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Well, so far, Accuwether was lying about being stormy. It's bright and sunny, and they got the cool part right; it's sweatertime again 😝 Welcome back to mid-April! I love the bright sunlight, though. I can feel the warmth of the life-giving golden green - chartreuse - glow of the trees 🌳and foliage 🌿 inside of me, in contrast to the crisp, cool, clear blue sky 🟦 Anyhow, I do pray that you all be well on this Monday morning of June 15, 2026

Let us all pause for a moment for prayer and meditation, or whenever you can find time. Even just to simply give it a 'thought prayer' I call it.

Thought Prayer, or meditation:

If there is a need for a prayer where it's inconvenient to do so, I just pause and think it, then move on with my day.

I believe:

_*The Universe, the Great Spirit of the Universe, is thought, and we are all ONE within the 'THOUGHT'. or Consciousness. Without thought or consciousness, there would be no universe ⋆⭒˚.☄️🌑⋆*🪐💫 Without that thought or consciousness, even if there was something out here, WHO or WHAT would be here to be conscious of it?

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Question: What is prayer?

🔹AI Overview

Prayer is a deliberate act of communication directed toward a sacred, transcendent, or divine entity. It serves as a way for individuals to express devotion, seek guidance, offer gratitude, or request assistance...

• Core Forms of Prayer:
• Common Expressions, Verbal expression:
• Meditative & Contemplative:

Sitting in silent reflection, listening, or focusing on the divine presence.

• Ritual:

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On the humor side, don't pray while walking. You could end up in the emergency room with a busted nose when you walk into that telephone pole. That's like Impaired Cell Phone Walking. Please find a park bench. 🤣

Well, dear friends, that is about all I have coming from the Newsroom this morning. Now it's time to move on to the Discussion of the day. Thank you for reading the Tree House News.

I thought I would run this through the Fake News Mill search and see what comes out at the other end, as I thought, A BIG PLOP OF TRUMPO THE TYPO 💩

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Question: Did Trump stop his 9th war?

🔹AI Overview

President Donald Trump claimed on Truth Social that he had "SOLVED" 8 to 9 WARS and was actively working on his 10th. However, fact-checkers and news organizations like Forbes report that these claims are heavily exaggerated or lack a factual basis.

Many of the "wars" Trump claims to have resolved were either long-standing border disputes, tensions over resources with no active fighting, or short-term skirmishes. Furthermore, the "9th war" Trump referred to shifts depending on his announcements.

For example:

• The Middle East Conflict:
• Russia-Ukraine:

For granular breakdowns and real-time fact-checking of Trump's diplomatic claims, you can consult the *Associated Press News* overview or the *British Broadcasting Corporation*

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All we get from the ugly, fat orange toad's drooling, blubbery lips is telling incoherent gobbledegook slop about nothing with the squeals of a pleased pig. I don't lie, beat around the bush, I say it as I feel it and portray it in my mind, sometimes with satire, not usually sarcasm, except for this piece of NAZI 💩

BREAKING NEWS:

The true test of Trump’s Iran agreement will come only if the fighting stops

The mixed martial arts fights at President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday party showcased the power of dominance and unequivocal victories. The White House event beneath stormy skies formed an extraordinary backdrop to an announcement by Trump that he’d clinched a memorandum of understanding to end the Iran war.

But any parallels Trump was drawing with his own kinetic brand of politics went only so far, since the Middle East stalemate between the US superpower and its weaker rival lacks the clarity of knockout blows landed in the octagon on the South Lawn...

► Do the opening of the strait and the end of the blockade signal only a return to the pre-war status quo, since the critical nuclear question is still undecided?

► Is Trump any nearer to securing a nuclear deal superior to the internationally backed and monitored pact negotiated by the Obama administration, with which Iran was complying until Trump tore it up in his first term?

► And most fundamentally, beyond a downgrading of Iran’s conventional military capacity, did a war that a majority of Americans didn’t want and that triggered huge global hardship achieve any results that justify its cost?

