Pushpa 2 Leaked Online: Pushpa: The Rule has been leaked online on several illegal websites that are known for being indulged in leaking movies ahead of their launch. As fans rush to the theatres to see Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandana in action, there are some who have chosen an illegal way to watch the movie at their homes without paying even a penny. The movie has been leaked on piracy websites like Tamilrockers, Filmyzilla, Movierulz, Ibomma, TamilYogi, and more. Incidents like this cost the entertainment industry a lot. People know that this is not right and against the law but still opt to do it due to the comfort and cost-effectiveness that it offers. Ultimately movie makers and the people working in the industry have to suffer. ALSO READ | Year Ender 2024: Top 5 Mobile Games, From Balatro To BGMI & Honkai Star Rail How Much Money Did Entertainment Industry Lose Last Year Due To Piracy? The Indian entertainment sector faced a massive financial setback of Rs 22,400 crore in 2023 due to piracy, as revealed in a report. The study called for stricter regulations and collaborative measures to tackle the growing threat of piracy more effectively. As per The Rob Report by EY and the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), 51 per cent of media consumers in India rely on pirated content, with streaming platforms accounting for the largest share at 63 per cent. The report stated, "The size of India's piracy economy was Rs 22,400 crore in 2023, ranking fourth against the segment-wise revenue generated by India's Media and Entertainment industry. Of this, Rs 13,700 crore was generated from pirated content from movie theatres while Rs 8,700 crore was generated from OTT platforms' content. The potential GST losses of up to Rs 4,300 crore were estimated to have been incurred." Rohit Jain, chairman of IAMAI's Digital Entertainment Committee, said, "The rapid growth of digital entertainment in India is undeniable, with filmed entertainment expected to reach Rs 14,600 crore by 2026. However, this potential is severely threatened by rampant piracy. It is imperative for all stakeholders --government bodies, industry players, and consumers--to unite in combating this issue." Government Takes Action A press release issued by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in November last year read, "With the film industry facing losses of up to Rs 20,000 crore every year due to piracy, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has taken strong steps to check film piracy in the country. After the Parliament passed the Cinematograph (Amendment) Act, 1952 during this year’s Monsoon Session, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has established an institutional mechanism of Nodal Officers to receive complaints against piracy and direct the intermediaries to take down pirated content on digital platforms." It added, "As of now there is no institutional mechanism to directly take action on pirated filmic content except legal action under Copyright Act and IPC. With the proliferation of internet and almost everyone interested to watch filmic content for free, there has seen a boom in piracy. The above action would allow instant action by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in case of piracy and will provide relief to the industry." The amendment enforces stringent penalties, including a minimum imprisonment of three months and a fine of Rs 3 lakh, which may extend to three years of imprisonment and a fine of up to 5 per cent of the audited gross production cost.As we move into 2025, the demand for e-bikes is soaring due to advancements in technology, heightened environmental concerns, and an increasing need for sustainable modes of transportation. E-bikes are more eco-friendly than traditional vehicles, making them an excellent alternative for commuters and tourists alike, whether they are traveling to work or on vacation. Let’s explore the best e-bike deals for 2025, highlighting the top models, their features, and the latest trends in this rapidly evolving market. The best e-bike models present in 2025 along with their features and prices, are as follows: Price: ₹1.21 - ₹1.24 Lakh Top Speed: 85 km/h Range: 80-150 km per charge Charging Time: Approximately 4.5 hours Revolt RV400 is for those who want to use it as a daily rider. It not only looks stylish but also provides performance and connectivity features in advance. Riders can view rides through the smartphone app. Price: ₹1.05 - ₹1.40 Lakh Top Speed: 126 km/h Range: Up to 248 km per charge Charging Time: Around 7.9 hours It is an e-bike for long commutes or a fun weekend drive with its stunning looks and wide range. Price: ₹2.99 - ₹3.99 Lakh Top Speed: 155 km/h Range: Up to 323 km per charge Charging Time: Around 118 minutes Ultraviolette F77 has the capability of a high-speed thrill ride and great technology that appeals to performance lovers looking for a fun ride. Price: ₹4.50 Lakh Top Speed: 95 km/h Range: Up to 108 km per charge Charging Time: About 3.3 hours The BMW CE 02 is one of these luxury bikes that comes with added functionality, an appeal targeted at those who look for top-of-the-range features along with recognition of that brand's status rather than performance or capability. Price: ₹1.19 Lakh Top Speed: 100 km/h Range: Up to 187 km per charge Charging Time: About 102 minutes Oben Rorr is stylish in appearance and performance. It is a bike for regular commutes and leisure rides. Here are some models that will be introduced in early 2025. Some of the latest models include: Price: ₹1.30 Lakh Launched