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Kristi Noem is ‘alert and recovering’ after trip to hospital over allergic reaction, official says

Kristi Noem is ‘alert and recovering’ after trip to hospital over allergic reaction, official says

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem was taken to the hospital on Tuesday after experiencing an allergic reaction, her spokeswoman said.
Trump will sign an order extending deadline for TikTok's Chinese owner to sell app

Trump will sign an order extending deadline for TikTok's Chinese owner to sell app

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will sign an executive order this week to extend a deadline for TikTok's Chinese owner to divest the popular video sharing app, the White House announced Tuesday.
Environment minister says consumer rebates for EVs will return

Environment minister says consumer rebates for EVs will return

OTTAWA — The federal government intends to bring back consumer rebates for electric vehicles but doesn't yet quite know what they'll look like, Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin said on Tuesday.
Jury finds leading proponent of 'The Big Lie' defamed former voting equipment employee

Jury finds leading proponent of 'The Big Lie' defamed former voting equipment employee

DENVER (AP) — A jury found Monday that MyPillow founder Mike Lindell defamed a former employee of a prominent voting equipment company by calling him a traitor, telling Lindell and his online media platform to pay $2.3 million in damages.
Conservative MP resigns seat so Poilievre can run in Alberta byelection

Conservative MP resigns seat so Poilievre can run in Alberta byelection

OTTAWA — Alberta Conservative Damien Kurek officially resigned as an MP on Tuesday — the earliest he was legally allowed to step aside.
EPA will revisit Biden-era ban on the last type of asbestos used in US

EPA will revisit Biden-era ban on the last type of asbestos used in US

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency told a federal appeals court it will reconsider the Biden administration's ban on the last type of asbestos used in the United States to determine whether it went “beyond what is necessary.
Threats to lawmakers are on the rise, security officials tell senators after Minnesota shootings

Threats to lawmakers are on the rise, security officials tell senators after Minnesota shootings

WASHINGTON (AP) — Threats to members of Congress are on the rise, security officials told senators on Tuesday at an emergency briefing in the wake of the killing of a Minnesota state lawmaker in her home over the weekend. U.S.
G7 members agree to increase public sector use of AI, collaborate on quantum

G7 members agree to increase public sector use of AI, collaborate on quantum

OTTAWA — G7 countries pledged Tuesday to increase adoption of artificial intelligence, including in the public sector and among smaller businesses, while also promising to promote investment in emerging quantum technologies.
Padilla says in Senate 'it's time to wake up' after forced removal from Noem's event

Padilla says in Senate 'it's time to wake up' after forced removal from Noem's event

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen.
Trump administration demands action from 36 countries to avoid travel ban

Trump administration demands action from 36 countries to avoid travel ban

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has given 36 countries, most of them in Africa, a Wednesday deadline to commit to improve vetting of travelers or face a ban on their citizens visiting the United States .