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Great Spirit bless 🙏

HAPPY SUNNY ☀️ TURDSDAY MORNINK Says Col. CLINK 🧐

The power of curiosity, becoming a student; learning, investigation, gathering knowledge, wisdom, expansion of consciousness. The physical mind is limited to this physical universe as we know it. But what about consciousness? That is, what was conscious of that which was here before there was anything here that had consciousness? All there is is all the information since the Big Bang, all stored in that great AI computer in the sky, I call it imagination, which requires THOUGHT! Think of it; without consciousness, there would be nothing, and even if there were something here, there would be nothing around to be aware of it. Then all that would exist is chaos.

LET THERE BE LIGHT Genesis 1:3

LIGHT = CONSCIOUNESS:

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🔹AI Overview

The premise that "Light equals Consciousness" bridges physics, philosophy, and mysticism. Light is both literal (photons hitting the retina enabling visual perception of the world) and metaphorical. Through history, light has symbolized the ultimate nature of mind, clarity, and divinity.

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LIGHT = CONSCIOUSNESS: symbolically

Since we have now entered an unknown realm, another dimension, level of reality, whatever realm. To get there from here would be like an interdimensional dart game, where you have only an opening approximately twelve inches in diameter between dimensions to throw a dart through at the dartboard 30 ft. away in the other dimension.

My opinion only, as I see it from the other side, using our basic language to explain it is like trying to explain all the weird artifacts in the artwork in the Bible and some of the weird descriptions and terminology of stuff, stuff that even has the *exegesis* (student of ancient scriptures) stumped as to their meaning.

🔹AI Overview

Throughout history and across traditions, light universally symbolizes consciousness. Just as physical light illuminates the world so we can see, the "light" of awareness illuminates our inner reality—turning formless thoughts, feelings, and experiences into clear, self-reflective understanding.

• Understanding this symbolic equation reveals several profound layers of meaning:

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DESCRIPTION OF WISDOM:

🔹AI Overview

Wisdom is the ability to make sound, well-reasoned judgments and decisions by applying accumulated knowledge, deep understanding, and life experience. It goes beyond merely having facts; it involves insight, emotional maturity, and the practical application of common sense.

• Key Components of Wisdom:

• Practical Application:

• Insight and Judgment:

• Experience:

• Theories of Wisdom:

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- COMMON SENSE -

Common sense is sound, practical judgment and everyday reasoning that rely on basic life experiences rather than specialized training. It allows individuals to make logical, safe, and effective decisions in day-to-day situations...

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My comparison only, like when you see a pile of 💩💩💩 and it smells like 💩 then if you're still not convinced, "TASTE THE CHOCOLATE CAKE 🍰!!!

"NOTE" Then you find out that it really was 💩 all along. That's not common sense; that's wisdom learned by negative experience, in other words, THE HARD WAY.

Thank you again for joining me in a little enlightenment. The problem is that sometimes, when Trumpo The Typo's 🎃 name is mentioned, the room becomes very dense and dark 🌫️ and you feel like slithering away, like mercury 🌡️🫟 in a thermometer, into a crack in the floor |࿐|<- last seen 😁

OK, now it's time to get serious 😉 let's get on with the news 📰 of the day.

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BREAKING NEWS UPDATES:

Trump threatens more strikes on Iran after saying ceasefire is ‘over’

While at the NATO summit, Trump also said he will give Ukraine the ability to make Patriot missile defense systems.

Here's The Latest:

• US-Iran truce uncertain: President Donald Trump said the US will “very probably hit” Iran again tonight and threatened to bring back a naval blockade after the two sides traded strikes overnight. Trump, currently at the NATO summit in Turkey, earlier said he believed the memorandum of understanding “is over,” but that talks could continue.

• Support for Ukraine: In remarks made alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump said he would discuss plans to give the country the capability to make their own Patriot missile defense systems. Trump also said he will speak with Russian leader Vladimir Putin later today, as he promised Zelensky and Putin will meet.

• NATO summit: Meanwhile, Trump adopted a more positive tone toward NATO following meetings today, saying leaders had a “great meeting.” NATO’s chief has touted increased European and Canadian defense spending — a major focus for Trump.

