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Tensions flared Saturday in Quebec City as Christine Fréchette and Bernard Drainville faced off in the first debate to succeed Premier François Legault as leader of the Coalition Avenir Québec. The proposed “third link” bridge connecting Quebec City and Lévis quickly moved to the centre of the clash.Fréchette accused Drainville’s preferred route of serving his “ego,” while Drainville countered that she was blocking the project with too many conditions.“To sum it up: I’ll do it, and Christine is putting it on hold because she’s imposing so many conditions that it won’t happen,” he said.The “third link” refers to a long‑proposed…

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But research firm World Resource Institute warned that decarbonising nickel activities in Halmahera – which lack existing grid infrastructure and large rivers for hydropower generation – might be challenging.“The only viable clean energy sources are solar and wind, but both face land constraints,” the firm wrote in a paper released on Jan 6.Indonesia Weda Bay Industrial Park (IWIP) – the firm which manages the nickel production hub in Halmahera – said it is trying to reduce its carbon footprint, targeting a reduction of four million tonnes of carbon dioxide per year.“Because we intend to reduce emissions, we are currently moving…

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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media as he departs the White House for Florida, in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 20, 2026. Nathan Howard | ReutersPresident Donald Trump on ​Saturday ​threatened ​to send federal ⁠immigration agents ‌to U.S. ⁠airports unless congressional Democrats immediately ‌agree to fund the Department of Homeland Security.”I will move our ⁠brilliant and ‌patriotic ‌ICE Agents to the Airports ⁠where they will ⁠do ⁠Security like no one ​has ‌ever seen before,” Trump wrote in ​a Truth Social post. The Trump administration has faced heavy criticism for aggressive deportation tactics by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol agents.Trump claimed ICE agents handling airport security would…

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new video loaded: ‘We’re Finally Here’: BTS Returns With Sold-Out Concert and New AlbumtranscriptBacktranscript‘We’re Finally Here’: BTS Returns With Sold-Out Concert and New AlbumThe K-pop supergroup BTS performed their first concert in over three years in Seoul on Saturday following the release of their new album, “Arirang,” on Friday. Thousands of fans came out to hear one of the biggest names in K-pop.“I come all the way from Florida, so it took me a long time to get here.” “But now, we’re finally here.” “The way I connect is, their lyrics are something different. So, even though we don’t speak…

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The Senate on Saturday blocked an amendment that would ban transgender athletes from playing in women’s sports, rejecting one of President Trump’s priorities as he pressures Congress to act on a broad voting bill.Senators were holding a rare weekend session to debate the voting legislation, which would put in place strict new requirements for voter registration and require photo IDs at the polls in an effort to prevent people in the country illegally from casting ballots.The House passed the bill earlier this year, but the Republican president has since said he wants additional priorities added to the legislation, including the sports ban…

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Canadians can expect to pay more for their Easter meals as pork and chicken join beef price surges on grocery store shelves. Beef prices in Canada are up nearly 14 per cent compared to last year, according to the latest consumer price index data, continuing a trend that has seen costs surge in recent years.While there are early signs that price growth may be slowing, experts say relief is still a long way off.In an interview with Global News, Dalhousie University professor Sylvain Charlebois said prices are not expected to stabilize before mid-2027, pointing to low cattle inventory in both…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Alabama guard Aden Holloway was arrested Monday for possession of marijuana and allegedly had 2.1 pounds in his apartment.Prosecutors said they found evidence of “drug transactions” on his phone, according to ESPN, “Holloway had smaller denominations in his possession, which is indicative of narcotic sales. The marijuana was in separate packing, from plastic bags to prepackaged marijuana to vacuum sealed bags,” a complaint said, via ESPN.  Alabama Crimson Tide guard Aden Holloway (2) reacts to a foul called during the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Coleman Coliseum.  (David Leong/Imagn Images)The complaint…

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