‘An American production in Montreal supports 2,000 people, from the cameraman to the limousine driver,” said a Canadian film union
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Trump says ordering ‘100% tariff’ on all movies produced abroad
President Donald Trump said Sunday he was ordering new tariffs on all films made outside the United States, claiming Hollywood was being “devastated” by a trend of U.S. filmmakers and studios working abroad.
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U.S. researchers seek to legitimize AI mental health care
Researchers believe AI can deliver reliable psychotherapy, distinguishing their work from the unproven mental health apps
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Trump says ‘I don’t know’ if must uphold U.S. Constitution
With two days before Prime Minister Mark Carney visits the White House, Trump said he would ‘always talk about’ Canada becoming the 51st state
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Japan dating app uses govt data to verify unmarried status
In Japan, 97 per cent of women and 83 per cent of men want to be able to know whether their potential partner is already married: survey
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King Charles, Camilla to visit Canada in May: palace
Carney, winner of this week’s general elections, said the royal visit would be ‘an historic honour which matches the weight of our times’
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EU preparing new sanctions on Russia, says French minister
The EU has imposed unprecedented penalties on Russia in response to its invasion, and said this year it would not lift sanctions on Russia
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U.S. hiring better than expected despite Trump uncertainty
The effect of Trump’s tariff plans has not yet filtered through into hiring: The world’s largest economy added 177,000 jobs last month
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Backyard barnyard: costly eggs prompt hen hires in U.S.
Hiring hens began to gain ground in the U.S. around a decade ago. But demand has soared as the price of eggs has skyrocketed in recent months
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Trump administration releases report critical of youth gender care
The Trump administration’s record of hostility toward transgender people has raised questions about the objectivity of the review