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A list of Alberta's new policies on gender and sexuality

A list of Alberta's new policies on gender and sexuality

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has posted a video to X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, announcing several new policies and guidelines dealing with gender and sexuality.
Federal judge dismisses Disney's free speech lawsuit against DeSantis

Federal judge dismisses Disney's free speech lawsuit against DeSantis

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed Disney's free speech lawsuit against Florida Gov.

Nebraska lawmaker behind school choice law targets the process that could repeal it

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska lawmaker behind a new law that allows millions in state income tax to go to private school tuition scholarships is now targeting the referendum petition process that could allow state voters to repeal it. Omaha Sen.
US says it disrupted a China cyber threat, but warns hackers could still wreak havoc for Americans

US says it disrupted a China cyber threat, but warns hackers could still wreak havoc for Americans

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S.
First Nations communities push for all-season road in northern Manitoba

First Nations communities push for all-season road in northern Manitoba

WINNIPEG — First Nations leaders are renewing their push for an all-season road on the east side of Lake Winnipeg that would connect several remote communities to goods, services and health care in the south.
Dentists, hygienists still in the dark on details of federal dental-care plan

Dentists, hygienists still in the dark on details of federal dental-care plan

OTTAWA — With just months to go before patients can start making appointments, dentists, hygienists and other dental-care providers are still waiting for crucial details about how the federal government's new dental-care plan will work and how much t
Chicago becomes latest US city to call for cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war

Chicago becomes latest US city to call for cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago’s City Council narrowly approved a resolution Wednesday calling for a permanent cease-fire in the war between Israel and Hamas, with Mayor Brandon Johnson casting the tiebreaking vote.
Wisconsin election officials urge state Supreme Court to reject Phillips' effort to get on ballot

Wisconsin election officials urge state Supreme Court to reject Phillips' effort to get on ballot

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate U.S. Rep.
Takeaways from the AP's look at the role of conspiracy theories in American politics and society

Takeaways from the AP's look at the role of conspiracy theories in American politics and society

WASHINGTON (AP) — Conspiracy theories have a long history. Humans have always speculated about secret motives and plots as a way to understand their world and avoid danger.
Alberta fire chiefs want provincial wildfire plan released before season begins

Alberta fire chiefs want provincial wildfire plan released before season begins

EDMONTON — Alberta's fire chiefs are "urgently" asking the provincial government to explain how it's getting ready for the upcoming wildfire season and to release its preparedness strategy.