Ford said in an interview published Monday that Canada should be prepared to cut off electricity exports to the United States if the trade war worsens, putting a potentially powerful weapon on the table.
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Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
25 Aug. 2026
While earthquakes are not connected to climate change, the way many cities in earthquake-prone California have prepared for a potential Big One is as an example of what’s possible.
The person opened the door armed with a sword and stabbed a Boston Police officer in the arm and knocked the clinician to the ground, according to police.
By the end of the day, Khālid had fortified the palace and was prepared to dig in and fight.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Aug. 2026
But with an entirely fresh defensive staff, fortified by new personnel and led by defensive coordinator Colin Hitschler, the Bruins could turn their defense from their Achilles heel into their greatest asset in just one year.
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Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Aug. 2026
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