US Winter Storms Claim Nearly 90 Lives

TL/DR - Nearly 90 weather-related deaths have been reported across the United States after a week of ferocious winter storms. At least 25 people died in Tennessee and 16 in Oregon, with tens of thousands still without power in parts of the country. The icy conditions are expected to continue until mid-week, after which a potential thaw could lead…

Canadian Diplomats Deterred by U.S. Gun Crime & Health-Care Issues

TL/DR - The Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers, a union representing Canadian diplomats abroad, is urging Global Affairs Canada to increase compensation for diplomats posted in the US. The union asserts that these diplomats face heightened risk of gun crime and challenges in accessing healthcare. However, Global Affairs Canada…

Fareed Zakaria: The Upcoming US Election Arrives at a Critical Juncture

TL/DR - The discussion in Davos, Switzerland is focused on the U.S. election. CNN's Fareed Zakaria reports that there is a particular concern amongst U.S. allies about the possibility of a Trump victory. The reasons behind this anxiety have not been specified. Global Concerns Over Potential Trump Election Victory: Insights from CNN's Fareed…

Sen. Sinema’s AZ Reelection Run: Is Time Running Out?

TL/DR - Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona is approaching a deadline for her reelection campaign or a departure after 12 years in Washington. By April 8, she must gather over 40,000 signatures from registered voters to qualify for the November ballot. Sinema, who left the Democratic party 13 months ago, is currently 20 percentage points behind…