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US House Votes to Repeal Trump-Era Tariffs on Canada

A bipartisan effort emerged as six Republican legislators sided with Democrats in supporting a resolution aimed at repealing the tariffs introduced by Trump on Canada in the previous year.

The US House of Representatives has passed a measure to repeal the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on Canadian goods, in a move that underscores the ongoing debate over trade policy.

A view of the US Capitol building in Washington, DC.

A total of 219 lawmakers, including six Republicans who crossed party lines, voted in favor of the resolution, which aims to eliminate the tariffs introduced by Trump last year, while 211 voted against it.

Although the vote carries symbolic weight, it is largely a procedural step, as the measure must still clear the US Senate and secure the president's signature, which is considered unlikely.

Since his re-election, President Trump has implemented a series of tariffs on Canadian imports, including a recent threat to impose a 100% import tax in response to Canada's proposed trade agreement with China.

As the House vote was underway, President Trump took to Truth Social to caution Republican lawmakers who might oppose his tariff policy, warning of potential consequences in future elections.

In a follow-up post, Trump emphasized the importance of tariffs in maintaining economic and national security, stating that no Republican should support measures that could undermine these benefits.

The House vote followed an unsuccessful attempt by US House Speaker Mike Johnson, a key Trump ally, to prevent discussion of the president's tariff policy on the chamber floor.

Despite the thin Republican majority in the House, the defection of six Republican lawmakers, combined with unified Democratic support, proved sufficient to secure passage of the measure.

The resolution was introduced by Democratic Representative Gregory Meeks, who argued that President Trump's use of tariffs as a policy tool has had a destabilizing effect on the global economy and damaged relationships with key allies.

According to Meeks, the tariffs have not only harmed US-Canada relations, pushing Canada closer to China, but have also driven up prices for American consumers, manufacturers, and farmers.

Representative Dan Bacon, a Republican from Nebraska, was among the six lawmakers who broke with their party to support the measure, citing the negative economic impact of tariffs and the significant tax burden they impose on American consumers, manufacturers, and farmers.

The measure will now proceed to the US Senate, where Republicans hold a majority, although its prospects for becoming law remain uncertain, even if it clears this hurdle.

In a related development, the US Supreme Court is set to rule on a case challenging President Trump's authority to impose tariffs, which could have significant implications for his trade policy.

Representative Meeks, who chairs the House Foreign Affairs committee, has indicated that this measure is the first in a series of bills aimed at rolling back President Trump's signature trade policies, including tariffs on Mexico, Brazil, and other countries.

In a video posted online before the vote, Meeks emphasized that the fight to repeal Trump's tariffs is far from over, stating that he plans to introduce additional resolutions to address the issue and promote a more cooperative approach to international trade.

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Spielberg Contributes $25,000 to Van Der Beek’s $2 Million Crowdfunding Campaign

The relatives of the deceased actor, known for his role in Dawson’s Creek, have expressed gratitude to those who contributed to the $2m fund.

A donation of $25,000 (£21,000) has been made by film director Steven Spielberg and his wife, Kate Capshaw, to a GoFundMe campaign that has raised over $2m (£1.6m) for the family of late actor James Van Der Beek.

James Van Der Beek wearing a maroon dickie bow while smiling for the cameras on arrival at the 2019 Emmy Awards — James Van Der Beek's character Dawson was a famous fan of filmmaker Spielberg

Van Der Beek, who passed away at the age of 48, is survived by his wife Kimberly and their six children, and the crowdfunding effort to support his family has now exceeded its initial target of $2m.

Other notable donors include Oscar-winning actress Zoe Saldana, who contributed $2,500 (£2,108), and director Jon M Chu, who gave $10,000 (£8,432) to the cause.

A statement from the organizers of the fundraiser, Friends of the Van Der Beek family, expressed gratitude to all contributors, stating that their support is deeply appreciated.

The statement highlighted the significance of the donations, saying that the kindness shown by contributors is beyond words.

It also noted that the outpouring of support has been a source of comfort during a difficult time, serving as a reminder of the power of love, community, and the enduring legacy of James Van Der Beek.

Van Der Beek was perhaps best known for his starring role in the popular US teen drama series Dawson's Creek, which aired from 1998 to 2003, although he remained associated with the show until 2023.

