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Trade war with United States pushes Quebec budget into record $13.6-billion deficit

Trade war with United States pushes Quebec budget into record $13.6-billion deficit

QUÉBEC — Against the backdrop of U.S. tariff threats, the Quebec government tabled a budget on Tuesday with a record $13.6-billion deficit and billions of dollars in new infrastructure spending to stimulate the economy.
WestJet pilots ask judge to nix approval of temporary foreign workers in the cockpit

WestJet pilots ask judge to nix approval of temporary foreign workers in the cockpit

MONTREAL — The union representing WestJet pilots has asked a judge to quash federal approval of temporary foreign workers in the cockpit, despite a global flight crew shortage.
Protesters in Hungary block roads, bridges in opposition to new law banning LGBTQ+ Pride events

Protesters in Hungary block roads, bridges in opposition to new law banning LGBTQ+ Pride events

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Several thousand protesters blocked major thoroughfares and three bridges in the center of Hungary's capital on Tuesday in opposition to a recent law that effectively bans LGBTQ+ Pride events and restricts Hungarians' right t
Judge orders a June trial for US government's felony case against Boeing

Judge orders a June trial for US government's felony case against Boeing

A federal judge in Texas has set a June trial date for the U.S. government's years-old conspiracy case against Beoing for misleading regulators about r the 737 Max jetliner before two of the planes crashed, killing 346 people. U.S.
S&P/TSX composite rises Tuesday, U.S. stock markets also higher

S&P/TSX composite rises Tuesday, U.S. stock markets also higher

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose Tuesday, helped by gains in base metal stocks, while U.S. markets were also higher, holding onto the gains from Monday's rally as the next deadline for U.S. tariffs looms in just over a week.
More states move to ban cellphones in school as Georgia is latest to act

More states move to ban cellphones in school as Georgia is latest to act

ATLANTA (AP) — More states are moving to ban or restrict cellphones in school, a trend that continues to win bipartisan support in legislatures.
Stock market today: Wall Street drifts and Trump Media jumps despite souring moods for US consumers

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts and Trump Media jumps despite souring moods for US consumers

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street followed up one of its best days of the last year with a quiet performance. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% Tuesday after jumping 1.8% Monday on hopes that President Donald Trump’s tariffs may not be as sweeping as feared.
French actor Gérard Depardieu acknowledges boorish behavior but denies sexual assault

French actor Gérard Depardieu acknowledges boorish behavior but denies sexual assault

PARIS (AP) — French actor Gérard Depardieu acknowledged Tuesday that he aggressively subjected a woman who accuses him of sexual assault to vulgar and heated language and that he grabbed her hips but denied that his behavior was sexual as he testifie
Hudson's Bay is liquidating most of its stores. Here's what you need to know

Hudson's Bay is liquidating most of its stores. Here's what you need to know

Hudson's Bay has begun liquidating all but six of its stores after the company filed for creditor protection earlier this month. Here's how it's unfolding so far.
June Carter Cash, Kenny Chesney and Tony Brown to join the Country Music Hall of Fame

June Carter Cash, Kenny Chesney and Tony Brown to join the Country Music Hall of Fame

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — June Carter, Kenny Chesney and Tony Brown have been invited to join the Country Music Hall of Fame. The Country Music Association announced the new 2025 inductees on Tuesday in Nashville, Tennessee.