winter for UK:

https://www.bbc.com/news/health-63045190

[Kevin Pacey]

Slightly old report:
publichealthontario.ca/-/media/Documents/M/2022/monkeypox-episummary.pdf?sc_lang=en/Monkeypox in Ontario: May 20, 2022 to September 20, 2022:

https://www.publichealthontario.ca/-/media/Documents/M/2022/monkeypox-episummary.pdf?sc_lang=en

[Kevin Pacey]

wattsupwiththat.com/2022/08/22/Ocean acidification cut down to size:

https://wattsupwiththat.com/2022/08/22/ocean-acidification-cut-down-to-size/

[Kevin Pacey]

dw.com/en/Iran men's team shows support for Iranian women [In a football friendly to prepare for Qatar 2022, Iran's national team wore plain black jackets over their uniforms to support protests over Mahsa Amini's death.]:

https://www.dw.com/en/iran-mens-team-shows-support-for-iranian-women/av-63273202

[Kevin Pacey]

guardian/Trump not required to provide sworn declaration that FBI 'planted' evidence:

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/sep/29/trump-mar-a-lago-special-master-judge-ruling

[Kevin Pacey]

usnews.com/news/best-countries/articles/2022-09-29/Fears About WWIII Are Growing Amid Russia-Ukraine War, Survey Finds [As Russia escalates its nuclear threats, a survey suggests a world on edge.]:

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-countries/articles/2022-09-29/survey-fears-about-world-war-iii-are-growing-amid-russia-ukraine-war

cbc.ca/news/world/Russian strike kills 25, injures dozens in Zaporizhzhia as Kremlin to annex Ukraine regions [Ukraine says the missile strike left devastation for a convoy of vehicles carrying civilians]:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/ukraine-invasion-day-219-1.6601848

bbc/live/Putin declares 4 areas of Ukraine as part of Russia:

https://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-63077272

[Kevin Pacey]

cbc.ca/sports/olympics/summer/basketball/Canada's basketball women into World Cup semifinals for 1st time since 1986 ['It's really special,' Kia Nurse said after her 17-point performance against Puerto Rico]:

https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/summer/basketball/canada-women-fiba-world-cup-quarter-finals-1.6600117

[Kevin Pacey]

For those who believe in MGW:
torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/GOLDSTEIN: How to fight climate change without Trudeau's national carbon tax:

https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/goldstein-how-to-fight-climate-change-without-national-carbon-tax

[Kevin Pacey]

globalnews.ca/news/Poilievre overtakes Trudeau as leader seen as best choice for prime minister: poll:

https://globalnews.ca/news/9163620/poilievre-overtakes-trudeau-pm-poll/

[Kevin Pacey]

nationalpost.com/opinion/John Ivison: Surely nothing could go horribly wrong with Trudeau’s hastily cobbled-together dental-care plan [Curiously, dental care was not mentioned in the Liberal re-election platform in 2021, although a commitment to spend $5 billion on increased access to mental health treatment was]:

https://nationalpost.com/opinion/john-ivison-surely-nothing-could-go-horribly-wrong-with-trudeaus-hastily-cobbled-together-dental-care-plan

[Kevin Pacey]

abcnews.go.com/Politics/White House digs in on Biden's gaffe about dead congresswoman: The Note [The slip fueled a discussion that Republicans would love to get more attention.]:

https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/white-house-digs-bidens-gaffe-dead-congresswoman-note/story?id=90650907

[Kevin Pacey]

aljazeera.com/news/2022/9/30/Taiwan adds new amphibious warfare ship to defence inventory [New addition to Taiwan’s navy is part of an initiative by President Tsai Ing-wen to foster defence self-sufficiency.]:

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/9/30/taiwan-adds-new-amphibious-warfare-ship-to-defence-inventory

[Kevin Pacey]

cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/covid-19-ontario-sept-29-2022/Ontario reports 72 new COVID-19 deaths as wastewater signals climb once again [Number of people in hospital with virus rises to 1,265]:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/covid-19-ontario-sept-29-2022-1.6600738

[Kevin Pacey]

cnbc.com/2022/09/28/A single dose of monkeypox vaccine provides some protection against infection, CDC says:

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/09/28/a-single-dose-of-monkeypox-vaccine-provides-some-protection-against-infection-cdc-says.html

