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Environmentalist, political science student joins B.C. Greens leadership race

Environmentalist, political science student joins B.C. Greens leadership race

VICTORIA — The B.C. Green Party has announced Adam Bremner-Akins as its third contestant for the party's 2025 leadership race. It says Bremner-Akins is a political science student, environmentalist and lifelong B.C.
Trump on past presidents: Ike was 'underrated,' FDR 'amazing,' Polk 'sort of a real-estate guy'

Trump on past presidents: Ike was 'underrated,' FDR 'amazing,' Polk 'sort of a real-estate guy'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Turns out Donald Trump gauges his esteem for presidential predecessors by how well their portraits fit into his White House redecorating scheme. Or sometimes how well the frames around those portraits do.
Yukon disaster one of two 'most catastrophic' in heap-leach mining history: expert

Yukon disaster one of two 'most catastrophic' in heap-leach mining history: expert

The spill of about two million tonnes of cyanide-soaked ore at a Yukon gold mine was one of the two "most catastrophic failures" in the 45-year history of the heap-leaching mining process, an engineer tasked with reviewing it said.
Gavin Newsom swings through South Carolina, where Democrats will play pivotal 2028 nominating role

Gavin Newsom swings through South Carolina, where Democrats will play pivotal 2028 nominating role

BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. (AP) — California Gov.
Supreme Court clears the way for Trump's plans to downsize the federal workforce

Supreme Court clears the way for Trump's plans to downsize the federal workforce

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for President Donald Trump’s plans to downsize the federal workforce despite warnings that critical government services will be lost and hundreds of thousands of federal employees will be
Second defendant pleads guilty in Minnesota voter fraud case

Second defendant pleads guilty in Minnesota voter fraud case

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The second of two defendants from Nevada who were charged in Minnesota with conspiracy to commit voter registration fraud pleaded guilty Tuesday, federal prosecutors announced. Ronnie Williams, 58, entered his plea before U.S.
Trump avoids talk of scrapping FEMA after more than 100 killed in Texas flash flood

Trump avoids talk of scrapping FEMA after more than 100 killed in Texas flash flood

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has avoided talking about his plan to scrap the federal disaster response agency after the catastrophic flash flood in Texas that killed more than 100 people, including children attending a girls-only camp.
Nova Scotia multidisciplinary health teams a key to improving access: officials

Nova Scotia multidisciplinary health teams a key to improving access: officials

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia health officials said Tuesday that they are making progress recruiting health professionals and in reducing the province’s primary care wait list through an emphasis on collaborative care. Dr.
Georgia Republican Burt Jones enters the 2026 governor's race by lending himself $10 million

Georgia Republican Burt Jones enters the 2026 governor's race by lending himself $10 million

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Republican Burt Jones made his long-telegraphed entry into the 2026 governor's race on Tuesday, touting his ties with President Donald Trump and pledging to eliminate Georgia's state income tax in a campaign video .
Impostor uses AI to impersonate Rubio and contact foreign and US officials

Impostor uses AI to impersonate Rubio and contact foreign and US officials

WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department is warning U.S.