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Time of India
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Signal app 'national security scandal' may have claimed its first victim as Donald Trump plans to fire…
Trump's national security adviser Mike Waltz (Image: AP) Signal app, which became the centre of a national security controversy involving a high-ranking official in the Trump administration, appears to have directly led to significant consequences for US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz. Citing people familier with the matter, CNN reports that President Trump is expected to remove Waltz from his position in the coming days. The trouble began when it was discovered that Waltz was a participant in a group conversation on the app which was used to discuss highly sensitive military operations, specifically planned strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen. A major breach of security occurred when a journalist was accidentally included in this conversation. The report said that Waltz's position became indefensible after he 'mistakenly' included the editor of The Atlantic in a Signal group chat discussing highly sensitive military strikes. This incident led to Trump considering his dismissal, though he initially didn't do it 'because he [Trump] didn't want to provide his enemies a perceived victory'. However, Waltz's standing within the West Wing never fully recovered, and his influence waned, particularly with Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, the report added. This would be the first major staff shakeup of Trump's second term. How Signal app may led to NSA Mike Waltz's dismissal The Signal incident proved to be a critical factor in Trump's decision. 'President Trump lost confidence in him a while ago,' an administration official told the publication. Trump reportedly couldn't move past how Waltz added a journalist to the chat. The incident also reportedly highlighted a double standard, as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who also shared sensitive information on Signal, is not facing dismissal. Trump believed Hegseth should be retained after a difficult confirmation process, and he enjoys greater support from the MAGA base. Meanwhile, Democrats on Capitol Hill criticised Trump's decision, arguing that Hegseth's actions were more serious.
CBC
01-05-2025
- Sport
- CBC
Women's baseball debuts at the 2025 Canada Games. The N.L. trailblazer says it's a huge deal
Women's baseball will make its Canada Games debut in St. John's this summer, and hometown talent and history-maker Jaida Lee says it's a big step forward. Lee broke down the gender barrier during the 2022 Canada Games at the age of 16, pitching for the Newfoundland and Labrador's men's team and becoming the first woman to compete in baseball in Canada Games history. Her jersey, and the ball she threw for her first pitch, sit in the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame. "The experience was amazing. I met people from all around Canada that I still talk to now, and still see when I'm travelling," Lee told CBC Radio's The Signal Wednesday. Now, in her hometown, the 2025 Canada Games will mark the debut of women's baseball. Lee said it's a huge advancement for the sport. "That will be super cool to see, just how they compete and everything," she said. "I like to think I had some part in pushing that, but it's just really cool to see the progression that's happening for women's sports in general. You see it in a bunch of different sports, but baseball seems to be a little bit behind right now. But that's a really good ... step forward for women's baseball, especially in Canada." Lee said her experiences in baseball and other sports have shaped her as a person and the direction life has taken her. Karl Smith, co-chair of the Canada Games Host Society, said moments like Lee's are part of why he got involved in this year's Canada Games. "These are defining moments for young people, and it's amazing," he said. "Karen [Sherriffs] and I were at the field when she pitched her first pitch, and I still get goosebumps thinking about it. It was surreal. It was a strike, too." Though Lee won't be competing this year, she'll be home to watch women's baseball make its debut. She also left a piece of advice for those competing.
CBC
20-04-2025
- Climate
- CBC
Disappearing Nunatsiavut sea ice continues as climate change dramatically alters Labrador landscape
Technology and collaboration can help keep people safe, says advocates Climate change is delaying the formation of sea ice along Labrador's north coast, forcing Inuit communities in Nunatsiavut to adapt. Sea ice in winter months is a vital part of Inuit culture. Warmer temperatures mean limited travel and hunting ability, as locals wait for the sea to freeze over. SmartICE, a social enterprise, brings technology and training to Nunatsiavut and combines it with traditional knowledge, so people can make safe decisions when travelling. Rex Holwell, an Inuk from Nain who is manager of SmartICE operations in Nunatsiavut, said none of the technology they use is meant to replace traditional knowledge. "It's data they can take, much like they do, before they go hunting or fishing," he told CBC Radio's The Signal. The threat posed by disappearing sea ice is one advocates have been sounding the alarm over for several years. CEO Carolann Harding said SmartICE provides climate change adaptation tools to communities, which can be combined with traditional and local knowledge "to be able to make more informed decisions about traveling on the ice." "We're now in 35 plus communities across Canada's north, all Indigenous communities. And it's very exciting," she said. Holwell said SmartICE trains with members of communities, looking for people with knowledge of sea ice, and teaches them how to use SmartICE equipment. They also provide safety and first aid training. "It's a bit of technical skills. It's a bit of on the land knowledge. It's a bit of public speaking. It's a bit of public relations," said Holwell. The data on ice thickness is uploaded and then shared with people by posting it in communities, including printing off maps about sea ice and posting it in places like shops, he said. 'Our highway' Holwell said sea ice enables people to travel in all directions around Nain, allowing them to travel to their hunting grounds, fishing spots and cabins. "The ice really is our highway," he said. "People are just itching to get out on the sea ice for the freedom." Embed | YouTube Open Full Embed in New Tab Loading external pages may require significantly more data usage than loading CBC Lite story pages. Ron Webb, who is with a search and rescue group, said sea ice is increasingly unpredictable and they need the available information in order to be safe when they are outdoors. "It's getting to the point where now it's more dangerous every year and unpredictable," said Webb. People have always had to adapt to the shifting environment but he said it's tough, and it takes an emotional toll when the sea ice isn't around as long because it limits their travel. "You're stuck in town a lot longer than we usually are and it doesn't go well with us," said Webb. Future plans Harding said SmartICE has expanded in the last couple of years and there is more room for growth across Canada. "What I would like to see in the next couple of years is really expanding deep within those communities," she said. She also wants to "dig" into the communities they're already present in, and train more people, create employment, and find leaders who she said will be the future of SmartICE. Impacted culture Andrew Arreak, who is also with SmartICE, said sea ice used to form in late November but this year it didn't start until December. "Sea ice is part of our identity. It's part of who we are. We travel on it to go to our hunting grounds, camping grounds, and even to travel to another community," said Arreak. Jake Kalleo said he used to be able to snowmobile ride on the ice until his birthday in June. "I'm starting to wonder now, is it better to sell my snow machine to get a boat? It's getting worse and worse every year," said Kalleo. High school student Teagan Michelin told CBC News in January that she wasn't seeing people able to engage in traditional winter activities. "It's like losing culture," she said. "If they can't do it, then their mental health will deteriorate." Michelin said the impacts of climate change is going to have a negative impact on her community and she says people move further north.
