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Quebec premier wants to put a stop to prayer in parks and public places QUÉBEC — Quebec Premier François Legault says he's looking at ways to end prayer in public places, including parks, as his government promises to table new legislation to strengthen secularism in schools. Canadian Press Dec 6, 2024 2:16 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Quebec Premier Francois Legault speaks during a news conference at the Premier’s office in Quebec City, Friday, December 6, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot QUÉBEC — Quebec Premier François Legault says he's looking at ways to end prayer in public places, including parks, as his government promises to table new legislation to strengthen secularism in schools. Legault made the comments during a press conference in Quebec City on Friday to mark the end of the fall legislative session. He said he wants to send a "very clear message to Islamists" that Quebec will fight against any disrespect of its fundamental values, including secularism. The premier said that recent reports of teachers allowing prayers in classrooms and preventing girls from playing sports, which have triggered an outcry in Quebec, are "totally unacceptable." "There are teachers who are bringing Islamist religious concepts into Quebec schools," he said. "I will definitely not tolerate that. We don't want that in Quebec." Legault then went a step further when asked by a reporter if he was also bothered by prayer in public places. "Seeing people on their knees in the streets, praying, I think we have to ask ourselves the question. I don't think it's something we should see," he said, adding that his government is considering whether it can legislate on the issue. He went on to say he doesn't want to see people praying "in public parks or public streets." When questioned about the constitutionality of banning public prayer, he said the government is "looking at all possibilities, including the use of the notwithstanding clause," which allows governments to override certain sections of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Images of Muslims praying in Montreal have sparked controversy in recent months, including when a group gathered in a city park to celebrate Eid al-Adha last June, prompting the borough mayor to muse about banning all religious events in public parks. In a statement, the Canadian Muslim Forum said Legault's comments suggest that some politicians view Muslims as second-class citizens. "These remarks add to a pattern of political rhetoric that unfairly targets Quebecers, especially those of Muslim faith, based solely on their backgrounds," the statement reads. Legault's comments come as the province grapples with a series of reports about Muslim religious practices appearing in some of the province's public schools. On Friday, Education Minister Bernard Drainville declared the government will introduce a new bill aimed at reinforcing secularism in Quebec schools. The announcement followed a Friday report in La Presse that documented students at a high school in Laval, north of Montreal, praying in classrooms and hallways and disrupting a play focused on sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy prevention. Drainville told reporters in Quebec City that the behaviour does not represent "our Quebec" and is "completely intolerable and unacceptable." "These acts of a religious nature clearly contravene secularism obligations," he said in a social media statement. "One can easily imagine the psychological impact that some of these behaviours may have had on students." The news story is the latest in a growing number of incidents reported at Quebec schools involving Muslim teachers and students. The wave of allegations was sparked by a government investigation, made public in October, that found a toxic climate at a Montreal elementary school. The report found that a group of teachers at Bedford school, mostly of North African descent, yelled at and humiliated students. Some teachers didn’t believe in learning disabilities and attributed students’ difficulties to laziness. Subjects like science and sex education were either ignored or barely taught, and girls were prevented from playing soccer. Eleven teachers have since been suspended from the school. The government is now looking into 17 schools it believes may have breached the province's secularism law. The report on those schools is expected in January, but Drainville says he can already confirm that the government is going to act. Quebec used the notwithstanding clause to shield the province's controversial secularism law, Bill 21, from constitutional challenges. That law prevents certain public sector workers, including teachers and police officers, from wearing religious symbols on the job. The government also invoked the clause to protect its contentious language law, Bill 96. On Friday, Legault said the protection of Quebec's identity has been one of his top priorities over the last year and repeated his claims that temporary immigration is threatening the French language in Montreal. He also reiterated that he's "open" to the idea of a Quebec constitution, following a recent recommendation from a committee tasked with coming up with ways to boost Quebec's autonomy. He said a constitution could enshrine Quebec's values, including secularism and equality between men and women. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 6, 2024. — By Maura Forrest in Montreal The Canadian Press See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? 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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump is underscoring his intention to block the purchase of U.S. Steel by Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel Corp. , and he's pledging to use tax incentives and tariffs to strengthen the iconic American steelmaker. Trump had vowed early in the presidential campaign that he would “instantaneously” block the deal, and he reiterated that sentiment in a post on his Truth Social platform on Monday night. “I am totally against the once great and powerful U.S. Steel being bought by a foreign company” and will use tax incentives and tariffs to make U.S. Steel “Strong and Great Again, and it will happen FAST!” he wrote. “As President," he continued, "I will block this deal from happening. Buyer Beware!!!” President Joe Biden , like Trump, also opposes Nippon Steel's purchase of Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel. Biden’s White House in September said that it had yet to see a report from the secretive Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States , which was reviewing the transaction for national security concerns. The committee, which is chaired by the treasury secretary and includes other Cabinet members, can recommend that the president block a transaction, and federal law gives the president that power. Ahead of the November election, the proposed merger carried political importance in Pennsylvania, a critical swing state that Trump eventually won. Biden publicly sided with the United Steelworkers, the labor union, in seeking to reject the deal. When he announced his opposition in a March statement, Biden said: “U.S. Steel has been an iconic American steel company for more than a century, and it is vital for it to remain an American steel company that is domestically owned and operated.” Nippon Steel has said it is the only company that can make the necessary investment in U.S. Steel's factories and strengthen the American steel industry. Both Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel on Tuesday released statements in support of the acquisition. "This transaction should be approved on its merits. The benefits are overwhelmingly clear. Our communities, customers, investors, and employees strongly support this transaction, and we will continue to advocate for them and adherence to the rule of law," U.S. Steel said. The deal follows a long stretch of protectionist U.S. tariffs that analysts say has helped reinvigorate domestic steel, including U.S. Steel. U.S. Steel's shareholders have approved the deal, but the United Steelworkers oppose it. In a statement Tuesday, the union said the deal carries “serious long-term implications for U.S. economic and national security.” “It’s clear that President Trump understands the vital role a strong domestic steel industry plays in our national security, as well as the importance of the jobs and communities the industry supports," the union said. The deal has drawn bipartisan opposition in the U.S. Senate, including from the incoming vice president, Republican Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, although the federal government's objections to the deal have drawn criticism that the opposition is political. Some U.S. Steel workers would prefer Nippon Steel acquire the company, given that it appears to have a better financial balance sheet than another potential buyer, Cleveland-Cliffs. U.S. Steel “provided a very, very good life for our families for a lot of years,” said Jack Maskil, a vice president at the Steelworkers local branch in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. “And we feel that with the Nippon deal that a lot more families for futures to come will be able to share the same.” West Mifflin Mayor Chris Kelly said he met with Nippon Steel executives and found himself satisfied by their commitments. Located southeast of Pittsburgh, West Mifflin is home to U.S. Steel's Mon Valley Works–Irvin Plant. “There’s no question in my mind that it’s the best deal moving forward,” Kelly said at a panel hosted on Tuesday by the conservative think tank Hudson Institute, where Maskil was also speaking. The Biden administration committee vetting the merger is scheduled later this month to decide on the acquisition or possibly extend the ongoing review. William Chou, a deputy director at the Hudson Institute specializing in relations with Japan, said that "President-elect Trump's view on the deal are important." But given the upcoming deadline, “It's up to President Biden to recognize how this deal will advance the interests of future generations of U.S. Steel union steelworkers.” Trump’s statement came two weeks after Nippon Steel’s vice chairman, Takahiro Mori, visited Pittsburgh and Washington to meet with lawmakers, local officials and workers in an ongoing persuasion campaign. That campaign has included Nippon Steel's promises to boost its capital commitments beyond the original deal and, more recently, a pledge that it won’t import steel slabs that would compete with U.S. Steel’s blast furnaces. As part of its proposed $14.9 billion purchase of U.S. Steel, Nippon Steel also pledged to invest at least $1.4 billion in USW-represented facilities, not to conduct layoffs or plant closings during the term of the basic labor agreement, and to protect the best interests of U.S. Steel in trade matters. Boak reported from Washington.