Although Van Der Beek and Spielberg never collaborated on a project, the late actor's character in Dawson's Creek was a fan of Spielberg's work, with posters of films like ET and Schindler's List featured in his bedroom.

At a Dawson's Creek cast reunion event last year, Spielberg paid tribute to Van Der Beek by sending a video message.

In the message, Spielberg said, "Dawson, you made it," and jokingly added that he hoped to one day have a room like Dawson's, filled with memorabilia from his films.

Van Der Beek passed away on Wednesday after a battle with bowel cancer.

Steven Spielberg arrives for the 98th Oscars Nominees Luncheon at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, USA, 10 February 2026 — Spielberg made a surprise video appearance at last year's Dawson's Creek reunion

He had been dealing with the diagnosis since August 2023 and publicly disclosed his condition in November 2024.

The GoFundMe campaign was launched to help the family with medical expenses, which had depleted their funds.

The statement from the organizers concluded by saying that the family is currently taking time to grieve and be together, and thanked everyone for their compassionate and generous support in honoring James Van Der Beek's life.

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Zimbabwe Shocks Australia with Muzarabani’s Exceptional Performance

Zimbabwe secured a stunning 23-run victory over Australia in the T20 World Cup, with Blessing Muzarabani playing a key role by taking 4-17.

In the current T20 world rankings, Zimbabwe occupies the 12th position.

The Men's T20 World Cup is underway in Group B at Colombo.

Zimbabwe's innings concluded at 169-2 after 20 overs, with Bennett scoring an unbeaten 64 off 56 deliveries, while Green claimed 1-6.

Australia's reply ended at 146 after 19.3 overs, as Renshaw top-scored with 65 off 44 balls, and Muzarabani took 4-17.

The match resulted in a 23-run victory for Zimbabwe.

A standout performance from Blessing Muzarabani, who took 4-17, helped Zimbabwe secure a thrilling 23-run win over Australia in the T20 World Cup.

After being set a target of 170, Australia found themselves in trouble at 29-4, but a 77-run partnership between Matthew Renshaw and Glenn Maxwell for the fifth wicket gave them hope.

With 34 runs needed from the last two overs, Renshaw's dismissal for 65, caught off Muzarabani with eight balls remaining, essentially sealed the game's outcome.

The result has left Group B finely balanced after two matches each, with Australia trailing Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka by two points, ahead of their meeting with Sri Lanka on Monday.

Initially, Zimbabwe's approach to batting first at the R. Premadasa Stadium appeared overly cautious.

Brian Bennett's innings of 64 not out from 56 balls, including seven fours, was played at a strike rate of 114.28, as he anchored the Zimbabwean batting.

In contrast, Tadiwanashe Marumani and Ryan Burl adopted a more aggressive approach, scoring 35 off 21 and 30 balls, respectively.

A late surge from Zimbabwe skipper Sikandar Raza, who scored 25 off 13 balls, including the team's only six on the final ball, provided a boost to their total.

Australia's target seemed achievable, given their total of 182-6 in their previous win against Ireland.

However, the Australian batting line-up was severely dented by the loss of key wickets, including Josh Inglis, Travis Head, Cameron Green, and Tim David, courtesy of Muzarabani and Brad Evans.

A partnership between Renshaw and Maxwell offered some respite, but when Maxwell fell for 31, dragged on to Burl, the pressure mounted on Australia.

Muzarabani's return to bowl the penultimate over proved decisive, as he removed Renshaw, and Zimbabwe subsequently wrapped up the win.

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FA Cup Finalists Outside the Big Six Since 2008

As the FA Cup resumes this weekend, assess your understanding of past finalists that have competed from beyond the Premier League’s top six clubs.

This weekend, the FA Cup resumes with 32 teams remaining in contention for the historic trophy, which has been awarded for 155 years and will be presented to the winner in May.

Historically, the Premier League's top six clubs – Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, and Tottenham – have dominated the FA Cup, claiming 32 titles out of the last 37.

However, in recent years, teams outside of this elite group have experienced some notable victories in the competition.

Since 2008, 10 teams from outside the traditional 'big six' have advanced to the FA Cup final – can you identify all of them?

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