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Kanye West’s South Korea Concert Canceled Amid Controversy

Kanye West’s highly anticipated concert in South Korea, scheduled for May 31 at Incheon’s Munhak Stadium, has been officially canceled. The event organizers, South Korean e-commerce company Coupang and ticket outlet Interpark, announced the decision on Monday, citing “recent controversies involving the artist”. The cancellation follows backlash over West’s latest song, *Heil Hitler*, which has been widely criticized for its glorification of the Nazi leader. The track was swiftly removed from major streaming platforms, including Spotify and SoundCloud, but continued to circulate on social media. Additionally, West’s recent public appearances, including an interview where he wore a Ku Klux Klan outfit, have further fueled outrage. In response to the controversy, Coupang has also suspended the sale of Yeezy merchandise, effective May 19. All purchased tickets for the concert will be fully refunded. West has faced repeated criticism for his inflammatory remarks and actions, leading to seve...
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Canadian Dollar Soars as U.S. Tariffs Are Shelved

 

The Canadian dollar surged to a near five-week high against its U.S. counterpart on Monday as the threat of immediate U.S. trade tariffs diminished. The loonie was trading 1.1% higher at 1.4325 per U.S. dollar, or 69.81 U.S. cents, after touching its strongest intraday level since December 17 at 1.4262.

The relief rally came after newly inaugurated U.S. President Donald Trump announced he would not impose a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico on his first day in office. Instead, Trump directed federal agencies to evaluate U.S. trade relationships with these countries. This decision alleviated market concerns and boosted investor confidence.

Additionally, a Bank of Canada survey revealed that firms are beginning to anticipate improved economic activity, further supporting the loonie's rise. However, Canadian businesses remain cautious about the potential impact of future U.S. trade policies.

With inflation expectations normalizing, the Bank of Canada may consider lowering interest rates to stimulate economic growth and reduce unemployment.




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