U.S. national security officials dismissed concerns over mysterious drones in the Northeast, asserting that public anxiety may be exaggerated. The FBI received 5,000 tips but found few meriting investigation, with no evidence of foreign threats.

In the realm of politics, Duncan Barkes warned that Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer’s push to strengthen ties with the EU could inadvertently aid "far right" parties like Reform UK and Nigel Farage. This potential alignment might grant Reform UK new leverage.

Meanwhile, Canada observed a significant rise in euthanasia deaths, now accounting for nearly 5% of total fatalities, driven by social acceptance and an aging demographic. Since the 2016 legalization of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID), over 60,000 have died, with a small group of practitioners handling most cases, raising ethical concerns.

The Digest, 12/14/2024 @700PM, CDT

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