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Politicians and dog experts vilify South Dakota governor after she writes about killing her dog

Politicians and dog experts vilify South Dakota governor after she writes about killing her dog

Politicians and dog experts are criticizing South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem after she wrote in a new book about killing a rambunctious puppy .
'All options still on the table' for limiting plastics production: Guilbeault

'All options still on the table' for limiting plastics production: Guilbeault

OTTAWA — All options to eliminate plastic waste are still on the table in negotiations for a global plastic treaty, including putting legislated caps on how much plastic the world produces in the first place, Canada's environment minister said Tuesda
A former Naval officer will challenge Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz in upcoming GOP primary

A former Naval officer will challenge Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz in upcoming GOP primary

U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz , who angered many of his Republican House colleagues with his challenges that led to former Speaker Kevin McCarthy's ouster , has drawn a former U.S. Navy pilot as an opponent in August's GOP primary. Former Capt.
Alberta to partially fund facility to test geothermal drilling techniques

Alberta to partially fund facility to test geothermal drilling techniques

The Alberta government is helping fund what it says is Canada's first test site for geothermal energy drilling techniques. Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz says the province will spend $750,000 to help fund a feasibility study on the project.
Conestoga is a foreign student mecca. Is its climb to riches leading it off a cliff?

Conestoga is a foreign student mecca. Is its climb to riches leading it off a cliff?

KITCHENER, Ont. — The smell of South Asian spices wafts from the "Blends and Curries" food counter. Conversations in Hindi and Gujurati flood the bustling hallways, which quickly get packed as students pour in and out of classes.
Ontario to begin buying land to build Highway 413, construction slated for next year

Ontario to begin buying land to build Highway 413, construction slated for next year

Ontario plans to begin buying up land to build a controversial highway in the Toronto area that will pave over prime farmland, Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday.
Animal activists thrilled after parts of Ontario agriculture law unconstitutional

Animal activists thrilled after parts of Ontario agriculture law unconstitutional

TORONTO — Animal advocates are celebrating after parts of a controversial Ontario agriculture law that made it illegal to get a job on a farm under false pretences to expose conditions inside were deemed unconstitutional.
Supreme Court leaves in place a Texas law requiring pornographic websites to verify users' ages

Supreme Court leaves in place a Texas law requiring pornographic websites to verify users' ages

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to block a Texas law requiring pornographic websites to verify the age of their users.
Tech CEOs Altman, Nadella, Pichai and others join government AI safety board led by DHS' Mayorkas

Tech CEOs Altman, Nadella, Pichai and others join government AI safety board led by DHS' Mayorkas

WASHINGTON (AP) — The CEOs of leading U.S. technology companies are joining a new artificial intelligence safety board to advise the federal government on how to protect the nation's critical services from “AI-related disruptions.
FCC fines wireless carriers for sharing user locations without consent

FCC fines wireless carriers for sharing user locations without consent

The Federal Communications Commission has leveraged nearly $200 million in fines against wireless carriers AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon for illegally sharing customers' location data without their consent.
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