In: January 2025 Price: ₹2.50 Lakh Launched In: January 2025 Price: ₹1.20 Lakh Launched In: March 2025 They will reach with new designs and the latest technology, targeting the markets and catching the fancy of all kinds of riders. By 2025, e-bikes will be smartly connected to smartphones and other equipment, making riding even smoother. Among the standard features that will have developed are GPS tracking, performance monitoring, and health tracking, which will provide very good information for riders. Manufacturers will look to make e-bikes lighter and more efficient in terms of consumption without compromising on durability. In this regard, some of the improvements in terms of materials would be aluminum alloys and carbon fibers that give greater maneuverability while not diminishing strength. The safety aspect will always be at the forefront of the design of e-bikes . Lighting systems that respond to the speed and conditions of the rider's environment, collision sensors that warn the rider of possible dangers, and improved braking systems are continually enhancing overall safety for the rider. The electric bicycle market in 2025 is on the verge of a revolution, driven by innovative designs, smart connectivity features, and a commitment to safety. As the world shifts towards more sustainable modes of transport, e-bikes are emerging as a viable, eco-friendly alternative. With new models and offers on the horizon, the future of electric mobility has never looked more exciting.
NEW YORK -- As New York City prosecutors work to bring murder charges against Luigi Mangione in the brazen killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, supporters of the suspect are donating tens of thousands of dollars for a defense fund established for him, leaving law enforcement officials worried Mangione is being turned into a martyr. Several online defense funds have been created for Mangione by anonymous people, including one on the crowdfunding website GiveSendGo that as of Sunday morning had raised over $100,000. NOTE: The video above is from a previous report. The GiveSendGo defense fund for the 26-year-old Mangione was established by an anonymous group calling itself "The December 4th Legal Committee," apparently in reference to the day Mangione allegedly ambushed and gunned down Thompson in Midtown Manhattan as the executive walked to his company's shareholders conference at the New York Hilton hotel. "We are not here to celebrate violence, but we do believe in the constitutional right to fair legal representation," the anonymous group said in a statement. The crowdfunding campaign prompted donations from thousands of anonymous donors across the country, many of them leaving messages of support for Mangione, including one person who called themselves "A frustrated citizen" and thanked Mangione for "sparking the awareness and thought across this sleeping nation." The GiveSendGo fund for Mangione appeared to be briefly taken down before it was restored on Thursday. In a statement to ABC News, a spokesperson for GiveSendGo said the company "operates with a principle of not preemptively determining guilt or innocence." "Our platform does not adjudicate legal matters or the validity of causes. Instead, we allow campaigns to remain live unless they violate the specific terms outlined in our Terms of Use. Importantly, we do allow campaigns for legal defense funds, as we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to access due process," the GiveSendGo spokesperson said. The spokesperson added, "We understand the concerns raised by such campaigns and take these matters seriously. When campaigns are reported, our team conducts a thorough review to ensure they comply with our policies. While other platforms may choose a different approach, GiveSendGo's core value is to provide a space where all individuals, no matter their situation, can seek and receive support, with donors making their own informed decisions." Other crowdfunding sites such as GoFundMe have also taken down campaigns soliciting donations for Mangione's defense. "GoFundMe's Terms of Service prohibit fundraisers for the legal defense of violent crimes," the crowdfunding website said in a statement. "The fundraisers have been removed from our platform and all donors have been refunded."Amazon and Etsy have removed from their websites merchandise featuring Mangione, including T-shirts and tote bags reading "Free Luigi" and the phrase "Deny, Defend, Depose," words police said were etched in the shell casings discovered at the scene of Thompson's homicide. "Celebrating this conduct is abhorrent to me. It's deeply disturbing," Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg told ABC News senior investigative reporter Aaron Katersky in an interview Wednesday night. "And what I would say to members of the public, people who as you described are celebrating this and maybe contemplating other action, that we will be vigilant and we will hold people accountable. We are at the ready." Prosecutors at the Manhattan district attorney's office have begun presenting evidence to a grand jury as they work to try to secure an indictment against Mangione, sources told ABC News on Thursday. Mangione's attorney, Thomas Dickey of Altoona, Pennsylvania, where the suspect was arrested Monday following a five-day manhunt, said his client is presumed innocent and will plead not guilty to any charges filed against him. Mangione is contesting extradition to New York. Asked about people contributing to Mangione defense funds that have popped up, Dickey said, "People are entitled to their opinion