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U.S. tourism faces $5.7B US loss as Canadians continue to stay home

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Canadian and American flags fly near the Ambassador Bridge at the Canada-USA border crossing in Windsor, Ont.

Many Canadians continue to boycott travel to the United States, and the U.S. economy is paying the price. A U.S. Travel Association report forecasts a 3.2 per cent decline in international tourism spending in the country for 2025, a loss of $5.7 billion US compared to the previous year.

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Canada loses measles elimination status

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Two signs on a counter warn about measles symptoms in English and a dialect. The large red stop signs emphasize not to enter and to call Alberta Health.

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Ukraine soldiers now earn points for confirmed kills, prompting fears of a gamified war

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An incentive program allows Ukrainian drone operators to compete for points, which are redeemable for new weapons and equipment online.

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Man who threw sandwich at U.S. federal agent found not guilty of assault

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The man who threw a sandwich and became symbol of resistance to U.S. President Donald Trump's D.C. law enforcement surge has been found not guilty of assault.

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Precedent set - throw a sandwich at anyone (even an officer) so no harm done. -- Not good.

Body of 2nd victim in fatal Ontario crash only discovered once car was in police impound lot

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Two sedans are crumpled at an empty intersection in morning daylight. There are trees next to the street in the background. Three Canadian flags fly on the sidewalk beside the wreck

Peel police say that the second victim in a crash involving a youth driver in Brampton Saturday was found hours after the collision, after the two vehicles had already been transported to the police impound yard.

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U.S. government shutdown to force air traffic reductions starting Friday

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The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday that it was taking the extraordinary step of reducing air traffic by 10 per cent across 40 "high-volume" U.S. markets beginning Friday morning to maintain travel safety as air traffic controllers exhibit signs of strain during the ongoing government shutdown.

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