Today's News: Carney saves Trump's bacon, America laughs at Trump, and banning social media for teens has gone viral. Plus more World Cup stories

Carney gave an interview today to CNN and I hope Trump and his whole feckless administration appreciate the extent to which Carney has America's back about this Iran War MOU.

Carney's positive framing of the agreement will give it a credibility and substance that it didn't have before now - he calls it "well structured", "a game changer", "performance-based", and says "everyone in the G7 is behind it".
Oh, I hope he is right!
I can't find this interview posted anywhere except on X:

Full CNN interview with Carney... is he jumping the gun on the US communication strategy

Smartest guy in the room or his own mind?

"We will help as we can with the Strait of Hormuz" - Carney

Kudos "And it was at a time when people were not focused on Iran because I've always… pic.twitter.com/cvRkOu1vMw

— cbcwatcher (@cbcwatcher) June 17, 2026

TLDW (Too Long, Didn't Watch) Here is a shorter clip from the interview:


And here is another press conference held at the G7:
I cannot remember a time before this when international press wanted to hear the thinking of a Canadian prime minister.

People have been laughing all day about Trump's MOU - #ThingsIranGotInTheMOU

#ThingsIranGotInTheMOU Trump was so desperate he's agreed to nominate the leader of Iran for the Nobel Peace Prize.

— Montaigne Sez... (@montaignesez.bsky.social) June 15, 2026 at 3:58 PM

Pentagon & State Department cafeterias now Halal certified. #ThingsIranGotInTheMOU

— roo96.bsky.social (@roo96.bsky.social) June 15, 2026 at 4:11 PM

#ThingsIranGotInTheMOU Hegseth stays on as secdef through the next two administrations.

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— elijahplovejoy.bsky.social (@elijahplovejoy.bsky.social) June 15, 2026 at 4:22 PM

#ThingsIranGotInTheMOU Kennedy Center now named Death To Carter Center

— Very Strong Popehat Of Understanding (@kenwhite.bsky.social) June 15, 2026 at 3:54 PM

And in this G7 clip, note the reaction of the women leaders to what Trump is saying,

🔴 America as a global leader is FINISHED. This short clip tells the whole story. 🤷🏻‍♂️ . The American President, for many many DECADES, has been the main attraction in EVERY room they walk into. They have commanded respect and admiration in every chamber, effortlessly. The whole room traditionally gravitated towards him. Always surrounded by leaders tripping over themselves just to get a few seconds of attention... . But now... A dejected, hunched over, isolated, forlorn and pathetic figure. The DULLEST, most unqualified, most corrupt character in every room he sits in. ZERO to offer, except to ramble nonsensically (and non-stop) about the UFC, and the fist fights that took place on the White House lawn... . The ones that voted for this severely unqualified and vindictive wretch, wanted to "own the Dems". And they especially hated the idea of a woman President. How's it all working out? Look what you've done to your once great country... 🤷🏻‍♂️

- Fun Tom

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Trump's vanity projects in Washington are all laughable too.

I wonder how many campaign ads we'll see that are just shots from around DC with no words. East wing, reflecting pool, Kennedy Center, UFC circus, rose garden patio thing...

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— Micah Warren (@micahwarren.bsky.social) June 16, 2026 at 10:23 PM

Everything. Trump. Touches. Dies. The Reflecting Pool (see the NYT photo below). Nate Bargatze's career. The Middle East. The $2.3B his crypto scam cost investors (coincidentally, the same amount the Trumps made). It doesn't matter the context: Everything. Trump. Touches. Dies.

- Seth Abramson

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When you see how big this "pool" really is, the idea of managing algae with a few bottles of hydrogen peroxide is like trying to use golf balls to stop an oil leak. Apparently it would take 2,000 gallons of Hydrogen Peroxide to clear that much algae, and it can't be poured in a gallon at a time.

Reuters has a livestream of working trying to remove algae from the reflecting pool 😆

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— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) June 16, 2026 at 12:06 PM

At the G7, Trump is an embarrassment

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At the G7 sidelines, Carney is seizing on the opportunity to educate Trump about Canada's Chinese deals, because obviously he's not getting the truth from Nutlick and company. I suspect Carney will also be talking to Trump about the Gordie Howe Bridge too.

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Banning social media for young teens has gone viral

In Canada, maybe it will be diffferent:

@francoksng Details of the new Digital Safety Act outlining how it’s going to make social media a safer place for kids just got released. The legislation does not include a blanket ban on kids using social media platforms but rather temporarily banning kids until these platforms reach certain safety compliance criteria. Some are saying that it’s not going far enough but I think it’s a step in the right direction. Details are still sparse but more to follow! #AI #kids #socialmedia #parents #Canada ♬ original sound - Francoksng

"‘Kids just aren’t on the bargaining table’: Miller insists Canada won’t capitulate to Trump on social media ban" www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...

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— Social Media Lab (@socialmedialab.ca) June 14, 2026 at 5:48 AM

Or maybe not.

Dear Canada, I know it feels like we must take drastic action to protect our children from social media. I get the intuitive appeal of a ban. But evidence supporting move ain't great. Complex problems require, alas, a nuanced policy. www.nature.com/articles/s44... @profsanderlinden.bsky.social

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— Timothy Caulfield (@caulfieldtim.bsky.social) June 9, 2026 at 8:17 AM

Banning media hasn't worked in the past, either.

In 1908 the Lancet called for an 18+ age limit on reading in bed for U.K. children.

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— Pessimists Archive (@pessimistsarc.bsky.social) June 15, 2026 at 6:57 AM

The 1800s had brainrot too! newsletter.pessimistsarchive.org/p/the-1800s-...

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— Pessimists Archive (@pessimistsarc.bsky.social) June 15, 2026 at 11:57 AM

Those young whippersnappers just keep on truckin'...

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And that Cape Verde player is probably this guy --good thing he didn't delete his spam, eh?

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About to watch the World Cup in the pub when a fella said to me ‘I bet you can’t name 3 Qatar players’ I replied - George Harrison, Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton

- Colin Devonshire

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