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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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Carbon Below: Southwestern Ontario Weighs Risks of Underground CO₂ Storage

                                           Minister of Natural Resources Mike Harris 


The Ontario government’s proposed Geologic Carbon Storage Act, 2025 is stirring debate in Southwestern Ontario, where residents are wary of the environmental and safety implications of storing carbon dioxide deep underground. The legislation, part of the broader Resource Management and Safety Act, 2025, would create a regulatory framework for capturing and permanently storing CO₂ in geological formations.

Supporters argue the move could help industries cut emissions by 5–7 million tonnes annually, create thousands of short-term jobs, and save Ontario businesses nearly $1 billion a year. The province says the framework will include strict safety measures, phased implementation, and collaboration with Indigenous communities, municipalities, and industry stakeholders.

However, some Southwestern Ontarians remain skeptical, citing concerns over potential groundwater contamination, seismic activity, and the long-term monitoring of storage sites. Environmental advocates are calling for more public consultation and independent risk assessments before large-scale projects proceed.

The government maintains that geologic carbon storage is a key tool in meeting climate targets while supporting economic growth — but in communities closest to proposed sites, the question remains whether the benefits outweigh the perceived risks.


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