Amazon will close all seven of its Quebec facilities within the next two months, resulting in the layoff of nearly 2,000 employees. The company claims this decision, impacting its only unionized Canadian workforce, is a cost-saving measure related to a shift back to a third-party delivery model. However, the timing, coinciding with recent unionization efforts at a Laval warehouse, has sparked controversy and accusations of anti-union tactics. The Quebec government has pledged support for affected workers, while the union strongly condemns the closure.
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Mexico is erecting temporary shelters along its border with the U.S. in anticipation of increased deportations under the new administration. These efforts, including tent cities in Ciudad Juárez and Nogales, represent an initial response that may be scaled up depending on the influx of migrants. While initial deportation numbers were lower than expected, Mexican officials are preparing for a potential crisis, providing financial aid and transportation for deportees while also engaging in diplomatic discussions with the U.S. regarding migration policy. Border shelters, already strained, are bracing for a significant increase in the number of people seeking refuge.
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Following Elon Musk’s seemingly Nazi-salute gesture at a Trump event, Argentine President Javier Milei defended Musk’s actions on X, dismissing criticism as a progressive attack on Musk’s challenge to “international wokism.” Milei lauded Musk’s contributions, particularly his acquisition of X, as a victory against a “hegemonic woke narrative,” and characterized the salute as an “innocent gesture.” This defense sparked immediate backlash, with critics like Juan Grabois condemning Milei’s support for Musk and his perceived alignment with far-right ideologies. Milei, however, doubled down, issuing threats against his perceived political opponents.
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Following a controversial gesture made by Elon Musk during a speech, left-wing activist groups Led By Donkeys and the Center for Political Beauty projected an image of the gesture onto Tesla’s Berlin Gigafactory, accompanied by the words “Heil Tesla” and “Boycott.” These groups are known for provocative actions aimed at highlighting political hypocrisy and social issues. Musk dismissed the controversy, while others offered varying interpretations of his actions, ranging from dismissal to concern. The incident occurred amidst Musk’s anticipated involvement in the Trump administration.
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President Trump issued a stark warning to Vladimir Putin, threatening significantly increased taxes, tariffs, and sanctions on Russian goods sold to the U.S. and other nations if a peace deal regarding Ukraine isn’t reached swiftly. Despite past amicable relations with Putin, Trump emphasized the urgency of a resolution, claiming that Russia’s economy is failing and that a deal would benefit both sides. He reiterated his belief that the war could have been prevented under his presidency, asserting that he intends to pursue a solution, whether “easy” or “hard.” This marks Trump’s strongest stance yet on the conflict, following previous indications of potential further sanctions and discussions with both Putin and Zelenskyy.
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Japan’s aging population faces a stark reality, as evidenced by a quadrupling of female prisoners aged 65+ between 2003 and 2022. Many of these women commit petty crimes, primarily theft, driven by poverty and a lack of social support, finding prison offers stability, community, and essential services unavailable outside. This phenomenon highlights systemic failures in eldercare and social support, with some inmates even preferring prison’s structure to the hardships of life outside. While the government is implementing initiatives to address this, including improved post-release support and accessible housing, the scale of the issue remains significant.
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Following President Trump’s executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico the “Gulf of America,” Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum affirmed that the name change only applies to the U.S. portion of the body of water. The order, signed on January 20th, 2025, declared the Gulf’s importance to the American economy. Sheinbaum stated that Mexico, and the rest of the world, will continue to refer to it as the Gulf of Mexico. This action follows Trump’s recent pronouncements regarding the annexation of Canada and Greenland, and the potential retaking of the Panama Canal.
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Following a sermon at the National Cathedral directly addressing President Trump, Bishop Mariann Budde has refused to apologize for her plea for compassion towards vulnerable groups targeted by recent executive orders. Her sermon urged mercy and empathy from the President, specifically addressing concerns about anti-immigrant and anti-transgender rhetoric. Despite facing criticism and even threats, Bishop Budde maintains her message was sincere and regrets only the resulting escalation of outrage, which she views as a confirmation of the divisive climate she addressed. The Bishop’s remarks follow President Trump’s implementation of controversial policies impacting immigrants and transgender individuals.
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Following their release from prison, leaders of the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys, Stewart Rhodes and Enrique Tarrio, respectively, are regrouping and vowing retribution against their perceived enemies. Rhodes, whose 18-year sentence was commuted, defends his actions and calls for the prosecution of Capitol police and Justice Department lawyers. Tarrio, whose 22-year sentence was also commuted, similarly demands imprisonment for members of the January 6th committee and insists he is still a Proud Boy. Both men plan to re-engage in political activity.
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