• Reasons for optimism that the war could end:
• Gaps are already forming between the US and Iran on memo’s meaning:
• Hopes for economic relief could ease political heat on Trump:

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Updated Jun 15, 2026, 10:13 AM ET - 29 min ago

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Trump’s deal with Iran doesn’t resolve anything

With this framework to end the war, the U.S. and Iran are trying to wipe the slate clean and pretend the past four months never happened.

VIDEO | Included:

After a few dozen false starts, it looks like the United States and Iran have finally struck a framework agreement to pause the war for another two months, stabilize global energy prices and reopen detailed negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear program. President Donald Trump, in typical fashion, announced the accord on Truth Social, claiming it would put the Middle East on the road to peace. He quickly gave several interviews reiterating yet again that more U.S. military action was in the cards if Tehran didn’t satisfy its end of the bargain.

For once, the Trump administration and the Iranians are singing from the same song sheet. Both declared that a signing ceremony would take place this Friday, and while the actual text of the agreement hasn’t been published yet, both sides sketched out its general parameters.

• The war has hurt every one of its combatants mightily:...

More from MS NOW Daily

Jun. 15, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT

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CANADIAN NEWS:

Pensions, passports and misinformation: What each side says the other gets wrong about Alberta independence

CBC News set up listening stations at Let’s Talk Alberta and Forever Canadian events

Would Alberta seniors lose their Canadian pensions if the province separates? Would Albertans lose their Canadian passports?

Even these basic questions are disputed in Alberta right now as both sides gear up for a referendum on the question of independence this October.

Separatist supporter Wendy Fitzpatrick said pensions were the biggest point of concern she heard from older Albertans while gathering signatures, and she believes the pro-Canada side is spreading misinformation on that.

• Can a province just decide to leave Canada? Here's what the law says

Analysis

• A guide to the (many) groups running Alberta's separatist and remain camps

• Alberta separatists claim independence means holding onto a Canadian passport. We asked legal experts

• Pro-Canada supporters say benefits of independence are a myth:
• Real draw for separation is self-determination: organizer

First Person

• I was proud to be Canadian. Now, I support separatism for Alberta:

Posted: Jun 15, 2026 6:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 5 hours ago

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Toronto Port Authority says Billy Bishop expansion would be self-funded. Some experts are skeptical

The port authority’s net income in 2025 was less than $17M

As the federal government begins consultations on the future of Billy Bishop Airport, some experts say they’re skeptical the Toronto Port Authority, which owns the airport, will be able to fund the proposed expansion.

Last month, Toronto Port Authority CEO RJ Steenstra pegged the cost of the expansion at $4 to $5 billion.

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Global stocks soar and oil prices drop as U.S., Iran reach tentative deal to end war

Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil, was priced around $83 US a barrel Monday morning

Stock markets are rallying worldwide and oil prices are easing, after the United States and Iran reached a tentative deal to extend their ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to get the global flow of crude going again.

The S&P 500 rose 1.5 per cent early Monday on hopes that this time, the announcement of an Iran-U.S. agreement will mean a long-term fix to a conflict that has sent prices up worldwide. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 1.2 per cent as of 9:35 a.m. ET, and the Nasdaq composite was 2.3 per cent higher...

CHART | Change in stock market indexes since the start of the year:

WATCH | Why you can't just fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz:

• SpaceX stock jumps after record IPO, making Musk the first trillionaire.

