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‘I’ve Always Been a Transplant’: A Global Perspective on Texas Hip-Hop

David Shabani’s life took him on an international journey from France to the Live Music Capital of the World.

Texas Observer · Mar 24, 2023

US-Canada migration deal could end walk-around crossings

The immigration deal expected to be announced by U.S. President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau would end a legal process that has enabled tens of thousands of immigrants from across the world to move between the countries and pursue asylum cases without going through an official border…

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023

U.S. and Canada reach a deal to close a popular but unofficial border crossing

The U.S. and Canada have reached a deal that will allow both countries to turn back migrants at unofficial border crossings. President Biden announced the deal in remarks to the Canadian Parliament.

WEKU · Mar 24, 2023

US and Canada reach deal to turn back asylum seekers

Under the terms of the deal, Canada will be able to close its border to asylum seekers trying to enter from the US

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023

Ponga heads to Canada for concussion treatment

Newcastle's Kalyn Ponga is flying to Vancouver, where he will undergo specialist testing following the latest in his string of concussions.

AAP · Mar 24, 2023

Canada to roll back asylum access in reported agreement with US

Refugee groups condemn anticipated decision to expand Canada’s ability to reject asylum seekers at the US border.

Al Jazeera · Mar 24, 2023

Oil and gas activity may have caused Alberta earthquake in 2022 - study

One of the strongest earthquakes in the history of Canada's Alberta was likely caused by the underground disposal of wastewater by the oil industry, researchers at Stanford University and University of Alberta suggested in a study.

Reuters · Mar 23, 2023

'Salam, Ramadan Mubarak!': 4 ways schools can bring Ramadan into the classroom

As Muslims begin observing Ramadan, it’s a good time to consider the importance of building a strong sense of belonging at school. Affirming the identities of Muslim students and all minoritized and racialized learners is a way of creating a positive classroom culture.

The Conversation · Mar 23, 2023

Mexico's help to American women who need abortions should inspire Canada

When a draft of an upcoming United States Supreme Court decision curtailing legal abortion access in the U.S. leaked in May 2022, Karina Gould, Canada’s minister of families, children and social development, declared that Americans seeking abortions would be welcomed north of the border.

The Conversation · Mar 23, 2023

US strikes deal with Canada over northern border, asylum-seekers

OTTAWA, Canada — The U.S. and Canada have struck an agreement that allows each country to turn back asylum-seekers who cross the northern border without authorization, according to internal documents obtained by the Los Angeles Times and a source familiar with the negotiations.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 23, 2023