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One year later, AI code signatories happy with decision but want more company

One year later, AI code signatories happy with decision but want more company

TORONTO — One year after Canada launched a voluntary code of conduct on artificial intelligence, tech organizations that signed on say they don't regret the decision but wouldn't mind some more company.
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Trump favors huge new tariffs. What are they, and how do they work?

Trump favors huge new tariffs. What are they, and how do they work?

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has identified what he sees as an all-purpose fix for what ails America: Slap huge new tariffs on foreign goods entering the United States.
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Trump and Zelenskyy will meet as tensions rise over US backing for Ukraine

Trump and Zelenskyy will meet as tensions rise over US backing for Ukraine

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump is set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as public tensions have been rising between the two over Ukraine's defense against Russia's invasion. Trump said Zelenskyy asked for the meeting.
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Abortion-rights groups are courting Latino voters in Arizona and Florida

Abortion-rights groups are courting Latino voters in Arizona and Florida

PHOENIX (AP) — When Lesley Chavez found out she was pregnant at age 16, she saw her daughter as a blessing from God and never considered an abortion , a view reinforced by her devout Christian mother.
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How to watch the vice presidential debate between Walz and Vance

How to watch the vice presidential debate between Walz and Vance

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance of Ohio are meeting Tuesday for their first and only scheduled vice presidential debate.
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Indicted New York City mayor could appear before a judge Friday

Indicted New York City mayor could appear before a judge Friday

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City's embattled and indicted mayor, Eric Adams , could make his initial court appearance Friday on charges that he accepted illegal campaign contributions and free overseas trips from people looking to buy his influence in c
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Jews and Catholics warn against Trump's latest loyalty test for religious voters

Jews and Catholics warn against Trump's latest loyalty test for religious voters

Former President Donald Trump recently reissued his loyalty test to religious Americans, declaring that he can best protect their freedoms while preemptively blaming members of certain faiths should he lose the presidential election in November.
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Electronic vote counters could bring B.C. election result an hour after polls close

Electronic vote counters could bring B.C. election result an hour after polls close

British Columbians could find out who wins the provincial election on Oct. 19 in about the same time it took to start counting ballots in previous votes.
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Texas official indicted, accused of making fake social media posts during election

Texas official indicted, accused of making fake social media posts during election

HOUSTON (AP) — The top elected official in a county in suburban Houston was indicted on Thursday over allegations he created fake and racist social media posts when he ran for re-election in 2022.
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Trudeau, French president Macron meet in Canada as trade deal challenges continue

Trudeau, French president Macron meet in Canada as trade deal challenges continue

OTTAWA — French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau say their governments will collaborate more on issues ranging from the war in Ukraine to foreign interference, as they face off against rising populism and misinformation.
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