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Canada’s national government—led by the Liberal Party since 2015—has long sought to pass legislation aimed at addressing the potential harms children face online, without success.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
There is no broad consensus, however, on whether Canada should pass legislation on online harms.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Two U.S. senators are hoping to pass legislation they believe would bring more stability to college athletics and thwart legal challenges.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
“CENTCOM forces have disabled seven non-compliant vessels, redirected 134 ships that complied, and allowed 42 vessels supporting humanitarian aid to pass since initiating the blockade on April 13,” U.S.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Months pass; it’s Christmas on our own land.
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
