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Survey reveals the disturbing number of under-50s living with genital herpesDOGE division: Here’s an Excellent Cut “Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are leading a team of detectives to ferret out waste and fraud in the federal budget,” notes James Piereson at The New Criterion , even as “every program has an army of career employees, lobbyists, and journalists ready to defend it.” One excellent target: “The National Endowment for Democracy” — “a relic of the Cold War” that “no longer serves any pressing purpose in terms of advancing national interests.” Ending it would be comparatively easy: “It is set up as a private, tax-exempt organization with its own employees,” not an agency. And it’s “part of the so-called censorship industrial complex,” handing money to shady groups like the Global Disinformation Index, so odds are the NED can’t “continue in its present form for very long after inauguration day.” From the right: Joe’s Blow to Democratic Party Not just the country but the Democratic Party “will be dealing with the damage Biden leaves behind for years,” warns the Washington Examiner’s Byron York . Per exit polls, “In 2024, Democrats slipped to third place in party ID” behind Republicans and independents. “What does it mean? The simplest explanation is that Biden and his fellow Democrats made the party so unattractive that millions of self-identified Democrats decided to call themselves independents instead.” Bottom line: “Joe Biden was a terrible president. His party paid the price. Now, they’ll have to come up with a real, not a rhetorical, way to move forward.” Libertarian: Quit Taxing Americans Abroad The Trump administration should end “the worldwide taxation of individual Americans’ income,” argues Reason’s Veronique De Rugy , to “keep millions of law-abiding Americans living overseas from being treated like financial pariahs.” As the law stands, “if you live and work exclusively outside of the United States, you must file a US tax return.” “The United States is the only developed nation that taxes based on citizenship rather than residency.” A “better alternative” would be “a territorial tax system.” I.e., “if you are an American living and working in Singapore, the income you earn there is taxed only in Singapore.” Uncle Sam should “join the rest of the developed world and adopt a residence-based tax and reporting system.” That “would encourage global mobility for US citizens, including many who are abroad promoting US companies, and make American workers more competitive internationally.” Ukraine beat: Don Envoy Sees Vlad’s Weakness As President-elect Donald Trump’s “special envoy to Ukraine and Russia,” Lt. Gen. (ret.) Keith Kellogg is tasked “with finding a comprehensive peace settlement,” observe Mark Toth & Jonathan Sweet at The Hill . The Kremlin may think he’ll “cave to Putin’s every demand,” but “Kellogg is not going to roll over or allow himself to be steamrolled.” He knows that “thirty-four months and 747,340 casualties into what was supposed to be a 10-day ‘special military operation’ in Ukraine, Russia is now dependent upon Iran and North Korea for munitions and soldiers,” even as “Putin’s military and diplomatic positions around the world rapidly deteriorate” from Syria to Georgia to Kazakhstan. “Now is a time for Trump’s ‘maximum pressure’ foreign policy to be brought to bear on Putin.” Liberal: Voter ‘Perceptions’ Hurt Dems Despite Kamala Harris’ efforts to “fashion herself as a moderate,” surveys show “voters perceived Harris and the Democrats as too liberal, and this probably hurt them politically,” reports The Liberal Patriot’s Michael Baharaeen . A Third Way study asked voters to rate themselves and the candidates on a scale from most liberal to most conservative — and on average they placed themselves closer to Donald Trump than to Harris. A survey for More in Common, meanwhile, found that people view “the average Democratic voter ” to be more “left-wing” than most actually are. Plus, of course, Harris’ “past statements and unconvincing pivots” plainly “weighed the party down.” Dems must “grapple” with this reality “to repair their image.” — Compiled by The Post Editorial BoardLaQuan Smith On The Importance Of Mentoring The Next Generation Of Designers
NBA announces suspensions for players in Mavericks-Suns fightNanjing, a city steeped in history and culture, has taken a significant step towards enhancing its global footprint with the inaugural arrival of the Amazon Global Sellers Summit in the vibrant district of Jianye. This move is expected to play a pivotal role in elevating the city's positioning as a hub for cross-border e-commerce and fostering a conducive environment for businesses to thrive.