The has released the results of its test on the , which is under the second cohort of the Clean Energy Cybersecurity Accelerator, or CECA, program that the lab is pursuing to address cyberattacks on the energy sector. The Asimily solution , enabling consistent and rapid traffic sampling that can help energy infrastructure owners and operators identify risks in their industrial control systems, NREL said. According to the lab’s report, Asimily uses a hybrid passive sampling methodology with periodic targeted active scans that enhance the networked devices’ visibility without significantly impacting system availability. The increased visibility of the Asimily-linked devices boosted their capabilities in mitigating vulnerability, detecting threats and incident response, the report added. Back-End Capability Analysis Nick Blair, technical team lead at NREL, noted that Asimily’s traffic sampling provides a high back-end capability to draw insights into the system environment. “It’s interesting how they are able to build a picture of the environment and highlight risks that might not be obvious to an asset owner,” Blair said. Shankar Somasundaram, Asimily’s CEO, conveyed the company’s delight in helping secure the energy sector’s operations technology. “This evaluation demonstrates Asimily’s comprehensive capabilities, which are crucial for managing OT assets in the environment,” he said. NREL assessed the in another CECA cohort report released in July.AP Trending SummaryBrief at 6:04 p.m. EST

Australian airline Qantas is preparing to launch the world's longest non-stop flights in 2026, connecting Sydney with London and New York. The flights will last between 19 and 22 hours , allowing passengers to experience two sunrises during their journey, hence the name Project Sunrise. Once operational, this new service could cut up to four hours compared to the current one-stop routes. Russian economy meltdown as Moscow hit with crisis Dad makes friend dig own grave and kill himself after raping his daughter, six Qantas is reportedly investing $1.53 billion into the project, purchasing 12 custom-designed Airbus A350-1000 planes for these ultra-long-haul flights. These aircrafts are specifically built with extra fuel tanks and state-of-the-art technology to handle the routes. Project Sunrise was first announced in 2017 but faced delays due to the pandemic, with Qantas now expecting to start the flights in mid-2026. The airline also predicts that the new routes will increase annual earnings by $332 million once all aircrafts are in service. This new service is also great news for passengers who can anticipate a luxurious experience on board. The Airbus A350-1000 will feature six enclosed first-class suites, 52 business suites, 40 premium economy seats, and 140 economy seats. First-class passengers will enjoy flatbeds, reclining armchairs and 32-inch touchscreens, while economy passengers can look forward to more spacious seating and advanced entertainment systems. Passengers looking forward to the new first-class suites can expect a luxurious 50 percent increase in suite space compared to those on the A380, complete with a lie-flat bed, an independent reclining armchair, ample space for working or dining alone or with a companion, along with a full-length wardrobe to store their belongings. DON'T MISS: Spirit airlines launches new luxury seating plan - it could impact low fares Passenger fumes after man sits directly behind him on near-deserted flight 'I'm a former flight attendant - this is how you can get a first class upgrade' For those flying economy, comfort gets a significant boost with six-way adjustable headrests, versatile seatback tables, dual USB-C outlets, a sizable 13.3-inch entertainment touchscreen featuring Bluetooth audio connectivity, and additional storage for personal gadgets. Excitingly, the airlines will introduce a 'Wellbeing Zone' accessible to all passengers. This area is designed to mitigate jetlag on long-distance journeys and will be situated between the Economy and Premium Economy sections. One viewer of a YouTube video showcasing the future plane interiors lauded the new upgrades, stating: "First, business, premium and the well-being zone are spot on! Surprising to see economy class on a flight that long though... I'm surprised it's not all premium." Another viewer expressed enthusiasm about the design features, commenting: "All these seats looks amazing, love the wireless charger spots, love the colour schemes, amazing touch with the seat and bed, separate." Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson has voiced her opinion, stating that these new routes will bridge the distance between Australia and worldwide destinations, providing a more direct and comfortable flight path. The airline is targeting travelers who prioritize direct routes and comfort in their flight selections.

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