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New lawsuit seeks to redraw Wisconsin's congressional maps before 2026 midterms

New lawsuit seeks to redraw Wisconsin's congressional maps before 2026 midterms

MADISON, Wis.
Ottawa’s national security review, shutdown order ‘procedurally unfair': Hikvision

Ottawa’s national security review, shutdown order ‘procedurally unfair': Hikvision

OTTAWA — A Chinese maker of surveillance camera systems says the national security review process that led the federal government to order it to shut down its Canadian operations was unfair.
GOP congressman won't run for governor in Pennsylvania, despite Trump's promise to support him

GOP congressman won't run for governor in Pennsylvania, despite Trump's promise to support him

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser will not seek the Republican nomination for governor of Pennsylvania, despite having President Donald Trump's recent promise of support if he were to run.
North Carolina governor vetoes another set of bills, including one on guns in private schools

North Carolina governor vetoes another set of bills, including one on guns in private schools

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Josh Stein cleared his desk Wednesday of the deluge of bills passed to him from the North Carolina General Assembly last month, three of which he vetoed.
A Georgia election with few voters: Turnout is 'miserably low' in the race for utility regulator

A Georgia election with few voters: Turnout is 'miserably low' in the race for utility regulator

ATLANTA (AP) — Every time the door swings open this week at the county courthouse in the tiny south Georgia town of Statenville, six election workers have a moment to hope that someone is coming to vote.
Ottawa set to miss 2026 deadline for establishing $10-a-day child care: report

Ottawa set to miss 2026 deadline for establishing $10-a-day child care: report

OTTAWA — Ottawa is expected to miss its 2026 deadline to implement $10-a-day child care services across the country, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives said in a new report published Wednesday.
Halifax has among highest child care costs across Canadian cities: new study

Halifax has among highest child care costs across Canadian cities: new study

HALIFAX — A new report says Halifax has some of the highest child care costs among major Canadian cities, a finding that advocates say risks forcing Nova Scotians — particularly women — out of the workforce.
The biggest gender-affirming care center for trans kids in the US is closing, prompting protests

The biggest gender-affirming care center for trans kids in the US is closing, prompting protests

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Growing up, Sage Sol Pitchenik wanted to hide. “I hated my body,” the nonbinary 16-year-old said. “I hated looking at it.
Court dismisses Ontario's bid to appeal bike lane injunction

Court dismisses Ontario's bid to appeal bike lane injunction

TORONTO — An Ontario court has dismissed the province's attempt to appeal a court order that temporarily stopped it from ripping up three major Toronto bike lanes.
Envoy says Canada is coming closer to recognizing Palestinian statehood

Envoy says Canada is coming closer to recognizing Palestinian statehood

OTTAWA — The Palestinian ambassador to Canada says she feels Ottawa is on the brink of officially recognizing statehood for her people, as she also takes note of tougher language from Canada on Israel's actions in Gaza.