The Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney, delivered a speech at the World Economic Forum criticizing the U.S. foreign policy under Trump, positioning Canada as a middle power advocating for a new international order based on shared values. Carney highlighted the shift in global dynamics, emphasizing that great powers are now pursuing their interests without constraints. He called for middle powers to acknowledge the current geopolitical reality and warned of the use of economic integration as a weapon.
Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.
A new study suggests that El Ninos — the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures — are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change.
Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster County, west of Philadelphia.