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South Dakota gov's veto of cryptocurrency regulations upheld

South Dakota gov's veto of cryptocurrency regulations upheld

South Dakota's House failed Monday to override Gov. Kristi Noem's recent veto of a bill that would have created government regulations for the use of cryptocurrency in the state.
Indigenous groups hope for infrastructure dollars and economic development in budget

Indigenous groups hope for infrastructure dollars and economic development in budget

OTTAWA — Prominent Indigenous organizations are making major requests of the federal government in its upcoming budget, seeking billions in investments for infrastructure and economic development.
Centre Block construction within cost, but Ottawa must make faster decisions: auditor

Centre Block construction within cost, but Ottawa must make faster decisions: auditor

OTTAWA — The modernization of Parliament's Centre Block is within budget so far, but the federal government needs to do a better job at making up their minds before major construction begins, the federal auditor general says in a new report.
Ottawa's slow rollout of internet to First Nations creating economic rift: audit

Ottawa's slow rollout of internet to First Nations creating economic rift: audit

OTTAWA — The federal government's slow rollout of high-speed internet to rural areas is putting First Nations at an economic disadvantage while billions of dollars earmarked to fix the issue remains untouched, says Canada's auditor general.
Ontario minister defends covering fewer eye exams for seniors

Ontario minister defends covering fewer eye exams for seniors

TORONTO — Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones is defending a move to reduce the frequency of eye exams for healthy seniors, saying Monday that changes to funding for optometry services involve "fine tuning" the coverage.
Zelenskyy, atomic agency chief discuss nuclear plant fears

Zelenskyy, atomic agency chief discuss nuclear plant fears

ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) — The U.N.
Vancouver looks to frozen eggs to help control Canada goose population

Vancouver looks to frozen eggs to help control Canada goose population

VANCOUVER — The booming population of Canada geese is "wreaking havoc" on Vancouver's green spaces, and the park board is asking for help in keeping their numbers in check.
Key takeaways from AP’s report on China's influence in Utah

Key takeaways from AP’s report on China's influence in Utah

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — China's global influence campaign has been surprisingly robust and successful in Utah, an investigation by The Associated Press has found. The world's most powerful communist country and its U.S.
Harris pledges aid to Ghana amid security, economic concerns

Harris pledges aid to Ghana amid security, economic concerns

ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — With fears of terrorism and Russian mercenaries rippling through West Africa, Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday opened her weeklong trip to the continent by vowing support for Ghana, a democratic pillar in the region that’s b
Foes of Kentucky transgender bill push back with radio ads

Foes of Kentucky transgender bill push back with radio ads

FRANKFORT, Ky.