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Wall Street debut of Trump's Truth Social network could net him stock worth billions on paper

Wall Street debut of Trump's Truth Social network could net him stock worth billions on paper

NEW YORK (AP) — The Wall Street debut of Donald Trump’s Truth Social network could give him stock worth billions of dollars on paper. But the former president probably will not be able to cash it out right away, unless some things change.
Dorothy Shephard latest N.B. Tory who clashed with premier not to seek re-election

Dorothy Shephard latest N.B. Tory who clashed with premier not to seek re-election

FREDERICTON — Another New Brunswick Progressive Conservative member who clashed with Premier Blaine Higgs over his policy on gender identity in schools has decided not to run in the upcoming provincial election.
Wisconsin Republican Senate candidate picks out-of-state team to win NCAA tournament

Wisconsin Republican Senate candidate picks out-of-state team to win NCAA tournament

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican businessman Eric Hovde wants to be a U.S. senator representing Wisconsin. But he's picking a team from Indiana to win the NCAA basketball tournament.
N.L. protest cause rooted in price-setting systems for fishers and processors

N.L. protest cause rooted in price-setting systems for fishers and processors

The protest that erupted Wednesday outside the legislature in Newfoundland and Labrador has its roots in a complex, years-long struggle between independent fish harvesters and processors over the price-setting system, industry observers say.
Portland revives police department protest response team amid skepticism stemming from 2020 protests

Portland revives police department protest response team amid skepticism stemming from 2020 protests

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A revamped protest response team is being launched in Portland's police department, despite skepticism from some residents who said their confidence was eroded by the police response to 2020 racial justice protests in the city .
B.C. unveils flood strategy, adds $39 million in funding for flood mitigation

B.C. unveils flood strategy, adds $39 million in funding for flood mitigation

VANCOUVER — Catastrophic flooding in British Columbia that caused billions in damages to infrastructure, property and homes has resulted in a new comprehensive flood strategy to help communities reduce risk and respond to extreme events.
New bipartisan bill would require online identification, labeling of AI-generated videos and audio

New bipartisan bill would require online identification, labeling of AI-generated videos and audio

WASHINGTON (AP) — Bipartisan legislation introduced in the House Thursday would require the identification and labeling of online images, videos and audio generated using artificial intelligence, the latest effort to rein in rapidly developing techno
Energy agency announces $475M in funding for clean energy projects on mine land sites

Energy agency announces $475M in funding for clean energy projects on mine land sites

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Highlights of Newfoundland and Labrador's 2024-25 budget

Highlights of Newfoundland and Labrador's 2024-25 budget

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador Finance Minister Siobhan Coady tabled the province’s 2024-25 budget Thursday. Here are some highlights: - Projected GDP is $33.2 billion, which is a five per cent increase from $31.
Speaker Johnson says he plans to invite Netanyahu to address the US Congress

Speaker Johnson says he plans to invite Netanyahu to address the US Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson says he plans to invite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress, a show of support from Republicans amid growing Democratic criticism of Netanyahu's leadership.
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