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‘Polarization’ is Merriam-Webster’s 2024 word of the year

‘Polarization’ is Merriam-Webster’s 2024 word of the year

The results of the 2024 U.S. presidential election rattled the country and sent shockwaves across the world — or were cause for celebration, depending on who you ask.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear picked to lead Democratic efforts to win governorships in 2026 midterms

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Looking to strengthen his foothold in national politics, Kentucky Gov.
Finance minister says government's fiscal update coming Dec. 16

Finance minister says government's fiscal update coming Dec. 16

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will publish the government's fall economic statement on Dec. 16, just before members of Parliament are expected to head home for the holidays.
TikTok asks federal appeals court to bar enforcement of potential ban until Supreme Court review

TikTok asks federal appeals court to bar enforcement of potential ban until Supreme Court review

TikTok asked a federal appeals court on Monday to bar the Biden administration from enforcing a law that could lead to a ban on the popular platform until the Supreme Court reviews its challenge to the statute.
Election Day has long passed. In some states, legislatures are working to undermine the results

Election Day has long passed. In some states, legislatures are working to undermine the results

WASHINGTON (AP) — While the election was over a month ago, voters in some parts of the country are discovering that having their say at the ballot box is not necessarily the final word.
TikTok asks federal appeals court to bar enforcement of potential ban until Supreme Court review

TikTok asks federal appeals court to bar enforcement of potential ban until Supreme Court review

TikTok asked a federal appeals court on Monday to bar the Biden administration from enforcing a law that could lead to a ban on the popular platform until the Supreme Court reviews its challenge to the statue.
French-speaking LGBTQ+ activists want Canada to do more to address funding gap

French-speaking LGBTQ+ activists want Canada to do more to address funding gap

DOUALA — LGBTQ+ activists across francophone Africa say Western governments and global foundations are ignoring funding gaps for French-speaking countries where repression differs from English-speaking regions.
Salvation Army says holiday donations down 50 per cent since mail strike began

Salvation Army says holiday donations down 50 per cent since mail strike began

The Salvation Army says holiday donations are down 50 per cent since the Canada Post strike began, amounting to a drop of roughly $9.3 million in seasonal giving compared to this time last year.
Taiwan says China has sent naval ships into nearby waters ahead of anticipated drills

Taiwan says China has sent naval ships into nearby waters ahead of anticipated drills

BEIJING (AP) — China's military appears to be preparing for widely anticipated drills in response to a recent visit by Taiwan's president to Hawaii and Guam.
Will he or won't he? Signs that Ford may call an early Ontario election stack up

Will he or won't he? Signs that Ford may call an early Ontario election stack up

TORONTO — Inside Ontario's legislature, the halls are decked, the sounds of children’s choirs singing Christmas carols waft down the corridors, and in the air there’s a feeling of an election.