TREE HOUSE NEWS 🏡

Land of Whispering Pines 🌲

Good morning! I pray The Great Spirit be with you 🙏 🌅

What do you know, the sun ☀️ is out and the boids 🐦 are a-tweetin' and all is well here in the Niagara Peninsula 🗾 . Still a little cool 🌬 , but at least it's nice and bright and peaceful, with only the intermittent bird songs in the early morning stillness. I could sit there in my nightgown and sweater in my green space indefinitely when I feel at peace like that.

My song-prayer. 🙏

💝 To follow the heartbeat of life 💝 . Today and every day is the day to learn and to teach. To sing praise and gratitude to my ancestors, and also pray that wisdom and harmony be bestowed upon the new children of Mother Gaia.

I only wish to express in my own words and feelings for my personal gratitude, respect, and praise that I have for Nature and the Great Mother.

I am a child of nature, I am a seed formed of stardust. Amen!

That's my beat to the drum of life for this morning. Thank you for reading.🙇‍♀️

That will be about it from me in the Newsroom this morning, now it's time to move on to the discussion of the day.

TODAY'S DISCUSSION:

Prayer and Meditation

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Prayer is often an active communication with a higher power, seeking guidance or expressing gratitude, while meditation is more about cultivating inner awareness and acceptance of the present moment.

I pray often, or at least I ruminate a lot about things I wish I had control over, or the money to donate to, but I would need Elon's bank account and maybe a few other billionaires' bank accounts to cover it all.

But I don't; the only recourse I have at hand when I have these thoughts go through my busy mind is silent prayer. Since I have a very active mind, I often reflect on some of the issues that are happening everywhere in the world these days. Man's inhumanity to man! It doesn't even make any sense anymore why all the butchering of innocent people's lives. Now we have a DICTATOR admirer to make things even greyer. And heating up to the point even the Archangel Michael's wing feathers are wilting. 😆

PRAYER & MEDITATION TIME:

For those of us who wish we could do something, I can only request that you take a moment here to meditate or say a silent prayer.

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Now it's on with the show, next: The National and Local News.

BREAKING NEWS:

At least 31 Palestinians killed after Israeli forces open fire near Gaza aid distribution center, Palestinian officials say,

At least 31 Palestinians were killed and dozens injured amid chaotic scenes at an aid distribution site run by a US-backed private foundation in southern Gaza on Sunday, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health.

The health ministry blamed the Israeli military for the deaths. Some witnesses claimed that security personnel at the distribution hub had also opened fire.

The health ministry said that more than 200 casualties had reached hospitals, including dozens with serious injuries. It added that all those killed had been shot in the head or chest...

Read More:

* ‘It’s a death trap’: Palestinians describe deadly shooting at aid center in Gaza 0:55**

* Hamas says it hasn’t rejected ceasefire deal as Witkoff slams response as ‘unacceptable’

Updated 8:23 AM EDT, Sun June 1, 2025

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_* JUST TAKE A GOOD LOOK AT THE IMAGE OF THAT LADY'S FACE! That was enough to break my heart. For one moment, it felt to me like someone very close to me was pleading for compassion and sanity. What kind of low-life creep would do that to any human being? THINK OF IT you bunch of butt kissing TACO in Cheese cocroaches.*_

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🙏 ☠️ 😪 🤕 Look at who is creating a genocide? I can see where the hate in a Palestinian or any resident of the Gaza Strip would be driven to destroy anything resembling Israeli. The fighting won't end until there is a genocide. Again, along with Ukraine, who will stop these Russian таракан 🪳 , certainly not our spinless orang TACO in cheese and his Gestapos

Two bridges collapse in Russian regions bordering Ukraine, killing at least 7

Two bridges have collapsed in Russia’s western regions bordering Ukraine, killing at least seven people and injuring dozens, authorities said.

It was not clear on Sunday morning whether the two incidents — which both involved trains — in neighboring Bryansk and Kursk were related, or what exactly caused the separate collapses.