CHART | Oil prices:

Posted: Jun 15, 2026 8:50 AM EDT | Last Updated: 24 minutes ago

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UN Welcomes US-Iran Deal | Guterres Urges Restraint | Middle East at Turning Point

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

 

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"Mawnin'. all!" Well, not such a bright day today, weather-wise. Accuweather ((PARTY POOPERS)) calling for on-and-off rain and occasional thunder-boomers ⛈️🔊 Eh! What's to complain about? It's another good day to celebrate NATIONAL DO NOTHING DAY! Turn on all the LED lights in the house and bingo! SUNLIGHT ☀️ With the sliding glass door open to my Green Space, the balcony, one can hear the gentle rain falling outside and that wonderful fragrance of fresh, damp earth from the lush and vibrant green parkland all around our building 🌳🏡🌳

Well, dear friends, I do not have much more to report from the Newsroom this morning. May the Great Spirit bless.

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DAILY DISCUSSION:

Introducing The Three Stooges: Mr. Antisemitist, Mr. Anti-Zionist, and Ms. Prejudice.

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What is: Antisimetic

🔹AI Overview

Antisemitic is an adjective used to describe prejudice, discrimination, hostility, or hatred directed toward Jewish people. It stems from a long history of systemic persecution and can be directed at individuals, entire communities, or Jewish institutions.

Common Manifestations

Antisemitism takes many forms, ranging from subtle prejudice to overt violence. Common expressions include:

• Stereotypes and Conspiracies:

• Scapegoating:

• Hate Speech and Harassment:

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What is: Anti-Zionism

🔹AI Overview

Anti-Zionism is opposition to the political ideology of Zionism, which advocates for the right of the Jewish people to self-determination and the maintenance of a Jewish state in their ancestral homeland. It is a complex and highly debated topic that intersects heavily with contemporary geopolitics and human rights.

• Core Perspectives Rejection of a Jewish State:*

• Arguments Against the Ideology:

• Arguments in Support of Israel:

*The Anti-Zionism vs. Antisemitism Debate*

• Conflation of Terms:

• Distinction of Terms:

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Question: PREJUDICE:

AI Overview

Prejudice is an irrational attitude, hostile feeling, or preconceived judgment directed toward an individual or group based on their perceived characteristics—such as race, gender, age, or religion. It involves forming opinions before having adequate knowledge or evidence.

Key Concepts to Know Prejudice vs. Discrimination:

• The Term "Prejudist":

While people often use "prejudiced" to describe someone who holds prejudiced views, linguists and dictionaries consider this an unofficial term. The correct adjective form is prejudiced, and someone who expresses strong, unreasonable prejudice against others is commonly referred to as a bigot.

• Roots: Prejudices often stem from stereotypes, fear of the unfamiliar, or unreasoned biases.

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All three are molded into one word. HATE! A primordial instinct to hate for anything different from your personal appraisal or interpretation of what is normal, or react from a nonsensical ancestral instinct to hate what's different.

I don't give a RATS BUTT 🐀 (‿ˠ‿) what color their skin is, their size, height, what they wear or don't wear, just don't cover your face! As an empath, that would make me feel uneasy and cold inside, a darkness I do not wish to be around.

Empathy seeks another heart to share with as one heart, anyone, no matter who they are. I believe I could even have tea with the aliens if they landed in my yard. I've traveled the best part of both the US and Canada and never had a heated conversation with anyone. Anyway, back to my alien friends, what's there to be scared of at 80? You'll never know what hit you if they use their fazzers, seee!

ANYWAY, I make just as superb a cup of tea as I do coffee. I got them both down to a science ☕️🫖🔬

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BREAKING NEWS:

Iran says no final decision on US agreement despite Trump forecasting Sunday signing

The US and Iran have offered conflicting timelines and accounts of what the agreement may include.

*Here's The Latest:*

• Potential agreement: Iran has not yet made a final decision on the proposed memorandum of understanding with the US, according to state media, and hardliners have been pushing back at some of the proposals. Qatari mediators flew to Iran this morning to help facilitate the finalization of the agreement.

• Questions remain: The US and Iran have offered conflicting timelines on when an agreement may be signed, with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps pushing back on President Donald Trump’s announcement that it is scheduled for today. The conflicting messages are the latest in a divergence in accounts between both countries.

