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'Wake-up call:' Flying objects raise concerns about Arctic security

'Wake-up call:' Flying objects raise concerns about Arctic security

YELLOWKNIFE — Some politicians and researchers say four flying objects that were discovered, tracked and shot down over U.S. and Canadian airspace in recent weeks highlight the need to improve security in Canada's Arctic.
Climate advocates urge World Bank overhaul as leader exits

Climate advocates urge World Bank overhaul as leader exits

WASHINGTON (AP) — Leading climate figures are urging the Biden administration to use the early departure of the Trump-appointed head of the World Bank as an opening to overhaul the powerful financial institution, which has been increasingly criticize
Prosecutor suspended by DeSantis asks court to reinstate him

Prosecutor suspended by DeSantis asks court to reinstate him

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — An elected Florida prosecutor who says he was suspended by Gov.
'Closer eye to the skies:' researcher sees uptick in sightings of UFOs

'Closer eye to the skies:' researcher sees uptick in sightings of UFOs

Canada's preeminent ufologist has seen an uptick in reported sightings of unidentified flying objects in recent days suggesting more Canadians are turning their eyes to the sky after U.S.
Five notable proposals in Toronto's now-approved budget

Five notable proposals in Toronto's now-approved budget

Outgoing Mayor John Tory saw his final budget approved at city council late Wednesday before submitting his letter of resignation barely an hour later.

School reverses urinal ban after bathroom access debate

MILFORD, N.H.
Moldova: New pro-Western government sworn in, faces 'crises'

Moldova: New pro-Western government sworn in, faces 'crises'

CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Moldova's new government led by pro-Western economist Dorin Recean was sworn in Thursday after winning Parliament's approval, as the small former Soviet republic signaled a shift to security concerns amid Russia’s war in neig

Journalist grabbed in Belarus flight diversion goes on trial

MOSCOW (AP) — A Belarusian court on Thursday opened the trial of a dissident journalist whose arrest nearly two years ago after a forced diversion of his flight to Minsk caused international outrage.
Wholesale price pressures emerge despite long-term slowdown

Wholesale price pressures emerge despite long-term slowdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — Wholesale prices in the United States reaccelerated in January, indicating that inflation pressures continue to underlie the U.S. economy despite longer-term signs of improvement.
Anti-poverty campaigners rage as energy giants rake in cash

Anti-poverty campaigners rage as energy giants rake in cash

LONDON (AP) — Anti-poverty campaigners fumed Thursday after the parent of Britain’s biggest home energy supplier said earnings more than tripled last year as consumers struggled to pay soaring utility bills .
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