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Clad has been grading Global News segments since Jun 2026 — 97 reports so far, published several times a week. Its most-covered subjects on Clad: Iran, Economy, Foreign Policy. Every report checks the segment's load-bearing claims against primary sources, then scores the coverage for factual accuracy, political lean, and how the public received it — so you can see how Global News's reporting holds up story by story, not just take its word for it.

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LeBlanc leads Canada-US talks in Washington as Aug. 19 tariff deadline approaches

Aug 17, 2026

The segment covers ongoing technical, virtual and in-person meetings in Washington between Canadian Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc, Chief Trade Negotiator Janice Charette and U.S. counterparts including the Trade Representative and Commerce Secretary. It highlights existing sectoral tariffs, the approaching August 19 deadline for new 50% tariffs, auto-sector vulnerability, U.S. demands for market access, and Canada's Buy Canadian policy. The report notes Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to speak with President Trump and cites polling on Canadian attitudes. Sourcing relies on named officials' public statements plus unnamed Canadian sources; no on-camera guests appear.

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Poilievre urges no more concessions in Canada-US tariff talks before August 19 deadline

Aug 16, 2026

The segment covers Canadian opposition leader Pierre Poilievre's call for no further concessions ahead of U.S.-Canada talks Sunday. It discusses efforts to reach a deal before 50% tariffs take effect Wednesday on goods including autos, dairy, lumber and alcohol, with industry groups expressing concerns over potential giveaways. The report notes the wide gap in positions, Canadian retaliatory booze measures as leverage, and risks to small businesses and supply chains. It includes comments from experts on ripple effects and the value of closed-door talks. Poilievre is quoted criticizing the government's approach over the past year.

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Jury seated ahead of Monday opening statements in Keffe D Tupac murder trial

Aug 16, 2026

The segment recaps Tupac Shakur's 1996 drive-by killing in Las Vegas and the long-unsolved case. It notes his cultural influence and the East Coast-West Coast rivalry theories before turning to the 2023 charges against Dwayne 'Kei D' Davis. The report details how Davis's 2019 memoir and documentary comments formed the basis for arrest, his current denials involving a ghostwriter and absence from Vegas, jury selection completion, and the month-long trial starting with opening statements Monday.

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Hurricane Lala sideswipes Hawaii Big Island, leaving 200,000 without power and one dead

Aug 16, 2026

The segment covers Hurricane Lala's impacts on Hawaii over the weekend, focusing on high winds up to 113 km/h, flooding and homes swept from foundations in Ka'u district on the Big Island. It includes comments from residents and officials, shelter openings, flight disruptions, and specific power outage numbers from Hawaiian Electric. The report draws on quotes from Hawaii County Mayor and Governor Josh Green, references to aerial assessments and shelter capacity, plus data on nearly 217,000 customers without power across Oahu, Big Island and Maui, with three hospitals on backup generators.

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Canadian firms showcase drones and robots at Killaloe event as Ottawa advances Defence Drone Initiative

Aug 15, 2026

Global News reports from a defense suppliers' showcase in Killaloe, Ontario, where Canadian companies displayed drones and a four-legged robot equipped with hazard-detection sensors. Officials emphasized the need to accelerate domestic production of uncrewed systems to match adversaries and reduce reliance on foreign supply chains. The segment features comments from industry executives, including a New Brunswick drone firm with 70 global resellers and an American manufacturer eyeing a Canadian facility. It notes limited current CAF drone operator expertise and that no contracts were awarded at the event.

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Trump tariffs threaten Stellantis Brampton plant as trade deadline looms

Aug 15, 2026

The broadcast opened with the impending US 50% tariff deadline on Canadian goods and its impact on the Stellantis assembly plant in Brampton, Ontario, where the union was advised the plant may close. It covered US Navy issues including Trump's carrier directive and extended deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln, Canada's military drone and robotics procurement efforts, and Hurricane Lala threatening Hawaii.

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Global News: Canada ranks near bottom of 22 Global West nations on 2026 EPI climate metrics

Aug 15, 2026

Global News segment highlights Canada’s poor showing on climate metrics in the 2026 Environmental Performance Index produced by Yale and Columbia. It notes strong air quality but weak rankings on greenhouse-gas emission trends and overall sustainability among developed peers. The report covers data through 2024 and excludes the April 2025 removal of the consumer carbon tax. Experts interviewed stress that emissions reductions have occurred but remain insufficient and that warming impacts are already locked in for decades. Economic pressures from U.S. trade issues and pipeline plans are cited as overshadowing climate priorities.

