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The climate indicator banks are facing rising pressure to report

The climate indicator banks are facing rising pressure to report

TORONTO — When Canada’s big banks left the Net Zero Banking Alliance earlier this year, they assured they could push on reducing emissions without the help of the international climate coalition launched in 2021 by Mark Carney, now Canada's prime min
One of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen remembers struggle for recognition amid Trump's DEI purge

One of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen remembers struggle for recognition amid Trump's DEI purge

AURORA, Colo.
Trump makes NCAA men's wrestling championships his latest sports-focused trip

Trump makes NCAA men's wrestling championships his latest sports-focused trip

BRIDGEWATER, N.J.
As federal election campaign kicks off Sunday, Carney to seek seat in Nepean

As federal election campaign kicks off Sunday, Carney to seek seat in Nepean

OTTAWA — When the federal election campaign kicks off Sunday, Mark Carney will be seeking a seat as a Liberal MP in the House of Commons to represent the Ottawa riding of Nepean. The Liberal party confirmed the move on social media late Saturday.
Fatal shooting in New Mexico park casts pall over Legislature and its ability to contain crime

Fatal shooting in New Mexico park casts pall over Legislature and its ability to contain crime

SANTA FE, N.M.
Georgia Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff vows defiance to Trump ahead of 2026 election

Georgia Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff vows defiance to Trump ahead of 2026 election

ATLANTA (AP) — U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff came home to Atlanta Saturday to rally core Democrats desperate for effective action now against President Donald Trump’s administration.
Progressive icon Barbara Lee wants to be mayor of an Oakland marked by crime and homelessness

Progressive icon Barbara Lee wants to be mayor of an Oakland marked by crime and homelessness

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Oakland, California, voters who recalled their mayor in November over crime, homelessness and allegations of corruption are weighing whether to give the job to former U.S. Rep.
The Pentagon's DEI purge: Officials describe a scramble to remove and then restore online content

The Pentagon's DEI purge: Officials describe a scramble to remove and then restore online content

WASHINGTON (AP) — Every day over the past few weeks, the Pentagon has faced questions from angry lawmakers, local leaders and citizens over the removal of military heroes and historic mentions from Defense Department websites and social media pages a
Canada updates U.S., China travel advisories after recent frictions

Canada updates U.S., China travel advisories after recent frictions

OTTAWA — Canadians are now facing updated travel advisories to the world's two largest economies, after Ottawa warned travellers who stay in the United States for more than 30 days to make sure they register as required.
Canada says it will fund Jordan’s Principle for First Nations kids through 2026

Canada says it will fund Jordan’s Principle for First Nations kids through 2026

MONTREAL — Ottawa says it will continue to fund Jordan’s Principle to support First Nations children through 2026 as some First Nations chiefs decry what they call cutbacks in services.