and, like I said, if you're an American and you believe in the American criminal justice system, you have to presume him to be innocent and none of us would want anything other than that if that were us in their shoes. So, I'm glad he had some support." In a later interview on CNN, Dickey said he is leaning toward not accepting any money from his client's supporters for his defense. "To be honest with you, I probably wouldn't," Dickey told CNN. "I just don't feel comfortable about that. So, I don't know. I haven't given that much thought. Obviously, my client appreciates the support that he has, but I don't know, it just doesn't sit right with me, really." Retired FBI special agent Richard Frankel said that in previous politically-charged violent crimes, suspects have received unsolicited support. "We saw it with the Unabomber," said Frankel, an ABC News contributor, referring to Ted Kaczynski -- the mathematician-turn-domestic terrorist who blamed technology for a decline of individual freedom and mailed handcrafted explosives to targeted individuals between 1978 and 1995. Frankel said Eric Rudolph, who detonated a bomb in Atlanta's Centennial Olympic Park during the 1996 Olympic Games and carried out three additional bombings as he eluded capture for five years, also attracted supporters. "In my opinion, they're supporting individuals who have committed potentially terrorist acts, but it's a politically charged act," Frankel said Referring to the Thompson killing, Frankel added, "You can be up in arms about the healthcare industry, but you can't threaten or actually hurt members of the healthcare industry." Most recently, Marine veteran Daniel Penny was acquitted of criminally negligent homicide in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely, a homeless man who was acting erratically on a New York City subway, after supporters donated more than $3 million to his legal defense fund. Law enforcement officials have expressed concern that Mangione is being turned into a martyr. Someone this week pasted "wanted posters" outside the New York Stock Exchange naming other executives. A bulletin released Wednesday by the Delaware Valley Intelligence Center, a multi-agency law enforcement intelligence-sharing network based in Philadelphia, included a photo of a banner hanging from an overpass reading, "Deny, Defend, Depose." "Many social media users have outright advocated for the continued killings of CEOs with some aiming to spread fear by posting 'hit lists,'" the bulletin, obtained by ABC News, reads. Meanwhile, New York Police Department investigators continue to build a murder case against Mangione, who is being held in Pennsylvania on charges stemming from his arrest there, including illegal possession of ghost gun and fraudulent identification. Mangione has pleaded not guilty to the charges in Pennsylvania. On Wednesday, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said that the three shell casings recovered at the scene of Thompson's shooting matched the gun found in Mangione possession when he was arrested. She also confirmed that Mangione's fingerprints were recovered from a water bottle and the wrapper of a granola bar found near the crime scene.
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GLOBE, Ariz. — The Gila County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help in locating a woman who has been missing for the last year. Natalie Sabastian was last seen walking away from her residence in Globe on Dec. 23, 2023 and has not been heard from since. At the time of her disappearance, Natalie was 54 and had blonde hair. GCSO said the missing woman may have been a victim of foul play. A $5,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to finding Natalie. Anyone with information can contact the sheriff's office at 928-402-1872. RELATED: 'He loved Christmas': Toy drive held in honor of murdered coach RELATED: 23-year-old killed in crash on US 60 Watch 12News for free You can now watch 12News content anytime, anywhere thanks to the 12+ app! 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Key Innovations Shaping Mega-Cap Investments Mega-cap stocks, which include companies with market capitalizations exceeding $200 billion, continue to demonstrate a trend of incorporating technological innovations such as artificial intelligence and sustainability initiatives. These investments are reshaping entire industries, creating new avenues for growth even among the most established market leaders. Advantages and Limitations of Large-Cap Stocks Large-cap stocks, valued between $10 billion and $200 billion, remain a cornerstone of many investment portfolios due to their relative stability and reliable dividend payouts. However, their slower growth compared to smaller companies can be a limiting factor for growth-focused investors. Understanding the balance between returns and safety is vital for anyone investing in this category. Mid-Cap Stock Opportunities and Market Analysis Mid-cap stocks, with market caps ranging from $2 billion to $10 billion, often offer the best of both worlds: potential for growth paired with reduced volatility compared to small caps. Many mid-cap companies are leading the charge in niche markets, particularly in the tech and healthcare sectors, which are forecasts to expand significantly in 2023. High Risk, High Reward: Small-Cap Stock Insights For those inclined towards high-risk, high-reward investments, small-cap stocks present unique opportunities. Recent financial disclosures have highlighted several small-cap firms making strides in emerging markets and innovative tech applications. These stocks require careful analysis, but they often benefit from being nimble and responsive to market changes. 