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In a miniature world, climate change and environmental issues loom large
HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — Watching his dad make a brand-new miniature train car look old,…
Japanese game maker Nintendo reports robust profits on strong Switch 2 sales
TOKYO (AP) — Nintendo, the Japanese video game maker behind the Super Mario and Pokemon…
In the news today: Canada hit with 35 per cent tariffs
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Stanford hires former Nike CEO John Donahoe as athletic director
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Former Nike CEO John Donahoe has been hired as athletic director…
Trump pushed tariffs on Canada to 35 per cent, but a CUSMA carveout creates a shield
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump has increased tariffs on Canada to a staggering 35…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Trump injects new dose of uncertainty in tariffs as he pushes start date back to…
Mourners honor the NYPD officer killed in the attack at the NFL headquarters building
NEW YORK (AP) — Mourners packed a New York mosque on Thursday to honor a…
Trump signs executive order pushing tariffs on Canada to 35 per cent
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order pushing tariffs on Canada…
Florida carries out record 9th execution of year on man convicted of killing wife and 2 children
STARKE, Fla. (AP) — A man convicted of the 1994 killings of his wife and…
White House announces new $200M ballroom as part of Trump’s latest makeover of ‘The People’s House’
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House on Thursday announced that construction on a massive, new…
2026 race for California governor goes into new gear and directions with Kamala Harris out
LOS ANGELES (AP) — After months of uncertainty, the race to become California’s next governor…
Lion Electric will not respect warranties on school buses sold in United States
MONTREAL — Quebec vehicle-maker Lion Electric will no longer honour warranties on school buses and…
Roger Penske sells a third of Indianapolis Motor Speedway and IndyCar to Fox
Penske Entertainment, the Roger Penske-owned entity that holds Indianapolis Motor Speedway and IndyCar among its…
‘Getting out of control,’ vigil held in B.C. to remember women who died
VANCOUVER — A small group gathered outside Vancouver’s art gallery Thursday to remember several women…
Rising costs, slow ticket sales put JP Saxe’s North American tour in jeopardy
TORONTO — JP Saxe was ready to roll across North America this fall on his…
Judge halts sale of Rick Ware Racing’s NASCAR team amid legal battle with Legacy Motor Club
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina judge on Thursday issued a temporary restraining order…
Julia Whelan has narrated 600 audiobooks and counting. So why isn’t she paid like it?
Chances are, you’ve heard Julia Whelan’s voice. She’s the award-winning narrator behind more than 600…
Amazon deforestation surges in Colombia, reversing historic gains
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia’s government reported on Thursday a sharp overall rise in deforestation…
‘Come, please:’ Chappell Roan’s Saskatchewan lyric lights up LGBTQ+ fans
REGINA — American pop star Chappell Roan is creating excitement in an often-overlooked Canadian province,…
Justin Timberlake says he’s been diagnosed with Lyme disease
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Justin Timberlake has been diagnosed with Lyme disease, the former NSYNC…
Hudson’s Bay gets permission to sell leases, extend creditor protection
TORONTO — Hudson’s Bay is set to shave off a sliver of its debt after…
Former Toronto FC star forward Jozy Altidore now making his mark in the boardroom
TORONTO — At 35, Jozy Altidore looks like he could still be a handful on…
American Eagle’s ‘good jeans’ ads with Sydney Sweeney spark a debate on race and beauty standards
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. fashion retailer American Eagle Outfitters wanted to make a splash…
One Tech Tip: Can you tell if that song AI-generated? Here are some things to check
LONDON (AP) — Is it The Velvet Underground or Velvet Sundown? The fictitious rock group,…