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Ontario Braces for a Sloppy Winter Mix as Boxing Day Storm Rolls In

A pedestrian make their way through Toronto's downtown core as a winter storm starts to hit the city. Ontario is facing a messy blend of winter weather today as a sprawling storm system sweeps across the province, bringing snow, ice pellets, and hazardous travel conditions during one of the busiest shopping days of the year. The Greater Toronto Area is expected to see light snow develop through the afternoon before transitioning to ice pellets and freezing drizzle in the evening. While accumulations in the GTA may stay modest, the mix of precipitation is creating slick roads and reduced visibility, prompting caution for drivers heading to Boxing Day sales or returning from holiday gatherings. Further north, communities across Central and Northern Ontario are dealing with heavier snowfall, with totals ranging from 5 to 20 centimetres depending on the region. Environment Canada has issued multiple weather advisories, warning of rapidly changing conditions and the potential for dif...

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Trump and Republicans Set Ambitious 100-Day Agenda with Focus on Tax Cuts


In a bold move, President-elect Donald Trump and the Republican majority in Congress are gearing up for an ambitious 100-day agenda, with tax cuts taking center stage. The plan aims to renew approximately $4 trillion in expiring GOP tax cuts, a hallmark of Trump's first term. 

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise emphasized the urgency of being prepared from Day 1, as GOP lawmakers have been meeting privately with Trump to outline their strategy. The proposed policies will reignite debates on America's priorities, income inequality, and the size and scope of government, especially given the mounting federal deficits nearing $2 trillion annually.

The tax cuts, initially passed in 2017, have significantly benefited higher-income households, with the top 1% receiving substantial reductions. As Republicans prepare to extend and enhance these cuts, they also plan to lower the corporate tax rate further and eliminate taxes on tips and overtime pay.

This ambitious agenda will test whether Trump and his allies can deliver the outcomes voters expect, having granted them control of both Congress and the White House.


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