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The report provides a comprehensive forecast of key segments below- Segmentation Overview Get a glance at the market contribution of rest of the segments - Download a FREE Sample Report in minutes! 1.1 Fastest growing segment: Cloud-based workforce management software allows businesses to manage their employees remotely with accessibility from anywhere via the internet. This solution offers features such as time tracking, scheduling, and communication. The cloud- segment is projected to expand rapidly due to its ability to provide global, up-to-date information from a unified platform. Enterprises benefit from reliability, visibility, and flexibility to accommodate diverse HR needs worldwide. Cloud-based workforce management software can be deployed faster and updated seamlessly, providing users with the latest functionalities without additional client effort. These advantages make cloud-based WFM software increasingly popular for managing dynamic and remote workforces, fueling the market's growth during the forecast period. Analyst Review The Workforce Management Software market is a dynamic and evolving industry that caters to businesses seeking to optimize their workforce and streamline operations. This software solutions segment encompasses a range of applications, including remote work tools, employee management systems, labor management software, and staff scheduling solutions. These platforms enable businesses to effectively manage their workforce, predict workforce needs, and optimize scheduling for various industries such as healthcare and field services. Key features of workforce management software include task management, workforce prediction, time tracking, and labor analytics. Additionally, mobile applications, AI, predictive analytics, and business intelligence solutions are increasingly being integrated to enhance productivity, customer service, and compliance with labor laws. Hybrid workforces, including in-store employees and IT resources, also benefit from these solutions, allowing for efficient management of both remote and on-premises teams. Market Overview The Workforce Management Software market is experiencing significant growth due to the increasing trend of remote work and the need for efficient Employee Management, Labor Management, and HR Management in various industries. The market caters to Business Operations in sectors like Healthcare, Construction, Packaging, Aerospace, and Manufacturing, among others. This software enables Workforce Prediction, Scheduling, Task Management, Rewards, and Time and Attendance tracking. It also offers Workforce Optimization through AI and Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, and Big Data analysis. The market includes solutions for Contact Centers, Back Offices, Energy and Utilities, and IT Resources. Compliance with labor laws and resource allocation are crucial aspects of this software. The market is witnessing a shift towards digital solutions, including mobile applications, and the adoption of cloud segment for its scalability and accessibility. Remote workforces, including in-store employees, field service providers, and remote agents, are also being effectively managed through these solutions. Employee training and fatigue management are additional features that enhance productivity and ensure workforce readiness. To understand more about this market- Download a FREE Sample Report in minutes! Key Topics Covered: 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation 7 Customer Landscape 8 Geographic Landscape 9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends 10 Venodr Landscape 11 Vendor Analysis 12 Appendix About Technavio Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions. With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio's report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. This growing client base relies on Technavio's comprehensive coverage, extensive research, and actionable market insights to identify opportunities in existing and potential markets and assess their competitive positions within changing market scenarios. Contacts Technavio Research Jesse Maida Media & Marketing Executive US: +1 844 364 1100 UK: +44 203 893 3200 Email: media@technavio.com Website: www.technavio.com/ View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/workforce-management-software-market-size-to-increase-by-usd-3-08-billion-between-2023-to-2028--market-segmentation-by-end-user-deployment-geography--technavio-302331349.html SOURCE Technavio
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WAISL Launches State-of-the-Art Digital Twin-Powered Integrated Airport Predictive Operations CentreIf you thought the dust bunnies under your sofa were an issue, imagine trying to combat dust on the Moon. Dust is a significant challenge for astronauts living and working on the lunar surface. So, NASA is developing technologies that mitigate dust buildup enabling a safer, sustainable presence on the Moon. A flight test aboard a suborbital rocket system that will simulate lunar gravity is the next step in understanding how dust mitigation technologies can successfully address this challenge. During the flight test with Blue Origin , seven technologies developed by NASA’s Game Changing Development program within the agency’s Space Technology Mission Directorate will study regolith mechanics and lunar dust transport in a simulated lunar gravity environment. With