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Alberta Next survey asks if province should withhold social help for some immigrants

Alberta Next survey asks if province should withhold social help for some immigrants

CALGARY — Whether Alberta should withhold social services from some immigrants is among the issues Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is tabling for debate this summer when she travels the province to consult citizens on potential referendum questions.

'Not something to celebrate': As it turns 80 and faces dwindling global clout, can the UN survive?

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations, a collaborative global dream built into reality out of the ashes of World War II, marks its 80th anniversary this month. There’s little to celebrate. Its clout on the world stage is diminished.
NS Power expands offer of free credit monitoring for customers after cyberattack

NS Power expands offer of free credit monitoring for customers after cyberattack

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Power says it is offering five years of free credit monitoring to all past and current customers in response to a recent cyberattack.
'Not something to celebrate': As it turns 80 and faces dwindling global clout, can the UN survive?

'Not something to celebrate': As it turns 80 and faces dwindling global clout, can the UN survive?

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations, a collaborative global dream built into reality out of the ashes of World War II, marks its 80th anniversary this month. There’s little to celebrate. Its clout on the world stage is diminished.
Health agency says 72 sickened with salmonella after eating recalled salami

Health agency says 72 sickened with salmonella after eating recalled salami

TORONTO — Seventy-two people have fallen ill after eating salami recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.
New York City is using ranked choice voting in its Democratic mayoral primary. Here's how it works

New York City is using ranked choice voting in its Democratic mayoral primary. Here's how it works

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City is using ranked choice voting in its Democratic mayoral primary election, a system that takes some explaining, even for people who have used it before.
Trump's budget bill could complicate 2026 tax filing season after IRS cuts, watchdog warns

Trump's budget bill could complicate 2026 tax filing season after IRS cuts, watchdog warns

WASHINGTON (AP) — The budget bill championed by President Donald Trump could complicate next year's tax filing season after the IRS lost one-quarter of its employees through staffing cuts, an independent watchdog reported Wednesday.
Former Republican US Sen. Scott Brown of Massachusetts seeks to succeed Shaheen in New Hampshire

Former Republican US Sen. Scott Brown of Massachusetts seeks to succeed Shaheen in New Hampshire

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Scott Brown, a Republican who once represented Massachusetts in the U.S. Senate, announced his second bid Wednesday for the New Hampshire Senate seat being vacated by Democrat Jeanne Shaheen next year.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker to seek a 3rd term amid questions about higher political ambitions

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker to seek a 3rd term amid questions about higher political ambitions

CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker will seek a third term in office next year amid growing questions about the Democrat’s ambitions for higher office.
A whirlwind 48 hours: How Trump's Israel-Iran ceasefire agreement came together

A whirlwind 48 hours: How Trump's Israel-Iran ceasefire agreement came together

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a 48-hour whirlwind, President Donald Trump veered from elated to indignant to triumphant as his fragile Israel-Iran ceasefire agreement came together, teetered toward collapse and ultimately coalesced.