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Attorney general alerts online companies to B.C.'s new image-sharing law

Attorney general alerts online companies to B.C.'s new image-sharing law

VICTORIA — British Columbia's attorney general has sent a letter to technology companies warning they could face orders to stop the distribution of intimate images of B.C. residents that have been shared without their consent.
Environment Canada opens Fisheries Act investigation into Kearl tailings releases

Environment Canada opens Fisheries Act investigation into Kearl tailings releases

EDMONTON — Environment Canada has opened an investigation into whether Imperial Oil broke federal laws with two releases of tailings from its Kearl oilsands mine in northern Alberta.
Embattled 1st Black St. Louis prosecutor Kim Gardner resigns

Embattled 1st Black St. Louis prosecutor Kim Gardner resigns

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Embattled St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner, the city's first Black prosecutor and a Democrat, announced Thursday that she will resign, following allegations of negligence and calls for her ouster by Republican leaders.

Millions pledged for oil transfer from tanker off Yemen

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Donors pledged an additional $5.
Donald Trump seeks to move NY criminal case to federal court

Donald Trump seeks to move NY criminal case to federal court

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump 's lawyers have asked a federal court to take control of his New York City criminal case.
US often didn't screen workers at migrant centers: Watchdog

US often didn't screen workers at migrant centers: Watchdog

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The federal Health and Human Services Department often failed to perform required background checks on workers at emergency holding centers for migrant children who crossed the U.S.
Judge extends suspension of Missouri AG's transgender rule

Judge extends suspension of Missouri AG's transgender rule

A judge has extended her order barring the enforcement of a unique rule pushed by Missouri's Republican attorney general that would require adults and children to undergo more than a year of therapy and fulfill other requirements before they could re
Kids and social media: Here are tips for concerned parents

Kids and social media: Here are tips for concerned parents

When it comes to social media, families are seeking help. With ever-changing algorithms pushing content at children, parents are seeing their kids' mental health suffer, even as platforms like TikTok and Instagram provide connections with friends.
Judge gives Trump time to decide on testifying at rape trial

Judge gives Trump time to decide on testifying at rape trial

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump hinted Thursday that he might show up soon at the New York City trial where a jury is hearing allegations that he raped a woman in the mid-1990s.
Alberta NDP reaches out to undecided conservative voters; UCP looks to workers

Alberta NDP reaches out to undecided conservative voters; UCP looks to workers

CALGARY — Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley delivered a direct message Thursday to people who have voted conservative in the past and are undecided on how to cast their ballots later this month.