The Daily Buzz

Today’s Top Stories

Toronto: 🚗 The GTA's gridlock is costing Ontario $56B yearly, and experts say it could jump 60% by 2045 if we don't fix it. Think your commute is bad now? Just wait.

Canada: 🇨🇦🇺🇸 Conservative MP Jamil Jivani met with his old friend, now U.S. VP-elect JD Vance. They talked Canada-U.S. relations as Team Poilievre builds bridges with the incoming Trump administration.

Global: 💥 After 13 years of civil war, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia as rebels claimed victory. The U.S. and Israel launched strikes to prevent ISIS from taking advantage of the chaos.

Money Monday

This week's money scene:

📦 12M Packages in Limbo: Canada Post’s strike means over 12 million parcels, from Christmas gifts to wedding dresses, are stuck in warehouses. Even after the strike ends, it could take 8 weeks to clear the mess.

💸 Loonie Hits a New Low: The Canadian dollar just tanked to its weakest since 2020 as a 0.5% interest rate cut looms. Experts say it’s all about making life more affordable — but will it help?

📈 U.S. Stocks: Bubble or Bust? The U.S. stock market now controls 70% of global investments, but is it too good to be true? Some analysts say it’s overvalued and a crash could be coming.

🤯 Did You Know?

Grand Theft Auto VI drops in 2025 and is already set to be the decade’s biggest game. GTA V made $9 billion, and expectations for this one are through the roof!

Yesterday’s Highlights:

🏈 CHIEFS EDGE CHARGERS 19-17: Kansas City clinches the AFC West for the 9th straight year. Mahomes connects with Hopkins for a TD; Chargers’ Johnston scores go-ahead TD, but Matthew Wright seals it with a late FG.

🏈 RAMS OUTLAST BILLS 44-42: Josh Allen dazzles with 6 total TDs and 400+ yards, but Buffalo’s defense struggles as Stafford finds Nacua for 12 catches and 150+ yards. McDermott admits Bills had just 10 players on the field for the final play, raising concerns about preparation in key moments.

🏒 LEAFS FALL TO PENS 5-2: Core Four shines (Marner 1G/1A, Nylander 17th goal), but lack of secondary scoring hurts Toronto again. Two short-handed empty-netters seal Pittsburgh’s win.

🏀 LAKERS TOP BLAZERS 107-98 WITHOUT LEBRON: Davis scores 30 & 11; D-Lo adds 28 & 14 assists. Bronny James returns, logs 3 minutes, and pulls off a highlight block in final minute. LeBron sits with a sore foot.

🏀 WARRIORS CLUTCH WIN 114-106: Steph sinks half-court buzzer-beater; Hield scores 27 with 7 threes; Edwards' 27 not enough to save Wolves’ streak.

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