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Portland revives police department protest response team amid skepticism stemming from 2020 protests

Portland revives police department protest response team amid skepticism stemming from 2020 protests

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A revamped protest response team is being launched in Portland's police department, despite skepticism from some residents who said their confidence was eroded by the police response to 2020 racial justice protests in the city .
B.C. unveils flood strategy, adds $39 million in funding for flood mitigation

B.C. unveils flood strategy, adds $39 million in funding for flood mitigation

VANCOUVER — Catastrophic flooding in British Columbia that caused billions in damages to infrastructure, property and homes has resulted in a new comprehensive flood strategy to help communities reduce risk and respond to extreme events.
New bipartisan bill would require online identification, labeling of AI-generated videos and audio

New bipartisan bill would require online identification, labeling of AI-generated videos and audio

WASHINGTON (AP) — Bipartisan legislation introduced in the House Thursday would require the identification and labeling of online images, videos and audio generated using artificial intelligence, the latest effort to rein in rapidly developing techno
Energy agency announces $475M in funding for clean energy projects on mine land sites

Energy agency announces $475M in funding for clean energy projects on mine land sites

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Highlights of Newfoundland and Labrador's 2024-25 budget

Highlights of Newfoundland and Labrador's 2024-25 budget

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador Finance Minister Siobhan Coady tabled the province’s 2024-25 budget Thursday. Here are some highlights: - Projected GDP is $33.2 billion, which is a five per cent increase from $31.
Speaker Johnson says he plans to invite Netanyahu to address the US Congress

Speaker Johnson says he plans to invite Netanyahu to address the US Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson says he plans to invite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress, a show of support from Republicans amid growing Democratic criticism of Netanyahu's leadership.
Nova Scotia's premier's name appeared in Australian trade complaint over wine pricing

Nova Scotia's premier's name appeared in Australian trade complaint over wine pricing

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston’s recent warnings against speaking out on provincial wine subsidies appear rooted in an Australian trade case against Canada, and three provinces, including his own.
Ontario putting up more cash for roads, pipes to help get more housing built

Ontario putting up more cash for roads, pipes to help get more housing built

RICHMOND HILL, Ont. — Ontario is giving municipalities $1.6 billion more for building key infrastructure to help support new home construction.
Deadlines, credits and life changes: the biggest tax pitfalls experts say to avoid

Deadlines, credits and life changes: the biggest tax pitfalls experts say to avoid

The deadline to file your taxes may feel like it’s far away, but experts say that not getting started early is one of the biggest mistakes Canadians make at tax season.
Nearly 8 in 10 AAPI adults in US think abortion should be legal, AP-NORC poll finds

Nearly 8 in 10 AAPI adults in US think abortion should be legal, AP-NORC poll finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — With abortion rights poised to be one of the major issues in the 2024 election, a new poll shows that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in the United States are highly supportive of legal abortion, even in situ
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