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Nova Scotia's Opposition Liberals promise free public transit if elected

Nova Scotia's Opposition Liberals promise free public transit if elected

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s Opposition Liberals say the province will be the first in Canada to offer free public transit if they form the next government. In a campaign-style announcement Tuesday, Liberal Leader Zach Churchill said $65.
Montana Democrat Busse releases tax returns as he seeks a debate with Gov. Gianforte

Montana Democrat Busse releases tax returns as he seeks a debate with Gov. Gianforte

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Montana Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ryan Busse provided 10 years of income tax records on Tuesday as he sought to goad Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte into debating him ahead of the November election.
Rustad tells Jordan Peterson B.C. needs nuclear talk, end to school 'indoctrination'

Rustad tells Jordan Peterson B.C. needs nuclear talk, end to school 'indoctrination'

The leader of B.C.'s Conservatives says there needs to be a conversation about nuclear power's role in the province's energy future and a review of educational materials he says are designed for "indoctrination" of children.
China-linked 'Spamouflage' network mimics Americans online to sway US political debate

China-linked 'Spamouflage' network mimics Americans online to sway US political debate

WASHINGTON (AP) — When he first emerged on social media, the user known as Harlan claimed to be a New Yorker and an Army veteran who supported Donald Trump for president.
Prosecutors balk at Trump’s bid to delay post-conviction hush money rulings

Prosecutors balk at Trump’s bid to delay post-conviction hush money rulings

NEW YORK (AP) — Manhattan prosecutors balked Tuesday at Donald Trump 's effort to delay post-trial decisions in his New York hush money criminal case while he seeks to have a federal court intervene and potentially overturn his felony conviction.
The presidential campaigns brace for an intense sprint to Election Day

The presidential campaigns brace for an intense sprint to Election Day

LA CROSSE, Wis. (AP) — After a summer of historic tumult, the path to the presidency for both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump this fall is becoming much clearer.
Republicans in Massachusetts pick candidate to take on Sen. Elizabeth Warren

Republicans in Massachusetts pick candidate to take on Sen. Elizabeth Warren

BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Republicans will choose candidates to challenge U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren and U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch in state primaries Tuesday.
Clearview AI fined $33.7 million by Dutch data protection watchdog over 'illegal database' of faces

Clearview AI fined $33.7 million by Dutch data protection watchdog over 'illegal database' of faces

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch data protection watchdog on Tuesday issued facial recognition startup Clearview AI with a fine of 30.5 million euros ($33.
China-linked 'Spamouflage' network mimics Americans online to sway US political debate

China-linked 'Spamouflage' network mimics Americans online to sway US political debate

WASHINGTON (AP) — When he first emerged on social media, the user known as Harlan claimed to be a New Yorker and an Army veteran who supported Donald Trump for president.
Move quickly on gun regulations, directives to stem domestic violence, Ottawa urged

Move quickly on gun regulations, directives to stem domestic violence, Ottawa urged

OTTAWA — Several civil society organizations, including women's advocates, are calling on the Liberal government to swiftly flesh out firearm legislation passed last year by enacting crucial regulations and directives.