Train collides with fire truck in Florida; police say 3 firefighters and several passengers hurtThe City of Ottawa has few tips to help you get rid of your Christmas tree, while making sure you keep the spirit alive. If your plan is to leave it for garbage pickup, you must remove all decorations first, then place it at the curb with the green bin no later than 7 a.m. on the scheduled collection day, the city says on its website. “Trees will not be collected if they are wrapped in plastic bags, frozen in snowbanks or have decorations,” reads the website. The trees will be taken to the Trail Road Waste Facility, where they will be used to cover the garbage at the landfill, or to the capital’s organics processing facility, where they will be composted or mulched, notes the city. Are you thinking of giving the tree a second life? The city has few options for you: • Leave it in your backyard. This can help improve the soil quality, as it decomposes. It can also provide shelter for wildlife. • Trim the branches and use them as supports for vines, flowers and bushes in your backyard. • Create “rustic garden edges” with the branches. The city says the National Capital Commission can also take your tree and use it along the Rideau Canal Skateway for resting areas. Trees can be dropped off at Colonel By Drive, just west of the Bronson Avenue bridge. Animals can also benefit from your Christmas tree, as you can donate it to the the Vanderlaand Barnyard Zoo. Finally, you can drop it at Remic Rapids, 351 Kichi Zībī Mīkan from December through to Feb. 28, 2025 to help build a windbreak at Kichi Sibi Winter Trail. More information about reducing food waste and recycling your tree can be found online. Shopping Trends The Shopping Trends team is independent of the journalists at CTV News. We may earn a commission when you use our links to shop. Read about us. 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These LEGO Kits Are On Sale For Boxing Day 2024 The Waterpik Advanced Water Flosser Will Make Cleaning Your Teeth So Much Easier — And It's 41% Off For Boxing Day Ottawa Top Stories G2 driver stopped going more than 100 km/h over the speed limit on Hwy. 401 in eastern Ontario FREEZING RAIN WARNING | Freezing rain warning in effect for Ottawa this Saturday Here’s what’s next for your Christmas tree Police watchdog investigating after officer shot crowd control gun at Ottawa man Seeking solutions to the troubles facing downtown Ottawa Fan activities surrounding the World Juniors in Ottawa 24th annual Bell Capital Cup returns to arenas across Ottawa Police identify victim of Christmas Day homicide in Hintonburg, charge suspect CTVNews.ca Top Stories Putin apologizes to Azerbaijan's Aliyev over 'tragic incident' with plane in Russian airspace Russia's Vladimir Putin on Saturday apologized to Azerbaijan's president for a 'tragic incident' which happened in Russian airspace involving an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane that crashed after air defenses were used against Ukrainian drones. G2 driver stopped going more than 100 km/h over the speed limit on Hwy. 401 in eastern Ontario A 17-year-old driver is facing charges after being caught speeding and driving dangerously on Highway 401 in eastern Ontario Friday evening, according to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). How some men are trying to fight online misogyny amid 'your body, my choice' rhetoric A young man with a buzz cut leans on a pristine countertop in a stark white kitchen and looks directly into the camera as he delivers what he presents as the secret to dating success for straight men. Trudeau, Carney push back over Trump's ongoing 51st state comments Two senior members of the federal cabinet were in Florida Friday pushing Canada's new $1.3 billion border plan with members of Donald Trump's transition team, a day after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau himself appeared to finally push back at the president-elect over his social media posts about turning Canada into the 51st state. MAGA opponents of Elon Musk claim he stripped them of their X badges The debate roiling the MAGA world in recent days over visas for highly skilled workers shows no signs of abating. Some prominent online personalities are now accusing Elon Musk of using his social media platform, X, to retaliate against those who disagree with his support of the H-1B visa program. Vancouver artist and HIV advocate Joe Average dies at 67 Renowned Vancouver artist Joe Average, whose colourful work adorns murals and banners around the city, died at age 67 Tuesday, according to family and friends. Carjacking suspects impersonated police, left victim stranded on 401 on Christmas Day: OPP On Dec. 25 at 9:00 p.m., police received a call to the eastbound lanes of the 401 near the 65 km marker. There the victim was stopped by three people in two suspect vehicles, one with flashing red and blue lights in the windshield. Toronto police searching for missing elopee Toronto police are searching for a missing elopee. Uninspired Canada upset by Latvia in a shootout at world juniors Eriks Mateiko scored the only goal of the shootout as Latvia stunned an alarmingly uninspired Canada 3-2 at the world junior hockey championship Friday. Atlantic One dead in two-vehicle collision in Sackville, N.B. One person has died following a two-vehicle collision in Sackville, N.B., Friday. 