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EXPLAINER: University of Wisconsin latest to ban TikTok

EXPLAINER: University of Wisconsin latest to ban TikTok

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The University of Wisconsin System has joined a number of universities across the nation that have banned the popular socail media app TikTok on school-owned devices. UW System officials made the announcement Tuesday.
Trump drops appeal, ending legal fight over New York probe

Trump drops appeal, ending legal fight over New York probe

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has abandoned efforts to revive his federal lawsuit against New York Attorney General Letitia James — the second time he’s halted legal action against her after a judge last week fined him and his lawyers
Canada's passport application backlog now 'virtually eliminated,' minister says

Canada's passport application backlog now 'virtually eliminated,' minister says

OTTAWA — The federal government declared victory over a massive backlog of passport applications Tuesday as the social development minister announced that 98 per cent of the delayed applications have now been processed.
P.E.I. farmers say federal restrictions imposed to manage potato wart went too far

P.E.I. farmers say federal restrictions imposed to manage potato wart went too far

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island potato farmers say a new report on potato wart shows the 2021 decision to halt exports to the United States went too far, and they want remaining restrictions lifted for farms where the soil-borne fungus has not b
Exec: Utility bled cash before alleged Ohio speaker bribes

Exec: Utility bled cash before alleged Ohio speaker bribes

CINCINNATI (AP) — An arm of FirstEnergy Corp.
Iowa lawmakers OK public money for private school students

Iowa lawmakers OK public money for private school students

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Any Iowa student who wants to attend a private school could use public money to pay for tuition or other expenses under a plan passed Tuesday by the Legislature and quickly signed into law by Gov.
Paris rushing to finish 2024 Olympics construction work

Paris rushing to finish 2024 Olympics construction work

PARIS (AP) — Paris is rushing to finish construction work in time for the 2024 Olympics, with just 18 months to go. Delays are being experienced in part because of the impact of Russia's war in Ukraine on the steel industry.
Marineland registers to lobby Ontario government with goal of selling

Marineland registers to lobby Ontario government with goal of selling

TORONTO — Marineland has registered to lobby the Ontario government with the goal of selling the park. Andrew Burns, a lawyer who has represented the Niagara Falls, Ont.
Senators grill Ticketmaster after Taylor Swift fiasco

Senators grill Ticketmaster after Taylor Swift fiasco

Senators grilled Ticketmaster Tuesday, questioning whether the company’s dominance in the ticketing industry led to its spectacular breakdown last year during a sale of Taylor Swift concert tickets.
Uganda begins oil drilling, hopes for production by 2025

Uganda begins oil drilling, hopes for production by 2025

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Oil drilling has begun in a Chinese-operated field in Uganda and the East African country expects to start production by 2025, an official said Tuesday.