A series of tragic events unfolded this week, including a deadly shooting in a small Canadian town, a devastating cyclone in Madagascar, and a US House vote concerning tariffs on Canadian goods.
In Tumbler Ridge, a remote Canadian town, the community was reeling from a shooting at a local secondary school and home that left nine people dead and at least 25 wounded. According to BBC World, the close-knit community of just 2,500 people was in shock and disbelief. Residents described their fear and uncertainty during the school lockdown, with many knowing the victims personally. "I will know every victim," one resident stated, reflecting the deep impact of the tragedy.
Meanwhile, in Madagascar, Cyclone Gezani caused widespread devastation, claiming the lives of at least 31 people. The cyclone hit the island's main port, Toamasina, causing "total chaos," according to the disaster management office. BBC World reported that houses collapsed, neighborhoods were plunged into darkness, and trees were uprooted. Drone footage showed the extent of the damage, with an overturned truck and widespread destruction.
Across the Atlantic, the US House of Representatives voted to rescind tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump on Canadian goods. The resolution passed with a vote of 219 to 211, with six Republican lawmakers joining Democrats in the effort. The Guardian noted that this was a rare bipartisan rebuke of the White House's trade policy. However, the vote is largely symbolic, as the resolution still needs approval from the US Senate and President Trump, who is unlikely to sign it into law. Trump had previously threatened a 100% import tax in response to Canada's proposed trade deal with China.
In other news, a landmark trial began in California, examining the mental health effects of Instagram and YouTube. Lawyers for the plaintiffs accused the social media companies of creating "addiction machines," as reported by BBC Technology. Mark Lanier, representing the plaintiff, argued that the companies intentionally designed their platforms to addict children.
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