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Flu shots are doing OK vs. virus, US numbers indicate
NEW YORK (AP) — Early estimates suggest flu shots are performing OK in the current…
Income tax indexing highlights Nova Scotia budget as inflation complaints rise
HALIFAX – Nova Scotia has tabled a $16.5-billion budget that indexes provincial income tax rates…
West Virginia bill banning non-binary gender designations on birth certificates heads to governor
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia bill that would outlaw non-binary gender designations on…
Liev Schreiber dons a collar to play a Catholic priest in revival of ‘Doubt’ on Broadway
NEW YORK (AP) — Liev Schreiber was in a reflective mood one recent Sunday when…
Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge picked up last month in sign of still-elevated prices
WASHINGTON (AP) — An inflation gauge favored by the Federal Reserve increased in January, the…
Spin Master expecting challenging year in 2024, plans to launch new ‘value’ toys
TORONTO – Spin Master Corp. says it expects to face a challenging year in 2024…
Mitch McConnell’s decision to step down as GOP leader reverberates in Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Mitch McConnell’s decision to step down as Senate Republican leader in…
Winfrey leaving WeightWatchers board, donating all of her interest in the company to a museum
Former talk show host Oprah Winfrey is leaving WeightWatchers board of directors and donating all…
Highlights from Nova Scotia’s 2024-25 provincial budget
HALIFAX – Highlights of the Nova Scotia government’s provincial budget presented Thursday: — The province…
Cyndi Lauper inks deal with firm behind ABBA Voyage for new immersive performance project
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Legendary pop icon Cyndi Lauper, who rose to fame in the 1980s…
From nuclear risk to helping young families: Things to know about Putin’s state-of-the-nation speech
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday delivered a blunt message to the…
Ghana’s anti-LGBTQ+ bill draws international condemnation after it is passed by parliament
ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — A bill which criminalizes LGBTQ+ people in Ghana and their supporters…
Prince William condemns antisemitism during visit to London synagogue
LONDON (AP) — Prince William condemned antisemitism during a visit to a London synagogue on…
India begins replacing military personnel with civilians in response to Maldives’ demand
NEW DELHI (AP) — India on Thursday said it has begun replacing dozens of its…
Pennsylvania sets up election security task force ahead of 2024 presidential contest
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Law enforcement agencies, civil defense officials and election administrators have begun…
Sunak says the UK is descending into mob rule. Critics accuse him of undermining protest rights
LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said Britain is descending into “mob rule” because…
Dave Myers, TV chef known as one half of the “Hairy Bikers” duo, has died at 66
LONDON (AP) — Dave Myers, best known as one half of Britain’s adored “Hairy Bikers”…
In the news today: Pharmacare legislation to be tabled and “Not a chance” PM resigns
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
On famous Trudeau anniversary, no snow, or resignation, in prime minister’s forecast
OTTAWA – The famous “walk in the snow” that purportedly spurred Pierre Trudeau’s departure as…
Caitlin Clark’s 33-point game moves her past Lynette Woodard for the major college scoring record
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Caitlin Clark has another career record on her astounding resume: the most…
South Korea has given doctors till tonight to end a strike, or face prosecution
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s government made a last appeal to junior doctors…
Canada defeats Costa Rica 3-0 to remain perfect at CONCACAF W Gold Cup
HOUSTON – Canadian defender Shelina Zadorsky had a night to remember Wednesday, after a year…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
Supreme Court sets April arguments over whether Trump can be prosecuted for election interference WASHINGTON…
McConnell’s exit as Senate leader means new uncertainty as GOP falls in line with Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Long before Sen. Mitch McConnell surprised colleagues Wednesday announcing he would step…