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Oklahoma ideology test for teachers from New York and California draws criticism

Oklahoma ideology test for teachers from New York and California draws criticism

Oklahoma will require applicants for teacher jobs coming from California and New York to pass an exam that the Republican-dominated state's top education official says is designed to safeguard against “radical leftist ideology,” but which opponents d
Laufey's new album, 'A Matter of Time,' explores anger, love and more

Laufey's new album, 'A Matter of Time,' explores anger, love and more

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Long before the Icelandic Chinese artist Laufey became recognized the world over for her neoclassical jazz-meets-pop music, she was a student, answering a familiar yearbook prompt: “Where do you see yourself in 10 years?” Her answe
Walmart recalls frozen shrimp over potential radioactive contamination

Walmart recalls frozen shrimp over potential radioactive contamination

Walmart has recalled frozen, raw shrimp sold in 13 states because federal health officials say it could have potential radioactive contamination. The U.S.
Air Canada strike ends after tentative deal reached with flight attendants' union

Air Canada strike ends after tentative deal reached with flight attendants' union

TORONTO — Air Canada says it plans to operate more than half of its scheduled flights Tuesday after reaching a tentative deal with the union representing its flight attendants to end a strike that began Saturday morning.
Wall Street falls further from its records as Nvidia, Palantir and other AI stars dim

Wall Street falls further from its records as Nvidia, Palantir and other AI stars dim

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street fell further from its records. The S&P 500 lost 0.6% Tuesday, its third straight loss after setting its all-time high last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average inched up less than 0.
Ontario signals changes to fund that helps municipalities get housing built

Ontario signals changes to fund that helps municipalities get housing built

Ontario is planning to make changes to a housing fund for municipalities that many have said unfairly measures their progress on building, the minister signalled in a speech Tuesday.
US pediatricians' new COVID-19 shot recommendations differ from CDC advice

US pediatricians' new COVID-19 shot recommendations differ from CDC advice

NEW YORK (AP) — For the first time in 30 years, the American Academy of Pediatrics is substantially diverging from U.S. government vaccine recommendations.
Canadian defence firm to make ballistic steel through Swedish partnership

Canadian defence firm to make ballistic steel through Swedish partnership

OTTAWA — Canadian defence manufacturer Roshel is partnering with a Swedish steel company so it can produce ballistic-protection steel domestically for the first time.
Canadian universities are adopting AI tools, but concerns about the technology remain

Canadian universities are adopting AI tools, but concerns about the technology remain

Canadian universities are embracing generative artificial intelligence in their teaching plans as more students and instructors opt to use the rapidly evolving technology.
Unpaid work for flight attendants could be on the way out as union declares win

Unpaid work for flight attendants could be on the way out as union declares win

The practice of providing little or no pay while on the ground stems from a time when flight attendants had much less leverage, says one labour professor.