Canada's Trudeau proposes handgun freeze in new gun control package
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a move to freeze the sale and transfer of handguns in the country as part of a strict gun control proposal introduced by his government on Monday. The proposal would also create a new red flag law, which would allow a court to prohibit people deemed a threat from owning firearms, and allow the government to take away firearms licenses for individuals who commit domestic violence or criminal harassment. “One Canadian killed by gun violence is one too many,” Trudeau said in a
Read MoreJohnny Depp makes surprise U.K. concert showing as jury deliberates in Amber Heard trial
Actor Johnny Depp apparently put on a surprise performance at a concert in the United Kingdom on Sunday night as jury deliberation continues in the defamation trial involving Depp and his former wife, actress Amber Heard. Depp took the stage alongside Jeff Beck at a show at Sheffield City Hall in Sheffield. The duo performed three songs together, including John Legend's "Isolation," with Depp singing and playing guitar.
Read MoreEU leaders agree on partial embargo on Russian oil
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders reached a compromise Monday to impose a partial oil embargo on Russia at a summit focused on helping Ukraine with a long-delayed package of sanctions that was blocked by Hungary. The watered-down embargo covers only Russian oil brought in by sea, allowing a temporary exemption for imports delivered by pipeline. EU Council President Charles Michel said on Twitter the agreement covers more than two-thirds of oil imports from Russia, "cutting a huge source of financing for its war machine. Maximum pressure on Russia to end the war.”
Read MoreThe Fed’s ‘cure’ for inflation is worse: Recession
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk blame the government and the Fed for inflation. In Musk’s words, “The obvious reason for inflation is that the government printed a zillion more dollars than it has. This is not super complicated.” They and other luminaries subscribe to the inflation sophism:
Read MoreSF Giants manager suspends national anthem protest for Memorial Day
San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler suspended his national anthem protest, which he began after last week’s deadly mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, to acknowledge Memorial Day. Following the shooting, Kapler said he would refuse to take the field for the national anthem in protest until he felt “better about the direction of our country.” But in a post on his personal blog, he said he
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