At least seven people were killed in Bryansk when a road bridge gave way onto a passenger train late Saturday, with railway authorities citing “illegal interference.”

The bridge came down in the region’s Vygonichi district, about 100 kilometers (62 miles) from the Ukrainian border, crushing the moving train and injuring at least 66 people, including three children, Russian authorities reported.

Bryansk’s regional governor Alexander Bogomaz blamed the collapse in his region on an explosion, saying the bridge had been “blown up,” according to state media.

Updated 8:59 AM EDT, Sun June 1, 2025

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4 things are making us sick, new MAHA documentary says. What the research says

Ultraprocessed foods, seed oils, herbicides and pesticides, and fluoride: They’re all targets of the “Make America Healthy Again” movement, whose chief proponent is US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Now, MAHA Films, a production company dedicated to promoting the movement’s values, has released its first documentary.

“Toxic Nation: From Fluoride to Seed Oils — How We Got Here, Who Profits, and What You Can Do” highlights those four food- and environmental-related issues that Kennedy’s nonprofit MAHA Action, an advocacy partner for the film, says “silently endanger millions of Americans every day.” Released online Tuesday, the film is the first in a planned four-part series.

Ultraprocessed foods, seed oils, herbicides and pesticides, and fluoride: They’re all targets of the “Make America Healthy Again” movement, whose chief proponent is US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Now, MAHA Films, a production company dedicated to promoting the movement’s values, has released its first documentary.

“Toxic Nation: From Fluoride to Seed Oils — How We Got Here, Who Profits, and What You Can Do” highlights those four food- and environmental-related issues that Kennedy’s nonprofit MAHA Action, an advocacy partner for the film, says “silently endanger millions of Americans every day.” Released online Tuesday, the film is the first in a planned four-part series.

• The health risks of ultraprocessed foods
• Concerns about seed oils
• A common herbicide
• What to know about fluoride

What The Research Tells Us:

• Analysis Joni Ernst’s ‘Well, we all are going to die,’ and the GOP’s flippant defenses of Trump’s agenda
• Analysis for Subscribers Demographic change is increasing GOP reliance on an unlikely group of supporters
• Curtis Yarvin is calling for the end of democracy, and he’s making waves in MAGA 3:41

June 1, 2025, Updated 16 hr ago:

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CANADIAN NEWS:

Carney has 'nation-building projects' on his mind as he meets with premiers in Saskatoon

Prime minister says he wants projects to ‘compete’ for federal approvals

Prime Minister Mark Carney's main focus will be on project development as he sits down with provincial and territorial premiers this week.

First ministers are gathering in Saskatoon Monday for the first time since the April 28 federal election.

Carney told -CBC's- Power & Politics in an exclusive interview last week that "major projects" will be his main agenda item for Monday's meeting.

WATCH | Carney on U.S. relations, his government's ambitions:

VIDEO Included:

"We need to move on these nation-building projects. So projects that bring Canada together, projects that diversify our economy, projects that help us export to new markets and really move this economy forward," Carney told host David Cochrane.

Posted: Jun 01, 2025 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 6 hours ago

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'The American dream is over': Trump's deportation policies are pushing Latin Americans to Spain

Many Latinos seek asylum in Spain in the hope of living what some now call the European Dream

U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping deportation campaign and hardline approach to restricting immigration, particularly from Latin American countries, has caused a knock-on effect in Spain. The country is seeing an increasing number of Latinos arriving, abandoning their American dream.

Benjamin Enrique Berardinelli Manjarrez is one of them. The 33-year-old Colombian arrived in Madrid at the beginning of May, by way of Italy.

"My first idea was to go to the U.S. Like many other Latinos, I have this dream of America for a better life and to make money," said Berardinelli Manjarrez. "In one day, you can earn enough money to pay a month's rent in Colombia."

He was planning to travel to the U.S. border and cross illegally, but Trump's tougher immigration policies forced him to change his plans.

"Many Colombian friends told me they want to go back. They don't feel safe anymore and are scared of ICE [U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement] and the police...

