Morning Briefing #139 — August 23, 2026
Morning Briefing #139 — August 23, 2026
Your daily briefing connecting world events, technology, and education.
No political slant. Just facts.
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📋 IN TODAY'S EPISODE
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🌍 WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE WORLD
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US-Canada trade war escalates as 50% tariffs take effect. Trade talks between Washington and Ottawa collapsed just before a midnight deadline Friday, and the United States has now imposed 50% tariffs on roughly $20 billion worth of Canadian goods. Prime Minister Mark Carney called the breakdown a…
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