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Why Iran's Kharg Island is so significant

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Updated 10:37 AM EDT, Wed July 8, 2026

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Why Graham Platner’s progressive supporters ignored glaring warning signs

There are painful but necessary lessons to be learned from the Maine Democratic Senate candidate’s rise and fall.

For nine months, Graham Platner’s supporters have insisted that Democrats should ignore the mounting evidence of his personal foibles and political vulnerabilities — and support his bid for the Senate in Maine.

They argued that his Nazi “Totenkopf” tattoo was a youthful indiscretion and parroted his ludicrous argument that he didn’t know the origins of the Nazi insignia that was on his chest for 18 years before he covered it up with more ink. They waved away his dozens of racist, misogynistic and, frankly, creepy Reddit posts. They said his sexting with as many as a dozen women soon after his wedding was between him and his wife. They insisted that he was the best candidate to unseat incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins, even as polling showed him badly underperforming other Maine Democrats.

On Monday, they ran out of excuses and rationalizations ...

• Graham Platner’s supporters have insisted that Democrats should ignore the mounting evidence of his personal foibles and political vulnerabilities — and support his bid for the Senate in Maine:

More from MS NOW Daily ...

Jul. 8, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT

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Got caught with his hand in the jar too many times in my opinion, now he got caught a sportin the rat trap on his fingers to prove it.

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CANADIAN NEWS:

Why is Canada spending tens of billions on new submarines?

Multibillion-dollar program is expected to be the largest in Canada's history

Canada is looking to spend tens of billions of dollars on a contract with German shipbuilder ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) to replace Canada's aging fleet of submarines with up to a dozen new vessels.

Prime Minister Mark Carney called it the biggest defence procurement project in Canada's history. Here's why the purchase could stack up to a major price tag of $100 billion or more over the lifetime of the deal.

• Responding to a 'dangerous and divided world':

Whether or not it was purely convenient timing, Carney met with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy one day after announcing his submarine plan.

WATCH | German defence minister on Russian threat:

• Arctic sovereignty a major focus:

WATCH | Top naval commander says defending Arctic is a complex task:

• Only 1 sub for 3 coasts:
• WATCH | Canada opts for German bid to replace subs:
• Canada 'serious about defence':

Posted: Jul 08, 2026 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 7 hours ago

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Bishnoi gang leader charged in connection with slaying of Nijjar

The leader of the India-based Bishnoi gang and his alleged North American lieutenant face criminal charges from U.S. prosecutors in connection with the 2023 slaying of Canadian Sikh separatist activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. An indictment filed in U.S. court July 1 and unsealed Tuesday alleges gang leader Lawrence Bishnoi and his alleged North American deputy Satinderjeet Singh, also known as Goldy Brar, “ordered the assassination” of Mr. Nijjar on June 18, 2023, at his gurdwara in Surrey, B.C.

The indictment was part of a larger investigation revealed Tuesday in Los Angeles by U.S. authorities and the head of the RCMP in which they said a total of 37 defendants – including Mr. Bishnoi and Mr. Singh – had been charged across three unsealed indictments targeting three separate transnational gangs. Mr. Bishnoi’s alleged role in the assassination has been reported before, but this is the first time it has been outlined in official charges...

• A year after Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s death, mysteries remain about how he really lived:

Signs featuring Hardeep Singh Nijjar at the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara in Surrey, B.C., in 2024.

• Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the B.C. plumber whose murder became the catalyst in a geopolitical crisis:
• Opinion: Extraterritorial killings require a human-rights law response:

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Published July 6, 2026 / Updated 12 hours ago:

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GOOD! LET'S KEEP BUSTING UP THESE CROOKS, BLOOD SUCKERS AND ASSASSINS! ALSO THROW IN THE CORPORATE THIEVES IN THE SAME BAG. Cancers 🫟🪾 and Blood Suckers 🦠 On Our Social Networks.

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Canada Selects German Bid for Historic Submarine Contract

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UC0faHQ4MzM

 

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Great Spirit bless 🙏

A Good morning 🌅 I do pray, and also for the well-being of all 👫🧍‍♂️🧎‍♀️‍➡️🏃‍♀️‍➡️🏃‍♂️🚶‍♂️‍➡️👶👧🧒👩‍🦰👩‍🦳🧔 Welcome again to the THN Newsroom. Set down fer 🐇a spell 🪄 and check out the latest Breaking News nationally and locally, The Topic of the day, and my Opinion now on Blog and @ Social Networks.