essentially no atmosphere, dust gets lofted, or lifted by the surface, by a spacecraft’s plumes as it lands on the lunar surface. But it can also be lofted through electrostatic charges. Lunar dust is electrostatic and ferromagnetic, meaning it adheres to anything that carries a charge. Kristen John, NASA’s Lunar Surface Innovation Initiative technical integration lead at Johnson Space Center said, “The fine grain nature of dust contains particles that are smaller than the human eye can see, which can make a contaminated surface appear to look clean.” Although lunar dust can appear smooth with a powder like finish, its particles actually have a jagged shape. Lunar dust can scratch everything from a spacesuit to human lungs. Dust can also prevent hardware from surviving the lunar night when it accumulates on solar panels causing a reduction in available power. A buildup of dust coats thermal radiators, increasing the temperature of the equipment. Lunar dust can also accumulate on windows, camera lenses, and visors leading to obscured vision. The projects being tested on the lunar gravity flight with Blue Origin include ClothBot, Electrostatic Dust Lofting (EDL), and Hermes Lunar-G. When future astronauts perform extra-vehicular activities on the lunar surface they could bring dust into pressurized, habitable areas. The goal of the ClothBot experiment is to mimic and measure the transport of lunar dust as releases from a small patch of spacesuit fabric. When agitated by pre-programmed motions, the compact robot can simulate “doffing,” the movement that occurs when removing a spacesuit. A laser-illuminated imaging system will capture the dust flow in real-time, while sensors record the size and number of particles traveling through the space. This data will be used to understand dust generation rates inside a lander or airlock from extra-vehicular activity and refine models of lunar dust transport for future lunar and potential Martian missions. This technology will examine the lofting of lunar dust when electrostatic charging occurs after exposure to ultraviolet light. The EDL’s camera with associated lights will record and illuminate for the duration of the flight. During the lunar gravity phase of the flight, a vacuum door containing the dust sample will release and the ultraviolet light source will illuminate the substance, charging the grains until they electrostatically repel one another and become lofted. The lofted dust will pass through a sheet laser as it rises up from the surface. When the lunar gravity phase ends, the ultraviolet light source disables, and the camera will continue recording until the end of the flight. This data will inform dust mitigation modeling efforts for future Moon missions. NASA partnered with Texas A&M and Texas Space Technology Applications and Research (T STAR) to develop Hermes Lunar-G, technology that utilizes flight-proven hardware to conduct experiments with regolith simulants. Hermes was previously a facility on the International Space Station. Hermes Lunar-G repurposed Hermes hardware to study lunar regolith simulants. The Hermes Lunar-G technology uses four canisters to compress the simulants during flight, takeoff, and landing. When the technology is in lunar gravity, it will decompress the contents of the canisters while high-speed imagery and sensors capture data. Results of this experiment will provide information on regolith mechanics that can be used in a variety of computational models. The results of Hermes Lunar-G will be compared to microgravity data from the space station as well as similar data acquired from parabolic flights for lunar and microgravity flight profiles. As a primary challenge of lunar exploration, dust mitigation influences several NASA technology developments. Capabilities from In-Situ Resource Utilization to surface power and mobility, rely on some form of dust mitigation, making it a cross-cutting area. Engineering teams perform a variety of tests to mitigate dust, ensuring it doesn’t cause damage to hardware that goes to the Moon. NASA’s Game Changing Development program, created a reference guide for lunar dust mitigation to help engineers build hardware destined for the lunar surface. NASA’s Flight Opportunities program funded the Blue Origin flight test as well as the vehicle capability enhancements to enable the simulation of lunar gravity during suborbital rocket flight for the first time. The payloads are managed under NASA’s Game Changing Development program within the agency’s Space Technology Mission Directorate. To learn more visit: https://www.nasa.gov/stmd-game-changing-development/
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Cleveland Browns Pro Bowl tight end David Njoku and Pro Bowl guard Joel Bitonio are being listed as questionable for Sunday’s game vs. Kansas City . Njoku didn’t practice all week due to a hamstring injury, while Bitonio practiced Friday after sitting out Wednesday and Thursday. Browns wide receiver Cedric Tillman will miss a third straight game because Tillman has not cleared the concussion protocol. Advertisement Njoku has three touchdown receptions in the last two weeks and a team-high five touchdown receptions this season. He is second on the team in receptions (56) and third in receiving yards (439). Bitonio has been experiencing back tightness but said earlier in the week that he hoped he’d be ready for a matchup Sunday with Chiefs star defensive tackle Chris Jones . Bitonio has only missed one game due to injury in the last eight seasons. GO DEEPER AFC North Whiparound: Can Steelers hold off Ravens for