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FBI warns that foreign adversaries could use AI to spread disinformation about US elections

FBI warns that foreign adversaries could use AI to spread disinformation about US elections

WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI is concerned that foreign adversaries could deploy artificial intelligence as a means to interfere in American elections and spread disinformation, a senior official said Thursday, describing the technology as an area “that'
Colorado-based abortion fund sees rising demand. Many are from Texas, where procedure is restricted

Colorado-based abortion fund sees rising demand. Many are from Texas, where procedure is restricted

DENVER (AP) — A Colorado abortion fund said Thursday it’s helped hundreds access abortion in the first months of 2024, many arriving from Texas where abortion is restricted, showing a steady increase in need each year since Roe v.
Northern premiers call for national emergency response system

Northern premiers call for national emergency response system

POND INLET, Nunavut — Northern premiers are calling for a national emergency response system to deal with natural disasters they fear will become more frequent. After a meeting this week in Pond Inlet, Nvt.
House Speaker Mike Johnson survived a motion to vacate. Here's why his job is far from safe

House Speaker Mike Johnson survived a motion to vacate. Here's why his job is far from safe

WASHINGTON (AP) — Mike Johnson's job isn't safe yet. In a stunning show of unity in the often divided House, Democrats joined a majority of Republicans on Wednesday to save the GOP speaker from an attempt by fellow Republican Rep.
'It's an extension of my body': accessibility advocates say airlines need to change

'It's an extension of my body': accessibility advocates say airlines need to change

OTTAWA — Maayan Ziv knows all too well the problems that can come from giving her motorized wheelchair to a stranger when she gets on a plane.
Business groups walk back claim on share of Canadians hit by capital gains changes

Business groups walk back claim on share of Canadians hit by capital gains changes

OTTAWA — Prominent business groups have backtracked their claim that one in five Canadians would be affected by the federal government's proposed changes to capital gains taxation.
Failure to oust Speaker 'MAGA Mike' Johnson shows strength and weakness of his alliance with Trump

Failure to oust Speaker 'MAGA Mike' Johnson shows strength and weakness of his alliance with Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — It was Donald Trump who bestowed the “MAGA Mike Johnson” nickname on the House speaker the day he won the gavel. It is the Republican speaker himself who is proving whether it sticks .
B.C. cyber attack: Minister says police probing bid to breach government systems

B.C. cyber attack: Minister says police probing bid to breach government systems

VICTORIA — Police are involved in the investigation into a sophisticated attempt to breach protected British Columbia government information systems, Solicitor General Mike Farnworth said Thursday. But Farnworth, who is also B.C.
N.B. minister says threat to dissolve school districts extends to francophone boards

N.B. minister says threat to dissolve school districts extends to francophone boards

FREDERICTON — Elected councils overseeing francophone school districts in New Brunswick are not immune from being dissolved if they don’t adhere to the province’s policy change affecting LGBTQ+ students, the education minister says.
Barron Trump, 18, to make political debut as Florida delegate to the Republican convention

Barron Trump, 18, to make political debut as Florida delegate to the Republican convention

MIAMI (AP) — Former President Donald Trump's youngest son, Barron Trump, has been chosen to serve as a Florida delegate to the Republican National Convention , the state party chairman said Wednesday.
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