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TMZ is flexing in Washington, with high-profile results. What took so long?
WASHINGTON (AP) — A former reality television star is in the sixth year of his…
Newfoundland axes unpopular U.K. soccer sponsorship. Was it really so bad?
ST. JOHN’S — The Newfoundland and Labrador government’s unorthodox sponsorship of a fourth-tier soccer team…
After facing the death of its dominant newspaper, Pittsburgh’s media has a surprising turnaround
PITTSBURGH (AP) — In the space of a couple of weeks this spring, Pittsburgh media…
Prediction markets, filled with 24/7 bets, are regulated differently than traditional gambling
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Prediction markets let people wager on just about anything — from basketball games to elections.…
AI smart glasses will help visually impaired runners take on the London Marathon
LONDON (AP) — Running past Buckingham Palace during training, Tilly Dowler is closing in on…
Federal government reports $25.5B deficit for its April-to-February period
OTTAWA — The federal government posted a budgetary deficit of $25.5 billion for the April-to-February…
South Korean prosecutors deny police request for arrest warrant for K-pop mogul behind BTS
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean prosecutors on Friday rejected a police request for…
In the news today: Revamping Canadian broadcasting, B.C. Tory leaders, ‘Go Habs Go!’
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Lane Hutson and Habs take over ‘next station’ announcements in Montreal metro
MONTREAL — About a year after coming under fire for removing the words “Go! Canadiens…
CRTC chair defends Online Streaming Act work after critics say regulator too slow
OTTAWA — CRTC chairperson Vicky Eatrides says the regulator would like to move more quickly…
U.S. liquor stays off shelves, because British Columbians are irate over tariffs: Eby
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby says his province will keep U.S. liquor off…
Canada’s top envoy to Washington apologizes for sending English-only invitation
WASHINGTON — Canada’s top envoy to Washington apologized Thursday for sending an English-only invitation to…
B.C. energy regulator finds non-compliant black smoke flaring by LNG Canada
LNG Canada has been ordered to identify the root causes of “black smoke flaring” from…
Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk joins NASA’s SpaceX mission
OTTAWA — Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk is set to head to the International Space Station…
Watchdog report confirms truck involved in Air Canada plane crash had no transponder
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A preliminary report into the LaGuardia Airport crash that killed two Canadian pilots last month…
Trump’s planned appearance bringing renewed scrutiny to annual correspondents’ dinner
NEW YORK (AP) — The seeming incongruity of President Donald Trump’s expected attendance at an…
Former PM Trudeau says U.S. economic coercion risks pushing Canada closer to China
OTTAWA — Former prime minister Justin Trudeau is warning that American tariffs threaten to drive…
Quebec consumer protector urges caution around air ticket prices too good to be true
MONTREAL — Quebec’s consumer protection office is warning travellers to watch out for websites selling…
Carney says tariffs ‘more than irritants’ as U.S. officials complain about booze ban
OTTAWA — Canada is not just sitting back “taking notes” or “instructions” from the Americans…
What a combined Paramount-Warner would mean
NEW YORK (AP) — HBO Max, “Harry Potter” and CNN may soon find themselves under…
Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount’s $81 billion takeover of the Hollywood giant
NEW YORK (AP) — An $81 billion Warner-Paramount mega merger has received shareholders’ stamp of…
RCMP charges consultant with fraudulently overbilling the federal government
OTTAWA — The RCMP says it has charged a consultant with fraudulently overbilling the federal…
Housing minister says Liberal ridings aren’t favoured for funding after Gladu comment
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OTTAWA — Housing Minister Gregor Robertson says Ottawa is not prioritizing infrastructure funding in Liberal…
Royals will build a $1.9B downtown KC ballpark as part of a $3B project with Hallmark Cards
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals are moving from their longtime home…