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PEPFAR keeps millions of people with HIV alive and may be spared from Trump spending cuts

PEPFAR keeps millions of people with HIV alive and may be spared from Trump spending cuts

The program known as PEPFAR is one of the most effective and popular U.S. foreign aid projects in history, and the government says it has saved the lives of over 25 million people around the world with HIV.
Jill Biden aide invokes Fifth to decline testimony in Republican investigation

Jill Biden aide invokes Fifth to decline testimony in Republican investigation

WASHINGTON (AP) — A former senior aide to Jill Biden on Wednesday became the second person to invoke the Fifth Amendment and decline to answer questions from House Republicans who are investigating President Joe Biden's mental state and use of the au
How Trump could use a building renovation to oust Fed Chair Powell

How Trump could use a building renovation to oust Fed Chair Powell

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he has finally found a way to achieve his goal of removing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, accusing him of mismanaging the U.S. central bank’s $2.5 billion renovation project.
The Latest: Trump flip-flops over whether he’ll fire the Fed’s Powell

The Latest: Trump flip-flops over whether he’ll fire the Fed’s Powell

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that it was “highly unlikely” he would fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell “unless he has to leave for fraud.
Vance heads to Pennsylvania to launch the White House's first major push to sell Trump's big bill

Vance heads to Pennsylvania to launch the White House's first major push to sell Trump's big bill

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Canada to target steel originating from China with new tariffs

Canada to target steel originating from China with new tariffs

OTTAWA — Steel originating in China will be subjected to higher tariffs to try and prevent steel dumping amid U.S. President Donald Trump's ongoing global trade war, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday.
Manitoba announces more spaces for physician training in western region

Manitoba announces more spaces for physician training in western region

BRANDON — The Manitoba government is increasing doctor training in the western part of the province. The government is adding 10 doctor training seats at Brandon University, bringing the total to 20, and renovating the school's science centre.
Man arrested after allegedly threatening Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown: police

Man arrested after allegedly threatening Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown: police

Police say they have arrested a man who allegedly made threats against the mayor of Brampton, Ont., and his family last month.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg expected to testify in $8 billion Facebook privacy lawsuit

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg expected to testify in $8 billion Facebook privacy lawsuit

A $8 billion-dollar class action investors’ lawsuit against Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and company leaders — current and former — begins Wednesday, with claims stemming from the privacy scandal involving the Cambridge Analytica political consulting fir
Wildfires show why CBC needs public safety mandate: researcher

Wildfires show why CBC needs public safety mandate: researcher

OTTAWA — The wildfires that are flaring up across Canada again are one of the reasons public safety should be added to CBC/Radio-Canada’s mandate, a new report from a research centre at McGill University argues.