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RFK Jr. promoted a food company he says will make Americans healthy. Their meals are ultraprocessed

RFK Jr. promoted a food company he says will make Americans healthy. Their meals are ultraprocessed

WASHINGTON (AP) — Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr . on Monday praised a company that makes $7-a-pop meals that are delivered directly to the homes of Medicaid and Medicare enrollees.
N.S. government failure has made affordability similar in Halifax and Toronto: NDP

N.S. government failure has made affordability similar in Halifax and Toronto: NDP

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s NDP says the provincial government's failure to address the cost of living has made affordability in Halifax comparable to that in Toronto, and the party is calling for urgent action.
Republican Chris Carr raises $1.25M more for 2026 Georgia governor bid

Republican Chris Carr raises $1.25M more for 2026 Georgia governor bid

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr said Monday he raised another $1.25 million for his 2026 gubernatorial bid from Feb. 1 to June 30.
Premiers Danielle Smith and Doug Ford agree to study new energy corridors, more trade

Premiers Danielle Smith and Doug Ford agree to study new energy corridors, more trade

CALGARY — The premiers of Alberta and Ontario agreed Monday to a feasibility study of new pipelines and rail lines between provinces and pledged to increase interprovincial trade of alcohol and vehicles.
New Brunswick to allow direct-to-consumer alcohol sales with some other provinces

New Brunswick to allow direct-to-consumer alcohol sales with some other provinces

FREDERICTON — The owner of a New Brunswick vodka distillery says he anticipates competition to get tougher as the provincial government pursues new rules to remove trade barriers with the rest of Canada.
Former Librarian of Congress, fired by Trump, vows to improve public information in new Mellon role

Former Librarian of Congress, fired by Trump, vows to improve public information in new Mellon role

NEW YORK (AP) — The former Librarian of Congress abruptly fired by President Donald Trump has found a new position with the country's largest philanthropic supporter of the arts. The Andrew W.
Maine and a GOP lawmaker who ID'd a transgender athlete online agree lawsuit is now moot

Maine and a GOP lawmaker who ID'd a transgender athlete online agree lawsuit is now moot

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Attorneys for the state of Maine and a conservative lawmaker who identified a transgender teen student athlete online now agree that the lawmaker's appeal over her loss of voting rights for her post is now moot.
US will try to deport Abrego Garcia before his trial, Justice Department attorney says

US will try to deport Abrego Garcia before his trial, Justice Department attorney says

GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — The U.S.
Elon Musk says he's formed a new political party. But it's not clear if he actually has

Elon Musk says he's formed a new political party. But it's not clear if he actually has

Elon Musk has said that he's formed a new political party , but it's unclear what steps — if any — he's taken to do so, or how the effort might affect upcoming elections. Musk has not yet released any additional information.
Politicians overstating benefits of scrapping internal trade barriers: think tank

Politicians overstating benefits of scrapping internal trade barriers: think tank

OTTAWA — The federal government and Canada's premiers are greatly overselling the benefits of breaking down internal trade barriers, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives argues in a new report.