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Ex-Massachusetts lawmaker sentenced for scamming pandemic unemployment funds

BOSTON (AP) — A former Massachusetts state senator was sentenced Friday to 18 months in prison for scheming to defraud the state Department of Unemployment Assistance and collecting income that he failed to report to the Internal Revenue Service.
28 agencies were authorized to fly helicopters near Reagan Airport before deadly crash

28 agencies were authorized to fly helicopters near Reagan Airport before deadly crash

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Army was one of 28 government agencies authorized to fly helicopters near Ronald Reagan National Airport before its Black Hawk helicopter collided with an American Airlines passenger jet last week, killing 67.
Stock market today: Wall Street slumps almost 1% as worries worsen about inflation and tariffs

Stock market today: Wall Street slumps almost 1% as worries worsen about inflation and tariffs

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks slumped as worries flared again on Wall Street about tariffs and inflation. The S&P 500 fell 0.9% Friday and wiped out what had been a modest gain for the week.
A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

TORONTO — A running list of election promises announced by the Ontario Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens in the province's snap election campaign. The vote is set for Feb. 27. Progressive Conservatives Feb.
Trudeau says Trump's comments about taking over Canada are 'a real thing'

Trudeau says Trump's comments about taking over Canada are 'a real thing'

Donald Trump is not joking when he says he'd like to make Canada the 51st state, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday, adding that the U.S. president's annexation plans are related to Canada's supply of critical minerals.
EV maker Scout Motors wants to sell directly to buyers but can't do it in its home state

EV maker Scout Motors wants to sell directly to buyers but can't do it in its home state

BLYTHEWOOD, S.C.
Trump blames 'obsolete' US air traffic control system for the plane and chopper collision near DC

Trump blames 'obsolete' US air traffic control system for the plane and chopper collision near DC

President Donald Trump on Thursday blamed the deadly collision of a passenger jet and Army helicopter last week on what he called an “obsolete” computer system used by U.S. air traffic controllers.
Judge tells Quebec car dealership to rehire man fired over sexual-assault conviction

Judge tells Quebec car dealership to rehire man fired over sexual-assault conviction

MONTREAL — Quebec's labour tribunal has ordered a car dealership in south-central Quebec to rehire an employee it had fired after he was convicted of sexual assault.
One Tech Tip: How to block your phone from tracking your location

One Tech Tip: How to block your phone from tracking your location

LONDON (AP) — Smartphones are useful tools for everyday life, but they're privy to nearly everything about you, including all the places you've been — if you let them.
Patients using diabetes apps can miss critical alerts. Here's how to make sure you're getting them

Patients using diabetes apps can miss critical alerts. Here's how to make sure you're getting them

WASHINGTON (AP) — Patients who use smartphone apps to manage their diabetes could face serious health problems if they miss notifications needed to control their blood sugar, U.S. health officials warned.