division crown? Jordan Akins would start at tight end if Njoku can’t play, but Browns offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey said the team would use “a committee approach” that also could include Blake Whiteheart and potentially Tre’ McKitty , who was added to the practice squad this week. Akins, who’s in his second season with the Browns, has 24 receptions for 243 yards and one touchdown this season. Njoku told reporters he probably won’t know until Sunday morning if he can play. The Browns will make a series of roster moves at some point Saturday that will include activating rookie defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. and rookie cornerback Myles Harden from injured reserve. By rule, Hall and Harden are listed as questionable until they’re activated. The Browns can promote up to two players from the practice squad for Sunday’s game, and it’s still unclear if one of those will be used on kicker Riley Patterson , who was added this week to the practice squad as a potential alternative to struggling veteran kicker Dustin Hopkins . If Bitonio can’t play, veteran Michael Dunn will likely start at left guard. Dunn and rookie guard Zak Zinter could also play in jumbo packages as extra tackles and tight ends if the Browns end up with a tight end shortage. Required reading (Photo: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
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President-elect Donald Trump mockingly referred to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as the governor of the “Great State of Canada” on his social media account early Tuesday. Trump said in a taunting post on Truth Social it was a “pleasure to have dinner” with Trudeau at his Mar-a-Lago estate and that he looks forward to seeing the “governor again soon” to talk tariffs and trade, the “results of which will be truly spectacular for all.” Turns out, some Canadians think that’s not such a bad idea. A new Leger poll suggests 13 per cent of Canadians would like the country to become the next U.S. state. The demographic breakdowns show there’s higher support among men, at 19 per cent, compared with only seven per cent of women. Conservative party supporters came in at 21 per cent, while one in 10 Liberal voters said they were in favour of the idea. The People’s Party of Canada showed the highest level of endorsement among the federal parties, at 25 per cent, while the NDP was the lowest at six per cent. A full 82 per cent of respondents said they were opposed to the idea. People in the Atlantic provinces, women and Canadians over the age of 55 were least likely to support it. “I’m not shocked,” said Andrew Enns, executive vice-president of central Canada at Leger. While it’s not a question he’s polled on before, since it’s not normal for U.S. presidents to openly muse about snatching up bordering countries as new states, the survey results follow some familiar patterns. “Women have, for quite some time, whenever Donald Trump’s name has come up, expressed a much stronger opposition to the individual,” he said. “But again, we are talking about fairly small (support). In the Prairies, for example, it’s still less than 20 per cent that would say, yes, they’d be open to joining the United States.” Leger surveyed 1,520 people between Dec. 6 and Dec. 9, and the results do not have a margin of error since online polls aren’t considered truly random samples. The survey was also done before Trump made his post on Tuesday. Enns said he suspects Trump doubling down on the comments will further shrink the already limited public support by pushing the joke past the point of comfort. Immigration Minister Marc Miller expressed dismay when reporters asked him about it ahead of a federal cabinet meeting Tuesday. “It sounds like we’re living in an episode of South Park,” he said. “I don’t think we should necessarily look on Truth Social for public policy.” The provocative 1999 South Park animated film notably featured a song called “Blame Canada!” about Americans scapegoating their northern neighbours for their own domestic problems. Miller and other cabinet members have written off Trump’s comments as anything but serious. “Clearly, he’s joking,” Defence Minister Bill Blair said Tuesday. “We’re a sovereign nation.” Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc attended Trudeau’s surprise dinner with Trump at Mar-a-Lago last month, which came soon after the president-elect threatened to impose a 25 per cent tariff on imports unless Canada beefs up its border. LeBlanc has insisted Trump was only teasing when at the dinner he suggested he could make Canada the 51st U.S. State. “The president was telling jokes,” LeBlanc said a week ago. “The president was teasing us. It was, of course, on that issue in no way a serious comment.” Trump later shared a seemingly AI-generated image of himself standing on a mountain ridge with a Canadian flag planted in it, with the caption “Oh Canada!” Trudeau has not matched that tone, warning in a talk on Monday that the steep tariffs Trump is bandying about would be devastating for the Canadian economy. He described Trump’s approach as an attempt to destabilize negotiating partners by introducing a bit of chaos. Trudeau blew past the TV cameras on his way into Tuesday’s cabinet meeting without stopping to talk to reporters. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, meanwhile, deflected questions about whether she thinks Trump is serious about taking over her country. “That is a question, really, for the president-elect,” she said.
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