OTR Backup 03/15/2025

• Trump can't stop bragging that he 'invaded' California

  President Donald Trump boasted yet again that he “invaded” California in order to turn on its magic water faucet, solving its wildfire problems. “I invaded Los Angeles, and we opened up the ...

• A Whodunnit, according to The Far Side ‹ CrimeReads

  Gary Larson’s The Far Side comic strip (if you can call it a strip… it was always single-panel) ran in syndication throughout American newspapers from December 31, 1979, to January 1, 1995. I was too young to read it in the paper, but I read every single cartoon in the giant, two-volume, cloth-bound box set of […]

• These Are the 7 Best Reasons to Buy a New Chromebook

  If I could go back, I'd probably buy something different—but Chromebooks do have amazing features.

• I revived my ancient HP laptop with Linux — and it was easier than you think | Laptop Mag

• What is Perplexity AI? Everything you need to know | Tom's Guide

• When You Call Customer Service, NEVER Do This 1 Thing | HuffPost Life

• Donald Trump’s taunts lead to Canadians to cancel U.S. trips

  "No panic" among snowbirds, but the U.S. is poised to lose about three million Canadian visitors this year, a 15 per cent drop that will translate into $3.3 billion of

• Elon Musk may have been wrong about recent X cyberattacks

• Montreal Canadiens Make NHL History in Humiliating Way

  The Montreal Canadiens picked up a point on Wednesday night, but unfortunately, they gave up a history making play to the Seattle Kraken in the process.

• Cadillac's most affordable EV just got even cheaper

  The Optiq, Cadillac’s most affordable EV, just got a price cut. Despite being on the market for less than two...

• 40 Hilariously Creative One-Panel Cartoons Filled With Absurd Situations, By Will Kiley Santino (New Pics)

  Will Kiley Santino isn’t just a talented cartoonist—he’s also a stand-up comedian, bringing his sense of humor to both the stage and the page.

• Are Canadians Safe Travelling to the US?

• What Trump gets wrong about Canada-U.S. dairy trade

• Tesla's Being Accused of Something Unbelievably Sketchy in Canada

  Over 200 Canadian car dealers are crying foul after Elon Musk's Tesla claimed tens of millions of dollars worth of rebates.

• Canadian bananas? Grow-local movement thriving amid tariff threats | Globalnews.ca

  Many people across the country are worried about rising cost of food amid ongoing tariff threats. In response some Canadians have turned to growing their own food.

• People and trust first, technology second

  After a productive early morning call with my excellent OSI colleagues and a satisfying burst of administrivia deck-clearing, I made a second cup of coffee and settled down to read this morning&#82…

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