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What the grocery report recommends to improve competition

What the grocery report recommends to improve competition

GATINEAU, Que. — Canada's competition watchdog released its much awaited study into the country's retail grocery market on Tuesday.
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Georgia governor attacks Biden's electric vehicle policy at federally-backed battery material maker

Georgia governor attacks Biden's electric vehicle policy at federally-backed battery material maker

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov.
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Rising grocer profit margins underscore need for competition, regulator finds

Rising grocer profit margins underscore need for competition, regulator finds

Canada's grocery sector needs more competition to help keep food prices down, give shoppers more choice and encourage new entrants, the country's competition watchdog says.
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One of America's first elected lesbian governors addresses Irish Senate on LBGTQ rights anniversary

One of America's first elected lesbian governors addresses Irish Senate on LBGTQ rights anniversary

Massachusetts Gov.
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Georgia elections official to speak to federal prosecutors probing Trump's efforts to undo 2020 loss

Georgia elections official to speak to federal prosecutors probing Trump's efforts to undo 2020 loss

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is scheduled to speak to federal prosecutors from the office of special counsel Jack Smith, who is investigating efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn his 2020
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Faith of Canadians in Biden, U.S. slipped in the spring, Pew survey suggests

Faith of Canadians in Biden, U.S. slipped in the spring, Pew survey suggests

WASHINGTON — Canadians still have a more positive view of the United States and its current commander-in-chief than they did three years ago — but that faith is showing signs of slipping, a new survey suggests.
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No evidence of political interference in McKinsey contracts: Treasury Board report

No evidence of political interference in McKinsey contracts: Treasury Board report

OTTAWA — The Treasury Board said Tuesday it has found no evidence of political interference in federal contracts with consulting firm McKinsey & Company.
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Biden is eager to run on the economy - 'Bidenomics' - but voters have their doubts

Biden is eager to run on the economy - 'Bidenomics' - but voters have their doubts

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is eager to take full political ownership of the U.S. economy — a reflection of the White House belief that inflation is fading, job growth is solid and voters need to know about it.
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Conditions for Guantanamo detainees are cruel, inhuman and degrading, UN investigator says

Conditions for Guantanamo detainees are cruel, inhuman and degrading, UN investigator says

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The first U.N. independent investigator to visit the U.S. detention center at Guantanamo Bay said Monday the 30 men held there are subject “to ongoing cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment under international law.
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US Interior Secretary Haaland reflects on tenure and tradition amid policy challenges

US Interior Secretary Haaland reflects on tenure and tradition amid policy challenges

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — It was never about making history for Deb Haaland, but rather making her parents proud.
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