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Quebec premier warns of a possible influx of migrants following Trump's election
MONTREAL — Quebec Premier François Legault is raising concerns about the prospect of a "massive influx of immigrants" to the province following Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election, and he says Quebec has already reached capacity.
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Jennifer Lopez' latest statement look is her most unexpected to date
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Jennifer Lopez still close with Ben Affleck’s kids amid divorce
Jennifer Lopez is reportedly keeping her bond with Ben Affleck’s kids, even amid the stars’ high-profile divorce. The Bronx native, 55, “keeps in touch with the Affleck kids” and her “whole family loves them,” an insider told People on Wednesday. The Oscar-winning actor shares Violet, 18, Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 12, with ex-wife Jennifer Garner. According to the source, Lopez wants the kids ...
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1 person is critically injured as bus overturns on upstate New York highway
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Victoria Beckham's Daughter Harper, 13, Shows Off Her Makeup Skills in GRWM TikTok Before Presenting Mom with Entrepreneur Award
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Suni Lee, Gabby Thomas Among All-Star Athletes to Kick Off 2025 “SI” Swimsuit Issue: See Their Debut!
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Contents of stinky 'black balls' identified after washing up on Sydney beaches
The contents of the 'black balls' that washed up on Sydney, Australia beaches last month have been identified after weeks of analytical testing.
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Halifax fire association says it needs more equipment now
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