Morning Wire Canada Elects New Leader & DC Redesigns BLM Plaza | Afternoon Update | 3.10.25
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Mar 10, 2025 Discover the political shake-up in Canada with Mark Carney taking the helm as prime minister. Learn about significant cuts to USAID and the recent maritime incident that led to a fuel leak. The podcast also dives into a sophisticated cyber attack on platform X. Finally, get insights on the redesign plans for Black Lives Matter Plaza amid rising tensions and geopolitical crises affecting global relations.
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USAID Cuts
- The State Department drastically cut over 80% of USAID programs, a historic shift in US foreign aid.
- The remaining programs will transfer to the State Department, a move some lawmakers contest.
Canada Elects New Leader
- Former banker Mark Carney won Canada's Prime Minister election with 86% of the vote, succeeding Trudeau.
- Carney immediately challenged President Trump's policies, particularly tariffs, and pledged economic retaliation.
Ship Collision
- A US tanker and a Portuguese cargo ship collided in the North Sea, causing explosions and a fuel leak.
- 37 crew were aboard, one hospitalized, and the rest evacuated; investigations into the cause are ongoing.