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[Brief] US Restarts Screwworm Eradication Campaign; Canada Bans Texas Cattle Imports According to NBC News, the United States has restarted a large-scale eradication campaign targeting flesh-eating screwworms, a parasitic fly species that was thought to have been eliminated decades ago. The resurgence has infected livestock and prompted Canada to urgently ban cattle imports from Texas to prevent the outbreak from spreading northward. The situation poses a significant threat to the livestock industry, with agencies working to develop new control measures. ...

Canada has formally requested a 16-year renewal of the USMCA free trade agreement, seeking long-term certainty for North American commerce. The move reflects Canada commitment to stable trade relations and confidence in North American economic integration. Analysts expect renewal negotiations to cover automotive, agriculture, and digital trade.

[Brief] US Suspends Joint Defense Cooperation with Canada The United States has suspended joint defense efforts with Canada, a cooperation framework dating back to World War II. The move is seen as a significant shift in North American security architecture, affecting bilateral arrangements including NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command).

Canadian PM Mark Carney appoints a former war crimes prosecutor as governor general, signaling a focus on international law and human rights.

Canadian election authorities implanted ‘canary traps’ — unique false data records — in voter databases, successfully tracking and identifying unauthorized internal access to sensitive voter data.

UK energy giant Shell has agreed to acquire Canadian energy company ARC Resources for $13.6 billion in cash and shares, gaining Montney shale basin assets that will add 370,000 barrels per day, with an enterprise value of $16.4 billion.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announces a new sovereign wealth fund that allows citizens to invest directly in funding major domestic infrastructure projects.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has formally apologized for the company’s failure to alert police about a mass shooting suspect’s dangerous conversations with ChatGPT, sparking a broader debate on AI safety protocols.