[Kevin Pacey]

globalnews.ca/news/Hurricane Ian: At least 30 confirmed dead, ‘well over’ $100 billion in damage:

https://globalnews.ca/news/9169417/hurricane-ian-damage-dozens-dead-florida/

nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/Trump intensifies attacks on McConnell with 'death wish' remark on his social media platform [Former President Donald Trump raised the specter of political violence Friday with a fresh attack on Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, suggesting that the GOP leader had “a death wish” because he had voted to approve legislation sponsored by Democrats.; The former president also went after McConnell's wife, who resigned from Trump's cabinet immediately after the Jan. 6 riot.]:

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-intensifies-attacks-mcconnell-death-wish-remark-social-media-pla-rcna50293

[Kevin Pacey]

sportsnet.ca/basketball/article/Canada to play for bronze at FIBA Women’s Worlds after tough loss to U.S. [P.S.: Australia took bronze with a 95-65 victory]:

https://www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/article/canada-to-play-for-bronze-at-fiba-womens-worlds-after-loss-to-u-s/

[Kevin Pacey]

theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/oct/01/Molly Russell was trapped by the cruel algorithms of Pinterest and Instagram:

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/oct/01/molly-russell-was-trapped-by-the-cruel-algorithms-of-pinterest-and-instagram

[Kevin Pacey]

cbc.ca/news/world/Zelenskyy says Ukrainian flag flies in Lyman again, as Russia pulls troops from city [Ukraine's ongoing counteroffensive against invading Russian forces has angered Moscow... Russia's withdrawal from Lyman complicates its internationally vilified declaration, just a day earlier, that it had annexed four regions of Ukraine — an area that includes Lyman.]:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/lyman-ukraine-russia-war-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-1.6602888

bbc/Ukraine war: Biden says US will not be intimidated by reckless Putin:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-63098651

globalnews.ca/news/Joe Biden signs bill to avert partial government shutdown, provide aid to Ukraine:

https://globalnews.ca/news/9168545/biden-bill-government-shutdown-ukraine-aid/

aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2022/10/1/ukraine/Latest Ukraine updates: Kadyrov urges use of nuclear weapon:

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2022/10/1/ukraine-blog-3

[Kevin Pacey]

In the category of bozo eruptions:
cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/Quebec Conservative leader distancing himself from party member after claims about Indigenous genocide [The comments were made by the president of the party's policy commission]:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/quebec-conservative-leader-distancing-himself-from-party-member-after-claims-about-indigenous-genocide-1.6603162

[Kevin Pacey]

torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/LILLEY: Trudeau's nanny state says more than two drinks a week is too risky:

https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/lilley-trudeaus-nanny-state-says-more-than-two-drinks-a-week-is-too-risky

Oil prices have fallen — so why is the price of gasoline skyrocketing across Canada? [Average price in B.C. right now at $2.39 a litre, the highest on record]:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/gas-prices-1.6601918

globalnews.ca/news/Canada’s merger laws let companies ‘extinguish competitive threats,’ new report says:

https://globalnews.ca/news/9169363/merger-laws-canada-competition/

globalnews.ca/news/Federal whistleblowers fear reprisal for reporting public service wrongdoings: report:

https://globalnews.ca/news/9169354/federal-whistleblowers-fear-reprisal-report/

cbc.ca/news/politics/Black civil servants file discrimination complaint against federal government with United Nations [Black employees also call for changes to Canada’s Employment Equity Act.]:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/black-civil-servants-united-nations-discrimination-1.6599719

[Kevin Pacey]

nypost.com/2022/09/30/China has opened police stations in US and Canada to monitor Chinese citizens: Report:

https://nypost.com/2022/09/30/china-has-opened-police-stations-in-us-and-canada-to-monitor-chinese-citizens-report/

[Kevin Pacey]

nationalpost.com/pmn/news-pmn/Fortunes reverse for ex-judge and Brazil president [Author of the article: The Associated Press - CURITIBA, Brazil (AP) — When federal judge Sergio Moro resigned to enter politics, many in Brazil believed the anti-corruption crusader who jailed a popular former president could someday occupy the nation’s most powerful office...]:

https://nationalpost.com/pmn/news-pmn/fortunes-reverse-for-ex-judge-and-brazil-president-he-jailed

bbc.com/Burkina Faso coup: Gunshots in capital and roads blocked [French Embassy attacked hours later]:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-63081706

[Kevin Pacey]

voanews.com/a/Legislators from Japan to Europe Visit Taiwan to Talk Defense, Chips:

https://www.voanews.com/a/legislators-from-japan-to-europe-visit-taiwan-to-talk-defense-chips/6769975.html

globalnews.ca/news/North Korea fires suspected ballistic missiles: Japanese officials:

https://globalnews.ca/news/9168726/north-korea-fires-suspected-ballistic-missiles-japanese-officials/

