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Great Spirit bless 🙏

Good morning! I pray you are having a pleasant and productive Monday. It's sunny out but chilly, too chilly for this time of year. I hear that the grapes were starting to bud from the last warm spell. I pray this cold spell doesn't stick around long enough to kill them. Everything was beginning to get nice and green, including people's yards. Young leaves and buds on the bushes and trees.

This is the third consecutive year of Southern Ontario living under the climate phenomenon I call "the limp penis effect." We get early spring, only to get another week or two of winter-like 💩 weather. This low jet stream, the "limp penis," could have stayed away this year. I DON'T LIKE "COAT SUMMERS!" They're for the birds, specifically penguins. Summers may have been shorter up north than they are here, but you didn't have to wear a coat in June, July, August, or even Sept., and that was up north in Hurst, in the Cochrane District of Ontario, near the Hudson Bay Area, below the Ring of Fire.

So I suppose today's topic will be about climate change. We are getting longer warm weather in the spring and fall, but cooler summers. A lot more grey skies and rain in early spring. Mostly cloudy during summer, but dry and cool. There are more forest fires now than I have seen in my entire life, and I grew up in lumber country, where the summers, June, July, and August had temperatures from 90° to 100° F on some days. You could go swimming in the lake by mid-May.

It seems we're getting more of the freezing temps and snow during late winter, February, and March. The milder climate of the Niagara Peninsula has gotten colder over the past two years to the point that they are planting even hardier grapes that can withstand the colder weather.

Many in Canada have lost their lives and homes to flooding and forest fires. But at least CANADA has an active aid force, search and rescue, and Coast Guard. We still have hospitalization insurance, even though it has been greatly degraded through the years; it is still active healthcare for the people. Except for certain regions with greater wildfire or recurrent weather-related losses, fire insurance, auto insurance, and homeowner's insurance remain reasonably priced and still available.

In the U.S., the occurrence of dangerous weather has been increasing and becoming much harsher than here in Canada, with more frequent hurricanes and tornadoes of greater destructive power. More storm victims are losing their lives, and their homes are being destroyed each year. The aftermath of tornadoes and hurricanes and the flooding they bring creates an eerie, almost post-apocalyptic scene.

AND THERE ISN'T ANY CAVALRY COMING TO THE RESCUE, like in the past decades. The funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been cut to a nonsensical level, and the states have been tasked with responding to disasters that require federal funding and recovery management. No health care, no home, no food, no farms, and so on. What is America going to look like in another four years? Let us take a moment to pray 🙏 for our American friends. January 1st, 2027

Deploying 30,000 - strong CANADA INTERNATIONAL AID WORKERS to help in the crisis in America. THE BANANA REPUBLIC 🍌🌴🐒

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"Banana republic" is a derogatory slang term for a politically unstable country with a corrupt government, extreme wealth inequality, and an economy dependent on one export, usually controlled by foreign corporations.

BREAKING NEWS:

Iran peace talks hang in the balance, as oil prices climb

Strait of Hormuz virtually empty for third day running, with Tehran vowing to retaliate for ship seizure by US.

Here's The Latest:

• US-Iran talks: Vice President JD Vance and top US officials are expected to travel to Islamabad in the coming days, but Iran’s foreign ministry insisted there were no plans for talks. The ceasefire, which the US and Iran have accused each other of violating, expires on Wednesday.

• Global energy supply: Oil prices rose sharply again as the Strait of Hormuz remains essentially closed. US President Donald Trump said his energy secretary is “totally wrong” about gas prices possibly taking a year to fall to pre-war levels.

• Ship seizure: Iran has vowed to retaliate after the US Navy fired on and seized an Iranian cargo ship yesterday, “once the safety of the families and crew of the vessel” is ensured, according to state media.

• Lebanon-Israel talks: Meanwhile, Lebanon’s president said his country’s peace talks with Israel should be separate from any negotiations with Iran. They may continue this week, with no exact date set yet, a source told CNN.

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Vance expected to depart Washington Tuesday for Iran war talks in Pakistan, sources say

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Updated 10:08 AM EDT, Mon April 20, 2026

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Supreme Court will decide if preschools that decline children of same-sex couples may receive state funding

The Supreme Court agreed Monday to review a Colorado law that requires preschools receiving taxpayer money to enroll children of same-sex couples — setting up an important First Amendment showdown at the high court that pits religious rights against LGBTQ families.

At the same time, the court declined to hear another high-profile case involving a Massachusetts couple who said their school began treating their middle school child as genderqueer against their wishes.