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Jun 01, 2025 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 1 hour ago

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Sadly, it's no longer The American Dream and no longer the land of the free 😢 😥 😓 Gestapos 🧌 🧌 🧌

I am fighting a rebellious stomach 😤 😠 😡 this morning, and I pray I win.

NATURE'S SOUNDS AND MUSIC TO SOOTH THE SOUL:

🍃~ Tree of Life ~🍃

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kq9pDIhRZbE

 

TREE HOUSE NEWS 🏡

Land of Whispering Pines 🌲

Good morning! I pray The Great Spirit be with you 🙏 🌅

Yesterday, I listed what I do in this Newsroom and what I am here for. I am here to entertain, share the latest news from the world stage, as well as more local news, and provide updates on our TACO in cheese; 🥙 🧀 I still think he uses baby sh-t for makeup.

The weather, "Oh me achin' bones!" I love sharing some humor, and less about fat coats and cold weather and more about the old goat who had a hole in his boat and suddenly stood up a' shoutin and a' wavin' his arms about, while the old DOGE 🐕 stood remotely by on the road, wearing his overcoat, laughed at such goings on a sayin' there ain't no such thing as empathy. 😡 So he turns with an impish look on his face, pushes his hat forward, and leaves, thinking, let the old goat sink in his boat. 😮 Short story teller too. (Picaresque) In English = "roguish," "rascally," "prankish," "devilish," and "raffish," and sometimes with a touch of sarcasm. 😉

I am also here to learn, to teach, and share my own experiences. I enjoy delving into deeper subjects sometimes, such as topics ranging from quantum mechanics to spirituality, which encompasses the totality of the universe. That will be about it from me in the Newsroom for today. Maybe my Editor in Chief may have a couple of minutes today to share some thoughts with us. Thank you for reading the news.

DAILY DISCUSSION:

Is it wrong to joke around with someone's lack of intelligence?

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INSULT SOMEONE'S INTELLIGENCE Definition & Meaning

Webster Dictionary:

The meaning of INSULT SOMEONE'S INTELLIGENCE is to treat someone as though he or she is stupid. How to use insult someone's intelligence in a sentence.

Part 2: English definitions powered by Oxford

• To insult someone's intelligence:

treat someone as less intelligent than they are

EX. The intro. starts insulting my intelligence and asking me to ignore obvious flaws in logic

Cambridge University: To make someone or something seem ridiculous by making jokes about the person or thing: Late-night comedy shows often poke fun at politicians.

And me!

In my opinion:

Suppose the pun intends to show or illustrate to them something that doesn't make sense, funnily. In that case, they may reconsider the absurdity of their proposition, especially if the answer to this question could adversely affect society; then the question becomes easier to answer.

Since having served as a social worker for most of twenty-five years, I have learned that there are mental health consumers out there who, without life skills, get lost in the daily activity of a normal, organised lifestyle without some help. Which is why rehabs and therapists are of so much importance.

If they're an ignorant, arrogant, misogynistic, racist, and elitist individual in most cases, these are adult children who grew up in neglect, and many from abusive drug and alcohol environments.

I have found that being passive and quiet, and simply letting them air it out, is the best approach. I have found that most times, they just needed to vent. We all do that, we're not angels, if we did, we would have a problem with sh-t in our feathers. We're humans who make mistakes.

Now there's a difference between dumb dumb and stupid. Dumb dumb is forgivable and even laughable; being dumb dumb is simply doing or saying something where one knows they should know better but won't admit it. But stupidity can hurt, even kill. I also love psychology. From your armchair psychologist, Dr. Fairy Lady.👩‍🔬 [IS IN]

BREAKING NEWS:

Joni Ernst’s ‘Well, we all are going to die,’ and the GOP’s flippant defenses of Trump’s agenda

One of the reasons politicians don’t often engage in massive overhauls of the American economy is that it’s very difficult to defend a massive overhaul of the American economy. However good any given plan is, it often produces losers and – even in the best of cases – some short-term pain.