• Questions remain: The US and Iran have offered conflicting timelines on when an agreement may be signed, with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps pushing back on President Donald Trump’s announcement that it is scheduled for today. The conflicting messages are the latest in a divergence in accounts between both countries.

• In Lebanon: Meanwhile, Israel says it struck Hezbollah strongholds in southern Beirut in response to fire into northern Israel earlier today. Previous Israeli strikes on Beirut a week ago triggered an Iranian ballistic missile attack on Israel, threatening to undo US efforts to reach a ceasefire with Iran...

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Obama: "doubtful" any Iran deal will be "significantly different" from JCPOA

More To Read:

Updated 10:00 AM EDT, Sun June 14, 2026

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The culture war isn’t a distraction. Trump really wants to win it.

But he's faced setbacks in recent days.

President Donald Trump got two reminders this week about the limits of his influence. Despite serving two terms in the White House, remaking the Republican Party in his image and wielding powers that many of his predecessors never enjoyed, Trump encountered setbacks in his efforts to extend that dominance into the cultural sphere.

The most visible moment came at Madison Square Garden, where the president was met with loud boos while attending Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Less dramatic but perhaps equally symbolic was a federal judge’s decision to reverse an effort to add Trump’s name to the Kennedy Center, forcing the institution to remove it from its branding.

The two episodes represented Trump’s attempts to influence both ends of the cultural spectrum — from the sporting event watched across the country to one of the nation’s premier cultural institutions in Washington...

More from MS NOW Daily - Jun. 13, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT

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CANADIAN NEWS:

The International Space Station is old and leaky. Should it be decommissioned sooner rather than later?

The orbiting laboratory has far outlived its 15-year lifespan

Imagine you live in a house with walls that are just 2.54 mm thick. On the other side of your walls is certain death. Now imagine that there’s a crack in the outer wall of your living room, with oxygen being sucked out. And you can’t fix it. Sounds pretty terrifying, doesn’t it?

But that’s exactly what has been going on aboard the International Space Station (ISS). For years.

• Evacuation alert:

WATCH | What it's like to be on the ISS during an emergency:

• Beyond its original lifespan:

WATCH | Canadian Joshua Kutryk is headed to the ISS:

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Posted: Jun 14, 2026 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 6 hours ago

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British forces intercept Russian shadow fleet tanker in the Channel

British armed forces boarded and detained the vessel Smyrtos, in '1st U.K.-led operation of its kind'

British armed forces intercepted a sanctioned Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel on Sunday, leading for the first time an operation to disrupt the oil revenue ​that helps fund Russia's war in Ukraine.

The vessel Smyrtos, sailing under a Cameroon flag, was boarded by Royal Marine Commandos and National Crime Agency (NCA) officials in the early hours on Sunday, with support from Chinook helicopters and other aircraft, a frigate and a minehunter.

"This successful operation delivers yet another blow to Russia and reminds those fuelling Putin's war in Ukraine that we will not let them hide," U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in a post on X...

• hadow fleets of sanctions-skirting ships facing global crackdown: analysis

WATCH | The growing danger of ghost ships:

• As Trump pauses Russian shadow fleet sanctions, Carney says Canada holding firm...

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Posted: Jun 14, 2026 8:22 AM EDT | Last Updated: 2 hours ago

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Trump Says US Peace Deal With Iran is Scheduled to Be Signed

NETANYAHU, is a little warlord, s**it-eating 💩🪳cockroach!

or a BEE ON A HORSE BAG!