After years of allowing religious schools in some settings to receive state funding alongside secular schools, the 6-3 conservative court will now decide what to do when school leaders assert that anti-discrimination laws intended to protect gay and transgender people conflict with their religious beliefs. The appeal from the Catholic parishes will likely be heard in the fall and a decision is likely sometime next year.

• Court declines parental rights case:

The merits case the court declined to hear involves a child identified as “B.F.”

_In a 2021 email to teachers and school officials, B.F. identified as genderqueer and asked to be called by a new name and for the school to use a range of pronouns that included both “she/her” and “he/him.” At home, according to court records, B.F. used “she/her” pronouns and requested that the school do so in correspondence with her parents._ ...

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Updated Apr 20, 2026, 10:02 AM ET - 9 min ago

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The Republican battle royal that’s consuming Washington

GOP lawmakers trying to re-open DHS find themselves besieged on all fronts by their fellow conservatives.

It was just a few short months ago that House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., told reporters to expect a major focus on health care from his fellow congressional Republicans ahead of the midterm elections. And yet, health care could not be further from lawmakers’ minds as the GOP struggles to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, let alone do much of anything else before November. The clock is ticking but, incredibly, with little time left for legislating, Republicans have yet to even agree what’s on their agenda, let alone the steps to carry it out.

The biggest headache for Johnson and Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., has been the partial Department of Homeland Security shutdown, which has stretched over 65 days. There are two big disagreements among GOP lawmakers about how to proceed. One dispute has split Republicans between the Capitol’s chambers, with the House on one side and the Senate on the other...

• The clock is ticking but, incredibly, with little time left for legislating, Republicans have yet to even agree what’s on their agenda.

• It’s an admittedly thorny problem that Thune and Johnson face, one with good arguments on both sides...

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Apr. 20, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT

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CANADIAN NEWS:

Canada's annual inflation rate rose to 2.4% in March, driven by high gas prices

March's 21.2 per cent monthly increase in the price of gasoline was the largest on record

Canada's annual inflation rate rose to 2.4 per cent in March, Statistics Canada said on Monday, as the cost of oil sent fuel prices way up.

High prices for energy, especially gas, due to the war in Iran drove inflation higher. Energy prices were 3.9 per cent higher compared to a year ago, and the data agency said March's 21.2 per cent monthly increase in the price of gasoline was the largest on record.

• Canada's annual inflation rate fell to 1.8% in February, war's impact not yet reflected

The impact on inflation would have been higher, Statistics Canada noted, if it weren't being compared to prices from March 2025 that still included the consumer carbon tax, which was dropped in April of last year...

CHART | Included: Annual Inflation Rate In Canada

• CBC ExplainsSummer gas is here. What does that mean for sky-high prices?...

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Posted: Apr 20, 2026 8:37 AM EDT | Last Updated: 7 minutes ago

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Northeastern Ontario businesses face steep losses after rapid flooding

Owners in North Bay, Mindemoya describe damaged inventory, uncertain recovery timelines

Businesses across northeastern Ontario are facing mounting losses after fast-moving floods drenched several communities over the past week. Much of the region remains under a flood warning, with Chapleau and Wawa under a flood watch. Officials are monitoring watersheds in Timmins and on the James Bay Coast.

For business owners, the damage has been swift and, in some cases, devastating. Shane White, owner of Manchester’s Sleep Centre, Furniture and Spa in North Bay, said the water rose dramatically within hours last Tuesday...

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Posted: Apr 20, 2026 5:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 4 hours ago

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Mark Carney Addresses Nation On Canada-US Ties Amid Trump Chaos: 'Strength Became Weakness'

April 20, 2026 - 11 hours ago

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Great Spirit bless 🙏

Good morning. I pray it's a good morning. I'm not sure; I feel more like a zombie 🧟 who just happens to be sitting in a room full of fog. It must be that dad-burned vacuum tube 💡 in my built-in radar system 📡 that has burned out again, Dang it!. Now I have to fetch the fatchezino to remove the thingamabob from the rigamajig to reach the vacuum tube, which is located behind the Gel Packs 🧊

Are you lost yet? -🌵🏜️☀️🌾🌴 Well, that's great, just be careful that the Romulans 👽🛸 don't get you on the way to the outhouse, eh! WHAT? Oh yeah! They parked their UFO behind the house 🏡 not the backhouse 🛖 Sorry, I must have misheard. Ooops, better hide my antennas 👾 before the humans get up! I'm halfway through my first coffee ☕️ and I think that is beginning to light up my sparkplugs -

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I lived on the road for nearly 10 years, at first, in a truck and camper, and ended the last venture with a 1980 Chevy Citation.- 🚙 A girl learns to fix an internal-combustion-engine-driven vehicle ⛽ ō͡≡o˞̶ when on the road. At least back in the day, when you could get under the hood with a wrench to fix it yourself with replacement parts 🔩⚙️ I worked as a social worker for 25 years, and NOW I am retired and doing my best here on this little space called Tree House News to express my thoughts, feelings, comments, and to inform

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Question: Does anyone remember that TV series, Highway to Heaven?

