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Twitter changes stoke Russian, Chinese propaganda surge

Twitter changes stoke Russian, Chinese propaganda surge

WASHINGTON (AP) — Twitter accounts operated by authoritarian governments in Russia, China and Iran are benefiting from recent changes at the social media company, researchers said Monday, making it easier for them to attract new followers and broadca
Five things to know about Ottawa's tightened passenger rights and compensation rules

Five things to know about Ottawa's tightened passenger rights and compensation rules

Transport Minister Omar Alghabra detailed a list of proposed reforms on Monday which he said are designed to close loopholes used by airlines to avoid paying fees under Ottawa's passenger rights rules.

Youngkin meets with Taiwan's leader during trade mission

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov.
Cities reviving downtowns by converting offices to housing

Cities reviving downtowns by converting offices to housing

NEW YORK (AP) — On the 31st floor of what was once a towering office building in downtown Manhattan, construction workers lay down steel bracing for what will soon anchor a host of residential amenities: a catering station, lounge, fire pit and gas g
Ottawa will host celebrations to mark coronation of King Charles

Ottawa will host celebrations to mark coronation of King Charles

OTTAWA — Canadians will be able to celebrate the coronation of King Charles at a special event in Ottawa on May 6. The federal Heritage Department says an hour-long program is being prepared to mark the occasion featuring music, art and poetry.
Auditor general won't review Trudeau Foundation donations, says it's out of scope

Auditor general won't review Trudeau Foundation donations, says it's out of scope

OTTAWA — The office of the federal auditor general says it will not investigate private donations received by the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation, despite a letter from the board's chair requesting an audit.
What's behind the looming 'x-date' on the US debt limit?

What's behind the looming 'x-date' on the US debt limit?

WASHINGTON (AP) — In January, the U.S. government ran up against its legal borrowing limit of $31.381 trillion, and the Treasury Department began implementing “extraordinary measures” to avoid missing payments on its bills.
European leaders commit to more wind energy production

European leaders commit to more wind energy production

BRUSSELS (AP) — A group of Western European nations led by Germany and France on Monday committed to massively ramp up the production of clean energy from wind turbines in the North Sea, to both meet climate targets and reduce their strategic energy
Michigan official gets house arrest for 2020 ballot sabotage

Michigan official gets house arrest for 2020 ballot sabotage

FLINT TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A local official in Michigan accused of breaking a seal on a ballot box in her own election to ensure that votes couldn't be recounted was sentenced Monday to six months of house arrest.
Some DeSantis allies feel growing urgency to launch 2024 bid

Some DeSantis allies feel growing urgency to launch 2024 bid

Inside the Florida statehouse, Gov. Ron DeSantis' Republican allies say they're working “at warp speed” to finish their legislative business.