Canada's shrinking economy; Bill Clinton testifies; Neil Sedaka dies

Canada's shrinking economy; Bill Clinton testifies; Neil Sedaka dies

Author: Global News February 28, 2026 Duration: 27:22
Canada's economy contracted at the end of 2025. Heather Yourex-West explains why, and the fears artificial intelligence is swallowing up thousands of jobs. As U.S. President Donald Trump suggests a "friendly takeover" of Cuba, he also has the Iran nuclear talks on his mind. Jackson Proskow looks at how the U.S. and Iran are inching toward war; while Vincent McAviney explains why Pakistan has declared an "open war" on neighbouring Afghanistan. Former U.S. president Bill Clinton has testified about his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Mike Armstrong reports on what Clinton said under oath, and the reaction. Mackenzie Gray is in Mumbai as Prime Minister Mark Carney begins his trip aimed at resetting relations with India. Heidi Petracek explains why Canadian veterans who served in the first Gulf War are still fighting for support. Some sad news from the music world: singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka has died at the age of 86. Jeff Semple looks at why Netflix is out and Paramount Skydance is set to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. In health news, you'll hear why doctors say young children need to get their cholesterol checked. Plus, politics and the Paralympics: Eric Sorensen looks at the uproar over Russia and Belarus being allowed back into the Games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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