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Highway to Heaven:

(1984–1989) solidified Michael Landon's legacy as a creator of heartfelt, family-oriented television, starring as probationary angel Jonathan Smith, who, alongside Mark Gordon (Victor French), helped people in need

I pray 🙏 to accomplish my Highway 🛣️ to Heaven through my mission 🦸‍♀️ here in this lifetime and pray that this is what going to Heaven is: adventure, learning, growth, evolving, becoming one with NATURE.

TODAY'S DISCUSSION:

ONE WITH NATURE:

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Question: ONE WITH NATURE:

Becoming or being one with nature gives one an immediate feeling of peace and calm, but what does it really mean? It involves letting yourself become absorbed with the natural world. Nature can be a place where we can sit and reflect on life's meaning — away from the distractions and demands of our regular lives. A

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Becoming One With Nature: In science, the QUANTA = G-d - Creator - Ra - Manidoo - Baayami - The Great Spirit - Allah, so on... They are all within the physics, quantum, and quantum physics - mechanics of the nature of this Universe

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🔹AI Overview

Quantum physics: is the fundamental theory describing nature at atomic and subatomic scales, where matter and energy behave as discrete, probabilistic "quanta" rather than continuous entities.

⭐️It reveals a universe where particles exist in superpositions (multiple states/locations simultaneously), entanglement connects distant objects, and observation determines reality.}

*VIDEO | Included* This video explains how the smallest particles in the Universe can have such a huge impact:⭐️

*Key Principles Governing the Universe:*

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_*It's not like going down the rabbit hole after the answer. It is finding the central point from whence we came. Everything connects to a beginning, a central point.*_

_*Where were we thought of before the Big Bang? In what energy form? What dimension? In which quadrant of nothingness were we thought about by who and what??? Quantum Mechanics may point the way someday.*_

BREAKING NEWS:

Trump says US delegation heading to Pakistan for talks with Iran

US president threatens to 'knock out' Iranian power plants and bridges if no deal is reached.

Here's The Latest

• US-Iran talks: President Donald Trump said US officials are heading to Pakistan for talks with Iran, warning that US strikes will resume if negotiators can’t reach a peace deal. A delegation from Tehran will arrive Tuesday and work toward announcing a ceasefire extension with the US the following day, Iranian sources said.

• Strait closure: Trump accused Iran of violating the ceasefire with its actions in the Strait of Hormuz, the vital waterway where Tehran has once again blocked the passage of most ships, alleging US “breaches of trust.”

• Complex negotiations: The two sides have a long way to go before reaching an agreement, Iran’s parliament speaker told state media in an interview that seemed aimed at appeasing both the political elite and hardliners. Both countries have the will ⁠to continue talks, but key points of disagreement remain, Turkey’s foreign minister said.

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US Energy Secretary says gas prices may not fall below $3 a gallon until 2027

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Updated 10:08 AM EDT, Sun April 19, 2026

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Domestically, the route between Fort McMurray, Alta., and Vancouver is suspended effective May 28, Air Canada said. The Yellowknife to Toronto route is suspended effective Aug. 30.

WATCH | Jet fuel shortage threatens summer air travel:

• Fuel prices have more than doubled:

CHART Included: Oil Prices Pice per barell ($ US)

They tried everything, and nothing worked. Now, women are turning to cannabis for help

When I started filming the first “Weed” documentary back in 2012, I could not have predicted where this journey would take me — or the stories that would keep unfolding long after that initial exploration into the world of cannabis.

At the time, I thought I was making a single self-contained film about a controversial plant and its place in modern medicine. What I didn’t realize was that I was also beginning a long, evolving conversation about hope, healing and who gets to be taken seriously when talking about something as provocative as medical marijuana.

Over the past year, I’ve traveled across the country filming the eighth installment in this decade-plus-long series. This latest chapter focuses on women and weed — a natural progression, and one that felt overdue...

Ebony Jones hosts a bonfire party in her backyard in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Jones calls herself a "cannopreneur" and hosts educational cannabis events for women in the community.

April Ayers, right, advises Brenda Tsukas on which cannabis products are best for the pain relief Tsukas is looking for. Ayers owns Cowboy Kush Dispensary in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and says her primary customers are women ...

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PUBLISHED Apr 19, 2026, 7:00 AM ET

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Jamie Raskin’s 25th Amendment push is a distraction. But there’s a better solution.

