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The Latest: Trump says no to US troops in Ukraine

The Latest: Trump says no to US troops in Ukraine

President Donald Trump on Tuesday offered his assurances that U.S. troops would not be sent to Ukraine to defend against Russia, after seeming to leave open the possibility the day before.
Ottawa taps Cohere to work on use of AI in public service

Ottawa taps Cohere to work on use of AI in public service

OTTAWA — The federal government has signed an agreement with a Canadian artificial intelligence company to identify areas where AI can enhance public service operations.
Canadian universities are adopting AI tools, but concerns about the technology remain

Canadian universities are adopting AI tools, but concerns about the technology remain

Canadian universities are embracing generative artificial intelligence in their teaching plans as more students and instructors opt to use the rapidly evolving technology.
Former US Attorney Catherine Hanaway appointed as Missouri's next attorney general

Former US Attorney Catherine Hanaway appointed as Missouri's next attorney general

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Former U.S. Attorney Catherine Hanaway was appointed Tuesday as Missouri's next attorney general, vowing a tough-on-crime approach as her predecessor leaves for a job with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
What to know about powerful Hurricane Erin as it heads past the US East Coast

What to know about powerful Hurricane Erin as it heads past the US East Coast

Hurricane Erin was creating potentially deadly water conditions all along the East Coast days before the largest waves are expected, even as the strength of the storm weakened on Tuesday.
Las Vegas tourism is down. Some blame Trump's tariffs and immigration crackdown

Las Vegas tourism is down. Some blame Trump's tariffs and immigration crackdown

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tourism in Las Vegas is slumping this summer, with resorts and convention centers reporting fewer visitors compared to last year, especially from abroad , and some officials are blaming the Trump administration’s tariffs and immigrat
Montreal mayor wants Quebec to appoint a homelessness minister in cabinet shuffle

Montreal mayor wants Quebec to appoint a homelessness minister in cabinet shuffle

MONTREAL — Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante is asking the Quebec government to appoint a "top gun" for homelessness ahead of an expected provincial cabinet shuffle. She made the request at a news conference during which she also proposed $22.
New Brunswick deficit forecast rises by almost 22 per cent to $668.7 million

New Brunswick deficit forecast rises by almost 22 per cent to $668.7 million

FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick government is revising its budget deficit upward by almost 22 per cent, adding that "unstable trade conditions" and poor weather are casting a shadow over the province's finances.
Renting vs. buying: Is renting for life really that bad?

Renting vs. buying: Is renting for life really that bad?

The rent-versus-buy debate has long divided financial experts and aspiring homeowners, with no clear winner in sight.
What to know as a Texas lawmaker protests police escorts and California takes up redistricting

What to know as a Texas lawmaker protests police escorts and California takes up redistricting

A Democratic lawmaker is staying in the Texas Capitol rather than accept an around-the-clock police escort that Republicans imposed to keep she and her colleagues from leaving the state again and further delaying the GOP's redrawing of congressional