In the tumultuous 100 days of Donald Trump’s second presidency, nationalist populism faces scrutiny as his approval ratings hit historic lows, trailing behind predecessors significantly. Prince Harry’s legal battle over security protection in the UK takes a poignant turn, revealing a desire for reconciliation with his estranged royal family. Radio Free Asia grapples with a funding crisis, leading to mass layoffs and service shutdowns, while Marvel introduces the psychologically unstable god-being Sentry into its superhero universe amid superhero fatigue accusations.
The carefully crafted image of Canada as the cool, mellow neighbor with universal healthcare and managed diversity is challenged, revealing hidden complexities. The Trump administration’s budget proposal faces backlash from Senate Republicans, and the Supreme Court emergency appeal seeks access to Social Security Administration data for Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency. Prime Minister Mark Carney anticipates ‘difficult discussions’ with President Trump on U.S.-imposed tariffs, as U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson condemns targeted attacks on the judiciary.
In tragic news, seven people die in a collision near Yellowstone National Park, while a 73-year-old landlord receives a 53-year prison sentence for a hate-crime murder. The White House proposes significant cuts to social programs, and NASA’s future faces reshaping with the discontinuation of the Space Launch System. President Trump’s birthday military parade plans stir controversy, and higher education grapples with threats to academic freedom. President Trump’s executive order targets NPR and PBS funding, sparking concerns over media bias and independence.
The National Weather Service issues severe weather warnings in Texas and Oklahoma, and Japan hints at leveraging U.S. Treasurys in tariff negotiations. Unique developments include a two-headed snake named Angel and Zeke and a rare pop-up boxing arena in Times Square. Apple surpasses expectations in its financial report, despite concerns over global tariffs. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson delivers a powerful critique of President Trump’s attacks on judges, emphasizing the threats to democracy.