Well, at least it's a lot sunnier 🌤️ than yesterday's faking it 🌫️ but never quite making it. So much brighter and cheerier for sitting out in my Green Space 🌱🌿🌸🌺 with my coffee ☕️ I got so preoccupied with thoughts about what I should at least try to get done today, along with other miscellaneous thoughts, but not much in particular. I have no appointments, that's the main thing. I'm on my own clock for today and have an open dance card. I got all the housework, or the biggest load, done yesterday, and my bath. *YEAH!* Like the way I felt when I was a kid 🙋‍♀️ just let out of school 🏫

My mind was too busy to meditate much on anything in particular this morning, but it was nice just to sit and ruminate on things; the ends don't have to connect ᝰ 𓍯𓂃 often they don't. They are only internal queries about which wire 〰️ I should connect to where before I resume searching for my many other queries. Otherwise, things can tend to go *kaboom* ⋆ ˗ˏˋ ✸ ˎˊ˗ ✨ *.•°🪐and there goes my day 🌅 If that happens, I'll never find out whether my Marvelous Toy works or not 🤖 👾 💤 "Whirrr 🌪️ crackle ⚡️ pop 💥 boing" ➿ 😁 "CARTOON TIME", I could make cartoons with emoticons if I took the time to search them all. So there, "NYAH!" 😜😊

The Marvelous Toy - Peter Paul & Mary

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

Well, that about wraps it up from the Newsoom today. If you have read this far, I invite you to read the rest. You might as well, you're here now! - 😉 So thank you in advance for reading the Tree House News 🏡

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TODAY'S DISCUSSION:

You will learn that changing old habits is not an easy task. They become ingrained, like an automatic response, and you repeat the same mistake over and over again. I think that if I need to reform or drop a habitual behavior, I must clearly see everything within that habit. Until I learn all of the stimuli and responses involved, nothing can change. Finding a place of peace to spend a few moments in thought or meditation, looking back then forward, should help me to see the entirety of the change needed like an accurate inventory.

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Question: Happiness is awareness

AWARENESS is the cornerstone of changing our behavior and shifting how we experience life. By recognizing yourself as the witnessing presence rather than getting lost in your thoughts, you can detach from temporary, negative mood states and anchor into a sustainable sense of peace.

Practicing this requires actively returning your focus to the present moment, which helps you regulate your reactions and avoid getting trapped by fear or self-judgment.

• To cultivate this in your daily routine:
• Ask the Right Question:
• Witness Without Judgment:

For more structured guidance on incorporating these practices, explore the *Action For Happiness*

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BREAKING NEWS:

Trump says US should control Greenland and reiterates disappointment with NATO as summit kicks off

The US president also says he’s considering selling F-35 fighter jets to Turkey and plans to lift sanctions on the country.

Here's The Latest:

• Global stakes: US President Donald Trump has landed in Turkey ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara, as his growing criticism continues to strain the 77-year-old alliance. NATO’s chief says US allies have made “remarkable progress” with defense spending — a salient issue for Trump, who has called on them to “step up.”

• Turkey jet sales: In a bilateral meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the US president told reporters he would soon decide whether to sell F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, despite a congressional ban.

• Strait of Hormuz: The Trump administration anticipates security in the strait to be among the key topics discussed by NATO leaders, according to a senior US official.

• Ukraine in focus: The president is also expected to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Ankara. Trump vowed to end Russia’s war within 24 hours of taking office — but his administration has yet to find a path to peace.

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Here's a recap of what Trump and Erdoğan just spoke about in Ankara

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Updated 10:57 AM EDT, Tue July 7, 2026

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Trump’s attacks on Democrats as ‘communists’ only show he’s out of touch

The president’s new narrative is desperate and likely doomed.

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President Donald Trump has a new favorite midterm strategy: painting the Democratic Party as a band of godless communists. It’s not going to pan out the way he wants. During his speech Friday at Mount Rushmore, on the eve of Independence Day, Trump warned of a “resurgence of the communist menace in our land, including from newcomers to our country who embrace ideas totally opposed to our way of life and our great success.”