The 25th Amendment is no substitute for impeachment. A proposed panel of doctors and ex-politicians can’t replace Congress doing its job.

Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., together with 50 Democratic co-sponsors, has reintroduced his bill to create a “Commission on Presidential Capacity” under Section 4 of the 25th Amendment. It is being framed as a response to the crisis of a president who threatened to annihilate an entire civilization, who shares renderings of himself as Jesus Christ while feuding with the pope and who posts snuff videos on social media — to name the highlights from just the past couple of weeks.

In other words, the most powerful man in the world appears to be manifestly insane. It’s not great. But this proposal is misguided on the details, and more importantly, a distraction from what Congress can and should do: impeach Donald Trump and remove him from office.

This is not a new idea from Raskin. He first proposed essentially the same bill in 2017, and again in 2020 during Trump’s bout with Covid. I wrote about it at the time for the Cato Institute, and my objections have not changed. If anything, the current situation makes the flaws in this approach more glaring...

• The most powerful man in the world appears to be manifestly insane. It’s not great.

• Trump may be deranged, but he is not incapacitated in the way the framers of the 25th Amendment envisioned.

• Impeachment is not only about removal. It is a statement of principle. It forces a public debate, puts the spotlight where it belongs and creates a historical record.

Apr. 18, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT

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CANADIAN NEWS:

Rare footage reveals 'fish city' near an Ontario nuclear plant on Lake Huron*

Ahead of an Earth Day livestream, CBC News got a rare look at fish crowding near a nuclear plant

VIDEO | Included:

In the warm waters flowing from an Ontario nuclear plant, fish are gathering by the thousands in Lake Huron — a striking scene now visible in rare detail.

Using a $250,000 underwater drone — one of only about 10 of its kind in the world and the only one operating in fresh water — documentary filmmakers Yvonne Drebert and Zack Melnick are capturing footage from parts of the Great Lakes that are often too deep or remote to observe directly.

CBC News was given rare access to footage from once such dive ahead of a livestream event planned for Earth Day to promote the premiere of their new documentary Hidden Below: the Great Lakes, a series featuring rare wildlife from the largest freshwater ecosystem on Earth.

• 'Fish city':
• The illusion of abundance:

Bruce Nuclear Generating Station, Images included: is seen from the waters of Lake Huron, where its warm water outflow has created a gathering point for fish. (Bruce Power)

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Posted: Apr 19, 2026 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 6 hours ago

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Air Canada suspends 6 routes 'no longer economically feasible' amid jet fuel cost crisis

Airline's move includes temporary pause on flights from Toronto and Montreal to JFK

Air Canada has suspended service on six different routes, both domestic and cross-border, as the war in the Middle East drives up fuel costs. "Jet fuel prices have doubled since the start of the Iran conflict, affecting some lower profitability routes and flights which now are no longer economically feasible," the airline said in a statement on Friday. "Schedule adjustments, including some frequency reductions, are being made in response. "Domestically, the route between Fort McMurray, Alta., and Vancouver is suspended effective May 28, Air Canada said. The Yellowknife to Toronto route is suspended effective Aug. 30.

• WATCH | Jet fuel shortage threatens summer air travel:
• Fuel prices have more than doubled:

CHART Included: Oil Prices Pice per barell ($ US)

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Posted: Apr 17, 2026 11:24 AM EDT | Last Updated: April 17

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BREAKING NEWS:

NEW DAWG IN TOWN!

Real dogs meet Elon Musk robot dog 😆😂🤣🥲

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/oNhJwi4b99Q

 

🧚‍♀️ TREE HOUSE NEWS 🏡

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Great Spirit bless 🙏

Good morning to you from here on the Niagara Peninsula. I guess it's back to looking out from the inside time again, for now anyway. I pray that when the warmth comes back, it's here to stay. Old lizards 🦎 like me need some nice warm ♨️ weather, so that I can go and lie on a rock 🪨 in the sun ☀️🤔😁

My posts of the past few days may have been as colorful as a gray flannel suit. My apologies for the verbal valium. I needed to take a day or two away from the topic of the Fat Orange Wanker, or the Orange Pus Head, whichever you prefer. There's enough about him in the national news.

You know there's an infinite variety of things to consider and discuss. Some of them are Nature, Spirituality, Love, Life, Living, and the Sciences, but why stop there? I'm open to everything I can research, as well as the same old stuff like politics (because they affect how we live) and the price of eggs in Toronto. I may post a page or two of my daily diary (or not), or something I stumbled over ten minutes ago.

I'd love to share with you, so please visit often and tell me how I'm doing in a comment. Before I begin, I replace the "o" between the G and the d in G - d with a dash to indicate the INFINITE POTENTIALITIES.

