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Ottawa Backs Down on Digital Tax Dispute Amid Pressure from Trump White House

Canada has reportedly agreed to delay its planned digital services tax (DST) following pressure from former U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, according to a recent statement from the White House. The tax, which was originally slated to target tech giants like Amazon, Meta, and Google, had been a major sticking point in U.S.-Canada trade discussions. The White House claimed Canada “caved” to U.S. demands after months of negotiations, with Trump’s team arguing the tax unfairly targeted American firms. The Canadian government, however, framed the delay as a strategic move to preserve economic stability and avoid retaliatory tariffs. Critics within Canada argue that the government’s decision reflects a growing trend of yielding to U.S. economic influence, while others say the delay is pragmatic given ongoing global talks about a coordinated approach to taxing digital revenues. The issue remains contentious, and observers are watching closely to see whether Canada will revive th...

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Eagles Soar to Super Bowl Victory with 40-22 Triumph Over Chiefs

 

The Philadelphia Eagles clinched their second Super Bowl title with a commanding 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. This win avenged their Super Bowl LVII loss to the Chiefs two years earlier and prevented Kansas City from achieving a historic three-peat.

Quarterback Jalen Hurts delivered an outstanding performance, earning Super Bowl MVP honors. He threw for 275 yards and three touchdowns, while also contributing 65 rushing yards and a touchdown on the ground. Wide receiver DeVonta Smith was a standout target, recording 120 receiving yards and two touchdowns.

The Eagles' defense was equally impressive, forcing three turnovers and holding Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes to just 275 passing yards. Rookie cornerback Cooper DeJean made a significant impact, intercepting Mahomes and returning it 38 yards for a touchdown. Defensive end Josh Sweat applied relentless pressure on Mahomes throughout the game, contributing to the Chiefs' offensive struggles. citeturn0search0

Philadelphia's dominance was evident from the start. They built a commanding 34-0 lead by the end of the third quarter, with Hurts connecting on a 46-yard touchdown pass to Smith and a 12-yard touchdown pass to A.J. Brown. The Chiefs mounted a late rally, scoring 22 unanswered points in the fourth quarter, but the deficit was too great to overcome.

This victory marks the Eagles' first Super Bowl championship since their 2018 win and solidifies their place among the NFL's elite franchises. The team's balanced offense and formidable defense were key factors in their decisive win over the Chiefs.

For fans in Pickering, Ontario, the Eagles' triumph offers a thrilling conclusion to the NFL season, highlighting the excitement and unpredictability that make the Super Bowl a global spectacle.

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