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Millions of dollars in Tesla EV rebate claims were legitimate, Ottawa says

Millions of dollars in Tesla EV rebate claims were legitimate, Ottawa says

OTTAWA — Tesla legitimately claimed thousands of electric vehicle rebates in the final weekend before the department suspended its rebate program in January, Transport Canada said on Friday.
Georgia Republican apologizes for $140M Ponzi scheme as judge freezes assets

Georgia Republican apologizes for $140M Ponzi scheme as judge freezes assets

ATLANTA (AP) — A prominent Georgia Republican accused of running a $140 million Ponzi scheme publicly apologized on Friday as a federal judge ordered his assets frozen and appointed a receiver to try to recover cash for investors.
The Latest: Trump lands in Texas to survey flood damage

The Latest: Trump lands in Texas to survey flood damage

President Donald Trump has landed in Texas for a firsthand look at the devastation caused by catastrophic flooding that has killed at least 120 people, which the administration has characterized as a once-in-a-lifetime event.
Judge scolds Justice Department for 'refusal' to detail deportation plans for Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Judge scolds Justice Department for 'refusal' to detail deportation plans for Kilmar Abrego Garcia

GREENBELT, Md.
Alberta, Ottawa putting $203 million into new affordable housing units

Alberta, Ottawa putting $203 million into new affordable housing units

EDMONTON — Alberta and Ottawa have signed off on $203 million for new affordable housing projects across the province.
Ontario environment minister apologizes for 'confusion' over clean water bill letter

Ontario environment minister apologizes for 'confusion' over clean water bill letter

TORONTO — Ontario's environment minister has apologized to First Nation chiefs for any "confusion" his letter caused when he asked the federal government to not reintroduce a bill that would enshrine clean drinking water rights in law.
Pride Toronto must return to its political roots, advocates say as sponsors leave

Pride Toronto must return to its political roots, advocates say as sponsors leave

TORONTO — As a major funding shortfall looms over Pride Toronto, some prominent LGBTQ+ advocates say it's high time to rethink the organization's corporate partnerships and return to its political grassroots.
Fraud experts warn of smishing scams made easier by artificial intelligence, new tech

Fraud experts warn of smishing scams made easier by artificial intelligence, new tech

If it seems like your phone has been blowing up with more spam text messages recently, it probably is.
Federal officials say a prominent Georgia Republican was running a $140 million Ponzi scheme

Federal officials say a prominent Georgia Republican was running a $140 million Ponzi scheme

NEWNAN, Ga. (AP) — A prominent Georgia Republican was running a Ponzi scheme that defrauded 300 investors of at least $140 million, federal officials alleged in a complaint filed Thursday . The civil lawsuit by the U.S.
Protesters and federal agents clash during raid at Southern California farm

Protesters and federal agents clash during raid at Southern California farm

A confrontation erupted Thursday between protesters and federal officials carrying out a raid on a Southern California farm, with authorities throwing canisters that sprayed what looked like smoke into the air to disperse the crowd.
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