I think it is more constructive to talk about feelings, emotions, the senses, what makes us human, or at least what makes a sane, healthy, conscious, sentient mammalian humanoid being.

The forecast is for possible thunderstorms this afternoon. That's OK; I intend to take my afternoon nap around that time anyway; maybe I'll miss it. I don't really like storms. I'm hyper-sensitive to loud noise, especially sudden or unexpected loud noise, or a quick motion, like something flashing before me. For example, maybe something as small as the movement of an insect across the room, from my peripheral vision, it sends a shock through me that makes me jump. It's nothing to do with the insect; it's the quick motion.

I had this problem, this is the first time I have had to check it out.

My Original Analysis was:

Question: hypersensitive:

🔹AI Overview

Hypersensitivity: refers to an excessive or abnormal reaction to stimuli, either physically (sensory/immune) or emotionally, often affecting 15–30% of people as a personality trait. It is characterized by high emotional reactivity, sensory overstimulation (light, sound, texture), and easy overwhelm. Management involves self-care, creating quiet environments, and setting boundaries.

• Neuro Health Associates:

• Causes:

• Common Symptoms:

• Management Strategies:

• Impact on Daily Life:

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Question: The startle effect from sudden noise or movement

🔹AI Overview

The startle effect (or startle reflex) is an involuntary, rapid defense mechanism—typically blinking, muscle tension, and neck flexion—occurring in milliseconds in response to sudden, unexpected stimuli like loud noises or rapid movements. It is an innate survival reflex, managed by the brainstem, which can cause heightened fear, increased heart rate, and postural shifts.

• Key Aspects of the Startle Effect:
• Conditions Affecting It: An exaggerated startle response can occur with anxiety, PTSD, or neurodegenerative disorders.
• Factors Influencing Startle:

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🔹 AI Overview

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition triggered by witnessing or experiencing terrifying events, such as abuse, war, or natural disasters. Symptoms include re-experiencing trauma (flashbacks, nightmares), avoidance of triggers, negative changes in mood/thinking, and high arousal (irritability, jumpiness). It interferes with daily life, relationships, and work, with symptoms lasting over a month...

Common Symptoms of PTSD

Symptoms typically begin within three months of the event and are categorized into four types:

• Re-experiencing (Intrusion):
• Avoidance:
• Arousal and Reactivity:
• Causes and Risk Factors:
• Long-Term Effects and Daily Life Impact:
• Types of PTSD:

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BREAKING NEWS:

Iranian gunboats fire on tanker after Strait of Hormuz closed again

A second vessel was reportedly hit by a projectile and others reversed course as Iran reimposes restrictions on the vital waterway.

Here's The Latest

• Strait of Hormuz: A tanker and container ship have each reported attacks while traveling through the Strait of Hormuz. The incidents came after Iran’s military said restrictions on the vital waterway are being reimposed, alleging “repeated breaches of trust” by the US.

• US-Iran talks: Meanwhile, US and Iranian delegations are set to hold negotiations

Monday on a deal potentially ending the war, Iranian sources told CNN. The US hasn’t confirmed talks are scheduled. President Donald Trump says he may not extend the ceasefire with Iran if negotiations fail.

• In Lebanon: Israel said it will impose a “yellow line,” also used in Gaza, barring displaced residents from returning to 55 occupied villages. And a French soldier from a UN peacekeeping force was killed in an attack that President Emmanuel Macron said was likely carried out by Hezbollah.

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Trump says Iran “got a little cute” as negotiations for a deal continue

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Updated 10:11 AM EDT, Sat April 18, 2026

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It’s time for students to start committing to colleges. The age of AI is making it complicated

New York — Mary Akkerman has visited more than 30 college campuses with her children, one now at Stanford and another still in high school. She especially wanted them to get degrees that lead to good jobs – but figuring that out, said the Sioux Falls, South Dakota, parent, was a major challenge, thanks in part to the rapid advance of AI and its effects on the job market.

“I constantly grapple with the idea of ‘what is value,’” Akkerman said.

• ‘AI is just taking over’:
• An uncertain return:

PUBLISHED Apr 18, 2026, 7:00 AM ET - 3 hr ago

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Jamie Raskin’s push for 25th Amendment to end Trump presidency is a mistake

The 25th Amendment is no substitute for impeachment. A proposed panel of doctors and ex-politicians can’t replace Congress doing its job.

Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., together with 50 Democratic co-sponsors, has reintroduced his bill to create a “Commission on Presidential Capacity” under Section 4 of the 25th Amendment. It is being framed as a response to the crisis of a president who threatened to annihilate an entire civilization, who shares renderings of himself as Jesus Christ while feuding with the pope and who posts snuff videos on social media — to name the highlights from just the past couple of weeks.

