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Canada plans to acquire a dozen new submarines capable of traveling under sea ice as part of efforts to bolster the defense of the country’s vast Arctic coastal region, the Canadian defense ministry announced last week.

“A larger modernized submarine fleet will help us detect and deter threats on all three coasts and protect Canadians and Canadian interests,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said last week at the NATO summit in Washington.

Climate change has sped up the melting of sea ice in the Arctic Ocean, which is slowly opening up new shipping routes that Western powers worry adversaries could use for both economic and military purposes.

The so-called Northern Sea Route could become the most efficient shipping route between Europe and Asia by 2050, the Canadian Department of National Defence said in a recent statement.

Canada’s military noted “a growing number of Chinese dual-purpose research vessels and surveillance platforms collecting data about the Canadian North,” in addition to increased Russian activity in the Arctic region.

China has rapidly expanded its own underwater fleet, and Russian submarines continue to collect intelligence in Arctic waters, the defense ministry said. 

As CBS News has reported, Russia has ramped up military operations in the Arctic Circle, including tests of advanced hypersonic missiles. Several years ago, a Russian natural gas tanker completed an experimental round trip along the Northern Sea Route, which connects Western Europe and the Atlantic Ocean to East Asia.

“They’ve been quite eager to develop this Northern Sea Route,” Dmitry Gorenburg, a senior research scientist at the Center for Naval Analyses, told CBS News. He said Russia had visions of using the route, which runs through Russia’s Exclusive Economic Zone, as an alternative to the southern routes via the Suez or Panama Canals. The Arctic route can cut transit times down by as much as 20 days.

Currently, the Northern Sea Route is only navigable for a limited time every year, during ice-free periods. But as the polar ice caps continue to melt, some estimates suggest the route could become consistently ice free in less than two decades. 

Canada’s updated national defense policy, released in April, takes these looming changes into account and details the country’s plans to increase its military presence in the Arctic to mitigate potential threats. 

Canada’s new submarines will be used to “detect, track, deter and, if necessary, defeat adversaries” in the country’s waters, the defense ministry said in a statement

“This new fleet will enable Canada to protect its sovereignty in a changing world, and make valuable, high-end contributions to the security of our partners and NATO Allies,” Canada’s defense minister Bill Blair said in the statement.


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The Canadian defense policy notes that NATO has focused increasing attention on Russia’s ability to project force from its Arctic territory into the North Atlantic.

Russia’s growing presence in the Arctic will have an indirect impact on U.S. national security, according to analyst Gorenburg. 

“It affects U.S. security largely because of potential threats to NATO and the alliance structure,” he said, noting a hypothetical Russian attack on alliance allies Finland or Norway as potential examples of what could draw Washington into a conflict. 

This week, Canada, the United States and Finland announced a trilateral partnership “to continue building best-in-class Arctic and polar icebreakers and other Arctic and polar capabilities in each of our respective countries,” saying the pact was about “providing the capability for like-minded nations to uphold international rules, norms, and standards to sustain peace and stability in the Arctic and Antarctic regions for generations to come.”

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A Russian submarine Kilo class submarine is seen at Russia’s Northern Fleet base in the town of Severomorsk, not far from the city of Murmansk, Russia, in an April 19, 2007 file photo.

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The Canadian government has said it’s already discussing its needs with manufacturers and, over the next decade or so, it also plans to modernize its existing fleet of four submarines, which were purchased from the U.K. in 1998.

Canada currently falls short of NATO’s 2% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) defense investment guideline. Blair said the country expects to hit that benchmark by 2032, however, and the Canada’s defense policy aims to boost defense investment to 1.4% of GDP by 2025.



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How to watch the Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders NFL game today: Livestream options, more

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The Dallas Cowboys will face off with the Washington Commanders today. With a record of 3-7, the Cowboys have had a tough season so far and will be looking to recover after a five-game losing streak. The Commanders, who have racked up a record of 7-4, will be trying to snap a two-game losing streak on the heels of last week’s 26-18 loss against the Eagles. 

Here’s how and when you can watch the Cowboys vs. Commanders game today, whether or not you have cable.


How to watch the Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders

The Cowboys vs. Commanders game will be played on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT). The game will air on Fox and stream on Fubo and the platforms featured below.


How and when to watch the Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders game without cable

You can watch this week’s NFL game on Fox via several streaming services. All you need is an internet connection and one of the top options outlined below.

Experience NFL action with Fubo’s comprehensive sports streaming platform. From Sunday showdowns to primetime matchups, catch every NFL game across major networks including CBS, Fox, NBC, ABC, ESPN and NFL Network. Choose the Pro package to unlock 200+ channels and limitless DVR storage, or elevate your game-day experience with the Elite with Sports Plus package, featuring NFL RedZone’s commercial-free scoring highlights and stunning 4K quality.

Test drive the service with a no-commitment seven-day free trial, and share the excitement with family and friends — Fubo supports simultaneous streaming on up to 10 devices, so everyone can watch their favorite teams.


Catch today’s game by subscribing to Sling’s Orange + Blue tier, which features 46 channels, including ESPN, ABC, NBC, and Fox, covering local and nationally broadcast NFL games. The plan also includes 50 hours of DVR storage for added convenience. To expand your NFL coverage, consider pairing it with Paramount+ for CBS games or enhance your lineup with the Sports Extra add-on, which offers channels like NFL RedZone, NBA TV and Golf Channel.


Watching NFL games, including Fox broadcasts, is simple with Hulu + Live TV, which includes 90 channels, unlimited DVR storage, and access to NFL preseason games, live regular season games and studio shows. The service includes ESPN+ and Disney+ in the subscription.


