Emma Jacobs

1 week ago | iowapublicradio.org | Emma Jacobs |A Martínez

King Charles' visit to Canada, the first by a British monarch in decades, is being seen as a show of support for its sovereignty after President Trump said he wanted to make Canada a U.S. state.

Feb 3, 2025 | npr.org | Tara Neill |Eyder Peralta |Emma Jacobs

The flags of Mexico, Canada and the United States are shown near the Ambassador Bridge, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in Detroit. Paul Sancya/AP hide caption toggle caption Paul Sancya/AP President Donald Trump has agreed to put tariffs on both Canada and Mexico on hold - for now. Earlier in the day, Trump talked to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and agreed to put planned tariffs on Mexico on hold for a month. The White House confirmed the move.

Apr 8, 2024 | kuaf.com | Emma Jacobs

MONTREAL — This city is in the path of totality, and its largest eclipse-watching event is taking place in Parc Jean-Drapeau. Thousands of people have arrived carrying blankets and chairs across Montreal's Jacques Cartier Bridge to get to the park, which is on an island in the St. Lawrence River. They are expected to be able to briefly view the total solar eclipse at 3:26 p.m. Montreal's Orchestre Métropolitain, directed by conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin, will accompany the eclipse live.

Feb 10, 2024 | kuaf.com | Emma Jacobs

A reporter joins the crowds on the banks of the frozen St Lawrence River in Quebec as the ice canoeing season kicks off. Copyright 2024 NPR

Sep 5, 2023 | nhpr.org | Emma Jacobs

Construction is underway on transmission lines from Canada to power millions of homes in northeastern states in the U.S. — but delivering renewable energy to the U.S. comes at a cost for Canada.