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Canada Hands Trump a Win on Trade
Canada and the US have resumed trade talks after Canada agreed to rescind its planned tax on US technology firms, which the US considered a barrier to negotiations. The agreement followed a phone call between Prime Minister Carney and President Trump, averting a potential suspension of talks threatened by Trump. The Digital Services Tax was set to go into effect today.
Opinion of a concerned citizen of the United States
A letter to the editor draws parallels between the Pearl Harbor attack and a fictional U.S. attack on Iran on June 22, 2025. The author suggests the U.S. deliberately planned the attack while feigning peace negotiations, similar to Japan's actions before Pearl Harbor. The letter urges readers to review Roosevelt's speech to Congress for further parallels.
Volunteers needed at community garden
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COLUMN: Onions will let you know when to harvest
Enid, OK will likely experience thunderstorms this evening and overnight, with potential strong gusty winds. The low will be near 70F with SSE winds at 10-20 mph. There is a 100% chance of rain.
Issues of public transparency
A San Marcos resident's public information request to the SMCISD regarding staffing reductions was initially argued by the district as withdrawn. The Texas Attorney General's Office ruled against the district, stating the request was valid and requiring the release of relevant documents.
Is the US forfeiting its Red Planet leadership to China's Mars Sample Return plan?
China is planning a Mars Sample Return mission (Tianwen-3) with launches in 2028, aiming to bring at least 500 grams of Martian rock and soil to Earth by 2031. This mission includes a lander with a drill, a robotic arm, and a helicopter for sample collection from various locations and depths. The US is considering alternative approaches to Mars exploration amid budget concerns about NASA's Mars Sample Return program, potentially leading to China being the first to return Martian samples.
Guest Commentary: Federal leaders are undermining health care, punishing the sick
Roy Simms, a pediatrician with 44 years of experience in Yakima Valley, works at Yakima Pediatrics, part of Community Health of Central Washington. He was raised in rural Alabama and trained at Seattle Children's Hospital.