Canadian minister says Trump was joking when he said Canada could become the 51st state

Canadian minister says Trump was joking when he said Canada could become the 51st state

TORONTO — TORONTO (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump was joking when he suggested Canada become the 51st U.S. state during a dinner with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, a Canadian minister who attended their recent dinner said Tuesday. Fox News reported that Trump made the comment in response to Trudeau raising concerns that Trump’s threatened tariffs … Read more

Are you a former SmileDirectClub customer? You might be eligible for a refund

Are you a former SmileDirectClub customer? You might be eligible for a refund

NEW YORK — When SmileDirectClub shut down a year ago, scores of existing customers of the teeth-straightening company were left in limbo. Now, tens of thousands are set to get some relief. New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced that her office recovered $4.8 million to distribute nationwide to more than 28,000 consumers. SmileDirectClub … Read more

Asia markets set to open mixed as South Korea grapples with political turmoil amid martial law flip-flop

Asia markets set to open mixed as South Korea grapples with political turmoil amid martial law flip-flop

People gather outside the National Assembly, after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, in Seoul, South Korea, December 4, 2024.  Soo-hyeon Kim | Reuters Asia-Pacific markets were set for a mixed open Wednesday, after a day of political upheaval in South Korea that saw President Yoon Suk Yeol lift an earlier decree … Read more

CNBC Markets Now: December 3, 2024

CNBC Markets Now: December 3, 2024

ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email CNBC Markets Now CNBC Markets Now provides a look at the day’s market moves with commentary and analysis from Michael Santoli, CNBC Senior Markets Commentator. 01:06 an hour ago Source link

FACT FOCUS: Vermont ruling does not say schools can vaccinate children without parental consent

FACT FOCUS: Vermont ruling does not say schools can vaccinate children without parental consent

Social media users are misrepresenting a Vermont Supreme Court ruling, claiming that it gives schools permission to vaccinate children even if their parents do not consent. The ruling addressed a lawsuit filed by Dario and Shujen Politella against Windham Southeast School District and state officials over the mistaken vaccination of their child against COVID-19 in … Read more