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Pandemics from the beginning of the 20th century to June 13th, 2026:

Plagues, pandemics, and global bacterial outbreaks of bacterial and viral threats

1 Spanish Flu, pandemic

2 HIV/AIDS pandemic,

3 COVID-19 pandemic

4 Ebola virus disease outbreak

5 Measles outbreak

6 Screwworm (NWS) disease

7 Salmonella outbreak

A quick search

The above 7 Pandemic Potentials since the beginning of June 2026

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🔹AI Overview

From the start of the 20th century to 2026, the world has faced several devastating plagues and pandemics, shifting from global bacterial outbreaks to modern viral threats. Key events include the tail-end of the Third Plague Pandemic, the Spanish Flu, the ongoing HIV/AIDS pandemic, and the COVID-19 pandemic

Since the beginning of the 20th century, pandemics have emerged, but thanks to our advanced scientific research, we have been able to stay ahead of these plagues.

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These are results for Trump's close plague and disease control research

Search Instead For: Trump closes plague and disease control research

AI Overview

The Trump administration has not directly "closed" disease control research, but it has drastically defunded and reorganized federal health agencies. The government has enacted *sweeping cuts to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH)*, dismantling broad public health programs and restricting international research collaborations.

Science | AAAS +2

The administration's approach to plague and disease control includes specific, large-scale shifts:

• International Restrictions:
• Slashing Federal Grants:
• Targeting Non-Infectious Diseases:

Under the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the administration attempted to eliminate the CDC's chronic disease and injury prevention programs, proposing drastic budget cuts that would reduce the CDC's staffing and overall funding.

• Job and Resource Cuts:

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CDC OUTBREAKS

• U.S. Outbreaks:
• International Outbreaks:
• International Travel Health Notices:
• Outbreak Resources:
• Outbreak Investigation Resources:

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What Are the Seven Last Plagues of Revelation?

The plagues mentioned above, along with hurricanes, tornadoes, typhoons, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, changing ocean currents, and atmospheric disturbances. Humanity is creating another pandemic with their disputes between nations and the madness of war running rampant, bringing us to a Post-Apocalyptic era.

Thousand Year Reign

If one were to follow the holy scriptures as a prehistoric manuscript, the Paleoanthropological and psychological study of homo erectus of the past: a record of the evolution of the human race, ended up being a Caucasian tribe devolving to a bunch of no-brainer, hate mongering, KISS MY OBESE HOMO ERECTUS POSTERIOR MOB OF NEANDERTHALS 🫦🫦(‿ˠ‿) Trumpo The Typo's 🧒 Butt and his "Dunce Cadets!" 🤡𓉴🤡𓉴🤡𓉴

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Question: Biblical thousand-year reign

🔹AI Overview

The "thousand-year reign" (or Millennium) refers to a period mentioned in Revelation 20:4-6 where believers reign with Christ. It is a foundational but highly debated topic in Christian eschatology, leading to three main interpretations about the timing and nature of Christ's kingdom. The 3 Main Views

Christianity generally categorizes the theology of the Millennium into

• three primary schools of thought:

• Premillennialism:*

•Amillennialism:*

• Postmillennialism:*

Key Biblical Details:

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My own theory, derived from carefully reading the contents of several different scripture texts, gives me the impression that it is a time of learning, growth, and evolution of body, mind, and soul, without restrictions or limitations.'

• Regardless of the theological interpretation, the description of this reign in Revelation 20 includes several specific events:

• The Binding of Satan: The First Resurrection:

• The Final Rebellion:

• Final Judgment:

For a deeper dive into the original text, you can read and compare interpretations using the Bible Gateway Revelation 20 Study Tools.

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Question: Quabalah: the thousand-year reign

🔹AI Overview

• 1. Kabbalistic Perspective (The Seventh Millennium)

In Kabbalah, human history is structured as a 7,000-year "cosmic week" that mirrors the seven days of creation.

• The First 6,000 Years: These represent the six weekdays. They are a period of spiritual struggle, human labor, and the refinement of the world.

Kabbalah 1000-year reign:

The Seventh Millennium:

The Messianic Era According to Rabbinic tradition, the seventh millennium is often referred to as the cosmic Shabbat. In Kabbalah and Hasidic thought, this era marks a transition from the physical realm of "doing" to the spiritual realm of "being."