And repeatedly now as President Donald Trump has launched multiple massive overhauls, prominent Republicans have learned that the hard way.

• Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa is the most recent.*

• Republicans want to add work requirements to Medicaid. Even some recipients with jobs are concerned
• In Iowa, Trump’s agenda collides with 2028 ambitions*

Published 7:00 AM EDT, Sat May 31, 2025 - CNN -

"Will you look at all those cockroaches coming out of the woodwork!" 👉

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Israel’s plan to ‘conquer’ Gaza is leaving Palestinians with little place to go: 5 maps show how

Even before Israel’s war in Gaza started, the territory was one of the most densely populated places on the planet, described by United Nations officials as an “open-air prison.” Now, Israeli forces are expanding their operations, cramming the population into an ever-shrinking patch of land.

Israel’s latest military offensive, named “Gideon’s Chariots,” aims to finally “conquer” the territory, as one government minister put it. Almost 80% of the enclave has come under evacuation orders or been designated as a militarized zone since March 18 when Israel broke its ceasefire with Hamas, according to the UN. Since then, Israel has a declared policy – backed by the US – to encourage resettlement of Gaza’s residents.

As part of the “intensified operation,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the whole population of Gaza – around 2 million people – will be displaced to the south of the 140 square-mile territory.

The Israeli military claims the operation is aimed at destroying Hamas and freeing hostages. Meanwhile, Israel’s far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said the operation could lead to a complete takeover of the territory.

“We are finally going to conquer the Gaza Strip,” he said after Israel’s security cabinet approved the expanded campaign.

See what Israel’s expanding operation means on the ground, in five maps... Read More:

Published 12:30 AM EDT, Sat May 31, 2025 - CNN -

CANADIAN NEWS:

Can Mark Carney defeat Canadian populism?

The ultimate fate of the populist appeal may depend on what His Majesty's government does next

Speaking to reporters after the speech from the throne on Tuesday, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre struck a decidedly institutionalist tone.

"We joined today in thanking His Majesty for coming to Canada and delivering the throne speech, reinforcing our ancient, great British liberties," he said. "A parliamentary system that goes back 800 years. A system that has served Canada well and has been the foundation of what I love to call the Canadian promise."

A Conservative praising the monarch might not seem unusual. Former foreign affairs minister John Baird, a close ally of Poilievre's, once demanded that his department hang a portrait of the Queen in the foyer of its headquarters...

• WATCH | Poilievre on the throne speech:
• Can Carney show the system works?:
• Will Trump discredit populism?:
• Carney welcomes U.S. court decision striking down parts of Trump's tariffs agenda
• AnalysisMark Carney's to-do list is short but steep

Read More:

Posted: May 31, 2025 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 7 hours ago

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The CanExport SMEs program is accepting applications Program dates

CanExport SMEs is accepting applications from March 13, 2025 at 9 am ET to May 31, 2025 at 5 pm ET for projects taking place in the 2025-2026 fiscal year. To qualify, project expenses must be incurred between April 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026.

https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/en/our-solutions/funding-financing-international-business/canexport-smes.html

NATURE'S SOUNDS AND MUSIC TO SOOTH THE SOUL:

🍃~ Enter the paradise of peacefulness and harmony ~🍃

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7iihhvtl-U

 🧚‍♀️ - TREE HOUSE NEWS 🏡

BREAKING NEWS:

SMOKE TO POUR INTO THE US AS CANADA WILDFIRES FORCE PROVINCES LARGEST EVACUATION IN LIVING HISTORY

Massive wildfires burning out of control in western and central Canada are forcing thousands to flee as dire forecasts for the country’s fire season come to fruition. The intensifying blazes are also sending hazardous smoke toward major cities in the United States. 

The premiers of Manitoba and Saskatchewan have declared states of emergency, and much of Canada, from the Northwest Territories and Alberta to Ontario, are at “extreme” risk of wildfires on Friday — the highest level on Environment Canada’s fire risk scale.