The line was an unsubtle reference to the election of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani in 2025 and successful left-wing candidates in recent House primaries, including a Mamdani-backed trio that won contests in New York City. Trump described the growth of the leftists in American politics as an apocalyptic development: “These are not mere political disagreements like differences over taxes or regulations.

Communism is a mortal threat to American liberty. It is the greatest threat to our country, including World War I, World War II, Pearl Harbor or even 9/11,” Trump huffed. He added, “Communism is the exact opposite of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. It’s death, tyranny and the pursuit of evil.”...

• The word “communist” is not the bogeyman it was during the 20th century or even the first decade of the 21st century.: ...

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Jul. 7, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT

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CANADIAN NEWS:

Alberta's pipeline deal could allow Canadian oil to reach new countries. But will they want it?

Proposed new oil markets in Asia are quickly transitioning away to renewables, experts say

Energy and environmental organizations are reacting with alarm to the recent Canada-Alberta deal to build a new oil pipeline to the West Coast, questioning whether overseas buyers can be found for the oil that may eventually flow through the pipeline.

The Alberta government's proposal estimates the pipeline would cost $35.2 to $43.7 billion, with the federal and Alberta governments remaining majority owners in the project. That's despite an earlier promise from Prime Minister Mark Carney — enshrined in his government's memorandum of understanding with Alberta — that the pipeline would be privately financed.

"What we're seeing here is that we've got a pipeline that is being built for political reasons rather than economic reasons. And that's tremendously concerning," said Chris Severson-Baker, executive director of Pembina Institute, the energy think-tank which has been working for decades on decarbonization in Canada's oil industry...

WATCH | Canada, Alberta unveil pipeline deal:

• Energy transition ramps up in Asia:
• Pipeline will need new oilsands expansion:

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Posted: Jul 07, 2026 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 27 minutes ago

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Carney's fuel efficiency plan won't bring quick relief to cost of summer road trips, critics say

New analyses suggest EV adoption will fall short of target under proposed tailpipe rules

The federal government pitched its new tailpipe standards as a way to make fuel-efficient cars more accessible to Canadians. But two groups advocating for low-emission travel say the rules would put the country short of its goal — and ultimately leave most Canadians at the mercy of high gas prices.

The rules are meant to replace the Trudeau-era electric vehicle sales mandate. Aside from increasing the availability of EVs, the government said there would be an upside for anyone who still buys a new gas-powered car: better fuel economy. The regulations, known as vehicle emissions standards, set averages for tailpipe exhaust from new vehicles. Automakers can comply by producing more EVs and redesigning gas-powered cars to be more efficient...

Goodbye EV sales mandate, hello purchase rebates. Carney shakes up Canada's auto industry

WATCH | EV interest growing elsewhere:

Affordable gas cars now, or hitting Canada’s 2035 EV target — worth the trade-off?

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Posted: Jul 07, 2026 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 5 hours ago

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Chinese EVs debut in Canada

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Great Spirit bless 🙏

G'dmawnin' y'all! 👩‍🌾 Well, when I went out to sit in my Green Space, I immediately noticed that the air wasn't just a summer coolness; it was more like an early fall feeling, like a purple penguin 🐧throwing brown💩 ty weather at us in July again. Hey Ma! Time to batten down the hatches and stand by for heavy rolls, as the ship comes about for the grand slam encounter with the giant tidal wave. The Coasties were trembling on their knees in their bunk area, a' makin' peace with their Makers and singing "Let There Be PEACE Again in AMERICA"

"DO NOT FEAR, America!" the - Democratic Socialists of America -are here!," the sailors all shout out loud, then say "Amen!," making the sign of the cross - Comming out of the giant tidal wave. Somewhat rattled and in disarray, praying none went astray, but all was still intact, and afloat, the ship continued sailing forward uninhibited to reach its destination. I Do Pray 🙏 that this imaginary Coasties' ship 🚢 will be America ✨🟰 in retreat to sanity by next year.

Well, I sincerely hope the above is more than just a page out of a book of wishes. I fervently pray that our prayers will help to write our message on the fabric of time and space, the elements of the time and space continuum, aligning the vibrational sequences intended in that direction. Concentration, meditation, prayer, -and that's as far as I can get within the realm of potentialities from this reality,- to explain with restricted or limited words in the dictionary or the thesaurus, except for possibly the much more technical words used in Sequential Time Theory (Physics). I'll get back to that topic for today's discussion.

