The American media for the last two weeks or longer has been all about shining the spotlight on podcaster extraordinaire Joe Rogan. The Spotify host has gotten a lot of attention for garnering a lot more views and listeners than most “traditional” hosts on the mainstream media platforms and it has, in particular, really ticked…Continue Reading

How sweet it is. Short, too. I’m referring to the 30-second campaign ad from Pennsylvania Senate candidate Dave McCormick that airs during Sunday’s Super Bowl game (between two teams and a league I no longer follow, but I digress). As reported by Fox News, McCormick’s ad, which contains the “Let’s Go Brandon!” chant, is expected…Continue Reading

Few political operations have been more evil and dirty than the operation to smear President Donald Trump by the Clinton campaign. As we previously reported, the Durham probe has been unraveling a lot of the dirt. They had indicted Michael Susman who worked for Perkins Coie, the firm that represented both the Clinton campaign and…Continue Reading

Greek farmers, taking a page from the Canadian truckers’ protest handbook, say they are determined to shut down the country’s major highways to protest energy costs. Fuel taxes in the country are among the highest in the EU.Greek farmers, taking a page from the Canadian truckers’ protest handbook, say they are determined to shut down…Continue Reading

Mystic Aquarium said in a statement shared on social media Friday that the female beluga had been in its intensive care unit and staff and veterinarians had been providing “round-the-clock medical treatment” before she died.Three beluga whales swim together in an acclimation pool after arriving at Mystic Aquarium, Friday, May 14, 2021 in Mystic, Connecticut. Two of the…Continue Reading

Some airlines cancelled flights to the Ukrainian capital and troops unloaded fresh shipments of weapons from NATO members on Sunday, as its president sought to project confidence in the face of U.S. warnings of possible invasion within days by a growing number of Russian forces.Valentyna Konstantynovska, 79, takes part in basic combat training for civilians,…Continue Reading

My dad and I were always on the same page when it came to fighting for what was right, but the approaches we took could not have been more different, writes Alysha Mohamed.In this illustration, Alysha Mohamed and her father passionately debate about politics and racism at the dinner table. (Wendy Martinez/CBC)This First Person column…Continue Reading

After spending a night on her own after Air Canada cancelled her flight home from Toronto, 14-year-old Eva arrived in St. John’s on Jan. 20. (Submitted by Diomerys O’Leary)Miss something this week? Don’t panic. CBC’s Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need. Want this in your inbox? Get the Marketplace newsletter every Friday. Her daughter is only…Continue Reading