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NY public schools tell Trump administration they won't comply with DEI order

NY public schools tell Trump administration they won't comply with DEI order

New York state officials have told the Trump administration that they will not comply with its demands to end diversity, equity and inclusion practices in public schools, despite the administration's threats to terminate federal education funding.
Protesters tee off against Trump and Musk in "Hands Off!" rallies across the U.S.

Protesters tee off against Trump and Musk in "Hands Off!" rallies across the U.S.

Opponents of President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk rallied across the U.S. on Saturday to protest the administration's actions on government downsizing, the economy, human rights and other issues.
Federal leaders pledge family doctors, red tape cuts, skilled trades support

Federal leaders pledge family doctors, red tape cuts, skilled trades support

OTTAWA — Party leaders are making announcements across the country on Day 14 of the federal election campaign, pledging to tackle the shortage of family doctors, support skilled trades, and cut government red tape. In Oakville, Ont.
Trump goes all in with bet that the heavy price of tariffs will pay off for Americans

Trump goes all in with bet that the heavy price of tariffs will pay off for Americans

WASHINGTON (AP) — Not even 24 hours after his party lost a key Wisconsin race and underperformed in Florida , President Donald Trump followed the playbook that has defined his political career: He doubled down.
Five years without answers for family of Canadian businessman held in Chinese jail

Five years without answers for family of Canadian businessman held in Chinese jail

VANCOUVER — Wang Yan vividly recalls the last time she heard her husband's voice, more than five years ago. It was Dec.
Matthew Rankin working on films about Progressive Conservatives, Esperanto

Matthew Rankin working on films about Progressive Conservatives, Esperanto

“Universal Language" director Matthew Rankin says he's channelling his creative energy into two new films: one probing Canada's conservative legacy and another on the world's most famous made-up language.
Vancouver voters look to fill two council seats in municipal byelection

Vancouver voters look to fill two council seats in municipal byelection

VANCOUVER — Voters in Vancouver are heading to the polls today — but not for the federal election that's still weeks away from its conclusion.
US consumers rush to buy big-ticket items before Trump's tariffs kick in

US consumers rush to buy big-ticket items before Trump's tariffs kick in

John Gutierrez had been thinking about buying a new laptop for the past year.
Voices from coal country say closures of MSHA offices will endanger mine safety

Voices from coal country say closures of MSHA offices will endanger mine safety

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Retired coal miner Stanley “Goose” Stewart questions whether it's safe for anyone to work in the industry right now.
Georgia bill would compensate the wrongfully convicted and let Trump recover costs of election case

Georgia bill would compensate the wrongfully convicted and let Trump recover costs of election case

ATLANTA (AP) — A revived attempt to fix Georgia's inefficient system for compensating people wrongfully convicted of crimes almost died.