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new video loaded: Mark Carney Set to Lead Canada and Take On TrumptranscriptBacktranscriptMark Carney Set to Lead Canada and Take On TrumpAs President Trump threatens to make Canada the 51st state, the Liberal Party chose the former central banker to succeed Justin Trudeau as prime minister.“In first place, the next prime minister of Canada, Mark Carney —” “There’s someone who’s trying to weaken our economy. Yeah, Donald Trump. Donald Trump. He’s attacking Canadian families, workers and businesses, and we cannot let him succeed. The Americans want our resources, our water, our land, our country. Canada never, ever will be part…

This article is an on-site version of our Unhedged newsletter. Premium subscribers can sign up here to get the newsletter delivered every weekday. Standard subscribers can upgrade to Premium here, or explore all FT newslettersGood morning. The jobs report on Friday was not nearly as bad as investors feared. The US economy added 151,000 jobs in February, below most economists’ predictions but not by much. Unemployment increased, but only from 4.0 per cent to 4.1 per cent. This still suggests some weakness; we are probably below break-even jobs growth. But for now, the economic vibes shift remains mostly vibes. Email…

Welcome to FT Asset Management, our weekly newsletter on the movers and shakers behind a multitrillion-dollar global industry. This article is an on-site version of the newsletter. Subscribers can sign up here to get it delivered every Monday. Explore all of our newsletters here.Does the format, content and tone work for you? Let me know: harriet.agnew@ft.com One scoop to start: Billionaire Izzy Englander is exploring opening up the ownership of his $76bn hedge fund Millennium Management to its top executives for the first time, in the latest step to prepare it for life beyond its founder.And one important investigation: Canada’s…

Between streaming and cable, there is a seemingly endless variety of things to watch. Here is a selection of TV shows and specials that air or stream this week, March 6-10. Details and times are subject to change.They’re on the case.It’s been a little while since we last saw Amanda Seyfried on the small screen, but now she is back in a new mini-series, “Long Bright River.” Based on a book by Liz Moore of the same name, the story follows Mickey Fitzpatrick (Seyfried), a Philadelphia police officer who patrols a neighborhood known for opioid use — in part to…

King Charles lll looks to music in times of sorrow and joy. On Friday, His Majesty shared a message on the royal family’s official Instagram page announcing his new collaboration with Apple Music, a playlist titled The King’s Music Room – featuring some of his favorite artists and songs. “Throughout my life, music has meant a great deal to me. I know that is also the case for so many others,” King Charles said in the Instagram video.KING CHARLES DELIVERS CHRISTMAS SPEECH, THANKS ‘SELFLESS DOCTORS AND NURSES’ AMID CANCER TREATMENT King Charles’ new Apple Playlist will be announced on Commonwealth Day on…

Canadians feel “frustrated” with the U.S. over President Donald Trump’s talk of annexing the country along with his tariffs on Canadian goods, Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman said Sunday.Hillman detailed the frustration that Canadians are feeling with their neighbor during an appearance on CBS’ “Face the Nation,” saying its citizens “don’t really appreciate it.””They’re getting a little bit frustrated with that kind of rhetoric,” Hillman said, referring to Trump’s talk of making Canada the 51st state. “But more importantly, Canadians are frustrated with our neighbors.””Canadians feel under attack – under economic attack,” Hillman said about Trump’s tariffs. “And…

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Marta Kostyuk, the top-ranked Ukrainian tennis player in the world, drew home-crowd favorite Robin Montgomery for her first match at the BNP Paribas Open Friday.Listening to the crowd at Stadium 4, the match could have been in Kyiv, not California: they were there for Kostyuk, the world No. 24, from the first ball to the last as she beat Montgomery 6-1, 6-3.That was no small thing for a Ukrainian player enduring one of the more tumultuous weeks in her country’s war against Russia, since Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion in early 2022.Last Friday, President Volodymyr Zelensky of…

Consulting with a lawyer who has ties to President Trump. Reaching out to Washington lobbyists. And sitting for a jailhouse interview with Tucker Carlson.Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced cryptocurrency mogul who was once a top Democratic donor, has embarked on a long-shot campaign to secure a pardon from the Trump administration, six people with knowledge of the matter said.The effort has been driven by a small group of Mr. Bankman-Fried’s supporters, including his parents, Joe Bankman and Barbara Fried, who are trying to help their son escape the 25-year prison sentence he received after he was convicted of fraud, conspiracy and…

Plane etiquette seems so simple — be spatially aware, don’t bother other passengers and follow the instructions of the air crew.But campaigns and crackdown efforts to quell disruptive behavior suggest it persists.At first glance, a new book — “How to Avoid Strangers on Airplanes: Survival Guide for the Frequent Business Traveler” — seems to be another attempt to rein in irritating flyers. However, author Brandon Blewett, a frequent business traveler, said there is much to learn from these passengers.Blewett, head of corporate development for a Virginia-based company, said he wrote the book after seeing parallels between difficulties in his business…

The U.S. relies heavily on immigrant workers to care for its aging population, with nearly 30 percent of direct care workers coming from other countries. As the demand for caregivers grows, President Trump’s immigration crackdown could worsen workforce shortages, driving up wages and making elder care even more expensive for families at a time when America’s elderly population is the highest it has ever been.