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RCMP relieves BC commanding officer Dwayne McDonald of duties over 2016-2018 allegations

Aug 15, 2026

The Global News segment reports that Deputy Commissioner Dwayne McDonald, commanding officer of BC RCMP, was suddenly removed from his position this week. It cites the official statement from RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme confirming the action followed allegations from 2016-2018 that were recently brought forward, with investigations ongoing. Commentators note the public deserves an explanation while acknowledging the need for proper process. The segment states no details on the allegations have been released, including whether they involve a female officer, and identifies Assistant Commissioner John Brewer as the interim replacement. No timeline for the investigation or permanent replacement search is provided.

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RCMP launch homicide probe after 12-year-old Faisal Hussein’s remains found near Calling Lake

Aug 10, 2026

The Global News segment reports that RCMP are investigating the homicide of 12-year-old Faisal Hussein from Edmonton. His remains were discovered in a rural area near Calling Lake, north of Athabasca, around 3:30 a.m. on August 6 after a report of human remains. The boy had not been reported missing beforehand. An autopsy the following day confirmed homicide, and the Major Crimes Unit is leading the investigation. Police are asking the public to check dashcam footage from Highway 813 or Range Road 213A (locally called the C-Road or Seo) between midnight and 4:30 a.m. that morning. The report notes RCMP are declining interviews and providing limited details. Officials from the Somali Canadian Cultural Society have connected with the family to offer support for burial planning, describing the community as shocked and anxious due to unknowns. The reporting draws from an RCMP news release, with no named law-enforcement sources interviewed on camera.

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Calgary officer shot in Edworthy Park traffic stop; suspect found dead in Bow River

Aug 10, 2026

The Global News segment reports on a Monday morning incident at Edworthy Park in Calgary that began with a traffic stop on a pickup truck. Within seconds the suspect opened fire, striking an officer twice. The suspect then carjacked another vehicle, drove a short distance into the park, abandoned it, and fled on foot while continuing to shoot at pursuing officers and nearby civilians. A massive police response, including helicopter support, followed as the suspect moved through the wooded area near the Bow River. The segment features an extended firsthand interview with a female witness who was hiking, became trapped near the gunfire, was ordered by officers to take cover behind vehicles, and described hearing multiple volleys of shots while moving to safety with other civilians. Reporter Alyssa Carpenter notes that Alberta’s Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) is investigating as standard procedure whenever officers discharge firearms resulting in death or serious injury. At the time of broadcast it remained unconfirmed whether police bullets struck the suspect; CPS stated the man was located deceased in the river prior to officers reaching him. The officer is reported in stable condition. No named experts beyond the witness and official statements; sourcing relies on the eyewitness interview, CPS public updates, and standard ASIRT protocol.

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US-Iran war hits 6-month mark amid Hormuz talks and 2026 midterms

Aug 7, 2026

The Global News segment reviewed the US-Iran war approaching six months, noting Trump's repeated claims it would end quickly contrasted with ongoing conflict centered on the Strait of Hormuz. It covered declining public support for the war ahead of 2026 midterms, highlighted Abdul El-Sayed's primary victory over Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan's Democratic Senate race as a win for progressives backed by Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez, a Senate committee holding Anthony Fauci in contempt after he invoked the Fifth Amendment over 100 times, and new Trump executive actions targeting birth tourism and aspects of birthright citizenship despite a recent Supreme Court ruling. Correspondent Reggie Chaini cited analysts, legal experts, and reporting on deals and polls. Sourcing mixed named figures like Bernie Sanders with anonymous analysts and 'most studies'; graphics absent in the studio discussion.

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Poilievre demands Carney explain NATO intern vetting failure after spy arrest

Aug 6, 2026

The Global News segment features Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre responding to the arrest of Biwei Zhang, a Canadian woman of Chinese origin and former federal employee, on espionage charges at NATO's Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) in Belgium. Poilievre questions how Zhang passed Canadian vetting for the NATO internship but was identified by NATO security and Belgian authorities, asking why Canada learns of such threats from allies and accusing Carney's government of failing to protect against foreign interference, crime, and terrorism. The broadcast focuses on Poilievre's press comments without a direct response from Carney in the clip. Carney has separately stated Canadian officials were "involved from the start" in the investigation and that "lessons" should be learned. Reporting indicates Zhang was vetted by CSIS and RCMP at the request of Global Affairs Canada before the internship; the case has prompted a review of screening processes.

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