The Return to Eden:

This era represents the restoration of the world to its perfected, Edenic state before Adam's sin.

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_*I envision us like a diamond in the rough that is in the process of spiritual refinement and moral polishing, fulfilling a thought in time before time. All that was, is, will be from the beginning to the end*_

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• Universal Peace:

The prophet Isaiah's vision of global harmony is fulfilled; war, jealousy, and famine cease. The natural world will be redeemed, and the core purpose of Creation—for the Divine to dwell within the physical world—will be entirely realized.

• Divine Consciousness:

Humanity's focus will shift completely to the comprehension of the Divine. The Mishneh Torah (Laws of Kings 12:5) states that "the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of God."

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BREAKING NEWS:

‘She’s a gift’: How Epstein exploited his fashion world connections to reach young women

n email after email, modeling scouts on the global hunt for talent shared updates with an unexpected correspondent: Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender with no official role in the industry.

One scout boasted of a modeling prospect as a “cute French girl” who would be “happy to meet you,” and described how a group of 16- and 17-year-old potential models from Scandinavia “will be ready for next year.” Another recruiter touted a 19-year-old Russian who was “ready to travel,” while another extolled a young model as the “best girl.”

“She’s a gift that I had been planning on giving you,” the recruiter wrote.

VIDEO | Included: Model scout who sent young women to Epstein: 'I trusted them.'

• ‘Make my dream come true’:
• Worldwide network:
• Scrutiny continues:

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PUBLISHED Jun 13, 2026, 6:00 AM ET - 6 hr ago

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Trump’s name removed from Kennedy Center after losing court fight

The president’s takeover of the storied cultural arts institution sparked furious criticism, including from members of the Kennedy family.

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has been restored to its proper name.

President Donald Trump’s name was officially cleared from the marble facade of the storied cultural institution on Saturday, the Kennedy Center said, after last-minute attempts by the Trump administration to delay a federal judge’s ruling that the name cannot be changed.

The center’s executive director, Chris Matthew Flocka, said in court documents filed Saturday that the organization has “removed all physical signage on the Kennedy Center building and grounds, including the front portico, that purports to rename the Kennedy Center after President Trump or any other individual besides President Kennedy.”

Flocka also said that the center has withdrawn trademark applications officially referring to the organization as the “Trump Kennedy Center,” removed references to Trump from all paperwork...

• Workers begin removing Trump’s name from Kennedy Center after last-minute bid to fight ruling:

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Jun. 13, 2026, 11:49 AM EDT

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CANADIAN NEWS:

Canada vows to restrict social media for kids under 16. Teens say they'll 'always find a way'

Parents welcome setting safety guidelines, while students mixed on social media pros and cons

Canadian high schoolers have mixed feelings about the Safe Social Media Act (Bill C-34), introduced Wednesday by the federal government.

Key elements of the bill include establishing a new Digital Safety Commission and setting safety criteria and guidelines for social media and AI chatbots, but the element causing the most chatter is a ban on social accounts for kids under 16 (with the potential for exemption for services deemed who've put "adequate safeguards" in place).

Teens shared with CBC News their thoughts about a social media ban, while parents expressed guarded optimism moving forward. Here's what they said this week...

Responses have been edited and condensed.

• Jenny Perez, Vancouver parent:

• Chloe Kizito, Kitchener, Ont., high school student:

WATCH | What impact would a social media ban have?:

• Toronto high school student

• Halifax high school student

• Ottawa high school student

• Toronto parent

• Halifax high school student

• Toronto high school student

WATCH | Ottawa students on proposed social media restrictions:

• Saskatoon high school student

WATCH | Parents, experts welcome social media bill — but want more details:

Posted: Jun 13, 2026 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 2 hours ago

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Ottawa has struggled to increase grocery competition. Will the new food strategy help?

