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Manitoba government urges tourists not to visit as 21,000 people flee wildfires

Manitoba government urges tourists not to visit as 21,000 people flee wildfires

WINNIPEG — Manitoba urged tourists Monday to hit pause on visiting the province for now as it fights to find shelter for a growing legion of wildfire evacuees that has now reached 21,000.
Can $1,000 at birth change a child's future? A Republican proposal aims to find out

Can $1,000 at birth change a child's future? A Republican proposal aims to find out

WASHINGTON (AP) — When children of wealthy families reach adulthood, they often benefit from the largesse of parents in the form of a trust fund.
Safety institute announces research projects as global focus shifts to AI adoption

Safety institute announces research projects as global focus shifts to AI adoption

OTTAWA — The Canadian Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute will fund research projects focusing on misinformation, generative AI and the safety of autonomous systems.
Democrats are drawing closer to the crypto industry despite Trump divisions

Democrats are drawing closer to the crypto industry despite Trump divisions

WASHINGTON (AP) — As President Donald Trump builds a crypto empire — including hosting a private dinner with top investors at his golf club — Democrats have united in condemning what they call blatant corruption from the White House.
Transparency advocates call for independent review of Access to Information Act

Transparency advocates call for independent review of Access to Information Act

OTTAWA — Transparency advocates say a coming federal review of the Access to Information Act should be overseen by an independent panel — not the government — to avoid the pitfalls of the last such exercise.
Georgia GOP's attempt to block Brad Raffensperger from running as a Republican may go nowhere

Georgia GOP's attempt to block Brad Raffensperger from running as a Republican may go nowhere

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's Republican Party says Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger should not be able to run under the party's banner anymore, but the party's chairman says the attempt to kick out the state's chief election official may not
Florida agency tells newspaper to halt reporting angle on foundation associated with governor's wife

Florida agency tells newspaper to halt reporting angle on foundation associated with governor's wife

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Florida's child welfare agency sent a letter to a Florida newspaper telling it to “cease and desist” its reporting on foster families for a story about a nonprofit associated with Gov.
National Holocaust Monument vandalized with 'FEED ME' written in red paint

National Holocaust Monument vandalized with 'FEED ME' written in red paint

OTTAWA — An act of vandalism that targeted the National Holocaust Monument in Ottawa was an antisemitic attack, the co-chair of the monument committee said Monday.
Two First Nations working on roads to Ring of Fire do not support new mining law

Two First Nations working on roads to Ring of Fire do not support new mining law

TORONTO — Two First Nations that signed deals with the provincial government to improve access to the Ring of Fire are speaking out against a new Ontario law that seeks to ease mineral extraction in the northern region.
The Latest: Trump’s travel ban takes effect as tensions escalate over immigration enforcement

The Latest: Trump’s travel ban takes effect as tensions escalate over immigration enforcement

President Donald Trump’s new ban on travel to the U.S. by citizens from 12 mainly African and Middle Eastern countries took effect Monday amid rising tension over the president’s escalating campaign of immigration enforcement.