As far as any further report from the Newsroom goes, there really isn't much forthcoming, so we may as well mosey on along to Today's Discussions. Thank you very much for visiting and reading the Tree House News 🏡

TODAY'S DISCUSSION:

Question: Study of Time Sequels

🔹AI Overview

The "study of time sequels" primarily explores how different academic disciplines, cultures, and storytelling mediums interpret and structure the progression of time. The concept generally falls into five distinct areas:

• 1. Sequential Time Theory (Physics)

In theoretical physics, Sequential Time Theory is an active area of research that models physical time as a metrological accumulation of discrete events rather than a continuous dimension. This field seeks to resolve paradoxes in quantum mechanics and relativity by treating the progression of time as a constructed, operational variable.

2. Time Series Analysis (Statistics & Data Science)

In data science, a time series studies data points indexed in sequential time order. Analysts track metrics over regular time intervals (daily, monthly, yearly) to understand past behavior and forecast future outcomes. It is widely used in economics, weather prediction, and optimal control problems.

3. Cultural Perception (Sociology & Psychology)

4. Narrative Sequels (Literature & Media)

5. Cognitive Development (Education & Psychology)

Resources to Explore Further: Academic Theory, and so on...

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Question: Sequential Time Theory

🔹AI Overview

Sequential Time Theory (STT) is an operational framework in the philosophy of physics proposing that time is not an ontological dimension, but rather a constructed metrological variable derived by counting distinguishable events. It replaces continuous time with discrete, sequential indexing to resolve paradoxes across quantum mechanics and relativity.

Developed primarily by independent researcher Teruhito Kojima, the theory re-examines how we observe and measure the universe without relying on the assumption of a pre-existing spacetime background:

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Or try quantum theory:

Question: quantum theory

🔹AI Overview

Quantum theory (or quantum mechanics) is the fundamental framework in physics that describes the behavior of matter and energy at the smallest scales, such as atoms and subatomic particles. It explains the physical universe using discrete packets called "quanta," and reveals that these particles can simultaneously exhibit traits of both matter and waves...

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BREAKING NEWS RECAP:

Trump’s red card call stirs political storm around World Cup

For 24 days, the World Cup seemed to achieve a rare feat in America in 2026: It had almost nothing to do with Donald Trump.

But in an extraordinary twist following an appeal from the president, star US goal-scorer Folarin Balogun will play in the knockout clash with Belgium on Monday, despite being sent off in the previous match and earning a one-game ban.

“Thank you to FIFA for doing what was right, and reversing a great injustice! President DONALD J. TRUMP,” the president posted Sunday, taking a victory lap on Truth Social.

Balogun’s reprieve rocked global soccer, triggering fresh speculation about the cozy relationship between Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

Trump’s discussion about the suspension in a call to Infantino and FIFA’s ultimate decision lifted a controversy about soccer refereeing into an international incident surrounding the world’s most popular sporting showcase...

• Trump’s intervention will spark suspicions of political interference:
• Trump was never going to resist the World Cup spotlight:
• Intrigue over Trump-Infantino friendship means Balogun drama will run and run:

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Updated Jul 6, 2026, 9:48 AM ET - 23 min ago

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Trump’s self-dealing dwarfs the GOP’s Biden accusations

Republicans’ wildest claims about the Bidens pale in comparison to the president’s personal enrichment from the White House.

One of Donald Trump’s favorite selling points about his planned $600 million ballroom is its windows. According to the president, they’ll be “impenetrable,” with 5-inch-thick laminated glass. That’s impressive, but nowhere near as fortified as the glass house Trump has built when it comes to corruption — a glass house that Republicans in Congress seem determined to let stand.

For decades, Trump and Republicans have pointed to the alleged corruption of Democratic lawmakers and their families. But if corruption means using public office to enrich yourself, your family or your associates, then even the wildest Republican allegations about Democrats pale in comparison to what the president is doing openly today.

Let’s take one of their favorite targets: the Biden family.

"In total, since 2014, the Committees have accounted for over $35 million received by Biden family members, their companies, and business associates, which includes financial transactions described as loans. Despite much effort, the Committees have not identified legitimate services warranting such lucrative payments. The amount of money the Biden family has received from concerning companies and individuals is alarming."

