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FIFA moves ahead with new human rights strategy for World Cup games, but advocates are skeptical
ATLANTA (AP) — Human rights scandals have marred World Cup tournaments for years, but FIFA…
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Zelenskyy says Putin wants the rest of Ukraine’s Donetsk region as part of a ceasefire…

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and agent accused of sabotaging $240M Hawaii real estate deal
A Hawaii real estate investor and broker are suing Shohei Ohtani, claiming the Los Angeles…

B.C. court squelches Vancouver bylaw that forced ride-hailing firms to pay fees
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Supreme Court has invalidated a bylaw passed by the City of…

Business spat between Daryl Hall and John Oates has been resolved in arbitration, attorneys say
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Daryl Hall and John Oates have resolved their dispute over a…
Editorial Roundup: United States
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Aug. 8 The New…

Increasing the danger: Journalist killing in Gaza sends a chilling message
Israel’s targeted killing of an Al Jazeera correspondent in Gaza over the weekend was noteworthy…

New federal entity to prioritize Canadian-made, affordable housing projects
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s promised new entity to spur massive amounts of housing…

Trump’s tax law will mostly benefit the rich, while leaving poorer Americans with less, CBO says
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’stax and spending law will result in less income for…

The Latest: Mayor Bowser calls Trump’s plan to take over DC police ‘unsettling’
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser held a press conference Monday following President Donald Trump’s announcement…

Ottawa Senators, NCC finalize land deal for new arena at LeBreton Flats
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators are one step closer to having a new arena in…

Prince Harry, Meghan and Netflix extend partnership for streaming programs
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prince Harry and Meghan have extended their partnership with Netflix and…

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund sells its shares in 11 Israeli companies
OSLO, Norway (AP) — Norway’s sovereign wealth fund has sold its shares in 11 Israeli…

Team owner predicts van Gisbergen will make a deep run in NASCAR playoffs
Labeling statistics as “kind of an American thing,” Shane van Gisbergen avoids dwelling on his…

Planning to fly Air Canada? What you need to know about a potential strike looming
A potential strike looms as contract talks carry on between Air Canada and the union…