Extra, Extra
Turning Friends to Foes to Friends: “Canada struck back at U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday with tariffs on about $20 billion worth of U.S. goods, in response to the latest round of tariffs on Canada. The outcome could resonate far beyond Canada, showing other governments whether a smaller U.S. ally can withstand Trump’s economic pressure.” (Did I mention that Canada is our closest friend, ally, and neighbor?) The idiotic policies will have long-term ramifications. EU and Canada Plan Far-Reaching Alliance to Strengthen Partnership.
+ War Expansion: “Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis have attacked four cities in Saudi Arabia, wounding more than 70 people and setting oil installations ablaze in what appeared to be a significant expansion of the Middle East war.”
+ Air Error: “In the harrowing months that followed the attacks on the World Trade Center, New Yorkers were repeatedly assured that the air around the fallen towers was safe to breathe. But 10 months later, health officials were still finding evidence of asbestos as much as half a mile away.” After 9/11, Documents Suggest, New Yorkers Were Misled About Air Quality.
+ Cargo Plane Crash: “The plane first hit a van belonging to a cleaning company used by the airlines, said NTSB chair Jennifer Homendy. She described the van as being ‘torn apart.'” Scene at Miami airport where five died described as ‘utter devastation.’
+ Debt, Etc: A headline that contains many stories in one, all of them pretty crappy. A Doctor Sued 700 Patients for Debts; 81 Were Arrested. Now He’s a Senator. (If this guy likes going after people with debts, wait until he gets to know the US government…)
+ Stickiness and Stones: “Arthur Lundeen, 67, of Arizona, was restrained to his seat with duct tape and his hands were restrained with zip ties, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority Police, which arrested him after the plane landed.” Unruly passenger arrested after being restrained with duct tape during flight. (After all these years of flying, NOW you tell me there’s duct tape on board?)
