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It's Kamala Harris vs. Ron DeSantis in the fight over Florida's new teachings on slavery

It's Kamala Harris vs. Ron DeSantis in the fight over Florida's new teachings on slavery

WASHINGTON (AP) — Florida Gov.
DeSantis-controlled Disney World district abolishes diversity, equity initiatives

DeSantis-controlled Disney World district abolishes diversity, equity initiatives

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Diversity, equity and inclusion programs were abolished Tuesday from Walt Disney World's governing district, now controlled by appointees of Gov.
Manitoba says increased signage will be interim measure at site of deadly crash

Manitoba says increased signage will be interim measure at site of deadly crash

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government promised Tuesday to increase signage and other safety measures at a highway intersection where a crash between a minibus and transport truck killed 17 people in June.
External review found military's COVID-19 vaccine policy violated Charter of Rights

External review found military's COVID-19 vaccine policy violated Charter of Rights

OTTAWA — A tribunal that is part of the military grievance process has found that the Canadian Armed Forces COVID-19 vaccine policy violated its members' Charter rights.
Calgary clinic halts plan to charge fees for faster access to family physician

Calgary clinic halts plan to charge fees for faster access to family physician

The Alberta government says a Calgary clinic has halted its plan to charge patients fees for faster access to its family doctor. “The (Marda Loop Medical) clinic indicated they will not be proceeding with charging fees on Aug.
Trump's campaign finances are strained as legal peril mounts

Trump's campaign finances are strained as legal peril mounts

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s political operation entered the second half of the year in a strained financial position with its bank account drained by tens of millions of dollars that were directed toward defending the former president from mount
All governments must hold Calgary Stampede accountable after sex abuse settlement: MP

All governments must hold Calgary Stampede accountable after sex abuse settlement: MP

CALGARY — All levels of government must hold management of the Calgary Stampede to account over how it handled years of sexual abuse at a performance school it runs, says one of the city's 10 members of Parliament.
All news in Canada will be removed from Facebook, Instagram within weeks: Meta

All news in Canada will be removed from Facebook, Instagram within weeks: Meta

OTTAWA — Discovering news articles and videos on Facebook and Instagram will soon become a relic of the past, as Meta announced it is officially ending news availability in Canada.
Sheila Oliver, New Jersey's lieutenant governor and a prominent Black leader, dies at 71

Sheila Oliver, New Jersey's lieutenant governor and a prominent Black leader, dies at 71

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, who rose to become one of New Jersey’s most prominent Black leaders and passionately advocated for revitalizing cities and against gun violence, died Tuesday after a sudden illness. She was 71.
Republican Rep. Tiffany won't run for US Senate in Wisconsin, leaving open field

Republican Rep. Tiffany won't run for US Senate in Wisconsin, leaving open field

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany said Tuesday that he won’t run for U.S. Senate in 2024 against Wisconsin Democratic U.S. Sen.