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Elon Musk’s Starbase on its way to becoming a Texas city after lopsided early voting results

Elon Musk’s Starbase on its way to becoming a Texas city after lopsided early voting results

McALLEN, Texas (AP) — The South Texas home of Elon Musk’s SpaceX rocket company is on its way to becoming an official city with a galactic name: Starbase.
Warren Buffett shocks shareholders by announcing his intention to retire at the end of the year

Warren Buffett shocks shareholders by announcing his intention to retire at the end of the year

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Derelict ferry, Queen of Sidney, catches fire in Mission, B.C.

Derelict ferry, Queen of Sidney, catches fire in Mission, B.C.

A derelict ferry moored in British Columbia's Fraser River caught fire Saturday. A statement from the City of Mission says the fire onboard the Queen of Sidney ferry is largely under control but may continue to smoulder for the next couple of days.
Quebec Liberal leadership hopefuls say they're open to fossil-fuel projects

Quebec Liberal leadership hopefuls say they're open to fossil-fuel projects

LAVAL — Several candidates for the leadership of the Quebec Liberal Party say they're open to fossil-fuel projects in the province as a means to boost Canada's energy independence. In Laval, Que.
Indigenous leaders hopeful for Carney-led government on economy, reconciliation

Indigenous leaders hopeful for Carney-led government on economy, reconciliation

OTTAWA — Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president Natan Obed says he doesn't expect Prime Minister Mark Carney to get everything right immediately as he learns about and crafts policies for Indigenous Peoples, but it's clear he's willing to learn.
Alberta Premier Smith says meeting with PM Carney a 'positive first step'

Alberta Premier Smith says meeting with PM Carney a 'positive first step'

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she has had a "positive" meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Injured man rescued after plane lands in Lake Ontario near Toronto's east end: police

Injured man rescued after plane lands in Lake Ontario near Toronto's east end: police

TORONTO — Toronto police say a man was rescued Friday afternoon after a plane landed in Lake Ontario near the city's east end.
Carney says he won't make a pact with NDP, confirms King Charles to launch Parliament

Carney says he won't make a pact with NDP, confirms King Charles to launch Parliament

OTTAWA — King Charles will visit Ottawa to deliver the speech from the throne at the end of this month in a show of support for Canadian sovereignty, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday.
Hawaii lawmakers raise the state's hotel tax to help the islands cope with climate change

Hawaii lawmakers raise the state's hotel tax to help the islands cope with climate change

HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii lawmakers passed on Friday first-of-its-kind legislation that will increase the state’s lodging tax to raise money for environmental protection and strengthening defenses against climate change -fueled natural disasters. Gov.
Mark Carney says he has priorities for his new government — here are 5 of them

Mark Carney says he has priorities for his new government — here are 5 of them

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney laid out his priorities at his first postelection press conference on Friday, four days after his party won a minority mandate in the April 28 election. Here's a quick look at the items topping his agenda.