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The U.S. Alcohol Ban Is Now Live: Who's Exempt, Who's Shut Out, and What It Means for Your Wallet

  At 12:01 a.m. ET on Tuesday, Sept. 29, the United States stopped letting most packaged Canadian beer, wine, cider and spirits through the border. Not taxed. Blocked. It's the sharpest step yet in the alcohol front of the trade war, and it lands on a very uneven set of shoulders. Two weeks ago we walked through what was coming. Now that it's live, here's what the ban actually covers, who slips through, and what it does (and doesn't) mean for your own budget. What took effect The White House announced the measures on Sept. 8, after Canada's own retaliation tariffs kicked in. The U.S. framed them as a response to Canada's treatment of American dairy, autos and alcohol, and to provinces pulling U.S. liquor from their shelves. The ban covers packaged Canadian beer (including non-alcoholic), wine, cider and spirits, plus whey products, molasses and motorcycles over 800cc. Many of the alcohol products were already facing a 50% U.S. tariff imposed in August; the ban ...
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Tragedy in Yemen: Suspected US Airstrike Targets Migrant Detention Center

 

A suspected U.S. airstrike has struck a detention center for African migrants in Yemen's Saada governorate, reportedly killing at least 68 people and injuring 47 others. The facility, located in a region controlled by Houthi rebels, housed over 100 undocumented migrants, many of whom were seeking refuge or passage to neighboring Saudi Arabia.

Graphic footage aired by Houthi-run media depicted the aftermath of the strike, showing bodies amidst rubble and survivors calling out in distress. The U.S. military has yet to comment on the incident, maintaining its policy of operational secrecy regarding airstrikes. This attack is part of a broader campaign targeting Houthi forces, who have intensified their activities in the Red Sea, claiming solidarity with Palestinians.

The strike has reignited concerns about civilian casualties in Yemen, a country already devastated by a decade-long civil war and humanitarian crisis. Rights advocates and lawmakers have called for accountability and transparency in military operations. The tragedy underscores the perilous journey faced by migrants in the region, as well as the ongoing complexities of Yemen's conflict.

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