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Elon Musk gave $20 million to a super PAC promoting Trump's position on abortion

Elon Musk gave $20 million to a super PAC promoting Trump's position on abortion

Elon Musk was the sole funder of a super PAC formed less than a month before the election that focused on advertising intended to convince voters that Donald Trump 's stance on abortion was akin to that of late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsbu
'It's not a right' — Kenya blocking Canadians from resettling LGBTQ+ refugees

'It's not a right' — Kenya blocking Canadians from resettling LGBTQ+ refugees

NAIROBI — The United Nations says the Kenyan government is blocking Western countries like Canada from resettling LGBTQ+ refugees, leaving hundreds of desperate people languishing in dangerous refugee camps and safe houses in Kenya.
Feds outlaw another 324 types of firearms, propose donating guns to Ukraine

Feds outlaw another 324 types of firearms, propose donating guns to Ukraine

OTTAWA — The Liberal government has outlawed another 324 firearm varieties — guns it says belong on the battlefield, not in the hands of hunters or sport shooters.
Trudeau, ministers and opposition leaders address AFN gathering in Ottawa

Trudeau, ministers and opposition leaders address AFN gathering in Ottawa

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did not commit to holding a national inquiry on systemic racism in policing Thursday morning even as he acknowledged the pain of First Nations mothers who have had to bury their children after an interaction wit
Japan's Nippon Steel sets sights on a growing overseas market in its bid to acquire US Steel

Japan's Nippon Steel sets sights on a growing overseas market in its bid to acquire US Steel

KASHIMA, Japan (AP) — The signs at Nippon Steel read: “The world through steel,” underlining why Japan’s top steelmaker is pursuing its $15 billion bid to acquire U.S. Steel. “We can’t expect demand in Japan to grow as the population is declining.
Japan's Nippon Steel sets sights on a growing overseas market in its bid to acquire US Steel

Japan's Nippon Steel sets sights on a growing overseas market in its bid to acquire US Steel

KASHIMA, Japan (AP) — The signs at Nippon Steel read: “The world through steel,” underlining why Japan’s top steelmaker is pursuing its $15 billion bid to acquire U.S. Steel. “We can’t expect demand in Japan to grow as the population is declining.
3 climbers from US and Canada believed to have died in a fall on New Zealand mountain

3 climbers from US and Canada believed to have died in a fall on New Zealand mountain

OTTAWA — Officials in New Zealand says a Canadian is one of three mountain climbers who are believed to have died in a fall on Aoraki, the country's tallest peak.
Michigan Democrats move to protect reproductive health data before GOP takes control of House

Michigan Democrats move to protect reproductive health data before GOP takes control of House

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Democrats are pushing this month to pass legislation they say will improve reproductive health care, in particular the safety of digital health data , ahead of Republicans taking over the state House in 2025 .
Biden is considering preemptive pardons for officials and allies before Trump takes office

Biden is considering preemptive pardons for officials and allies before Trump takes office

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is weighing whether to issue sweeping pardons for officials and allies who the White House fears could be unjustly targeted by President-elect Donald Trump’s administration, a preemptive move that would be a nove
Chief 'disappointed' to see clean water used as a political tactic by Conservatives

Chief 'disappointed' to see clean water used as a political tactic by Conservatives

OTTAWA — A prominent Saskatchewan First Nation Chief has accused Conservative House leader Andrew Scheer of using legislation to recognize the right to safe drinking water as a political "tactic.