The mood on Canada's border with US is more a fragile truce than crisis averted
Tuesday, 4 February 2025 Stand on the riverbank in Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit is directly in front of you. It's not quite spitting distance but it's swimmable.
Massive wildfires raging across Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario have forced over 17,000 evacuations and triggered states of emergency. Driven by dry air, heat, and high winds, the blazes have already scorched 1.8 million acres. Smoke is now drifting into the U.S., with air quality alerts issued in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Forecasts warn that smoke will spread into the Ohio Valley and Carolinas, bringing health risks from fine particles. Experts say wildfire smoke is now one of the most dangerous air pollutants for Americans.
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The US Department of Homeland Security is reportedly reviewing a reality TV show pitch titled The American, where migrants would compete in American-themed challenges for a shot at US citizenship. Challenges include gold mining in California and assembling cars in Detroit. The idea has sparked backlash, with DHS officials calling reports “false.” The show is created by Rob Worsoff, a reality TV veteran. Although the show remains unapproved, it’s stirred major controversy and debate over entertainment, ethics, and immigration policy. DHS confirms it’s one of hundreds of pitches under vetting.
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