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Scientists feel interference in research has lessened but still occurs: survey

Scientists feel interference in research has lessened but still occurs: survey

Nearly one in 10 scientists say they have experienced political or workplace pressure to alter their findings, suggests a newly published paper surveying hundreds of researchers in government, academia and the private sector.
GOP Rep. George Santos refuses to resign and warns his expulsion from Congress would set a precedent

GOP Rep. George Santos refuses to resign and warns his expulsion from Congress would set a precedent

WASHINGTON (AP) — In his closing arguments for remaining a member of the House, a defiant Rep.
A 'predator' at CSIS: Officers allege rape, harassment and a toxic workplace culture

A 'predator' at CSIS: Officers allege rape, harassment and a toxic workplace culture

VANCOUVER — A rookie surveillance officer with Canada's spy agency and another officer decades her senior were tracking a person in British Columbia in the summer of 2019 when they lost sight of their target.
Eyeing 2024, Michigan Democrats expand voter registration and election safeguards in the swing state

Eyeing 2024, Michigan Democrats expand voter registration and election safeguards in the swing state

LANSING, Mich.
Alberta set for $5.5B budget surplus despite big bucks for fires, floods and drought

Alberta set for $5.5B budget surplus despite big bucks for fires, floods and drought

EDMONTON — Alberta’s budget surplus is growing, but will be offset by more than $1 billion this year to pay for floods, forest fires and drought. Finance Minister Nate Horner says the province is on track to record a $5.
Kari Lake loses suit to see ballot envelopes in 3rd trial tied to Arizona election defeat

Kari Lake loses suit to see ballot envelopes in 3rd trial tied to Arizona election defeat

PHOENIX (AP) — A judge has rejected Kari Lake’s request to examine signed ballot envelopes of 1.3 million early voters, giving the defeated Arizona Republican candidate for governor another loss in her third trial related to last year’s election.
Facebook parent Meta sues the FTC claiming 'unconstitutional authority' in child privacy case

Facebook parent Meta sues the FTC claiming 'unconstitutional authority' in child privacy case

MENLO PARK, Calif.
'The only choice': Defence Department going with Boeing to replace aging Aurora fleet

'The only choice': Defence Department going with Boeing to replace aging Aurora fleet

OTTAWA — The federal government is buying at least 14 Boeing surveillance planes from the United States to replace the aging CP-140 Aurora fleet, cabinet ministers announced Thursday. The deal costs more than $10.3 billion in total, including US$5.
'Messing the city up': Crown lays out 'Freedom Convoy' conspiracy argument

'Messing the city up': Crown lays out 'Freedom Convoy' conspiracy argument

OTTAWA — The blockades and "occupation" of downtown Ottawa streets early last year were part of a conspiracy among "Freedom Convoy" organizers to gridlock the capital in protest against COVID-19 public-health measures, Crown prosecutors are alleging.
An appeals court reinstates gag order that barred Trump from maligning court staff in NY fraud trial

An appeals court reinstates gag order that barred Trump from maligning court staff in NY fraud trial

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York appeals court Thursday reinstated a gag order that barred Donald Trump from commenting about court personnel after the former president repeatedly disparaged a law clerk in his New York civil fraud trial .