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Experts: Russia finding new ways to spread propaganda videos

Experts: Russia finding new ways to spread propaganda videos

Russia has devised yet another way to spread disinformation about its invasion of Ukraine , using digital tricks that allow its war propaganda videos to evade restrictions imposed by governments and tech companies.
Live Updates: Russia-Ukraine War

Live Updates: Russia-Ukraine War

Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared that Russia is taking ownership of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, Europe's largest.
Prolonged power outages in Nova Scotia and P.E.I. leaving residents exasperated

Prolonged power outages in Nova Scotia and P.E.I. leaving residents exasperated

HALIFAX — Eleven days after post-tropical storm Fiona yanked down power lines across Atlantic Canada, about 15,000 residents of P.E.I. and Nova Scotia were still in the dark Wednesday, many of them fuming about their fate.
End vaccination mandate at Canada-U.S. border, New York senator urges White House

End vaccination mandate at Canada-U.S. border, New York senator urges White House

WASHINGTON — A prominent New York senator is joining the ranks of American lawmakers who want the White House to end vaccination rules at the Canada-U.S. land border. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Rep.
Newfoundland and Labrador offering expat doctors $100,000 to come home to practise

Newfoundland and Labrador offering expat doctors $100,000 to come home to practise

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The government of Newfoundland and Labrador is offering up big money in an effort to entice doctors, nurses and paramedics working outside the province to move back home.
Biden juggles Iran nuke talks as Iranian repression grows

Biden juggles Iran nuke talks as Iranian repression grows

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has hit back at Iran over the government’s brutal crackdown on antigovernment protests.
Newfoundland and Labrador giving some residents $500 to help with cost of living

Newfoundland and Labrador giving some residents $500 to help with cost of living

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The Newfoundland and Labrador government is offering residents one-time payments of up to $500 in an effort to offset high inflation and soaring costs of living.
Joly pushing for Haiti plan at Americas summit as countries ponder Venezuela ties

Joly pushing for Haiti plan at Americas summit as countries ponder Venezuela ties

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is trying to help broker a plan to get Haiti on its feet after a gas shortage that has sparked violence, as Latin American countries focus on growing inequality.
Nova Scotia legislature committee unable to get cost estimate for hospital project

Nova Scotia legislature committee unable to get cost estimate for hospital project

HALIFAX — The official cost estimate for one of Atlantic Canada’s largest infrastructure projects remains under wraps, as officials told a Nova Scotia legislature committee Wednesday that they couldn’t provide a number.
Parents, critics want action on kids' pain medication shortage as flu season sets in

Parents, critics want action on kids' pain medication shortage as flu season sets in

Experts eyeing a shortage of some kids' pain and fever medications say there are several things governments, retailers and manufacturers can do to combat the months-long supply crunch, but they are up against soaring demand that is intensifying with
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