Tensions rise as Canadian truckers block crossings into U.S.

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<p>Tensions are rising along the U.S.&ndash;Canada border, where protests against pandemic restrictions have now blocked a third crossing. <a href="https://apple.news/Afw_l_HSrTqKWBB_kdlDQuw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">CNN</a> spoke with some of the demonstrators.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <a href="https://apple.news/AilSQ3P_-R92zTe_wGx7Qxw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Washington Post</a> explains how the move by a number of Democrat-led states to lift mask mandates reflects a changing political landscape.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The International Testing Agency has confirmed that Russian figure-skater Kamila Valieva tested positive for a banned substance weeks before she competed in the Winter Games. An expedited hearing will determine whether she can continue to take part. <a href="https://apple.news/AID99nA-ATy6IorYXlh_yxw">Business Insider</a> has the story.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Super Bowl LVI will mark the first time that more than 100 million Americans can legally bet on the game. <a href="https://apple.news/AkQ9Mu7C1QCGo8bb6s3uxBA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Bloomberg Businessweek</a> looks at a new era of sports betting.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p>