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Judge declines to force FEMA to release funds to upgrade US emergency alert system

Judge declines to force FEMA to release funds to upgrade US emergency alert system

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Monday declined to force the Trump administration to immediately reimburse dozens of public broadcasting stations for upgrades to the nation's emergency alert system.
Critics say Nova Scotia bill violates labour rights, threatens right to information

Critics say Nova Scotia bill violates labour rights, threatens right to information

HALIFAX — Members of the Nova Scotia public voiced concerns on Monday about a government bill they said threatens people’s access to information and violates labour rights in the civil service.
'Danish Viking blood is boiling.' Danes boycott US goods with fervor as others in Europe do so too

'Danish Viking blood is boiling.' Danes boycott US goods with fervor as others in Europe do so too

Ivan Hansen, a retired Danish police officer, loaded up his basket at the supermarket, carefully checking each product to avoid buying anything made in the United States. No more Coca-Cola, no more California Zinfandel wine or almonds.
Toronto's plan to counter tariffs includes barring U.S. suppliers from some contracts

Toronto's plan to counter tariffs includes barring U.S. suppliers from some contracts

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow says the city's response to steep U.S. tariffs on Canada will include barring American companies from bidding on some city contracts and a tax deferral program for industrial properties impacted by the tariffs.
Kentucky GOP lawmakers vote to protect conversion therapy

Kentucky GOP lawmakers vote to protect conversion therapy

FRANKFORT, Ky.
The Alien Enemies Act: What to know about a 1798 law that Trump has invoked for deportations

The Alien Enemies Act: What to know about a 1798 law that Trump has invoked for deportations

The U.S. deported hundreds of immigrants after President Donald Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act for the first time since World War II, using the sweeping powers of a centuries-old wartime law to target alleged members of a Venezuelan gang.
Quebec aluminum towns aren’t feeling the sting of 25 per cent U.S. tariffs

Quebec aluminum towns aren’t feeling the sting of 25 per cent U.S. tariffs

MONTREAL — Mayors of Quebec aluminum towns say they are confident their regions can withstand the 25 per cent tariffs imposed on the metal by U.S. President Donald Trump, with many saying it's business as usual.
Trump administration deports hundreds of immigrants even as a judge orders their removals be stopped

Trump administration deports hundreds of immigrants even as a judge orders their removals be stopped

The Trump administration has transferred hundreds of immigrants to El Salvador even as a federal judge issued an order temporarily barring the deportations under an 18th century wartime declaration targeting Venezuelan gang members, officials said Su
'Stagflation' risk puts Federal Reserve in tricky spot as it meets this week

'Stagflation' risk puts Federal Reserve in tricky spot as it meets this week

WASHINGTON (AP) — When Federal Reserve officials last met in late January , things looked pretty good: Hiring was solid . The economy had just grown at a solid pace in last year's final quarter.
Tariffs on lumber and appliances set stage for higher costs on new homes and remodeling projects

Tariffs on lumber and appliances set stage for higher costs on new homes and remodeling projects

Shopping for a new home? Ready to renovate your kitchen or install a new deck? You'll be paying more to do so.