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Theft of NS Power customer data is likely ransomware attack: security experts

Theft of NS Power customer data is likely ransomware attack: security experts

HALIFAX — Security experts say the theft of customer data from Nova Scotia's electric utility has the hallmarks of an extortion attempt by cybercriminals.
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Trump's $4.9 trillion tax plan targets Medicaid to offset costs

Trump's $4.9 trillion tax plan targets Medicaid to offset costs

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans proposed sweeping tax breaks Monday in President Donald Trump's big priority bill, tallying at least $4.
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To reach Latinos, some Democrats pivot to talk more about the economy and less about immigration

To reach Latinos, some Democrats pivot to talk more about the economy and less about immigration

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Trump's plan to accept free Air Force One replacement from Qatar raises ethical and security worries

Trump's plan to accept free Air Force One replacement from Qatar raises ethical and security worries

WASHINGTON (AP) — For President Donald Trump , accepting a free Air Force One replacement from Qatar is a no-brainer. “I would never be one to turn down that kind of an offer,” the Republican told reporters on Monday.
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Trump backs Jack Ciattarelli in New Jersey's Republican primary for governor

Trump backs Jack Ciattarelli in New Jersey's Republican primary for governor

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — President Donald Trump endorsed Republican Jack Ciattarelli in New Jersey's GOP primary, saying he's gone “ALL IN” on the “Make America Great Again” agenda.
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Canada's ambassador says economic talks must prioritize lifting Trump's tariffs

Canada's ambassador says economic talks must prioritize lifting Trump's tariffs

WASHINGTON — Ottawa's top diplomat in Washington says talks to negotiate any new deals with the United States will prioritize ending U.S President Donald Trump's ruinous tariffs on Canadian exports.
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Campus protests flare on a smaller scale than last spring, but with higher stakes

Campus protests flare on a smaller scale than last spring, but with higher stakes

WASHINGTON (AP) — Campus activism has flared as the academic year winds down, with pro-Palestinian demonstrations leading to arrests at several colleges.
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Trump and Pope Leo are now Earth's most powerful Americans. They lead in different roles and realms

Trump and Pope Leo are now Earth's most powerful Americans. They lead in different roles and realms

The motto of one newly elected American world leader: " Fight! " The other introduced himself to the world with his first public word as pope: “ Peace .
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Steven Guilbeault to remain in cabinet: source

Steven Guilbeault to remain in cabinet: source

OTTAWA — Canadian Culture and Identity Minister Steven Guilbeault is among those names that will stay in cabinet on Tuesday when Prime Minister Mark Carney makes some hefty adjustments to his team, a Liberal source has confirmed to The Canadian Press
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Deputy attorney general who defended Trump in hush money trial is named acting librarian of Congress

Deputy attorney general who defended Trump in hush money trial is named acting librarian of Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche , who represented Donald Trump during his 2024 criminal trial, has been appointed acting librarian of Congress, the Justice Department said Monday.
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