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With Donald Trump losing popularity and piling on national debt like it’s a professional sport, Democratic candidates across the country are making strides to build relationships with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. With Trump seemingly unwilling to end his trade war or admit that his tariffs are damaging to the economy, it seems as though Democrats are preparing for the post-Trump world by strengthening their ties with Canada. Mark Carney has had sit-down meetings with three major democratic contenders for the 2028 election over the last month, and according to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, those meetings are not in vain.

In May and June, Mark Carney sat down and met with Pete Buttigieg, Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), and Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA). According to an interview with Josh Shapiro, the two met in early June, and what was supposed to be a quick chat turned into a more than 30-minute-long conversation. During the meeting, Shapiro made it clear that he was aligned with Carney’s views on Canadian sovereignty and is committed to recreating a tariff-free trade agreement between Pennsylvania and Canada.

I really wanted to just make clear that we respect Canadian sovereignty and also do business – We export and import literally about $14 billion a year on both sides.

-Josh Shapiro

Shapiro is expected to run for President in 2028, and by shoring up his relationship with Carney and Canada, he’s sending a message to potential voters: he is not Donald Trump, and he is not pro-trade war. Buttigieg and Slotkin, Carney’s other two meetings, have also been floated as being potential Presidential candidates for 2028. Both politicians met with Carney earlier in May to reaffirm their support for Canadian sovereignty and to discuss a path moving forward post-Trump.

Carney reached out to Shapiro

Josh Shapiro confirmed that it was Carney who originally contacted him regarding a potential meeting. According to Shapiro, the meeting was only supposed to be five minutes long, but ended up lasting more than 30 minutes. Shapiro admitted to being a fan of Carney’s leadership style and spoke with admiration of Carney’s now-famous ‘middle powers’ speech at Davos.

I thought his middle powers speech really was important, and while I know Canada is looking to work around Donald Trump and his administration, we did discuss ways that we could partner together to strengthen the economy of both Canada and Pennsylvania, and I think he is one of the most thoughtful world leaders we have right now,

-Josh Shapiro

Carney taking the Liberals to the centre

For some Democrats, Carney represents qualities they believe have become increasingly rare in American politics. Carney has emerged as a leader dedicated to centrist values. Carney is a very traditional capitalist, someone who is not particularly ideological, but instead focused on discussing things in detailed terms and making decisions for economic stability. American politics have taken a dangerous turn towards far-right, nationalist ideologies since 2016, and Canadian politics seemed to be going the same direction up until Trump was elected in 2024. After Trump came out as a true authoritarian, Canadians balked at Pierre Poilievre’s mini-Trump style and ran back to safety: the centre. Mark Carney emerged as the perfect man for the job, a mix of traditional conservative politics with the empathy of the Liberals. It’s entirely possible the Democratic Party will be looking towards Carney as a roadmap to success.

Dems getting scared by the socialists

The successful rise of social democrats in the US plays an interesting part in this story. Social Democrats have been taking the US by storm recently. Zohran Mamdani’s list of successes in New York is growing more impressive by the day, and socialist candidates are experiencing success in secure blue ridings across the US. Multiple leftist candidates found success during the 2026 congressional primaries, with Mamdani having endorsed them. With Federal politics swinging dangerously to the right, municipal and congressional politics seem to be swinging left.

This is a trend that is scaring some Democrats, who think of themselves as ideologically centrist. This is where Mark Carney presents an opportunity. By advertising himself as being reasonable and steady above all else, he is providing a roadmap for centrist democrats to follow. Instead of the passionate, ideological (and effective) politics of social democrats and leftists, Carney is an example of old-style centrist conservatism. Carney’s success is fueling conversations among Democratic strategists searching for candidates capable of appealing to moderate voters while maintaining support among traditional centre-left constituencies.

If there’s one thing the internet absolutely refuses to agree on, it’s the right way to prepare a steak.

While professional chefs overwhelmingly consider medium-rare to be “the gold standard,” the average Joe is not pulling up to a chain restaurant with a Michelin palate. So inevitably, tastes clash and internet discourse ensues.

One person is going viral for posting a steak that didn’t match their expectations. Deadandbroke22 (@deadandbroke22) said a steak they purchased at the popular restaurant chain Chili’s was “undercooked.” Many viewers disagreed vehemently, while others said the steak was indeed raw.

Why are they never going to Chili’s ‘EVER again’?

Deadandbroke22 shared footage of a steak they ordered at Chili’s. In the caption, they wrote, “Will NOT be going to chillis EVER again. Applebees has my heart and soul.” The video itself has more than 8.8 million views, with thousands of commenters digging into the entree.

In the video, the creator sliced into their steak to reveal its dark red, unevenly colored interior. Over the sound of “saxophones getting louder,” the creator audibly groaned, “Ewwwww.”

“Ordred a steak medium,” the creator wrote in text overlaying their video. “Got it movin.”

In their caption, the creator called the steak “gross,” “raw meat,” and “undercooked.”

One of the most-liked comments under the creator’s video, which has accumulated more than 59,300 likes, also identified the steak as undercooked.

“That’s not rare,” the commenter wrote with a sobbing emoji. “That’s beware.”

