Mexico back to normal; Ottawa summons OpenAI; 4 years of Russia's invasion

Mexico back to normal; Ottawa summons OpenAI; 4 years of Russia's invasion

Author: Global News February 25, 2026 Duration: 26:54
Things are back to normal in Mexico after a wave of drug cartel violence. Skylar Peters reports from Bucerías on how tourists are enjoying some fun in the sun again; and how airlines are trying to accommodate the Canadians trying to return home, as well as the people who won't give up their tropical vacation. Jillian Piper reports on the arrest of a relative of the Tumbler Ridge shooter. Touria Izri explores the debate over whether tech companies should report red flags about disturbing content from users in their AI chatbots, as OpenAI officials are summoned to Ottawa. Mackenzie Gray looks at the mounting fears India's government is threatening Canadians and their families, as Prime Minister Mark Carney gets set to visit India. Heidi Petracek reports on the massive cleanup for millions after a powerful storm hit Atlantic Canada and the American Eastern Seaboard. You'll hear the new heartfelt plea from NBC 'Today' co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, whose 84-year-old mother Nancy has been missing since February 1. What the family is now offering for her recovery. Melissa Ridgen explains the uproar over U.S. President Donald Trump's phone call to the Team USA Olympic men's hockey team, which includes some players who are based in Canada. Plus, Russia's war on Ukraine is entering its fifth year. Heather Yourex-West introduces you to an Ukrainian eye surgeon training in Calgary to help people back home. And poetry written in war: hear the power of one Ukrainian veteran’s words. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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