[Kevin Pacey]

theguardian.com/world/2022/oct/01/Latest covid surge a heavy straw on camel's back for every hospital in UK:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/oct/01/latest-covid-surge-a-heavy-straw-on-camels-back-for-every-hospital-in-uk

cnbc.com/2022/10/01/HEALTH AND SCIENCE/Monkeypox eradication unlikely in the U.S. as virus could spread indefinitely, CDC says:

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/10/01/monkeypox-unlikely-to-be-eliminated-in-the-us-cdc-says.html

[Kevin Pacey]

usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/10/02/Retreat draws angry criticism in Russia; drone attack targets Zelenskyy's hometown: Ukraine live updates:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/10/02/ukraine-russia-invasion-live-updates/8159396001/

cnbc.com/2022/09/30/Biden responds to Putin’s threats; Kyiv hopes to fast-track bid to join NATO:

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/09/30/russia-ukraine-live-updates.html

guardian/Petraeus: US would destroy Russia's troops if Putin uses nuclear weapons in Ukraine:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/oct/02/us-russia-putin-ukraine-war-david-petraeus

[Kevin Pacey]

bbc.com/news/world-middle-east/Iran protests: 'Nine Europeans' arrested in latest unrest:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-63097629

[Kevin Pacey]

reuters.com/world/middle-east/Israel upbeat on draft Lebanese demarcation deal, sees gas profit-sharing - 2022-10-02:

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/lapid-says-draft-lebanese-maritime-border-deal-guards-israels-interests-2022-10-02/

[Kevin Pacey]

nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/National Archives says some records from Trump White House are still missing:

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/national-archives-says-records-trump-white-house-are-still-missing-rcna50378

[Kevin Pacey]

aljazeera.com/opinions/2022/10/2/The world needs a new solution to its landmine problem:

https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2022/10/2/the-world-needs-a-new-solution-to-its-landmine-problem

[Kevin Pacey]

torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/GOLDSTEIN: Ford government flirts with disaster on electricity file:

https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/goldstein-ford-government-flirts-with-disaster-on-electricity-file

[Kevin Pacey]

torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/LILLEY: Trudeau is about to raise taxes three times but hopes you won't notice [Nearly half of Canadians say they are worse off financially than they were a year ago]:

https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/lilley-trudeau-is-about-to-raise-taxes-three-times-but-hopes-you-wont-notice

torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/LILLEY: Actually, MPs can say 'Justinflation,' as long as they pronounce it properly [There are rules about language in the House and those rules must be followed]:

https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/lilley-actually-mps-can-say-justinflation-as-long-as-they-pronounce-it-properly

[Kevin Pacey]

ndtv.com/world-news/Video: US President Joe Biden Appears Lost After Speech, Internet Says "This Is Tragic" [A new video doing the rounds on social media appears to show US President Joe Biden lost after a speech.]:

https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/video-us-president-joe-biden-appears-lost-after-speech-internet-says-this-is-tragic-3391358

nypost.com/2022/10/01/Joe Biden and Kamala Harris flopping worldwide:

https://nypost.com/2022/10/01/joe-biden-and-kamala-harris-flopping-worldwide/

thepostmillennial.com/US Army FAILS recruitment targets by 25 percent, enlistment plummets after going woke [The Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marines are now admitting recruits that had been rejected or delayed in the past to better meet their enlistment goals.]:

https://thepostmillennial.com/us-army-fails-recruitment-targets-by-25-percent-enlistment-plummets-after-going-woke

[Kevin Pacey]

ndtv.com/world-news/US, Japan, Australia Vow To Work Together Against China ["We are deeply concerned by China's increasingly aggressive and bullying behavior in the Taiwan Strait, and elsewhere in the region," US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.]:

https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/us-japan-australia-vow-to-work-together-against-china-3396306

[Kevin Pacey]

english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/10/6120483c687d-coronavirus-pandemic-latest-oct-1-2022/Here are the latest COVID-19 updates from Japan and beyond:

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/10/6120483c687d-coronavirus-pandemic-latest-oct-1-2022.html

bbc.com/news/Covid-19: How to prepare for a possible winter wave:

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-63062946

nature.com/articles/Why scientists fear monkeypox spreading in wild animals [Monkeypox rampant in wildlife would make the virus impossible to control, warn scientists.]:

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-03048-1

[Kevin Pacey]

theguardian.com/us-news/2022/oct/03/Trump sues CNN for defamation, seeks $475M in punitive damages:

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/oct/03/trump-sues-cnn-defamation-punitive-damages