'Nobody should have to go through that': N.B. family grieving father, daughter killed in crash A New Brunswick family is grieving the loss of a father and daughter in a crash. Man found dead inside tent in Dartmouth, police investigating Halifax Regional Police is investigating a sudden death in Dartmouth, N.S. Toronto Shooting in north Etobicoke sends 1 person to hospital One person is in hospital after a shooting in north Etobicoke early Saturday morning, police say. Toronto weekend forecast calls for double-digit highs, showers Warmer conditions are expected in Toronto this weekend, despite periods of rain on both Saturday and Sunday. MAGA opponents of Elon Musk claim he stripped them of their X badges The debate roiling the MAGA world in recent days over visas for highly skilled workers shows no signs of abating. Some prominent online personalities are now accusing Elon Musk of using his social media platform, X, to retaliate against those who disagree with his support of the H-1B visa program. Montreal Here are the changes coming to Quebec in 2025 With the new year just days away, here is a look at the changes that are in store for Quebecers in 2025. Montreal SPCA at full capacity amid spike in pet surrenders The holiday season is typically a slow period for the Montreal SPCA, but this year is different. The animal shelter says the tough economic climate has taken a toll on its operation, leaving it at full capacity. Tugboats, crews try to refloat ship stuck in St. Lawrence River near Montreal A team of tugboats is being deployed to refloat a ship that has been stuck in the St. Lawrence River northeast of Montreal since Christmas Eve. Northern Ontario Five southern Ont. hunters fined $37K for moose hunt offences in northern Ont. A multi-year moose hunting investigation resulted in five people being convicted of moose hunting offences and fined a total of $37,000, plus $9,250 in victim surcharges. Gerry Butts says Trudeau less likely to remain leader since Freeland quit A former chief adviser and close friend to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday he doesn't think Trudeau will stay on to lead the Liberals in the next election. Five-vehicle crash closes Hwy. 11 in New Liskeard A collision involving five vehicles closed Highway 11 in both directions Friday morning between Golf Course Drive in New Liskeard and Highway 66 in Kenogami. Windsor VIDEO | Vehicle flipped on its roof in west Windsor collision A dramatic collision on Windsor's west side left one van overturned on its roof earlier this afternoon. Weekend forecast calling for double-digit highs and possible showers Warmer conditions are expected in the Windsor-Essex region this weekend, with the high forecast in the double digits. Carjacking suspects impersonated police, left victim stranded on 401 on Christmas Day: OPP On Dec. 25 at 9:00 p.m., police received a call to the eastbound lanes of the 401 near the 65 km marker. There the victim was stopped by three people in two suspect vehicles, one with flashing red and blue lights in the windshield. London Power restored in east London following outage, police investigating crash A reported two vehicle collision in the area of Adelaide Street and Hamilton Road shut down many roads over a large area while emergency crews investigated Friday night. Ending the year with above seasonal temperatures Warmer conditions are expected in the London, Ont. region this weekend, with the high forecast in the double digits. Despite best efforts, Cowan and Knights couldn't help Canada past Latvia at World Juniors Canada looked to continue their perfect start to the World Juniors in Ottawa on Friday – but were stopped just short of victory by the Latvians, losing 2 – 3 in a shootout. Kitchener Fire rips through former Peter Hay Knife Company building in Cambridge Emergency responders were called to a fire in Cambridge on Thursday as flames ripped through the building that formerly belonged to the Peter Hay Knife Company. Influx of dogs in need, Waterloo Region dog rescue says A not-for-profit dog rescue in Waterloo Region is putting out a call for help around the holidays. Chicopee Ski Resort opens, celebrates 90th anniversary The slopes are officially open for the season at Chicopee Ski Resort in Kitchener. Barrie Driver faces licence suspension after nearly crashing into OPP cruiser A Midland man received a seven-day licence suspension on Friday after a close call with an OPP cruiser led to an impaired driving investigation. 