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Alberta to shift the fixed election date to fall when natural disaster risk is lower

Alberta to shift the fixed election date to fall when natural disaster risk is lower

EDMONTON — Alberta is moving its election date from the spring to the fall to avoid clashing with major natural disasters -- but the Opposition says in doing so, Premier Danielle Smith’s government is conveniently granting itself six extra months of
The Latest | Judge denies defense's 2nd request for mistrial in Trump's hush money case

The Latest | Judge denies defense's 2nd request for mistrial in Trump's hush money case

NEW YORK (AP) — The judge in Donald Trump's hush money case denied a second request from defense attorneys to declare a mistrial over porn actor Stormy Daniels' testimony, which concluded Thursday . Judge Juan M.
Liberals pledge $1.7M for persecuted LGBTQ+ people abroad

Liberals pledge $1.7M for persecuted LGBTQ+ people abroad

OTTAWA — The federal government has announced $1.7 million for groups supporting gender and sexual minorities abroad, while facing criticism from activists that Ottawa is too slow to follow through with its funding promises.
Tourism workers union questions New Brunswick minister's European trip

Tourism workers union questions New Brunswick minister's European trip

FREDERICTON — The union representing staff in New Brunswick's Tourism Department says money spent by the tourism minister and her deputy on a European trip could have helped stave off staffing cuts at popular attractions in the province.
New lawsuit renews challenge to Tennessee laws targeting crossover voting in primary elections

New lawsuit renews challenge to Tennessee laws targeting crossover voting in primary elections

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FBI warns that foreign adversaries could use AI to spread disinformation about US elections

FBI warns that foreign adversaries could use AI to spread disinformation about US elections

WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI is concerned that foreign adversaries could deploy artificial intelligence as a means to interfere in American elections and spread disinformation, a senior official said Thursday, describing the technology as an area “that'
Colorado-based abortion fund sees rising demand. Many are from Texas, where procedure is restricted

Colorado-based abortion fund sees rising demand. Many are from Texas, where procedure is restricted

DENVER (AP) — A Colorado abortion fund said Thursday it’s helped hundreds access abortion in the first months of 2024, many arriving from Texas where abortion is restricted, showing a steady increase in need each year since Roe v.
Northern premiers call for national emergency response system

Northern premiers call for national emergency response system

POND INLET, Nunavut — Northern premiers are calling for a national emergency response system to deal with natural disasters they fear will become more frequent. After a meeting this week in Pond Inlet, Nvt.
House Speaker Mike Johnson survived a motion to vacate. Here's why his job is far from safe

House Speaker Mike Johnson survived a motion to vacate. Here's why his job is far from safe

WASHINGTON (AP) — Mike Johnson's job isn't safe yet. In a stunning show of unity in the often divided House, Democrats joined a majority of Republicans on Wednesday to save the GOP speaker from an attempt by fellow Republican Rep.
'It's an extension of my body': accessibility advocates say airlines need to change

'It's an extension of my body': accessibility advocates say airlines need to change

OTTAWA — Maayan Ziv knows all too well the problems that can come from giving her motorized wheelchair to a stranger when she gets on a plane.