[Kevin Pacey]

nationalpost.com/news/China's 'totalitarianism' poses threat to entire world, Taiwan official says [The 'new era' in China places Taiwan on the front lines of the global battle between authoritarianism and democracy, says deputy minister]:

https://nationalpost.com/news/chinas-totalitarianism-poses-threat-to-entire-world-taiwan-official-says

english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/10/North Korea fired missile, appears to have flown over Japan: gov't:

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/10/65deae08d092-breaking-news-japan-govt-says-n-korea-apparently-fired-missile.html

[Kevin Pacey]

torontosun.com/opinion/editorials/EDITORIAL: Poilievre vs Trudeau on the issues:

https://torontosun.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-poilievre-vs-trudeau-on-the-issues

globalnews.ca/news/Justin Trudeau bungee jumps in celebration of son’s birthday:

https://globalnews.ca/news/9172892/justin-trudeau-bungee-jump-video/

nationalpost.com/opinion/Rex Murphy: The Liberals are so far out of touch it probably can't be measured [Canadians need the Trudeau government to deal with the realities of skyrocketing fuel, food and mortgage costs]:

https://nationalpost.com/opinion/rex-murphy-the-liberals-are-so-far-out-of-touch-it-probably-cant-be-measured

Unrelated, perhaps:
globalnews.ca/news/9172021/François Legault’s Coalition Avenir Québec wins another majority government:

https://globalnews.ca/news/9172021/quebec-election-legault-majority-government-caq-2022/

[Kevin Pacey]

...
aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2022/10/1/ukraine/Latest Ukraine updates: Kadyrov urges use of nuclear weapon:

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2022/10/1/ukraine-blog-3

bbc.com/Ramzan Kadyrov: Chechen leader vows to send teenage sons to front line:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-63118050

nationalpost.com/opinion/John Ivison: With war in Ukraine at a perilous point, now is not time for Joly to go off-script [Canada’s foreign minister left the impression that Canada is pushing for immediate NATO membership for Ukraine, a development that would have unpredictable consequences]:

https://nationalpost.com/opinion/john-ivison-with-war-in-ukraine-at-a-perilous-point-now-is-not-time-for-joly-to-go-off-script

reuters.com/world/middle-east/Turkey rejects Russia's annexation of Ukrainian territory - 2022-10-01:

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/turkey-rejects-russias-annexation-ukrainian-territory-2022-10-01/

cnbc.com/2022/10/03/Ukraine’s forces gain ground in the south as counteroffensive builds; Russia acknowledges advances:

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/10/03/russia-ukraine-live-updates.html

nbcnews.com/news/world/Ukrainian forces break through in the south as Putin's problems mount [Kyiv’s troops pushed forward Monday, threatening a major new breakthrough and forcing Russian soldiers to retreat from territory the Kremlin claimed to have annexed.]:

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/putin-problems-mount-ukraine-breakthrough-kherson-russia-military-rcna50408

theguardian.com/world/2022/oct/03/Russia no longer has full control of any of four annexed Ukrainian provinces:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/oct/03/russia-has-no-full-control-of-any-of-four-annexed-ukrainian-provinces

[Kevin Pacey]

thepostmillennial.com/DeSantis SHUTS DOWN biased CNN reporter's question regarding hurricane evacuations:

https://thepostmillennial.com/desantis-shuts-down-biased-cnn-reporter-s-question-regarding-hurricane-evacuations

[Kevin Pacey]

/nationalpost.com/The next COVID wave is already starting in Canada. Here's why this one should be different [Canada recommends everyone 12 and older to get a fall booster three to six months after their last vaccine or infection]:

https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/covid-19-wave-canada-fall-winter

cnn.com/2022/10/03/health/US monkeypox deaths are rare; here’s why they can be difficult to confirm:

https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/03/health/monkeypox-deaths-difficult-to-confirm/index.html

[Kevin Pacey]

torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/LILLEY: Ford government's surplus is pure luck but NDP wants a deficit:

https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/lilley-ford-governments-surplus-is-pure-luck-but-ndp-wants-a-deficit

Another point of view:
Randall Denley: Why a surplus is bad news for Doug Ford [The untimely reappearance of a budget surplus leaves Ford in the same unfortunate position as a man flashing a big wad of cash on the wrong side of town]:

https://nationalpost.com/opinion/randall-denley-why-a-surplus-is-bad-news-for-doug-ford

[Kevin Pacey]

space.com/Hurricane Ian pushes Artemis 1 moon launch to mid-November:

https://www.space.com/nasa-artemis-1-moon-mission-november-launch

[Kevin Pacey]

reuters.com/lifestyle/science/What caused holes in Sue the T. rex's jawbone? Scientists are stumped - 2022-10-01:

https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/science/what-caused-holes-sue-t-rexs-jawbone-scientists-are-stumped-2022-10-01/

