Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. will close 17 Atmosphere stores across Western Canada as part of a $2 billion restructuring plan to streamline operations. The closures mainly involve relocating stores within SportChek venues. The strategy also focuses on loyalty program growth, expanding the Triangle Mastercard user base, and targeted share buybacks.
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Syrian rebels, led by a former al-Qaida member, overthrew President Assad, prompting a return of refugees and a halt in public services. Israel launched airstrikes on suspected weapons sites, while Turkey's allies captured Manbij from Kurdish forces. Russia granted Assad asylum as Syrians celebrated in the streets and searched for missing loved ones.
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Comedian Whitney Cummings made provocative jokes targeting the Democratic Party and Kamala Harris during CNN's New Year's Eve Live special. She criticized Joe Biden's health and the lack of voter choice within the party, while also making bold claims and questioning mainstream media coverage. Cummings received mixed reactions on social media, with strong support from MAGA followers.
Mitch McConnell, Kentucky's long-serving Republican senator, declared he will not seek re-election in 2026, marking his retirement at the end of his current term. At the age of 83, McConnell announced his decision amidst health-related incidents, underscoring a significant shift in Senate leadership.
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Luigi Mangione became very popular in the Pennsylvania jail during his short stay there as the prison mates arranged for his shave which is not a privilege that a murder-accused gets in the jail. A report said Luigi even shared some funds out of the huge pool of money that he received from his supporters with his fellow inmates in Pennsylvania.