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What to know about Lisa Cook, the Fed Governor who Trump says he's firing

What to know about Lisa Cook, the Fed Governor who Trump says he's firing

NEW YORK (AP) — In an unprecedented move, U.S.
Montreal's LaSalle College classes resume, impasse endures with Quebec over $30M fine

Montreal's LaSalle College classes resume, impasse endures with Quebec over $30M fine

MONTREAL — A Montreal college has resumed classes even as it faces a $30-million fine by the Quebec government for exceeding enrolment in English-language programs.
Trump vows retaliation against countries with digital rules targeting US tech

Trump vows retaliation against countries with digital rules targeting US tech

BRUSSELS (AP) — President Donald Trump vowed to impose new tariffs and export curbs on countries with digital taxes or regulations that affect American technology companies.
Canada eyes deeper energy ties with Germany through critical minerals partnership

Canada eyes deeper energy ties with Germany through critical minerals partnership

BERLIN — Canada signed a critical minerals partnership with Germany on Tuesday that encourages the joint public financing of natural resources projects as Ottawa works to boost development and exports to Europe.
Alberta seeking public input in establishing nuclear power industry

Alberta seeking public input in establishing nuclear power industry

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she expects the private sector to lead the way on potentially bringing nuclear power to the province, but her government would set up a Crown corporation if needed.
Trump says he's firing Fed Governor Lisa Cook, opening new front in fight for central bank control

Trump says he's firing Fed Governor Lisa Cook, opening new front in fight for central bank control

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday night that he's firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook , an unprecedented move that would constitute a sharp escalation in his battle to exert greater control over what has long been considered
'Just shoot me': Calgarian fighting in Ukraine in painful recovery after drone attack

'Just shoot me': Calgarian fighting in Ukraine in painful recovery after drone attack

KYIV — A 23-year-old Calgary man who has been fighting for Ukraine faces a painful recovery after receiving burns to nearly 30 per cent of his body in a Russian drone strike on Canada Day.
And now for something different, civility unfolds in a Missouri GOP congressman's town hall

And now for something different, civility unfolds in a Missouri GOP congressman's town hall

BOLIVAR, Missouri (AP) — One of the few Republican U.S. House members making in-person appearances embarked on a town hall tour of his district to meet with constituents Monday, and a civil conversation broke out. Rep.
Judge rules Utah's congressional map must be redrawn for the 2026 elections

Judge rules Utah's congressional map must be redrawn for the 2026 elections

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Legislature will need to rapidly redraw the state’s congressional boundaries after a judge ruled Monday that the Republican-controlled body circumvented safeguards put in place by voters to ensure districts aren’t drawn
Why the Federal Reserve has historically been independent of the White House

Why the Federal Reserve has historically been independent of the White House

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he is firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook late Monday, in a move viewed as a sharp escalation in his battle to exert greater control over the independent institution.