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Disappearing Nunatsiavut sea ice continues as climate change dramatically alters Labrador landscape
People in Nain have noticed sea ice is forming later in the year and melting earlier, which is impacting their culture and safety. (Adam Walsh/CBC) Climate change is delaying the formation of sea ice along Labrador's north coast, forcing Inuit communities in Nunatsiavut to adapt. Sea ice in winter months is a vital part of Inuit culture. Warmer temperatures mean limited travel and hunting ability, as locals wait for the sea to freeze over. SmartICE, a social enterprise, brings technology and training to Nunatsiavut and combines it with traditional knowledge, so people can make safe decisions when travelling. Rex Holwell, an Inuk from Nain who is manager of SmartICE operations in Nunatsiavut, said none of the technology they use is meant to replace traditional knowledge. "It's data they can take, much like they do, before they go hunting or fishing," he told CBC Radio's The Signal. The threat posed by disappearing sea ice is one advocates have been sounding the alarm over for several years. CEO Carolann Harding said SmartICE provides climate change adaptation tools to communities, which can be combined with traditional and local knowledge "to be able to make more informed decisions about traveling on the ice." "We're now in 35 plus communities across Canada's north, all Indigenous communities. And it's very exciting," she said. Rex Holwell, the manager of SmartICE operations in Nunatsiavut, says sea ice is like a highway for people in the community. (Hamlin Lampe) Holwell said SmartICE trains with members of communities, looking for people with knowledge of sea ice, and teaches them how to use SmartICE equipment. They also provide safety and first aid training. "It's a bit of technical skills. It's a bit of on the land knowledge. It's a bit of public speaking. It's a bit of public relations," said Holwell. The data on ice thickness is uploaded and then shared with people by posting it in communities, including printing off maps about sea ice and posting it in places like shops, he said. 'Our highway' Holwell said sea ice enables people to travel in all directions around Nain, allowing them to travel to their hunting grounds, fishing spots and cabins. "The ice really is our highway," he said. "People are just itching to get out on the sea ice for the freedom." Ron Webb, who is with a search and rescue group, said sea ice is increasingly unpredictable and they need the available information in order to be safe when they are outdoors. "It's getting to the point where now it's more dangerous every year and unpredictable," said Webb. People have always had to adapt to the shifting environment but he said it's tough, and it takes an emotional toll when the sea ice isn't around as long because it limits their travel. "You're stuck in town a lot longer than we usually are and it doesn't go well with us," said Webb. Future plans Harding said SmartICE has expanded in the last couple of years and there is more room for growth across Canada. "What I would like to see in the next couple of years is really expanding deep within those communities," she said. She also wants to "dig" into the communities they're already present in, and train more people, create employment, and find leaders who she said will be the future of SmartICE. Impacted culture Andrew Arreak, who is also with SmartICE, said sea ice used to form in late November but this year it didn't start until December. "Sea ice is part of our identity. It's part of who we are. We travel on it to go to our hunting grounds, camping grounds, and even to travel to another community," said Arreak. Jake Kalleo said he used to be able to snowmobile ride on the ice until his birthday in June. "I'm starting to wonder now, is it better to sell my snow machine to get a boat? It's getting worse and worse every year," said Kalleo. High school student Teagan Michelin told CBC News in January that she wasn't seeing people able to engage in traditional winter activities. "It's like losing culture," she said. "If they can't do it, then their mental health will deteriorate." Michelin said the impacts of climate change is going to have a negative impact on her community and she says people move further north. Download our free CBC News app to sign up for push alerts for CBC Newfoundland and Labrador. Click here to visit our landing page.
CBC
17-04-2025
- Health
- CBC
Majority of drug-related deaths can be prevented with care and response, advocates say
On CBC Radio's The Signal, advocates spoke of the impact the drug trade is having on people and vulnerable communities. Thrive co-ordinator Courtney Davis says it hurts to see predictions of increasing overdoses come true, but deaths could still be preventable in the future.
