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CPP Investments earned 8% in latest fiscal year, net assets rose to $632 billion

CPP Investments earned 8% in latest fiscal year, net assets rose to $632 billion

TORONTO — Canada's biggest pension fund earned an eight per cent return last year, but significantly underperformed the 19.9 per cent return of its reference portfolio.
FCC will consider rules for AI-generated political ads on TV and radio, but can't touch streaming

FCC will consider rules for AI-generated political ads on TV and radio, but can't touch streaming

NEW YORK (AP) — The head of the Federal Communications Commission introduced on Wednesday a proposal to require political advertisers to disclose when they use content generated by artificial intelligence in broadcast television and radio ads.
Lara Trump is taking the reins and reshaping the RNC in her father-in-law’s image

Lara Trump is taking the reins and reshaping the RNC in her father-in-law’s image

WASHINGTON (AP) — The direction of the Republican National Committee is clear from the last name of its new second-in-command: Trump. “My No.
Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy takes a 7.7% stake in BuzzFeed

Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy takes a 7.7% stake in BuzzFeed

Former Republican presidential candidate and biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy has purchased a minority stake in BuzzFeed, the digital publishing company that shut down its media outlet last year.
Takeaways: How Lara Trump is reshaping the Republican Party

Takeaways: How Lara Trump is reshaping the Republican Party

Lara Trump is wasting no time rebranding the typically staid Republican National Committee in the image of her father-in-law, former President Donald Trump, and showcasing her own version of his pugilistic politics and brash management style.
Former head of military HR sues Armed Forces, government after misconduct case

Former head of military HR sues Armed Forces, government after misconduct case

OTTAWA — A former military leader who was accused of sexual misconduct in 2021 is suing the federal government, the Armed Forces and his accuser, claiming he was maliciously prosecuted for political reasons. Lt.-Gen.
Indian international students most likely to live in unsuitable housing, StatCan says

Indian international students most likely to live in unsuitable housing, StatCan says

OTTAWA — International students were more likely to live in unsuitable housing in 2021 than Canadian-born students, a report released Thursday by Statistics Canada shows.
New York senator won't face charges after he was accused of shoving an advocate

New York senator won't face charges after he was accused of shoving an advocate

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A New York state senator won't face charges after he was accused of shoving an advocate in the state capitol building last week.
Trial of Sen. Bob Menendez takes a weeklong break after jurors get stuck in elevator

Trial of Sen. Bob Menendez takes a weeklong break after jurors get stuck in elevator

NEW YORK (AP) — The trial of Sen.
What you should know about North Carolina's race for governor

What you should know about North Carolina's race for governor

North Carolina has been an underappreciated political battleground recently and not gotten the same attention as nearby Georgia or Florida or the traditional campaign hotbeds of the Rust Belt.
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