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Quebec children under 14 to be banned from working most jobs

Quebec children under 14 to be banned from working most jobs

QUEBEC — The Quebec government has tabled a bill that would prevent children under the age of 14 from working most jobs.

Myanmar resistance says military bombing kills 8 civilians

BANGKOK (AP) — Air strikes by Myanmar’s military on a village in the country’s northwest on Thursday killed at least eight civilians, including two children, according to members of a rebel ethnic minority group and independent media reports.
A college in upheaval: War on 'woke' sparks fear in Florida

A college in upheaval: War on 'woke' sparks fear in Florida

SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Professors at the New College of Florida are using personal email because they’re afraid of being subpoenaed. Students are concerned, too. Some fear for their physical safety.
Russia to keep missile test notices under Cold War-era deal

Russia to keep missile test notices under Cold War-era deal

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia will continue to give the U.S. advance notice about its missile tests despite suspending the last remaining nuclear arms treaty between the two countries, a top Russian diplomat said Thursday.

Maine 19-year-old will plead guilty in mosque attack plot

BANGOR, Maine (AP) — A 19-year-old from Maine who the FBI says built homemade explosives and plotted to attack a mosque in the name of the Islamic State group will plead guilty to providing material support to terrorists.
New Brunswick accelerates process to license out-of-province nurses

New Brunswick accelerates process to license out-of-province nurses

FREDERICTON — The Nurses Association of New Brunswick says it is making it easier for nurses from other parts of Canada to work in the province.
Ontario Liberal Mitzie Hunter enters Toronto mayor race, will resign provincial seat

Ontario Liberal Mitzie Hunter enters Toronto mayor race, will resign provincial seat

TORONTO — An Ontario Liberal member of provincial parliament says she is joining the race to be Toronto's next mayor, adding another high-profile name to an already-crowded field of contenders.
TikTok propaganda labels fall flat in 'huge win' for Russia

TikTok propaganda labels fall flat in 'huge win' for Russia

WASHINGTON (AP) — A year ago, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine , TikTok started labeling accounts operated by Russian state propaganda agencies as a way to tell users they were being exposed to Kremlin disinformation.
Germany criticizes Russian role in French nuclear fuel plant

Germany criticizes Russian role in French nuclear fuel plant

BERLIN (AP) — German officials have criticized plans by French firm Framatome to produce nuclear fuel in a joint venture with Russia's Rosatom at a facility in western Germany, and said Thursday that they will consider whether an application to do so
Murdaugh judge Newman not surprised by jury's quick verdict

Murdaugh judge Newman not surprised by jury's quick verdict

CLEVELAND — The judge who presided over Alex Murdaugh's murder trial in South Carolina told his law school he wasn't surprised the jury came back with a guilty verdict in three hours.