Extra, Extra

Justin the Wind: “Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada announced on Monday that he would step down as Liberal Party leader and prime minister, a decision that will install new leadership in Canada by late March, after his party picks a new head.” Here’s the latest on the move. Trump responded to the announcement by (again) saying that Canada should become the 51st state. (Maybe Justin Trudeau is better off getting out of politics.)

+ This is the Trend, My Friend: “The leader of Austria’s Freedom Party received a mandate Monday to try to form a new government, which would be the first headed by the far right since World War II if he succeeds.”

+ Comic Stripped: “I’ve worked for the Washington Post since 2008 as an editorial cartoonist. I have had editorial feedback and productive conversations—and some differences—about cartoons I have submitted for publication, but in all that time I’ve never had a cartoon killed because of who or what I chose to aim my pen at. Until now.” Ann Telnaes: Why I’m quitting the Washington Post. (The cartoon in question doesn’t even push the envelope. Worrisome.)

+ Elon Way From Home: Someone got bored just trying to run America. “British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday condemned “lies and misinformation” that he said are undermining U.K. democracy, in response to a barrage of attacks on his government from Elon Musk.”

+ Nikk’s Knack: These days, many of the best shows and movies are never nominated for awards, but the Golden Globes still made for a fun broadcast. Here are the winners of the 2025 Golden Globes. The snubs and surprises. And Nikki Glaser’s monologue (which was good but wasn’t too roasty.)

+ In The Long Run: Need a little inspiration for your new year’s resolutions? Consider Hilde Dosogne who completed her 2024 resolution by running a marathon every single day of the year. (My resolution is to fixate more on news stories that don’t directly relate to me and less on distractions like friends and family.)