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Raging Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations in Manitoba and Saskatchewan Seeks U.S. Aid

As wildfires continue to spread across Canada, Manitoba has evacuated hundreds more residents, while Saskatchewan has formally requested assistance from the United States to combat the growing crisis.   The wildfire near The Pas, Manitoba, has already burned over 20,000 hectares , forcing evacuations in the Regional Municipality of Kelsey. Meanwhile, Saskatchewan is battling a massive 18,000-hectare fire northeast of Prince Albert , prompting officials to seek additional resources.   The Manitoba government has declared a state of emergency , setting up a reception center in Winnipeg for evacuees. Fire crews are working tirelessly to contain the blazes, but dry conditions and strong winds continue to fuel the flames.   Authorities urge residents in affected areas to stay informed and follow evacuation orders as the situation remains unpredictable.  

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Trump Trial Judge Seals the Courtroom to Unleash on MAGA Lawyer


In a dramatic turn of events during Donald Trump’s criminal trial in Manhattan, Judge Juan Merchan suddenly sealed the courtroom on Monday afternoon. The reason? A heated confrontation with Robert Costello, a MAGA-friendly lawyer who played a key role in the attempted backchannel between Michael Cohen and the Trump White House in 2018.

Costello, a former prosecutor, had been reprimanded for outbursts in court whenever he was interrupted or told not to answer a question that had been objected to and sustained. As tensions escalated, Costello began to stare down the judge. Merchan took action, ordering the jury out of the room and addressing Costello directly: “Mr. Costello, I’d like to discuss proper decorum in my courtroom, OK?”.

Despite the warning, Costello continued to push boundaries. When Merchan turned around, he caught Costello staring at him again. Frustrated, the judge ordered security to seal the courtroom and ejected all journalists so he could give Costello a dressing down. When the journalists returned, Costello’s face had turned beet red, and he continued to answer questions from defense lawyer Emil Bove about his minor role in the New York criminal case against the former president.

Costello’s testimony also shed light on Michael Cohen’s behavior after the FBI raided his apartment in search of evidence related to a campaign finance crime. According to Costello, Cohen was “suicidal that day and acting very manic.” Costello had advised Cohen that cooperating with the Southern District of New York and providing truthful information about Donald Trump would resolve his legal problems by the end of the week.

The courtroom drama continues, and the clash between the judge and the MAGA lawyer adds another layer of intensity to Trump’s trial. Stay tuned for further developments as this high-stakes legal battle unfolds.

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