## Generals Reportedly Criticize Being Flown From Around The World To Meeting With Hegseth: 'Total Waste Of Money'

Authored by latintimes.com

Generals who were flown from across the world to attend the meeting with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday said there was no point in doing it, with one calling it a "waste of money.".

"More like a press conference than briefing the generals," another attendee told Politico.

A third called it a "total waste of money.".

Hegseth discussed steps he is taking to implement what he described as the "warrior ethos," also telling generals that they must adhere to grooming and physical fitness standards.

He also dismissed the notion that upholding these standards are signs of a "toxic" leader.

It is our duty, consistent with our constitutional oath," he said during a passage of the speech.

Asked for comment, Pentagon spokesperson San Parnell said "this might be the stupidest request we have received to date. »

### Trump again floats Canada joining the U.S. as the 51st state

Authored by cbc.ca

Become 51, become the 51st state and you get it for free," Trump said.

WATCH | Trump returns to '51st state' comment while addressing U.S. military leaders: Trump returns to '51st state' comment at address to U.S. military leaders Duration 1:02 U.S. President Donald Trump, in a lengthy speech to military officials gathered in Virginia, spoke about Canada as he addressed his planned Golden Dome defence system, saying he had suggested joining the U.S. as the 51st state 'and you get it for free.'.

Carney later told reporters he asked Trump to stop with the 51st state taunts during a private luncheon at the White House. »

### Jim Cramer of Video Games Says “Sony’s a terrible company and they actually are blowing it in the games business”

Authored by clawsomegamer.com

That’s when Michael Pachter argued that the industry is moving towards connected TV, cloud streaming, and AI-powered distribution, whereas Sony is still heavily hardware-dependent.

Things got interesting when he got asked a question: “Is there also a case to be made that you buy the bigger conglomerates?

Sony’s a terrible company and they actually are blowing it in the games business, Pachter said. »

### 'We haven't lost our language': How Opaskwayak Cree Nation's immersive program shapes new speakers

Authored by cbc.ca

It's how classes at the Opaskwayak Cree Nation school start each morning, but their use of Cree doesn't end there.

The program started 20 years ago, after community members saw a decline in Cree speakers and worried the language would be lost.

Ronin Hall, a Grade 3 student in the Cree immersion program, says he speaks Cree at home with his mom. »

### Hamas set to reject Trump’s peace deal - now comes a dangerous phase

Authored by inews.co.uk

Hamas is likely to reject Donald Trump’s Gaza proposal, according to a report, casting doubt on the prospect of peace after nearly two years of bloody conflict.

Fawaz Gerges, professor of international relations at LSE, told The i Paper the deal was “not a ceasefire proposal, or a peace plan”, but an “ultimatum for Hamas to surrender or be destroyed”.

Despite this, a report from CBS News suggested some of Hamas’s leading members were leaning towards accepting the deal. »

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