- The US Supreme Court will be reviewing a Colorado court's decision to keep Donald Trump off the primary ballot in that state. The matter is of some urgency because Colorado's primaries occur in early March and a decision is needed in time to print advance ballots.
- Trump's competitors for the nomination are starting to overcome their reluctance to criticize him, perhaps concluding that they have nothing to lose.
- Justin Trudeau's approval ratings are at historic lows. Some of this is justified, some of it not; in any case the prospects for recovery by 2025 are not good.
- Transcona councillor Russ Wyatt is warning that across the board cuts to the city budget are expected. This follows a confidential briefing to council regarding a draft version of the budget; it's not clear if Wyatt will face any penalty for releasing details.
- Winnipeg police are investigating after explosives were found in a condo building in the St Vital neighbourhood of River Park South.
- A study has found that taxes on sugary beverages like pop are effective in reducing sales. So yes, sin taxes work, to an extent at least.
- Alaska Airlines has grounded its fleet of 737 MAX 9 aircraft for inspection following an incident in which a window and a piece of the fuselage skin tore off as the aircraft climbed through 16,000ft. The FAA has ordered other airlines to follow suit.
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