There are just over 170 wildfires burning across Canada as of Thursday, according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Center, and about half are uncontrolled. The country raised its National Preparedness Level to level 5 of 5 on Thursday, which is unusually high for this early in the fire season. Last year, Canada didn’t reach that level until July 15.

In Manitoba, around 17,000 people are under evacuation orders, including the city of Flin Flon, Pimicikamak Cree Nation and the northern community of Cross Lake, along with Mathias Colomb Cree Nation, according to CNN’s Canadian news partner CBC News.

Updated 1 hr 34 min ago    - CNN Weather -

 

TREE HOUSE NEWS 🏡

Land of Whispering Pines 🌲

Good morning! I pray The Great Spirit be with you 🙏 🌅

The sun is making a valiant effort to emerge from the clouds, 🌥 but not being very successful at it yet this spring. I think the spring fell off the wagon, and we're now riding on the axles, going downhill on a very bumpy road with no brakes. Yikes! That's how the climate appears to be going here, into the sh-t can. As far as grey, gloomy, damp, and cold go, the scrotum effect is the weather here in Ontario. In other words, another one of those COAT SUMMERS! 🧥 Might as well move back to Vancouver. There are only three types of weather there: ☁️ 🌧 🌨 , and when it gets to 65° F, it's a heat wave. Seven years of that was all I could take.

Well, I got my own suns on again for today, and I have an answer for the morning chills. The heat in this place ceases to turn on once the temperature outside drops to the low to mid-fifties, between 51°F and 58°F. That reduces the temperature to about 60 to 65°F in the house through the night, which is rather chilly when you get out from under the warm blankets. I got up this morning, put on my coat, and turned on a small portable heater on the kitchen counter for half an hour. Then, I took off my coat and turned off the heater. That little heater will come in handy on cool mornings.

I also have two Coleman heaters, which are capable of warming the living room and bathroom area during a winter night if the power goes out. Additionally, I have a solar generator and two solar panels. Well, that's about it from the Newsroom today. Thank you for reading the news. I can only add that at this stage of the game, at my age, my bones are aching like hell from all this cold dampness and no warmth or sun. The Old Grey Mare ain't What She used to be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsByJy9wB-I

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TODAY'S DISCUSSION:

FREE SPEECH

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Freedom of speech is the right of a person to articulate opinions and ideas without interference or retaliation from the government. The term “speech” constitutes expression that includes far more than just words, but also what a person wears, reads, performs, protests and more.

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Freedom of speech is the right of a person to articulate opinions and ideas without interference or retaliation from the government. The term “speech” constitutes expression that includes far more than just words, but also what a person wears, reads, performs, protests, and more.

I have noticed that on Reddit, many people gather to share and discuss the difficulties they face each day, following Trump's disastrous firings and businesses going bankrupt due to the tariffs. I think it's essential to have a social gathering place where people can support one another during a crisis. I also appreciate Bluesky for its freedom in expressing your feelings about the latest crises or disasters, whether natural or man-made, and for delivering the news in an informed, intelligent, and thorough manner, leaving no stones unturned. That is also my desire, and I also endorse free speech as long as you leave slamming someone else in the group out of it.

Anyway, BE WARNED! Some social networks will not tolerate slamming anyone in discussions, not even those who you think deserve it and are, without a doubt, the guilty party. I agree with that rule. In my news, you will note that all adjectives used are from my own vocabulary of homemade adjectives, which are invented words, in an attempt to make a slamming gesture with dry humor, like, circa, Jack Benny (1894-1974)—Picaresque, in French.

PICARESQUE HUMOR

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Picaresque humor, a style found in certain literary genres, relies on wit, satire, and a lighthearted portrayal of often morally ambiguous characters to create laughter and commentary on society. This humor often stems from the picaresque protagonist's experiences and interactions, which can be loosely connected and humorous.

BREAKING NEWS:

Americans pulled back on their spending in April amid the tariff rollout

American consumers reined in their spending in April following a tariff-fueled buying binge the month before, according to new data released Friday that also showed inflation cooled off again.