In other words, the most powerful man in the world appears to be manifestly insane. It’s not great. But this proposal is misguided on the details, and more importantly, a distraction from what Congress can and should do: impeach Donald Trump and remove him from office.

This is not a new idea from Raskin. He first proposed essentially the same bill in 2017, and again in 2020 during Trump’s bout with Covid. I wrote about it at the time for the Cato Institute, and my objections have not changed. If anything, the current situation makes the flaws in this approach more glaring...

• The most powerful man in the world appears to be manifestly insane. It’s not great

• Trump may be deranged, but he is not incapacitated in the way the framers of the 25th Amendment envisioned

• rumImpeachment is not only about removal. It is a statement of principle. It forces a public debate, puts the spotlight where it belongs and creates a historical record

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Apr. 18, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT

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CANADIAN NEWS:

Summer gas is here. What does that mean for sky-high prices?

Federal relief is coming for motorists — but as temperatures climb, so could prices

Since early March, filling your tank has meant emptying your wallet. Earlier this week, the national average for a litre of gas was just over $1.77, up from $1.26 before the United States and Israel launched their attacks on Iran, halting movement through the Strait of Hormuz.

To ease some of that pain, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced he is temporarily removing the federal excise tax on gas and diesel — a move that will cut the cost of gasoline by 10 cents per litre and four cents per litre of diesel starting on Monday...

• Why is gas more expensive in the summer?:
• Will the increase in summer gas prices undo the savings of the federal tax cut?:
• Pain At The Pumps

CHART, Included: Average Price regular gasoline per liter, taxes included

• Why do prices vary so much across Canada?:
• How long will it take for prices to go back to normal?:
• Can Canadians expect more relief from provincial governments?:

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Posted: Apr 18, 2026 7:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 4 hours ago

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A LITTLE RESEARCH INTO THE STATUS OF THE ONTARIO HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

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Question: The family of an Indigenous woman seeks to sue St. Catharines Hospital. Will that affect the health care system?

Ontario inquest hears how hospital system 'failed' Indigenous woman who died after 2 days of seeking help

Heather Winterstein had body pain for 6 days before collapsing in St. Catharines hospital's ER wait room

The Latest

• A virtual coroner’s inquest examining the circumstances of Heather

• Winterstein’s death from sepsis in a St. Catharines, Ont., hospital concluded its 12th day on Thursday. Winterstein, a member of the Cayuga Nation with ties to Six Nations of the Grand River, was trying to get help over two days in the hospital ER unit before she died in 2021.

• On Thursday, Dr. Rafi Setrak, regional chief of emergency medicine, testified Niagara Health had failed, "by virtue of the fact that Heather died."

• A former peer support worker said a nurse told him Winterstein had been discharged and the ER was too busy to see her. As someone with a history of drug use, he said he could relate to Winterstein.

• Family members and community groups have expressed concern that addiction discrimination and anti-Indigenous racism may have played a role in Winterstein's treatment...

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Question: Is St Catherines hospital being sued? will that affect the health care system?

Yes, Niagara Health, which operates the St. Catharines hospital (officially named Marotta Family Hospital), is facing lawsuits and high-profile scrutiny that are affecting the local healthcare system.

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Here are the key details regarding the legal issues and their impact:

Fatal Overdose Lawsuit (2024–2025): The family of Benito Salvatore is suing Niagara Health and several staff members, alleging a fatal overdose occurred in July 2024, where the patient was allegedly given 10 times the prescribed dose of a medication, leading to his death. The statement of claim alleges gross negligence and failure to treat the critical situation promptly.

• Coroner's Inquest (April 2026):

A coroner's inquest is currently underway regarding the 2021 death of Heather Winterstein in the St. Catharines emergency room. Testimony has highlighted concerns over systemic racism, biases, and a failing system, with a doctor stating the hospital "failed" the patient.

Impact on Healthcare System

• .Staffing & Capacity Issues:

Testimony in April 2026 revealed intense pressures, with instances of only two nurses responsible for triaging 47 patients, raising concerns about the ability to provide safe care due to understaffing.

Labor Relations:

Niagara Health has faced, and recently settled, a long-standing pay equity dispute involving thousands of workers, indicating ongoing internal strain.

• Union Concerns:

Union representatives have reported that job cuts at Niagara Health are causing fear and impacting patient care, even when positions are not directly clinical.

• Public Trust:

Families involved in lawsuits have expressed that these incidents have destroyed their confidence in the local health-care system.

