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Online News Act: Google withholds AI chatbot as Meta runs ads opposing new law

Online News Act: Google withholds AI chatbot as Meta runs ads opposing new law

OTTAWA — Tech companies are continuing to push back on the Liberal government over its Online News Act, with Google withholding its new artificial-intelligence chatbot from Canada and Meta running ads opposing the law.
Minister says he'll announce decision Wednesday on future of policing in Surrey, B.C.

Minister says he'll announce decision Wednesday on future of policing in Surrey, B.C.

CHILLIWACK, B.C. — British Columbia Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth says he'll announce Wednesday whether Surrey will be allowed to revert to policing by the RCMP or be forced to continue the transition to a municipal force.

Biden campaign staffs up with former White House aide Cedric Richmond and fundraising leaders

WASHINGTON (AP) — After having just four official staffers on the payroll last quarter, President Joe Biden's 2024 reelection campaign on Monday announced that former White House aide and congressman Cedric Richmond is joining as co-chair and that tw

Former Navy commander enters Florida race to challenge US Sen. Scott

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A Democrat who lost two congressional races in one of Florida’s most conservative districts announced Monday he will seek the nomination to challenge Republican U.S. Sen. Rick Scott.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper tests positive for COVID-19 and will work remotely

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper tests positive for COVID-19 and will work remotely

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said he'll keep to a lower public profile this week after testing positive for COVID-19 on Monday. In a tweet, the Democratic governor described the case as mild and that he was feeling fine.
GOP presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy lists Senators Cruz, Lee as possible Supreme Court picks

GOP presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy lists Senators Cruz, Lee as possible Supreme Court picks

Biotech entrepreneur and Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy on Monday released a list of 16 people he'd nominate to the U.S.
2 parties on the left of the Dutch political spectrum have agreed to join forces ahead of election

2 parties on the left of the Dutch political spectrum have agreed to join forces ahead of election

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Members of two left-leaning Dutch political parties have overwhelmingly voted to join forces ahead of a November general election in an attempt to unify their side of the Netherlands' splintered political spectrum, they
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds embraces role as a key player in Republican presidential race

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds embraces role as a key player in Republican presidential race

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — When Iowa Gov.
Report shows economic case for high immigration, but warns of housing trade-offs

Report shows economic case for high immigration, but warns of housing trade-offs

OTTAWA — At a time when skeptics are questioning Canada's plan to ramp up immigration, a new report argues the country needs to welcome a lot more newcomers to counterbalance its aging demographic.
Spotlight on judge in Trump documents case intensifies following controversial earlier ruling

Spotlight on judge in Trump documents case intensifies following controversial earlier ruling

MIAMI (AP) — A month after former President Donald Trump was charged with mishandling classified documents, the judge presiding over the case is set to take on a more visible role as she weighs competing requests on a trial date and hears arguments t
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