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Jul. 6, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT

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CANADIAN NEWS:

Manitoba allocates $1M a year to U.S. trade office, documents show

NDP government previously pegged annual budget for Washington, D.C., trade rep at $800K

Manitoba sets aside $1 million a year to spend on its U.S. trade office — $200,000 more than the NDP government previously disclosed, according to documents obtained by CBC News.

The province has allocated $1 million Cdn to cover the annual cost of salaries, office space and other expenses for Washington, D.C., trade envoy Richard Madan and his administrative assistant, according to an advisory note prepared for Premier Wab Kinew in August 2025 and government email correspondence in January 2026.

The NDP government, meanwhile, has repeatedly cited $800,000 as the total annual budget for the Washington trade office. That was the figure provided to reporters in a press release in June 2025,..

• No line item in budget:

"The devil is in the details, and that's where the waste is found.

• Repeated requests on spending:

WATCH | Manitoba allocating $200K more for trade office than previously disclosed:

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Posted: Jul 06, 2026 6:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 5 hours ago

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**Ratepayers including comedian Martin Short angry over proposed subdivision near Ontario's Lake Rosseau**

*Seguin Township mayor, council vote today on whether Rosseau Springs proposal can proceed*

MAP | Included:

• Studies back proposed subdivision: consultant:
• Council divided on the project's merits:
• Mayor not in favour of development:

"I'm not saying that people shouldn't have a right to paradise, I agree with that, but you have to also respect paradise."

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Posted: Jul 06, 2026 6:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 5 hours ago

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Hamas Dissolves Gaza Government; Ready to Hand Over Power | APT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CM8AjSbO9JU

 

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Great Spirit bless 🙏

Good morning, another cloudy day and much cooler. I pray that this is not all of summer we're going to have 🌫️ 🤢 I am so fed up with wet, clammy, cold, rainy, grey clouds from a limp dick effect, which I call a low jetstream that stays stuck over top of us like it has a bad case of constipation, sitting there and does nothing but throw penguin 🐧💩 weather at us in July.

May we pause here for a moment and especially pray and/or meditate 🙏 for those in the storms south of the border, especially those struck by what appear to be destructive forces of nature of Biblical proportions? May we also send prayers and meditation for those in the West fighting wildfires? And also for the folks in Venezuela, and also including the wars in Gaza, genocide, Ukraine war dead and homeless, AS WILL BE MOST OF AMERICA BY THIS TIME NEXT YEAR. without any aid and/or support. AMEN!

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TODAY'S DISCUSSION:

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Question: CHANGE OF GUARD

The phrase "change of guard" (or "changing of the guard") refers to a formal military ceremony where sentries on duty are replaced by a new batch.

Figuratively, it describes any major shift in leadership, staff, or administration within an organization or system.

The Literal Meaning (Military Ceremony)

Originally, this term refers to the precise, choreographed ritual where an outgoing group of soldiers (the "Old Guard") hands over the responsibility of protecting a major state institution to an incoming group (the "New Guard")...

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All of the aftermath of what again appears to be catastrophes of Biblical Proportion. No Destruction on this scale before. Effective Population Reduction, whether planned or not?

Or is it just a cycle in nature, a change of guard on the evolutionary march of the species and their world, so to speak? I do pray the last guard, the orange one they kicked out, is sportin' a nice outline of a size 10 boot print on the backside of his pants when he gets to the precipice of yesterday's volcano 🌋 on his bicycle 🚲 If he falls in... Well! One less bee 🐝 on a horse's 🐴 🛍

"OH, WASN'T THAT A PARTY!" 🪐💫✨💥⋆✴︎˚｡⋆*ੈ✩‧₊˚🎉🍾🍺🍻🍷

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-KDSxqJ_0o

I know! I was there, I was talkin' to the cat. I'm a bookie from the way from Moosenee, Ontario, to Tallahatchie County, USA, and that ain't no moose or gator crap either.

Crap! ya have to sometimes look at life like watching sarcastic cartoons 🧛‍♀️🙃😝😏🤡 on TV 📺 Let it tickle your satirical funny bone. Believe me, it's a lot more fun than looking at it seriously all the time; that would drive me buggy 🪲. I wouldn't want to do that in a fifth-floor apartment 🏢. That could make for a mess at ground level 🫟 😂🤣 Anyway, the Fairy Lady likes to take flight now and again.

