Newsletter Feb 13, 2022
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Protesters arrested at US-Canada border

Canadian police cleared protesters and vehicles that had blocked a vital trade route on the border with the U.S., making arrests in an effort to clear the bridge. Officers moved in after a tense standoff between Canadian police and demonstrators since Friday when a court order and threats of arrest failed to end the blockade of the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor, Ontario, which entered its sixth day on Sunday.

SEE HOW THE BLOCKADE HAS AFFECTED US-CANADIAN TRADE



Comparing Biden, Trump approval ratings

President Joe Biden has seen a sharp dip in his approval ratings since taking office just over one year ago. It's a common political trend for Americans to sour on the president after the honeymoon period of their first term. But how do Biden's numbers compare to his predecessor? The question might be particularly pertinent considering Donald Trump continues to flirt with another run for the White House in 2024.

SEE HOW BIDEN AND TRUMP STACK UP ON THE KEY ISSUES


Valentine's Day costs a pretty penny in '22

Has Valentine's Day slipped up on you again without getting a gift for that special someone? And inflation is making it more expensive than ever for traditional plans. It's not too late or costly to make the most of it with a free e-card greeting or romantic diner and movie night at home.

SEE HOW MUCH ROSES AND CANDY COST THIS VALENTINE'S


Bee mine

In addition to being the namesake for the most romantic holiday of the year, St. Valentine was also the patron saint of what sticky occupation?

Friday's answer: Andrew Jackson was the first president to have indoor plumbing in the White House. It was installed in 1833 to prevent fires.

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