Talking Points: Of velvet ropes and mega-lotteries
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At his final State of the Union, Obama breaks the fourth wall
At his last annual address to Congress, Barack Obama stared down Americans and took aim at fear—in the form of Donald Trump
Who is Justin Trudeau meeting with?
Barack Obama releases a detailed schedule online. Kathleen Wynne sends her itinerary to the media daily. Trudeau’s meetings? Listed as ’private.’
Watch: One Syrian family, 14 Canadians, enormous gratitude
Video: Michael Friscolanti on an inspiring group of Canadians who banded together to sponsor a mother and her three children
The ABCs of NASA
With satellite images and photos taken by astronauts, NASA has released its own stunning version of the ABCs
As the loonie dips, Bill Morneau talks up long-term growth
But what about the economic worries of right now? The finance minister crosses the country in speeches billed as pre-budget consultations
The Maclean’s Bestsellers list: week of Jan. 12
The hottest titles from the week that was, in fiction and non-fiction
With his words, Raihan Abir honours his slain Bangladeshi colleagues
His colleagues were hacked to death in Bangladesh. He’s endured death threats. And yet Raihan Abir carries on his website’s work, in Canada.
Free money? Watch what you wish for.
Jason Kirby examines the true impact of Stephen Poloz’s surprise 2015 plan to cut the bank’s key overnight rate, one year ago this month
10 ways to be a better parent
We chatted with Dr. Leonard Sax. He offered plenty of parenting tips.