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Daily news brief — 3 April 2026

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01world

Trump Fires Attorney General Pam Bondi Amid Frustrations Over Prosecutions

President Trump has dismissed Attorney General Pam Bondi, reportedly frustrated by her handling of politically sensitive prosecutions. The dismissal marks the second significant cabinet change in recent weeks, signaling ongoing tensions within the administration.

Why it matters

Leadership instability at the Justice Department raises questions about prosecutorial independence and the direction of federal law enforcement policy.

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  • ABC News
02world

Army's Top Officer Ousted in Middle of Iran War Preparations

The US Army's top officer has been removed from his post amid ongoing military operations against Iran. The dismissal comes as President Trump claims the conflict is proceeding successfully while simultaneously pushing for a negotiated settlement.

Why it matters

Leadership changes during active military operations are rare and signal potential strategic or command disagreements at the highest levels.

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  • ABC News
03businessCovered by 2 outlets

EBC Names Ghyslain Deschamps as President and CEO

EBC Inc. has appointed Ghyslain Deschamps as president and CEO, effective April 15. He succeeds Marie-Claude Houle following years of collaboration that strengthened the firm's standing in Canadian construction.

Why it matters

Leadership transitions at major construction firms signal strategic shifts that can influence project pipelines and industry positioning in Canada.

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  • Connect CRE
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Non-U.S. Equities Hold Appeal Despite Iran Headwinds on Energy Exposure

International equity markets retain their structural appeal despite energy sector pressures tied to Iran-related geopolitical tensions. Analysts at City National Rochdale cite better valuations, earnings growth, and continued policy support as reasons the case for non-U.S. stocks remains intact.

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  • City National Rochdale
05tech

Shopify Launches Tinker: Free Mobile App With 100 AI Creative Tools

Shopify launched Tinker, a free mobile app offering 100 AI-powered creative tools for generating images, videos, and logos. It draws on models from OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic to give merchants broad creative capabilities in one place.

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  • Shopify News
06business

Connor Teskey Appointed CEO of Brookfield Asset Management

Connor Teskey has been named CEO of Brookfield Asset Management, succeeding Bruce Flatt, who remains chair and CEO of Brookfield Corporation. Teskey, who joined the firm in 2012, previously served as president.

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  • Connect CRE
07tech

Forrester: CMOs Face AI Creative Leap From Making Ads to Designing Meaning

Forrester analysis says CMOs must shift from using AI to make ads toward designing meaningful consumer experiences. The firm identifies 2026 as the pivotal year marketing teams move from AI experimentation into formal AI governance.

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  • Forrester
08health

FDA Approves Eli Lilly's Obesity Pill Foundayo

The FDA has approved Foundayo, Eli Lilly's once-daily oral GLP-1 medication for obesity treatment. It marks Lilly's second entry in the weight-loss drug space and directly competes with Novo Nordisk's Wegovy pill, approved last December.

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  • NPR
09business

La Caisse Hires Emmanuelle Leclerc-Granger as EVP and CFO

La Caisse has named Emmanuelle Leclerc-Granger as EVP and Chief Financial and Information Officer. She brings 20 years of experience from Cirque du Soleil and other global organizations.

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  • Connect CRE
10business

Hillcore Industrial Appoints New CEO and CFO from Acquired CEDA

Hillcore Industrial has appointed Kevin Fleury as CEO and Alan Hartslief as CFO, both of whom held the same roles at CEDA prior to its acquisition by Hillcore in 2024. The appointments signal a deliberate integration of CEDA's leadership into the combined organization.

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  • Connect CRE