• Safety Concerns:

The allegations in the lawsuits have not been tested in court, and the hospital has stated it cannot comment on cases currently before the courts.

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I can provide more information if you are interested in

• The names of the specific staff involved

• The full history of the Heather Winterstein inquest

• Details on the pay equity settlement

• The timeline of the new hospital construction

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It doesn't appear they're doing anything to improve the situation. JUST REMEMBER! IF EVERYONE IS SICK IN BED OR DEAD AT HOME, WHO'S GOING TO RUN YOUR FACTORIES?... IDIOTS! FORD WITH THE RUSTY FENSER WOULD SOONER BUY A NICE AIRPLANE WITH OUR HEALTH CARE MONEY... YA FAT COCROACH🪳

'A devastating blow': Ottawa Hospital to cut roughly 400 jobs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-zGer4X_VA

 

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Great Spirit bless 🙏

' Good morning, everyone. Well, at least the weather is much more reasonable out there, but still cloudy and damp, which is normal for early spring.

• Continued From Yesterday:

GOVERNMENT DECEIT

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Question: Government Deceiving the Masses:

I've seen a lot of talk about government cover-ups since I was old enough to understand what they meant by cover-up, besides getting under the covers when I get in bed.*_

As I asked yesterday, WAS THIS ALL PREPLANED? I pray that is not so! 🙏 For the past decade, I have been sitting back in my recliner watching an old rerun of humanity's past bloopers, where I see all the conspiracy theories from the past, focusing on those from two decades ago, and often recalling further back to the advent of the home computer. The cover-ups came to life on this same box-like structure back then, as I type from a typing instrument into the box-like structure above.

That was where I got much more connected and in the know of both the good and the bad; no one notices the invisible. And it wasn't hard for me to pick the scum off the surface of the pond of the news at first; it was hard to see who the deceiver was. But in the process, I discovered that there was much more clean, clear water than scum hidden under that layer of green scum. So then, once I knew what is symbiotic with the natural and spiritual world of NATURE, there is no doubting what I feel. If I didn't believe in my feelings, what's left?

There has been more scum growing on the surface, especially in the past year, as if the movie from the past had been sped up, as the inputting of the computer to the movie projector has automatically clicked into fast forward from last January to today

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Government Deceipt

🔹AI Overview

Government deceit involves fraud, corruption, or misrepresentation by officials, often hidden within complex bureaucracies, leading to public distrust. It includes, but is not limited to, political corruption, misappropriation of funds, and false statements by officials. Such acts can be reported to authorities like the Anti-Fraud Centre.

• Key aspects of, and responses to, government deceit include:
• Examples of Deception:

Historical examples range from covering up misconduct to providing false information, such as the intelligence failures leading to the Iraq War or the issues highlighted in the Pentagon Papers.

• Reporting Misconduct:
• Reporting Contract:
• Preventative Actions:

NOTE:

As I have illustrated in previous news articles from my Tree House News, e.g., my suspicions about a certain provincial leader interfering with the Ontario Health Care System's funding.

TRUE | Yes - No

Yes! 🚨

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Question: Online Disinformation:

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Online disinformation is designed to trigger an emotional response. If it raises your eyebrows, it should raise questions.

Disinformation is false information that is deliberately intended to mislead. It is sometimes called “fake news”.

On This Page:

• How disinformation harms you:
• Tips and tools to spot disinformation:

•Look out for emotional red flags

•Use fact-checking tools and services

•Do a reverse image search

•Spot spoof websites

• Spot fake social media accounts:
• Counter disinformation:

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BREAKING NEWS:

Iran declares Strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’ for remainder of truce

Tehran announces the opening of the vital waterway to all commercial vessels after a ceasefire was struck between Israel and Lebanon.

Here's the Latest

• Strait of Hormuz: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the vital trade chokepoint is now open to all commercial vessels for the remaining period of the truce, adding that this is in line with the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.

• Ceasefire in effect:

A 10-day truce in Lebanon appears to be holding despite the Lebanese army accusing Israel of violations. Israel said its forces would not withdraw from southern Lebanon, and Iran-backed Hezbollah warned it would only abide by the truce if Israeli attacks stopped.

• Diplomacy push:

US President Donald Trump said a White House meeting between Israel and Lebanon could take place within two weeks. The conflict with Hezbollah has been a key sticking point in negotiations on the war with Iran.

Trump also voiced confidence that a deal with Tehran will come soon, saying talks could happen this weekend.

• Israeli embassy:

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6 min ago

Iran declares Strait of Hormuz "completely open" during ceasefire

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How the first American pope is reclaiming Christian values from the Trump administration

Flying to Algeria at the start of his landmark tour of Africa on Monday, Pope Leo had a choice. He could ignore Donald Trump’s extraordinary overnight social media tirade against him, or he could tackle it head on.