Federal government says 75 per cent of grocery industry held by five top grocers

Could food terminals, more domestic food production and tougher enforcement against anticompetitive behaviour finally bring more competition to Canada's grocery sector? Maybe, say independent grocers and industry experts — depending on how the strategy rolls out.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a $3.2-billion food security strategy Thursday, with several measures aimed at increasing competition in the grocery sector.

That includes a $1-billion investment to create and expand food terminals and hubs, like Toronto's Ontario Food Terminal, to help independent grocers buy food at more competitive prices. The government aims to expand the Ontario Food Terminal by the end of this year. By 2028, it plans to start construction on two new terminals and establish or expand 10 food hubs...

WATCH | Carney announces billions for new food security strategy:

• More money for Competition Bureau:

WATCH | Competition Bureau says Canadian grocery industry needs more players:

• Measures won't unseat the big five grocers:

WATCH | Why it's difficult for international low-cost grocers to open in Canada:

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Posted: Jun 13, 2026 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 9 hours ago

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Canada's $3.2B Plan to Make Food More Affordable

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Great Spirit bless 🙏

Wow! What a morning! First of all, when I got up at 5:30 AM, I noticed the sky was a brownish-orange color. I recall seeing the sky like that only twice in my life. Once, when I was very young, when we lived in a lumber camp, there was a forest fire, and the second time was when I was about ten years old, the tail end of Hurricane Hazel, October of 1954. Thank G-d this mess, wherever it was, just quietly went on by; I'm sure we'll hear about it on the TV news. Then the sky cleared up again, and here I am, sitting in my green space, as usual, sipping my coffee once more.

Until the sky cleared up, I busied myself making room for our portable air conditioner in the living room, which meant moving a bit of furniture around. When I was done, the sun was shining brightly, and now here I am at the kitchen table making another late start at working on the News.

At the moment, I am busy living my daily soap opera, "As The Stomach Churns," starring my grossly sick, dum-dum stomach, acting like a spoiled child, throwing tantrums for nothing. It may have been from the tension of the possibility of a bad storm brewing out there. But then, I am only human, and I have my anxious and tense moments, so my dam--d stomach has to 'FESS UP TO the possibility of my getting tense and anxious and still be able to eat my bologna sandwich 🥪 and drink a glass of milk. I suppose I'll have to put up with the background rumbling in my stomach trying to make up its mind between being nauseous and experiencing short periods of relief. That's enough about my health.

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Question: Stress-induced nausea

🔹AI Overview

Stress-induced nausea occurs because your brain and gut are deeply connected. When stressed, your body triggers a "fight-or-flight" response, releasing hormones like adrenaline and cortisol. This diverts blood flow away from your digestive system, slowing digestion and causing that familiar queasy, churning feeling.

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Question: Stress-induced nausea and GERD

🔹AI Overview

Stress-induced nausea and GERD are driven by the gut-brain axis, where the central nervous system responds to stress by releasing hormones that disrupt digestion. This response slows stomach emptying, increases gastric acid, and causes the lower esophageal sphincter to relax, allowing acid to backflow and causing severe nausea.

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IT'S A B--CH!

On the brighter side, I know I need to come to terms with everything. Every day of one's life will bring resistance, failure, and stress. THAT MAY BE LIFE, but it's not necessarily right. There's something wrong with this whole picture, something that's way out of sync with the space-time continuum.

_*That is why I think the existence of our world has only been here a short time compared to the rest of the galaxy, just as there are primordial worlds out there that you can only observe with a special telescope like the Webb, even to detect them. The farther one looks towards the central point of our universe, the more primordial the worlds will be, and the better chance of finding a fully evolved planet that will support life as we know it.

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BREAKING NEWS:

Trump lashes out at Iran as details emerge on possible agreement

The framework would extend the ceasefire and ease the Strait of Hormuz blockade, a source said, but it hasn't been finalized.*

*VIDEO | Included:

Here's The Latest:

• The agreement: An interim agreement between the US and Iran would extend the ceasefire, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and pave the way for talks on Iran’s nuclear program, a diplomatic source told CNN. The source said the two sides agreed on the text of the memorandum of understanding, but it has yet to receive final signoff.

