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Tech industry expecting more layoffs, but say hiring coming too this year
TORONTO – Tech’s biggest names spent last year in layoff mode and if the last…
China’s population falls for a 2nd straight year as births drop even after end of one-child policy
BEIJING (AP) — China’s population fell by 2 million people in 2023 in its second…
Immigration issue challenges delicate talks to form new Dutch government
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Delicate talks to create a new Dutch government around anti-Islam…
Belgian customs seized record amount of cocaine as EU faces rise in drug-related violence
BRUSSELS (AP) — Customs seized 116 tons of cocaine in the port of Antwerp in…
French President Macron uses broad news conference to show his leadership hasn’t faded
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron made a point of showing his leadership hasn’t…
New Zealand’s first refugee lawmaker resigns after claims of shoplifting
WELLINGTON (AP) — New Zealand’s first refugee lawmaker resigned after local media aired allegations she…
Palestinians fight in hard-hit areas of Gaza while a deal emerges to deliver medicine to hostages
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Palestinian militants battled Israeli forces in devastated northern Gaza and…
US fugitive accused of faking his death to avoid rape charges denies he is the suspect at hearing
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A man accused of faking his death and fleeing the…
Oregon braces for freezing rain while cold temperatures elsewhere strain electric grids
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Parts of Oregon braced for freezing rain Tuesday after a weekend of…
Fundraising off to slow start in fight over Missouri abortion amendment
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — What’s expected to be an expensive and bitter fight over multiple…
The JetBlue-Spirit Airlines merger was blocked by a federal judge. Here’s what you need to know
NEW YORK (AP) — The prospect of a JetBlue-Spirit Airlines merger took a major hit…
Woman who sent threats to a Detroit-area election official in 2020 gets 30 days in jail
DETROIT (AP) — A New Hampshire woman was sentenced to 30 days in federal jail…
Apple plans to remove sensor from some watch models depending on how a court rules in patent dispute
Apple is prepared to remove the blood-oxygen sensor from its internet-connected watches if a court…
France’s Macron announces missiles and bombs for Ukraine, suggests he could work with Trump
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans Tuesday to deliver more long-range cruise…
Longtime Liberal cabinet minister Carolyn Bennett to become envoy to Denmark: source
OTTAWA – Longtime Liberal member of Parliament and former cabinet minister Carolyn Bennett is set…
Health minister chides U.S. officials over cost-saving scheme to buy Canadian drugs
OTTAWA – Health Minister Mark Holland has been calling around to United States officials to…
Wisconsin Republicans appear to be at an impasse over medical marijuana legalization plan
MADISON, Wis . (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans appear to be at an impasse over a…
Chinese premier Li Qiang is visiting Ireland for talks on China’s relations with Europe
LONDON (AP) — Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in Ireland on Tuesday for talks with…
Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro state confronts flood damage after heavy rain kills at least 12
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Neighborhoods in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro state remained flooded Monday…
B.C. funds plans for northern centre to provide health services for youth
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – Long-awaited plans for a centre providing mental-health and addictions services for…
New York governor wants to spend $2.4B to help deal with migrant influx in new budget proposal
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Tuesday that she wants to…
New graphic health warnings on cigarette packs aim to help smokers kick the habit
A bulging lump on someone’s tongue. A big toe that has turned greenish-black from gangrene.…
Notley legacy as Alberta premier includes pipeline, higher minimum wage, deficits
EDMONTON – One of Rachel Notley’s prized possessions from her time as Alberta premier sits…
Dominican Republic to launch pilot program offering a 4-day workweek to public and private workers
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Private and public companies in the Dominican Republic are…