@deadandbroke22 will NOT be going to chillis EVER again applebees has my heart and soul ❤️#rawmeat #saxophone #undercooked #gross #chillis ♬ Saxophones getting louder – Slowed – AntonioVivald

Rare vs. raw steak: How to tell the difference

While there is no singular, comprehensive guide online detailing the differences between these two steak stages, enough connoisseurs have weighed in on social media forums to give folks something to work from.

Rookie grill chefs ask the age-old question, “rare or raw” across the subreddit r/steak. The consensus among Reddit comments seems to be that the following three key qualities set rare steaks apart from raw ones: the fat, color, and texture.

A steak is generally undercooked if the fat lines are still bright white. Moreover, if a person cuts open a steak and the center is a very dark red, that could also indicate a raw steak. Lastly, while raw steaks are a bit mushier and damper, rare steaks have a seared, solid exterior, even if the interior remains slightly red.

Unlike other forms of undercooked meat, steak is still generally safe to eat, with the notable exception of certain demographics such as pregnant people. This is because steak has a much more solid exterior than other meats, which lends its interior protection from harmful bacteria, according to Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse.

“A whole-muscle steak’s solid structure acts as a natural barrier against the inward migration of bacteria,” Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse says. “This means that the harmful pathogens primarily reside on the exterior, leaving the interior relatively pristine. When a steak is seared at high temperatures, the intense heat effectively eliminates these surface bacteria, rendering the steak safe for consumption even when the center remains undercooked.”

Buzz News has reached out to Chili’s via email and the creator via TikTok comment.

One of the world’s most influential artificial intelligence researchers is raising concerns about Elon Musk’s AI company as well as the broader economic position of the industry. Yann LeCun, a pioneering computer scientist whose work helped lay the foundations for modern AI, has stated that Musk’s xAI is « kind of a failure » and warned that many of the industry’s largest companies could be heading toward a financial reckoning. The comments, made during an interview with CNBC, come at a time when AI firms are spending tens of billions of dollars on data centres, computer chips and infrastructure while racing to develop increasingly powerful systems.

LeCun criticizes xAI’s practices

LeCun’s criticism focused less on technology and more on talent. According to the AI researcher, xAI struggles to attract and retain top engineers and scientists. He argued that many of the company’s original leaders have left, and suggested that Musk’s treatment of former team members has damaged the firm’s reputation among researchers. In an industry where a relatively small number of elite engineers often determine the success of billion-dollar projects, LeCun argued that losing talent can be far more damaging than losing funding or market share.

Elon is now in a position where it’s very, very difficult for him to hire top people in AI

Yann LeCun

The statement is the most recent development in the long-running feud between LeCun and Musk. For years, the two men have publicly disagreed about the future of artificial intelligence. Musk has repeatedly warned that advanced AI could pose an existential threat to humanity and has advocated for stronger safeguards and oversight. LeCun, meanwhile, has often dismissed apocalyptic predictions about artificial intelligence and argued that many fears surrounding the technology are exaggerated. Their disagreements have become some of the most visible debates within the AI community. Both men are engaging with broader debates over both the risks and opportunities associated with rapidly advancing technology.

xAI struggling

LeCun’s comments arrive during a turbulent period for xAI. The company was launched by Musk in 2023 as a challenger to OpenAI, Google and Anthropic. Since then, however, the organization has experienced significant turnover among senior leadership and co-founders. Earlier this year, xAI was absorbed into SpaceX as part of a broader restructuring, with several more founding members departing during the transition. Industry observers have closely watched those departures because recruiting and retaining top researchers is widely regarded as one of the most important competitive advantages in the development of artificial intelligence, and xAI is failing.

xAI leasing infrastructure

LeCun also laid claim to another development that he claims is evidence of weakness in xAI. According to LeCun, xAI has leased portions of its computing infrastructure to external organizations to offset costs. Building and operating large-scale AI data centres has become one of the industry’s biggest expenses, requiring enormous investments in processors, energy and cooling systems. While many technology companies have expanded their infrastructure in anticipation of future demand, xAI is leasing it out, leading some analysts to question whether current revenues can justify the level of spending across the sector.

Proof of the AI bubble?

The concept of an AI bubble has become a growing topic of discussion among economists, investors, and technology executives. Over the past three years, companies have committed hundreds of billions of dollars toward AI infrastructure and development. Major firms, including OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, Meta and xAI, have engaged in an escalating competition to build larger models and more powerful computing systems. As these companies spend billions to expand as rabidly as possible, experts question whether AI’s long-term role in society justifies the massive investments. It’s unclear what role AI will play in the future, and with trillions being invested into the technology, if the world turns its back on AI, tens of billions of publicly traded dollars would be at risk of crashing. Additionally, the cost of these investments has not been remotely recouped. The investments are being made with the hope that eventually, AI will turn a profit.

Artificial intelligence continues attracting massive investments, and many industry leaders remain confident that revenues will eventually catch up with spending. At the same time, the challenges LeCun identified are becoming harder to ignore. Companies face mounting infrastructure costs, intense competition for talent and growing pressure from investors seeking returns. For Musk’s xAI, the warning was especially direct. For the broader industry, however, LeCun’s message may be consequential. If technological breakthroughs alone are not enough, the economics behind them may fail to add up, causing this massive bubble to burst.