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Canada’s Inflation Climbs to 2.4% as Gas Prices Surge to Record High

  Canada’s inflation rate accelerated to 2.4% in March , up from 1.8% in February, as the Iran war triggered the largest monthly gasoline price increase on record . Statistics Canada reported that gas prices surged 21.2% month‑over‑month , a supply‑shock response to Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz and broader Middle East instability.  Energy costs were the dominant driver of March inflation, with overall energy prices rising 3.9% year‑over‑year after a sharp decline the month before. Excluding gasoline, inflation would have eased to 2.2% , highlighting how concentrated the price shock was.  Food inflation offered mixed relief: grocery prices rose 4.4% , while fresh vegetables jumped 7.8% due to difficult growing conditions. Restaurant inflation cooled sharply as last year’s tax‑holiday distortions fell out of the annual comparison.  Economists note that while headline inflation spiked, core measures remained relatively tame , giving the Bank of Canada ro...
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Minnesota Lawmakers Shooting: Suspect Arrested After Intense Manhunt



Authorities have arrested Vance Luther Boelte*, the suspect accused of fatally shooting former Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, while also wounding Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette Hoffman. 

Boelter, 57, was taken into custody late Sunday after surrendering to police in a wooded area near his home, ending what officials described as the largest manhunt in Minnesota's history. The suspect allegedly posed as a police officer before carrying out the attacks at the victims' homes. 

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz condemned the violence, calling it a "politically motivated assassination". Authorities revealed that Boelter had a list of other public officials, raising concerns about further planned attacks. 

Boelter has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder and two counts of second-degree attempted murder, with potential sentences of up to 40 years in prison. He is scheduled to appear in court Monday afternoon. 

The tragic incident has sent shockwaves through the state, prompting discussions on political violence and security measures for public officials.

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