[Kevin Pacey]

bbc.com/sport/football/Fans of Sydney United 58 condemned for Nazi salutes during Australia Cup final:

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/63114667

[Kevin Pacey]

cbc.ca/news/politics/Federal government failing to protect commercially valuable fish: report:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/report-at-risk-species-environment-commissioner-1.6605243

torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/LILLEY: CBC is the major threat that other Canadian media outlets don't want to talk about:

https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/lilley-cbc-is-the-major-threat-that-other-canadian-media-outlets-dont-want-to-talk-about

[Kevin Pacey]

thehill.com/opinion/Feehery: Biden has no trade agenda:

https://thehill.com/opinion/3672976-feehery-biden-has-no-trade-agenda/

[Kevin Pacey]

reuters.com/world/Nobel physics prize goes to sleuths of 'spooky' quantum science - 2022-10-04:

https://www.reuters.com/world/aspect-clauser-zeilinger-win-2022-nobel-prize-physics-2022-10-04/

reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/Australia to set aside at least 30% of its land mass to protect endangered species - 2022-10-04:

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/australia-set-aside-least-30-its-land-mass-protect-endangered-species-2022-10-04/

[Kevin Pacey]

bbc.com/news/world-middle-east/Iran schoolgirls remove hijabs in protests against government:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-63128184

[Kevin Pacey]

globalnews.ca/news/Loretta Lynn dead: Country music icon and coal miner’s daughter dies at 90:

https://globalnews.ca/news/9175122/loretta-lynn-dead/

[Kevin Pacey]

reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/North Korea conducts longest-range missile test yet over Japan [is someone looking for attention again?] - 2022-10-03:

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/nkorea-fires-missile-towards-east-skorea-military-2022-10-03/

[Kevin Pacey]

reuters.com/world/middle-east/Turkey inflation hits new 24-year high of 83% after rate cuts - 2022-10-03:

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/turkeys-inflation-hits-fresh-24-year-high-83-after-rate-cuts-2022-10-03/

[Kevin Pacey]

bbc.com/news/world-europe/Ukraine makes breakthrough in south against Russia [and makes advances in east]:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-63126156

cnbc.com/2022/10/04/russia-ukraine-war-updates/Biden approves $625 million aid package for Kyiv; Ukraine pushes further into territory ‘annexed’ by Moscow; Moscow praises Elon Musk after he angers Kyiv with twitter suggestion on how to resolve conflict:

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/10/04/russia-ukraine-war-updates.html

hindustantimes.com/world-news/Convoy transporting equipment for Russia's nuclear forces on the move: Report [World News; Published on Oct 04, 2022 01:58 PM IST; I wonder if Putin would quickly blow up some of his own undispersed troops for the advantage of surprising western analysts - sort of analogously, Napoleon ordered firing through some of his own troops to cover his retreat, at Waterloo]:

https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/convoy-transporting-equipment-for-russia-s-nuclear-forces-on-the-move-report-101664870533310.html

Google blurb re: did Napoleon fire on his own troops to cover his retreat at Waterloo:
The Prussians who by now had reached the battlefield, attacked Napoleon from the right, while Wellington was counter-attacking front on. To cover his retreat, Napoleon ordered an artillery barrage, even though many of his soldiers were in the firing line.

“History doesn't repeat itself but it often rhymes,” as Mark Twain is often reputed to have said.

[Kevin Pacey]

reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/U.S. defense secretary sees no imminent invasion of Taiwan by China - 2022-10-02:

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/us-defense-secretary-sees-no-imminent-invasion-taiwan-by-china-2022-10-02/

[Kevin Pacey]

cbc.ca/news/health/What protection to expect from updated COVID vaccines this fall [New bivalent boosters could slow virus spread, but won't be a silver bullet]:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/updated-covid-vaccines-canada-omicron-bivalent-moderna-pfizer-1.6571177

cbc.ca/news/health/New Omicron strains on the horizon could drive future COVID waves [Emerging subvariants have mutated to evade immunity better than previous strains]:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/omicron-subvariants-immune-escape-bivalent-vaccines-1.6601218

forbes.com/sites/brucelee/2022/10/04/Slow U.S. Response May Mean Monkeypox Virus Here To Stay [Biden and the Dems shouldn't try to blame this one on Trump]:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee/2022/10/04/slow-us-response-may-mean-monkeypox-virus-here-to-stay/?sh=3090982e7a69