Skip to content

Politics

US-hosted Africa summit opens with focus on youth, security

US-hosted Africa summit opens with focus on youth, security

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday opened the U.S.
Fusion breakthrough is a milestone for climate, clean energy

Fusion breakthrough is a milestone for climate, clean energy

WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists announced Tuesday that they have for the first time produced more energy in a fusion reaction than was used to ignite it — a major breakthrough in the decades-long quest to harness the process that powers the sun.
Danish PM: After weeks of talks, deal on centrist govt

Danish PM: After weeks of talks, deal on centrist govt

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Acting Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Tuesday an agreement has been struck to form a new center-led minority government after 42 days of talks following the Nov. 1 general election.
US study: Over half of car crash victims had drugs in system

US study: Over half of car crash victims had drugs in system

DETROIT (AP) — A large study by U.S. highway safety regulators found that more than half the people injured or killed in traffic crashes had one or more drugs, or alcohol, in their bloodstreams.
Louise Arbour accuses military of foot-dragging, blasts progress on misconduct reform

Louise Arbour accuses military of foot-dragging, blasts progress on misconduct reform

OTTAWA — Retired Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour accused military leaders of dragging their feet when it comes fighting sexual misconduct in the ranks on Tuesday, even as Defence Minister Anita Anand staked her reputation on their success or fail

Foxconn qualifies for Wisconsin state tax breaks again

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Foxconn Technology Group qualified for tax breaks from the state of Wisconsin for a second year in a row in 2022 under revised contract terms that lowered benchmarks the technology company needed to meet.
N. Carolina AG to weigh charges in Meadows voter fraud case

N. Carolina AG to weigh charges in Meadows voter fraud case

RALEIGH, N.C.
Public campaign needed to counter misinformation on extreme intoxication law: report

Public campaign needed to counter misinformation on extreme intoxication law: report

OTTAWA — The federal government should launch a public awareness campaign to clearly explain an extreme intoxication policy that caused confusion when it was rushed into law earlier this year, a House of Commons committee is urging in a new report.

Career diplomat appointed new Belarus foreign minister

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Tuesday appointed a career diplomat to succeed the country's foreign minister, whose sudden death last month triggered speculation about foul play.
EU ministers fail again on gas price cap to contain costs

EU ministers fail again on gas price cap to contain costs

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union energy ministers failed yet again to overcome their deep differences Tuesday on a natural gas price cap that many hope would make utility bills cheaper so people can stay a little warmer during harsh winter days — if no