That will be about it from me for the introduction and the topic of the day. Thank you for visiting and reading the Tree House News 🏡

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BREAKING NEWS RECAP:

America has been deeply divided before. Here's why today's divisions are different

At 250 years, America's (fault) lines are showing. Partisan and regional divisions now rival the most intense internal conflicts apart from the Civil War. The escalating tension between the red and blue political coalitions is permeating almost every aspect of American life, particularly under the pile-driver pressure of Donald Trump's polarizing and norm-breaking presidency. Even the commemoration of this momentous anniversary has split the country into the familiar antagonistic camps.

Conflict within a nation is a difficult concept to quantify, but many measures — the widening policy differences among the states; Trump's relentless confrontations with Democratic political leaders; the virtual disappearance of bipartisan cooperation in Congress; an uptick in political violence — suggest the US is operating at the high end of the scale.

The US has faced periods of heightened friction before and — except for the Civil War — has always found ways to manage, if not necessarily resolve, its differences. But several unique aspects now point toward intensifying and unpredictable division...

• The US has seen periods of intense internal friction before:
• Will Trump-era divisions endure?:

Image: National Guard troops stand outside the Edward Roybal Federal Building in downtown Los Angeles, California on June 9, 2025.

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PUBLISHED Jul 5, 2026, 6:30 AM ET - 3 hr ago

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Washington, D.C., is not just a backdrop for Trump’s spectacles

The president is hoping to break a world record. The capital will pay the price.

Washington, D.C., makes a great movie set: the imposing Lincoln Memorial, the instantly recognizable White House, the obligatory cutaway shot of the Potomac River. That may be why President Donald Trump is so interested in using it as a backdrop to his increasingly grandiose spectacles.

So far in his second term, he’s staged a military parade through its streets, hosted a UFC fight on the White House South Lawn, driven his motorcade across the drained Reflecting Pool, delivered a political speech at a Freedom 250 celebration on the National Mall and increased the frequency of military flyovers.

• His latest stunt is an unprecedented 40-minute pyrotechnics show that aims to break the Guinness World Record.:

More than 850,000 fireworks — compared to the 7,000 at the 2025 show.

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Jul. 4, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT

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CANADIAN NEWS:

Ambassador Hoekstra wants American booze back on Canadian shelves next year

Gordie Howe bridge, fighter jets part of Independence Day remarks with political message

U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra's speech at his Fourth of July party in Ottawa included a political nudge aimed at Canada, with American F-35 fighter jets flying over the crowd and a comment about some provinces' bans on American booze. Hoekstra set a goal on stage outside his official residence to get American liquor back on Canadian shelves by his next Independence Day party.

"Next year, hopefully we can all take a toast of American bourbon legally in the province of Ontario," Hoekstra said. "And toast the friendship and the relationship between the United States and Canada."...

• Bridge 'leverage':

WATCH | $6.4B price tag for Gordie Howe bridge has not gone up, even with delays:

• 'We all want it open':

Posted: Jul 04, 2026 10:14 PM EDT | Last Updated: 11 hours ago

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Councillors, MPPs call for help from province after Canada Day deluge

City says 3,200 basements flooded following Wednesday's storm

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Several Ottawa city councillors and MPPs have signed an open letter calling on the province to make disaster relief funding available for residents facing financial burdens after last week’s storm.

On Canada Day, torrential rain in Ottawa forced groups all over the city to cancel activities as highways flooded and trees fell on roads. More than 3,200 basements flooded because of the storm, according to the City of Ottawa, and Jennifer Johnston's was one of them.

• ‘Astronomical’ premiums:
• City should be eligible, says councillor:
• 'We haven't really heard a peep':

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Posted: Jul 05, 2026 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 7 hours ago

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Investigations launched over mobile fees and FIFA ticket fiasco: CBC's Marketplace Cheat Sheet

The consumer news you may have missed this week

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Regulator launches inquiry into contentious fees charged by Rogers, Bell and Telus

• B.C. probing StubHub over World Cup resale ticket fiasco
• We know violent and gory videos exist online. Teens are seeing more of them than you'd think
• What else is going on?:

Posted: Jul 05, 2026 8:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 3 hours ago

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FULL SPEECH | Trump hails ‘golden age of America’ in July 4 speech

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