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Newfoundland and Labrador to end controversial tax on sugary drinks

Newfoundland and Labrador to end controversial tax on sugary drinks

ST. JOHN'S — Newfoundland and Labrador's premier says his government will end the province's controversial tax on sugar-sweetened beverages.
Carney needs to 'pick a lane' on climate priorities and energy boost, activist says

Carney needs to 'pick a lane' on climate priorities and energy boost, activist says

OTTAWA — Climate activists and energy leaders say Prime Minister Mark Carney will need to make some hard choices on whether to bolster the country’s oil and gas sector as means of achieving economic stability.
Sen. Paul points to business-sector resistance to Trump's tariffs in solidly red Kentucky

Sen. Paul points to business-sector resistance to Trump's tariffs in solidly red Kentucky

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — In solidly Republican Kentucky, resistance to President Donald Trump's trade wars has sprung up from a cross-section of key business sectors, GOP Sen. Rand Paul said Monday.
House Republicans unveil Medicaid cuts that Democrats warn will leave millions without care

House Republicans unveil Medicaid cuts that Democrats warn will leave millions without care

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans have unveiled the cost-saving centerpiece of President Donald Trump's “big, beautiful bill,” at least $880 billion in cuts largely to Medicaid to help cover the cost of $4.5 trillion in tax breaks.
Ontario hospitals spent over $9B on agency staff over 10 years, study finds

Ontario hospitals spent over $9B on agency staff over 10 years, study finds

TORONTO — Ontario hospitals spent more than $9 billion on nurses and other staff from for-profit agencies in a 10-year period, a new study concludes.
PHOTO COLLECTION: Trump

PHOTO COLLECTION: Trump

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Trump's anti-DEI battle threatens nonprofits trying to fill critical labor gaps

Trump's anti-DEI battle threatens nonprofits trying to fill critical labor gaps

CHICAGO (AP) — Recruiting women into construction has been a painstaking but broadly popular effort, with growing bipartisan and industry support amid persistent labor shortages.
A split jury and a lie sent him to prison. Now he’s working to change Louisiana’s law

A split jury and a lie sent him to prison. Now he’s working to change Louisiana’s law

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — As 18-year-old Bobby Gumpright rode his bike home from his bartending job in New Orleans in 1999, he began to concoct a story about why he didn't have any money.
Recount sees Liberals take Quebec riding of Terrebonne by single vote

Recount sees Liberals take Quebec riding of Terrebonne by single vote

TORONTO — The Liberals inched another seat closer to a majority government on Saturday, after a judicial recount left their candidate as the winner in the Quebec riding of Terrebonne, by a margin of just one vote.
Pandemic-era lawsuit over gun at Michigan Zoom meeting is settled for $100,000

Pandemic-era lawsuit over gun at Michigan Zoom meeting is settled for $100,000

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan county has settled a lawsuit over an elected official who flashed a rifle during a COVID-19-era public meeting on Zoom.