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M&A may have to wait amid trade war, but WSP Global CEO sanguine as profits rise

M&A may have to wait amid trade war, but WSP Global CEO sanguine as profits rise

MONTREAL — WSP Global Inc. remains largely insulated from tariff fallout and cost-cutting by the U.S.
What Trump's agreement with the U.K. suggests about trade talks with Canada

What Trump's agreement with the U.K. suggests about trade talks with Canada

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump's preliminary trade agreement with the United Kingdom sent a signal to countries around the world — including Canada — about the goals of his campaign to upend global trade with tariffs.
Joe Biden blames Kamala Harris' loss on sexism and racism and rejects concerns about his age

Joe Biden blames Kamala Harris' loss on sexism and racism and rejects concerns about his age

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Joe Biden says he's responsible for Donald Trump's victory last fall, but he attributes Kamala Harris' loss, at least in part, to sexism and racism.

FACT FOCUS: Trump claims the US subsidizes Canada. Experts say the numbers don't add up

Newly-elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited the White House on Tuesday in search of common ground during an ongoing trade war that has shattered decades of trust between the his country and the U.S.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other US tech leaders testify to Congress on AI competition with China

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other US tech leaders testify to Congress on AI competition with China

WASHINGTON (AP) — OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and executives from Microsoft and chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices testified on Capitol Hill about the biggest opportunities, risks and needs facing an industry which lawmakers and technologists agree could fun
Democrats block stablecoin bill as they raise concerns about Trump's crypto ventures

Democrats block stablecoin bill as they raise concerns about Trump's crypto ventures

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats have blocked legislation to regulate stablecoins, a form of cryptocurrency, after arguing that the bill needed stronger protections and airing concerns that it could help President Donald Trump enrich himself.
More details needed about Carney's plans to revamp foreign service, union head says

More details needed about Carney's plans to revamp foreign service, union head says

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has vowed to invest in Canada's foreign service, arguing that diplomacy is becoming increasingly important in a dangerous world.
Democrats ask Wisconsin Supreme Court to toss state's congressional boundaries

Democrats ask Wisconsin Supreme Court to toss state's congressional boundaries

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic voters on Thursday asked the liberal-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court to throw out the battleground state’s current congressional district boundaries after a similar request was rejected last year .
What's in the US-UK trade deal? A broad agreement with limited details

What's in the US-UK trade deal? A broad agreement with limited details

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration announced a trade deal with the United Kingdom Thursday in grandiose terms, but with only limited details about what it will achieve.
Wisconsin Republicans kill marijuana legalization and tax increases for millionaires

Wisconsin Republicans kill marijuana legalization and tax increases for millionaires

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature voted Thursday to kill most of the top spending priorities of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, including legalizing marijuana, even as both sides negotiate a tax cut.