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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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Starship's Latest Flight Ends in Turbulence: SpaceX Faces Another Setback

 

SpaceX launched its Starship rocket once again, aiming to push the boundaries of space exploration. However, despite high hopes, the mission ended in disappointment as the spacecraft tumbled out of control and ultimately broke apart. 

The 403-foot rocket lifted off from Starbase, Texas, marking its ninth test flight. SpaceX had planned to deploy mock satellites, but a malfunctioning payload door prevented the release. Shortly after, the spacecraft began spinning uncontrollably, leading to an uncontrolled descent into the Indian Ocean. 

CEO Elon Musk acknowledged the setback but emphasized that this flight was a "big improvement" compared to previous attempts, which ended in fiery explosions over the Atlantic. Despite the failure, Musk remains optimistic, promising a faster launch cadence, with a new Starship flight every three to four weeks. 

NASA is closely watching these developments, as SpaceX's Starship is a crucial component of future moon and Mars missions. While this latest test did not go as planned, SpaceX continues to refine its technology, learning from each attempt to bring humanity closer to interplanetary travel.

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