Friday’s report from the Commerce Department showed that consumer spending rose 0.2% last month, a weaker-than-anticipated reading but a notable retreat from March’s 0.7% surge when Americans front-loaded purchases — notably new cars — ahead of potential price increases from President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

The latest data also showed inflation moving closer to the Federal Reserve’s target of 2%, almost where it was before the tariffs rollout...

Read More:

• Stocks futures drop as Trump claims China has 'violated' trade agreement
• Think the trade war is over? Go visit a port

Updated 8:46 AM EDT, Fri May 30, 2025

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Exclusive: Kristi Noem said a migrant threatened to kill Trump. Investigators think he was set up

US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem speaks during a hearing with the House Homeland Security Committee on Capitol Hill on May 14 in Washington, DC.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem posted a stunning allegation on Wednesday: A undocumented migrant sent a letter threatening to kill President Donald Trump, promising to "self-deport" after the assassination.

"Thanks to our ICE officers, this illegal alien who threatened to assassinate President Trump is behind bars," Noem wrote in a social media post that included the letter and a picture of the man arrested. DHS also sent out a press release.

Multiple news outlets picked up the story. The president's allies used it to highlight what they see as the dangers of undocumented migrants and the work of the administration to boot them out of the country... Read More:

Published 7:44 PM EDT, Thu May 29, 2025

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This company says its technology can help save the world. It's now cutting 20% of its staff as Trump slashes climate funding

Two huge plants in Iceland operate like giant vacuum cleaners, sucking in air and stripping out planet-heating carbon pollution. This much-hyped climate technology is called direct air capture, and the company behind these plants, Switzerland-based Climeworks, is perhaps its most high-profile proponent.

But a year after opening a huge new facility, Climeworks is straining against strong headwinds. The company announced this month it would lay off around 20% of its workforce, blaming economic uncertainties and shifting climate policy priorities.

"We've always known this journey would be demanding. Today, we find ourselves navigating a challenging time," Climeworks' CEOs Christoph Gebald and Jan Wurzbacher said in a statement... Read More:

May 30, 2025, Updated 3 hr ago

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This is particularly true of its U.S. ambitions. A new direct air capture plant planned for Louisiana, which received $50 million in funding from the Biden administration, hangs in the balance as President Donald Trump slashes climate funding.

Updated May 30, 2025,

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This piece of news, among many other unfair and illegal cutbacks, is so sad that it makes me cry over the stupidity of one greedy cockroach, and people are letting him, which is even more disgraceful and sad. IF THERE IS ANOTHER ELECTION, the Republican Party will no longer exist. Now is the time to act, or forever keep your mouth shut and go live in a cave wearing a squirrel skin loincloth and a spear, and oh, by the way, make sure your partner grooms the fleas from your hairy hide before you come out on your limb of the tree.

That was a sample of my PICARESQUE HUMOR.

CANADIAN NEWS:

At Issue | Canada caught in Trump tariff uncertainty

At Issue this week: How will another week of back-and-forth on tariffs from the U.S. change Canada's negotiating position? The changing dynamics in the House under a new government. Plus, the prime minister looks to sell his plans to the premiers.

At Issue | Canada caught in Trump tariff uncertainty

At Issue this week: How will another week of back-and-forth on tariffs from the U.S. change Canada's negotiating position? The changing dynamics in the House under a new government. Plus, the prime minister looks to sell his plans to the premiers.

Related Stories:

• 'Don't shut up': Canadian auto sector's strategy to fight Trump tariffs
• Where the world stands with Trump's tariffs
• 'It's disconcerting': Proposed Trump tariffs prompt worry for N.S. film industry
• After Trump vows tariffs on foreign movies, the Canadian film industry says he's lost the plot
• Tariffs hitting shoppers in Canada and the U.S., with some prices set to rise at Loblaw stores, Walmart

13 hours ago

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Well, thank God for now; this is the major shenanigans for the moment. I'm sure if I sat around for another five minutes, I would pick up on another of the latest Trump brain fart.

