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Despite scandal and a looming corruption trial, Trayon White seeks to return to the DC Council

Despite scandal and a looming corruption trial, Trayon White seeks to return to the DC Council

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tuesday's special election for the Ward 8 seat on the D.C.
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Little evidence to suggest a U.S. trade deal can be reached without tariffs: Carney

Little evidence to suggest a U.S. trade deal can be reached without tariffs: Carney

OTTAWA — A trade deal with the United States will likely include some tariffs, Prime Minister Mark Carney indicated on Tuesday ahead of a meeting with his cabinet. Carney told reporters he expects the trade talks with the U.S.
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Nvidia to resume sales of highly desired AI computer chips to China

Nvidia to resume sales of highly desired AI computer chips to China

BANGKOK (AP) — Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang says the technology giant has won approval from the Trump administration to sell its advanced H20 computer chips used to develop artificial intelligence to China.
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Employees at the nation's consumer financial watchdog say it's become toothless under Trump

Employees at the nation's consumer financial watchdog say it's become toothless under Trump

NEW YORK (AP) — The lights are on at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau across the street from the White House, and employees still get paid. But in practice, the bureau has been mostly inoperable for nearly six months.
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Independents who want to vote in Pennsylvania's closed primaries seek help from state's high court

Independents who want to vote in Pennsylvania's closed primaries seek help from state's high court

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Voters hoping to open up Pennsylvania's closed primary system to independents asked the state Supreme Court on Tuesday to declare the current system violates the state constitution's right to free and fair elections.
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CRTC to look into improving Canada’s public alerting system in new consultation

CRTC to look into improving Canada’s public alerting system in new consultation

GATINEAU — Canada's telecommunications regulator is launching a consultation aimed at improving the national public alerting system that is used to warn Canadians about emergency situations such as severe weather and other concerns to public safety.
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How Trump plans to dismantle the Education Department after Supreme Court ruling

How Trump plans to dismantle the Education Department after Supreme Court ruling

WASHINGTON (AP) — Education Secretary Linda McMahon is expected to move quickly now that the Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to continue unwinding her department.
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South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette launches 2026 gubernatorial bid, touts Trump ties

South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette launches 2026 gubernatorial bid, touts Trump ties

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Republican Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette has kicked off her bid for governor in 2026, highlighting several years of what she considers pushing outgoing Gov.
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Quebec urged to reconsider $30M fine against college over English-language enrolment

Quebec urged to reconsider $30M fine against college over English-language enrolment

MONTREAL — The Quebec government is being urged to show leniency toward a Montreal college facing a $30-million fine for enrolling too many students in its English-language programs.
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Iraqi oil field on fire after drone strike during attacks in Kurdish region

BAGHDAD (AP) — An oil field in Iraq 's Dohuk province was set ablaze Tuesday after being struck by a drone. It is the latest in a series of similar attacks launched recently against oil facilities in northern Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdish region .
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