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When Trump needs cash, a California bank and one of its top shareholders have come to the rescue

When Trump needs cash, a California bank and one of its top shareholders have come to the rescue

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump left the White House facing a cash crunch and a tattered reputation after his attempts to overturn the 2020 election, threatening the viability of his business empire.
Provincial subsidy for Cape Breton railway line not being renewed: minister

Provincial subsidy for Cape Breton railway line not being renewed: minister

HALIFAX — A $30,000 monthly subsidy intended to preserve a disused Cape Breton rail line will not be renewed, Nova Scotia’s economic development minister said Thursday.

Treasurer for dozens of Ohio political campaigns accused of stealing nearly $1M from clients

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A man who has served as treasurer for dozens of political campaigns in Ohio over the past 40 years is facing federal wire fraud charges for allegedly stealing nearly $1 million from clients.

Ontario puts $1.3B toward building schools, child-care spaces

OAKVILLE, Ont. — Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce says the province is putting $1.3 billion toward building and expanding schools. He says the money will go toward creating 27,093 new student spaces and 1,759 child-care spaces.
No Labels won’t run a third-party campaign after trying to recruit a centrist presidential candidate

No Labels won’t run a third-party campaign after trying to recruit a centrist presidential candidate

NEW YORK (AP) — The No Labels group said Thursday it will not field a presidential candidate in November after strategists for the bipartisan organization failed to attract a high-profile centrist willing to seize on the widespread dissatisfaction wi
Court strikes down parts of Ontario panhandling law as unconstitutional

Court strikes down parts of Ontario panhandling law as unconstitutional

TORONTO — An Ontario judge has struck down sections of the province's panhandling law as unconstitutional, including parts that ban asking people for money while intoxicated or while they are waiting to use an ATM.
Ottawa to launch $1.5B fund designed to ensure rentals plentiful, affordable: Trudeau

Ottawa to launch $1.5B fund designed to ensure rentals plentiful, affordable: Trudeau

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled a new $1.5-billion housing fund Thursday that he billed as helping non-profit organizations acquire more rental units across Canada and ensure they remain affordable.
Pressure builds from Nebraska Trump loyalists for a winner-take-all system

Pressure builds from Nebraska Trump loyalists for a winner-take-all system

OMAHA, Neb.
Most Ontario online gamblers using regulated market sites, study indicates

Most Ontario online gamblers using regulated market sites, study indicates

TORONTO — Ontario's regulated internet gaming market has been live now for two years, and it is attracting increasing activity from the province's online gamblers, a new study suggests, with blackjack and basketball among the favourite wagers.
In swing-state Wisconsin, Democrat hustles to keep key Senate seat against Trump-backed millionaire

In swing-state Wisconsin, Democrat hustles to keep key Senate seat against Trump-backed millionaire

NEW GLARUS, Wis. (AP) — Democratic Sen.
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