NATURE'S SOUNDS AND MUSIC TO SOOTH THE SOUL

🌿💝~Welcome to the whispering forest of enchanted Nature Spirits~💝🌿

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nqko4BIimGE

 

TREE HOUSE NEWS 🏡

Land of Whispering Pines 🌲

Good morning! I pray The Great Spirit be with you 🙏 🌅

Well, here it is, Thursday the 29th of May. "What? The end of May already?" What happened to April? Let alone May! Two months went by, and still no real springtime, just teasers. And here the weather is still stuck back in half past Last November, American Thanksgiving. Cloudy, cold, damp, and soggy, April Fool's Day every day since half past last November. 🌬 💦 "I gots barnacles growing on my toes!" Maybe I'm going to turn into The Mermaid Lady 🧜‍♂️ instead of the Fairy Lady 🧚‍♀️. 😆

That's enough about the weather. Well, this was undoubtedly good news last night:

Federal court strikes down Trump's tariffs on countries around the world

The US Court of International Trade ruled unanimously that the president overstepped his powers in imposing the tariffs on dozens of trading partners, most of which he's since paused.

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There is hope; we can only pray that there are more like these three judges who had the backbone and guts to stand up to the town bully, even if it meant the possibility of getting a few lumps, just give 'em back. Three Earth Angels, now let us pray that we have a few of those in the Supreme Court as well. G-d save the CONSTITUTION!

Let US save the Constitution.

TODAY'S DISCUSSION:

The Constitution

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The Constitution of the United States

The United States Constitution, the nation's supreme law, establishes the framework for the federal government and defines its powers and limitations. It also outlines the rights and responsibilities of state governments and the relationship between states and the federal government. In essence, it embodies the principles of separation of powers, federalism, and the process of constitutional amendment.

Establishment of a government:

• Separation of powers:
• Federalism:

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Most countries, including Canada, have a constitution, a document outlining the fundamental principles of governance, rights, and freedoms. Some countries, like New Zealand, have an unwritten constitution, meaning their governing principles are derived from a combination of statutes, conventions, and court decisions.

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The Constitution of Canada includes the Constitution Act, 1867, and the Constitution Act, 1982. It is the supreme law of Canada. It reaffirms Canada's dual legal system and also includes Aboriginal rights and treaty rights.

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Fascist regimes may or may not have a constitution, but if they do, it's often disregarded or manipulated to serve the dictator's will. While fascist states often appear to operate within a framework of laws, the actual power rests with the dictator, who can circumvent or ignore legal procedures at will.

In other words, the law of the gun. Whoever owns a gun writes their own law. Anyway, that is what The Orange Pus Bag wants. The gun and concentration camps filled with workers who work for slave wages just to buy the vittles at the company store.

IT'S WAKE-UP TIME, DEAR! 😱 😮 😵‍💫

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTCen9-RELM

BREAKING NEWS:

Last Night:

After a federal court ruled against Trump’s authority to levy some of his most sweeping tariffs, his economic agenda was dealt a stunning blow

Federal court stops Trump’s global tariffs

• Stocks push higher after a federal court halted Trump’s tariffs
• Trump reacts to ‘TACO trade,’ calls it the ‘nastiest question’

Updated 9:03 AM EDT, Thu May 29, 2025 - CNN -

Home sellers now outnumber buyers by largest margin in 12 years, report finds

After years of bidding wars and climbing home prices, the balance of power in the housing market may finally be shifting.

Home sellers now vastly outnumber buyers in the US, according to an analysis released Thursday from real estate company Redfin. The report found that there were nearly 500,000 more home sellers in the market than buyers as of April, the largest gap between the two groups since Redfin began compiling the data in 2013.

The data is an early indication that the US housing market may be experiencing a slowdown — not because home prices nationally are becoming more affordable, but because there are fewer buyers. It’s the latest sign that a long-building affordability crisis, now compounded by trade tensions and recession fears, may be finally catching up with the housing market.