• Trump lashes out at Iran: President Donald Trump decried Tehran as “dishonorable” for what he said were inaccurate descriptions of the proposal in Iranian state media outlets. Iranian officials have not confirmed any agreement.

• Possible signing soon: A signing ceremony would most likely be held in Geneva, Switzerland, sources say — and it could take place as early as Sunday. Sources told CNN US military and security personnel are also planning for another round of peace talks this weekend amid the push for a deal.

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Updated 10:40 AM EDT, Fri June 12, 2026

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Albanian protests over Kushner-linked resort project grow into anti-government rallies

Activists say the projects — linked to Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner — threaten sensitive ecosystems, including beloved Mediterranean flamingo habitats.

Police in Tirana, Albania, use water cannons against people protesting the construction of a massive coastal development project linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump on June 3, 2026.

TIRANA, Albania — Tens of thousands of people took to the streets again Thursday for the 12th consecutive day of protests in a movement initially sparked by a controversial luxury resort project linked to Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner. The protests have since evolved into a broader public outcry against corruption and the government of Prime Minister Edi Rama.

“I really think we need a big change right now because our country doesn’t feel like it’s protecting us or serving its own people,” protester Estela Ujka told MS NOW.

The demonstrations began over plans to develop on Albania’s protected Vjosa-Narta lagoon and the nearby island of Sazan, a pristine former military base off the country’s southern coast. Environmental activists say the projects threaten sensitive ecosystems, including one of the Mediterranean’s largest flamingo habitats. As a result, the protests have been dubbed the “Flamingo Revolution.” ...

• Wallace: ‘Backlash to Javanka’s grifting has gone global’ amid massive Albanian protests:

Jun. 12, 2026, 10:10 AM EDT

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AI deepfake investigation by Ottawa police not trauma-informed, alleged victims say

Women also say they're lacking basic information, mental health resources

WARNING: This story contains details of violence and sexual exploitation, including rape.

Multiple women who are alleged victims in a deepfake investigation involving their real faces in AI-generated scenes of rape and torture say the Ottawa Police Service is not leading a "trauma-informed" investigation, despite what the force says.

"I'd really like to know who informed them, if they think they're trauma-informed," one 49-year-old woman told CBC News during an interview at her home in Ottawa. The women — whose identities are protected by a court-ordered publication ban - Ottawa Police Service news release issued on May 29...

• Women calling for more information:

WATCH | Alleged victim in AI deepfake case describes what trauma-informed means to her:

• 'They wanted to have my reaction on camera':
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• Ontario justice response:

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AI deepfakes of dozens of Canadian women in violent and sexual images shared online

Posted: Jun 12, 2026 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 7 hours ago

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The 2029 warning: NATO's race to rearm ahead of Russia

German defence minister, army chief point to a narrow timeline. They're not alone

Boris Pistorius doesn't look like a man prone to alarmism.

Germany's defence minister is frank and plain-spoken, but also deliberate with his words and intention.

When he talks about Russia, the future of the West and the possibility of another European war, the message however becomes stark: "Our experts say it can happen in 2029."

Wait. What? That's three years from now.

In the media age of Trumpian hyperbole and screaming memes on social media, the warning is easy to dismiss and even overlook.

WATCH | German defence minister's warning about Russia:

WATCH | NATO eyes the Arctic:

As Armenia heads to the polls, Russia warns against electing 'pro-European forces'

WATCH | Full-scale invasion of Ukraine has lasted over 4 years:

Posted: Jun 12, 2026 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 7 hours ago

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‘Dishonorable’: Trump says leaked Iran ceasefire terms fake

Trump decries ‘dishonorable people’ after reports Iran made few concessions in deal US has said could be soon signed.

I wonder why ???