'No excuse,' Driver caught speeding 160km/h in posted 80 zone: OPP Provincial police issued a reminder to motorists to slow down after a driver was stopped for allegedly travelling double the posted speed limit though Kawartha Lakes on Friday afternoon. Are your bins still at the curb? Here are the changes to curbside collection Curbside collection is delayed by one day this week due to the holidays. Winnipeg The most-read stories on CTV Winnipeg in 2024 Historic events, community pride and significant losses dominated headlines in Manitoba in 2024. Here’s a list of the most-read stories of each month of 2024 on CTV News Winnipeg. Downtown Winnipeg a hub for research, baking and milling at Cereals Canada High above on the tenth floor of a downtown Winnipeg office space, baking bread is a normal routine. Thousands of hockey players descend on Winnipeg for annual holiday competition Around 2,500 players, 170 teams, and a few Winnipeg Jets have taken over the Hockey for All Centre to mark an annual tournament over the holidays. Calgary Calgary Boxing Day crash victim identified, mother and sister still in hospital A nine-year-old girl has died in hospital after the vehicle she was in was struck by a driver in a stolen vehicle fleeing from police. Albertans watching closely as Ottawa tries to talk down Trump tariffs Alberta's politicians and business community will have eyes on Florida this weekend, following a federal government outreach trip. 'Way more expensive this year': Canadians feeling post-Christmas, Boxing Day spending squeeze As the holiday rush starts to slow, stress from holiday spending starts to grow. Edmonton 'Way more expensive this year': Canadians feeling post-Christmas, Boxing Day spending squeeze As the holiday rush starts to slow, stress from holiday spending starts to grow. Cell phone scam costs Edmontonians $600K: EPS Edmonton police are warning residents about a cell phone scam that has so far defrauded victims of more than $600,000. 2 teens hospitalized in Christmas Day fire Two teens were hospitalized after a fire broke out at an apartment building in west Edmonton Christmas Day. Regina Regina police chief says new initiatives to enhance community safety will come in 2025 Looking back after one year in his new role as the chief of the Regina Police Service, Farooq Hassan Sheikh is highlighting challenges the city faces, what has worked during his tenure and what can be done to improve policing in 2025. 'Something that connected us all': For 53 years, Sask. family celebrates holidays with street hockey game For over 50 years, Stephen Lentzos and his family have celebrated Christmas Day with a street hockey game. Regina police launch homicide investigation after injured man dies at scene Regina police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a man found gravely injured Thursday evening. Saskatoon The thrill is gone from Boxing Week shopping, Saskatoon residents say Christmas has come and gone for most people, but the shopping hype continues as some get out of the house to take in the post-Christmas scene. Saskatoon sees return of normal winter conditions Despite a strong start to winter with heavy snowfall and cold temperatures, December saw not much snow and mild temperatures into the Christmas holiday. Calgary woman killed in Saskatchewan highway crash A 25-year-old woman from Calgary was killed in a crash on Highway 7, west of Rosetown, Saskatchewan on Christmas Eve. Vancouver Vancouver artist and HIV advocate Joe Average dies at 67 Renowned Vancouver artist Joe Average, whose colourful work adorns murals and banners around the city, died at age 67 Tuesday, according to family and friends. 'We're sending a clear message': B.C. prepares for home flipping tax amid criticism Next week, when the calendars turn to 2025, the provincial government will begin imposing a 20-per-cent tax on all profits if a home is sold within a year of purchasing it. Drivers appeal for road marking visibility improvements on Sea to Sky Highway Those living along the Sea to Sky corridor are appealing to the provincial government to improve the visibility of road markings along the key highway. Vancouver Island 'We're sending a clear message': B.C. prepares for home flipping tax amid criticism Next week, when the calendars turn to 2025, the provincial government will begin imposing a 20-per-cent tax on all profits if a home is sold within a year of purchasing it. Former B.C. lawyer disbarred for 2nd time over sexual harassment A former lawyer who was convicted of sexual assault in 2020 and disbarred last year has been handed a second disbarment for sexual harassment of a different client. 2nd earthquake in 3 days reported off Vancouver Island coast A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Vancouver Island's west coast early Friday morning, less than 48 hours after a 4.8-magnitude quake in roughly the same location on Christmas Day. Kelowna B.C. team building 100 beaver 'starter homes' in the name of wetland preservation More than 70 manmade beaver dams have been installed in Interior waterways since the B.C. Wildlife Federation project launched last year with the goal of building 100 dams by the end of 2025. B.C. man charged with drug trafficking and weapons offences after CBSA investigation A resident of B.C.'s Interior has been charged with weapon and drug trafficking offences after an investigation launched by border agents at Vancouver International Airport earlier this year. B.C woman awarded nearly $750K in court case against contractor A B.C. woman has been awarded nearly $750,000 in damages in a dispute with a contractor who strung her along for a year and a half and failed to complete a renovation, according to a recent court decision. Stay Connected
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