Pipeline expansion approved; Michael Jackson biopic backlash

Pipeline expansion approved; Michael Jackson biopic backlash

Author: Global News April 25, 2026 Duration: 26:24
The federal government has approved a $4-billion natural gas pipeline expansion project. David Akin explains where it'll be located, and what it means for jobs and the economy. Jackson Proskow reports on the pressure mounting on the U.S. to strike a deal to end the Iran war so the Strait of Hormuz can fully reopen. Redmond Shannon explains how an American soldier is accused of insider trading and making hundreds of thousands of dollars over the capture and ouster of former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro. Former federal Conservative leader Erin O'Toole is sounding off about what he believes current party leader Pierre Poilievre can do to become more popular. Mackenzie Gray explains how Poilievre is responding. Touria Izri explains why the controversial new Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' is omitting critical details about the king of pop's life. Plus, monster marathon: Nicole Di Donato catches up with a Canadian ultramarathoner who ran a gruelling race into the record books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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