In the end, he chose the second option, taking the highly unusual step of calling out the Trump White House directly. Speaking to reporters on board the papal plane, the pope said he had “no fear of the Trump administration” and would not be deterred from speaking out “loudly” about the message of God. “I do not think the message of the Gospel should be abused, as some are doing,” he said, adding, “too many innocent lives have been lost… I believe someone must stand up and say there is a better way.” ...

• Pope’s message of peace:
• ‘Empires come and go’:

PUBLISHED Apr 17, 2026, 12:01 AM ET - 10 hr ago

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CANADIAN NEWS:

Doug Ford’s new private jet + Canada Post is winding down home delivery

Here’s the latest on the Ontario government’s new private jet purchase and Canada Post’s plans to wind down home delivery in parts of Etobicoke by the end of the year.

Good morning. This is the Friday, April 17 edition of First Up, the Star’s daily morning digest. Sign up to get it earlier each day, in your inbox.

The Star has learned that the provincial government has purchased a private jet for $28.9 million for the premier’s travel. I suppose we might call it “Air Ford One,” though many of us will have plenty of time to brainstorm alternate nicknames riding the streetcar to work today.

First up, six things to start your day:

• If you live in Etobicoke, your home mail delivery might stop before the end of the year.

• The tunnel boring machines digging the Ontario Line subway are named “Libby” and “Corky,” and they’re getting to work.

• The man whose death has resulted in a rare manslaughter charge against a Toronto police officer had a “dense and persistent” criminal record.

• The TTC is worried Ontario will hijack its budget and operations.

• Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire.

• FIFA booked up hotels for the World Cup. Then came the cancellations. Is it a preview of how the economics of the games will play out for the city?

• DON’T MISS:
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• POV:

Ontario’s ‘educational earthquake’ shakes out to be pretty basic

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• THE CONVERSATION:
• OUR POST-POST ERA: ...

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Updated April 17, 2026 - 5 mins ago

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AND DON'T FORGET OUR POST-HEALTH CARE ERA (‿ˠ‿) 💩🔘🪏 THE OLD FORD 🚗 WITH THE RUSTY FENDERS - "TIEF!" Let me try that again with me feefs in, "THIEF!" 🥷

Blockade on Iran will continue, Trump says, after Iran says it will reopen Strait of Hormuz

Strait will be completely ​open for rest of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, Iran's foreign minister says

Iran's foreign minister announced Friday that passage for all commercial ​vessels through the Strait ​of Hormuz is completely ​open following a ceasefire agreement reached in Lebanon yesterday, but President Donald Trump said the U.S. naval blockade on Iran will remain in place until a deal with Tehran is struck.

"The Strait of Hormuz is completely open and ready for business and full passage," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "But the naval blockade will remain in full force and effect as it pertains to Iran, only, until such time as our transaction with Iran is 100% complete." Trump said he expects the process to go "very quickly," adding that most of the points have already been negotiated...

• Trump announces Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, but major disputes remain

• 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon takes effect as Trump predicts war with Iran to end 'pretty soon'

• AnalysisDuelling blockades test whether U.S. or Iran can better withstand the economic pain...

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Posted: Apr 17, 2026 9:11 AM EDT | Last Updated: 36 minutes ago

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The Live Nation verdict is a faceplant for the Trump administration

Americans are saying enough to an economy in which monopolies prosper at the expense of honest businesses and powerless consumers.

A federal jury in New York found Wednesday that Live Nation, the corporate parent of Ticketmaster, maintained an illegal monopoly over entertainment venue ticket sales. The verdict is a major victory for concertgoers, artists, independent venues and the coalition of over 30 states that pursued the case against the entertainment giant,

not to mention the overall cause of making American life more affordable. And, just as significantly, it’s a huge faceplant for the Trump administration, which, only days into this same trial, reached a surprise settlement with the entertainment behemoth.

After the Trump administration announced the settlement, some pundits quickly predicted the case would likely end with a whimper. The states, they said, would face an uphill battle in suddenly taking over the lead role from the federal government and effectively prosecuting the entertainment behemoth on such short notice. What these naysayers failed to consider was the egregious facts of the case — and how tired Americans are of being beaten up by big business...

• Live Nation executives actually boasted in writing about ripping off customers:
• The judge in this case can and should scrutinize the settlement closely:

Apr. 17, 2026, 9:23 AM EDT

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Iran's foreign minister declares Strait of Hormuz 'open' | Michael Clarke & Tara Kangarlou analysis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9dHYNeLxwU