Want to watch today’s game live on your smartphone? Then the NFL+ streaming service is the solution you’re looking for. It lets you watch NFL Network and out-of-market games on mobile devices, with an upgrade option to NFL+ Premium that includes NFL RedZone for watching up to eight games simultaneously. Just note that NFL+ only works on phones and tablets, not TVs.



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How to watch the San Francisco 49ers vs. Green Bay Packers NFL game today: Livestream options, more

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Jauan Jennings #15 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates with Ricky Pearsall #14 after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter of a game against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium on November 17, 2024 in Santa Clara, California.

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The San Francisco 49ers will take on the Green Bay Packers today. With a split record of 5-5, the 49ers will be looking to secure a win against the Packers after last week’s tight 20-17 loss against the Seattle Seahawks. The Packers, who have racked up a winning record of 7-3 so far this season, could be tough to take down as they look to lock in their second win in a row. 

Here’s how and when you can watch the 49ers vs. Packers game today, whether or not you have cable.


Here’s how and when to watch the San Francisco 49ers vs. Green Bay Packers

The 49ers vs. Packers game will be played on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 4:25 p.m. ET (1:25 p.m. PT). The game will air on Fox and stream on Fubo and the platforms featured below.


How and when to watch the San Francisco 49ers vs. Green Bay Packers game without cable

You can watch this week’s NFL game on Fox via several streaming services. All you need is an internet connection and one of the following options.

Dive into NFL action with Fubo, the ultimate sports streaming platform. Watch every game from Sunday kickoffs to primetime battles on CBS, Fox, NBC, ABC, ESPN, and NFL Network. Upgrade to the Pro package for 200+ channels and unlimited DVR, or level up with the Elite + Sports Plus package for NFL RedZone’s nonstop scoring highlights in stunning 4K. Try Fubo risk-free with a seven-day trial, and enjoy the excitement on up to 10 devices simultaneously — perfect for sharing the game-day experience with family and friends.


Catch today’s game by subscribing to Sling’s Orange + Blue tier, which features 46 channels, including ESPN, ABC, NBC and Fox, covering local and nationally broadcast NFL games. The plan also includes 50 hours of DVR storage for added convenience. To expand your NFL coverage, consider pairing it with Paramount+ for CBS games or enhance your lineup with the Sports Extra add-on, which offers channels like NFL RedZone, NBA TV and Golf Channel.


Watching NFL games, including Fox broadcasts, is simple with Hulu + Live TV, which includes 90 channels, unlimited DVR storage and access to NFL preseason games, live regular season games and studio shows. The service includes ESPN+ and Disney+ in the subscription.


Want to watch today’s game live on your smartphone? If so, NFL+ streaming service is the way to go. It lets you watch NFL Network and out-of-market games on mobile devices, with an upgrade option to NFL+ Premium that includes NFL RedZone for watching up to eight games simultaneously. Note that NFL+ only works on phones and tablets, not TVs.



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How to watch the Arizona Cardinals vs. Seattle Seahawks NFL game today: Livestream options, more

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Marvin Harrison Jr. #18 of the Arizona Cardinals celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the New York Jets at State Farm Stadium on November 10, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona.

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The Arizona Cardinals will face off with the Seattle Seahawks today. The Cardinals have a 6-4 record so far this season and will be looking to add another win to their four-game winning streak when they take on the Seahawks. They could meet their match with the Seahawks, though, who have racked up a record of 5-5 so far this season and are coming off of last Sunday’s 20-17 win against the San Francisco 49ers. 

Here’s how and when you can watch the Cardinals vs. Seahawks game today, whether or not you have cable.


How to watch the Arizona Cardinals vs. Seattle Seahawks

The Cardinals vs. Seahawks game will be played on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 4:25 p.m. ET (1:25 p.m. PT). The game will air on Fox and stream on Fubo and the platforms featured below.


How and when to watch the Arizona Cardinals vs. Seattle Seahawks game without cable

You can watch this week’s NFL game on Fox via several streaming services. All you need is an internet connection and one of the these options:

Dive into NFL action with Fubo, the ultimate sports streaming platform. Watch every game from Sunday kickoffs to primetime battles on CBS, Fox, NBC, ABC, ESPN, and NFL Network. Upgrade to the Pro package for 200+ channels and unlimited DVR, or level up with the Elite + Sports Plus package for NFL RedZone’s nonstop scoring highlights in stunning 4K. Try Fubo risk-free with a seven-day trial, and enjoy the excitement on up to 10 devices simultaneously — perfect for sharing the game-day experience with family and friends.


Catch today’s game by subscribing to Sling’s Orange + Blue tier, which features 46 channels, including ESPN, ABC, NBC, and Fox, covering local and nationally broadcast NFL games. The plan also includes 50 hours of DVR storage for added convenience. To expand your NFL coverage, consider pairing it with Paramount+ for CBS games or enhance your lineup with the Sports Extra add-on, which offers channels like NFL RedZone, NBA TV, and Golf Channel.


Watching NFL games, including Fox broadcasts, is simple with Hulu + Live TV, which includes 90 channels, unlimited DVR storage, and access to NFL preseason games, live regular season games and studio shows. The service includes ESPN+ and Disney+ in the subscription.


Want to watch today’s game live on your smartphone? If so, the NFL+ streaming service may be the best bet. It lets you watch NFL Network and out-of-market games on mobile devices, with an upgrade option to NFL+ Premium that includes NFL RedZone for watching up to eight games simultaneously. Note that NFL+ only works on phones and tablets, not TVs.



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