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Tensions Rise as Cuba Reports Deadly Clash With Florida-Based Speedboat

  Vice President JD Vance came to the Capitol to break the tie, meaning he vote was 51-50 for a Republican point of order to dismiss the war powers resolution. Cuba has reported a deadly confrontation off its northern coast, saying its forces killed four people aboard a Florida‑registered speedboat that allegedly opened fire on Cuban border troops. According to Cuba’s Interior Ministry, the vessel was detected roughly one nautical mile northeast of the El Pino canal in Cayo Falcones before the encounter escalated.  When Cuban Border Guard officers approached the boat for identification, those on board reportedly began shooting, injuring the commander of the Cuban patrol vessel. Cuban forces returned fire, killing four and wounding six others, who were later evacuated for medical treatment.  The incident comes at a moment of heightened tension between Cuba and the United States, with officials still working to determine the identities and motives of those aboard the spe...
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Weston Family Acquires Historic Hudson’s Bay Charter for $12.5M, Plans Museum Donation

 

                          

The 1670 royal charter signed by King Charles II establishing Hudson's Bay is shown on display at the Manitoba Museum where it was loaned to be displayed alongside its permanent collection of Hudson's Bay artifacts, in this 2020 handout photo.



Historic Deal Preserves Canadian Legacy

In a gesture blending heritage preservation with philanthropy, the billionaire Weston family is set to acquire the original charter of the Hudson’s Bay Company for $12.5 million. The centuries-old document, granted in 1670 by England’s King Charles II, established one of the world’s oldest continuously operating companies and played a pivotal role in shaping Canada’s economic and cultural landscape.

The Weston family, known for their stewardship of iconic brands and long-standing support of Canadian institutions, announced plans to donate the charter to a Canadian museum following the purchase. The move ensures the artifact will remain in public hands and accessible to future generations.

"We’re proud to help keep this vital piece of Canada’s history within our national heritage," a Weston family representative stated.

With the charter headed to a museum, the legacy of the Hudson’s Bay Company will continue to inspire curiosity about Canada’s roots in exploration, trade, and Indigenous relations.


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