Published 8:00 AM EDT, Thu May 29, 2025 - CNN -

5 things to know for May 29: Tariffs, Bird flu, Harvard, Extreme weather, Scientific research

1. Tariffs

President Donald Trump’s economic agenda was thrown into chaos on Wednesday after a federal court ruled that he didn’t have the authority to impose sweeping tariffs. The three-judge panel at the US Court of International Trade ruled in favor of a permanent injunction, one that would block the global tariffs the president announced on “Liberation Day,”

2. Bird flu

3. Harvard

4. Extreme weather

5. Scientific research

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Updated 6:33 AM EDT, Thu May 29, 2025 - CNN -

The Vatican has held sacred belongings for a century. Now their Indigenous owners want them back

Inside Vatican City, the home of Pope Leo, lies a vast collection of Indigenous artifacts that some people say shouldn’t be there.

The collection includes thousands dozens of colonial-era objects, including a rare Inuvialuit sealskin kayak from the western Arctic, a pair of embroidered Cree leather gloves, a 200-year-old wampum belt, a baby belt from the Gwich’in people and a beluga tooth necklace.

They are relics of a time of cultural destruction, critics say, taken by the Roman Catholic Church a century ago as trophies of missionaries in far-off lands.

Pope Francis promised to return the artifacts to communities in Canada as part of what he called a “penitential pilgrimage” for abuses against Indigenous people by the Church. But several years on, they remain in the Vatican’s museums and storage vaults.

Indigenous leaders are now urging Pope Leo to finish what Francis started and give the artifacts back.

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Ontario NDP, Liberals successfully stall Bill 5 after filibustering until midnight Thursday

Monday is the earliest the committee process can continue, Liberal MPP Ted Hsu says

Bill 5 was successfully stalled in committee after Ontario NDP and Liberal MPPs filibustered from around 4 p.m. on Wednesday until midnight Thursday.

The filibuster has blocked the controversial bill from going into its third and final reading, as the committee process will now continue into next week, Ontario NDP said in a statement on X just after midnight on Thursday.

The MPPs "used every committee tool to delay progress [on] Ford's attempt to rush through this legislation without proper consultation," the statement said.

Bill 5 would create so-called "special economic zones" where the government can exempt companies or projects from complying with provincial laws or regulations. It would also replace the province's endangered species act, replacing it with a new law that critics say waters down protections...

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Posted: May 29, 2025 6:42 AM EDT | Last Updated: 1 hour ago

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Canada’s Immigration Reset: Carney’s Mandate Ushers in a New Direction

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Canada is entering a new immigration chapter—one that promises to balance ambition with sustainability. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s latest mandate letter has reshaped the national conversation on immigration, placing emphasis on two major goals: maintaining realistic immigration levels and attracting high-calibre global talent to fuel economic growth.

With housing pressure, healthcare strain, and economic concerns top of mind for Canadians, these changes mark a pivotal shift. This blog explores how Carney’s message sets the tone for what lies ahead and what it means for future immigrants, employers, and policy watchers alike.

Why Canada Is Pressing Reset on Immigration Levels

In his directive to cabinet ministers, Carney made it clear—Canada will aim to scale back immigration to what he terms “sustainable levels.” This is not about closing the doors, but about slowing down to recalibrate.

• Key Numbers to Know
• The Push to Attract Global Talent Isn’t Going Away

While the government is slowing overall admissions, it is making a stronger push to bring in world-class talent, particularly through programs like the Global Skills Strategy (GSS).

• What’s Changing?
• What Sparked This Change in Direction?
• Major Policy Moves Introduced
• Canada’s Immigration System Is Evolving—Here’s What to Expect
• Canada’s Immigration Reset Is a Call for Quality Over Quantity

May 28, 2025

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NATURE'S SOUNDS AND MUSIC TO SOOTH THE SOUL

🌷 ~To be in harmony with the guiding light of Gaia~ 🌷

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