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Nova Scotia bill would kick-start offshore wind industry without approval from Ottawa

Nova Scotia bill would kick-start offshore wind industry without approval from Ottawa

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government is planning to kick-start its offshore wind industry — with or without federal approval — and launch a first call for project bids next year.
'Unshackled' NDP MPs in Montreal for caucus retreat days after breakup with Liberals

'Unshackled' NDP MPs in Montreal for caucus retreat days after breakup with Liberals

MONTREAL — New Democrats are huddling in Montreal to strategize a new path forward ahead of the fall parliamentary session — one that doesn't include the Liberals at their hips and ideally makes them a credible alternative to the Conservatives at the
'Megalopolis' grew more relevant over the decades Coppola worked on it: Esposito

'Megalopolis' grew more relevant over the decades Coppola worked on it: Esposito

TORONTO — Giancarlo Esposito first read the script of Francis Ford Coppola's "Megalopolis" more than two decades ago, and he says it somehow feels more relevant now.
Federal Court of Appeal sides with privacy watchdog in long-running Facebook case

Federal Court of Appeal sides with privacy watchdog in long-running Facebook case

OTTAWA — A panel of judges says Facebook broke federal privacy law by failing to adequately inform users of the risks to their data upon signing up to the popular social media platform.

Judge tosses suit seeking declaration that Georgia officials don't have to certify election results

ATLANTA (AP) — A lawsuit arguing that county election board members in Georgia have the discretion to refuse to certify election results has been dismissed on a technicality, but the judge noted it could be refiled.
Wisconsin Supreme Court weighs the use of mobile voting vans and who can bring election lawsuits

Wisconsin Supreme Court weighs the use of mobile voting vans and who can bring election lawsuits

MADISON, Wis.

Wisconsin Supreme Court justices question merits of case brought by election activist

MADISON, Wis.
Speaker Johnson pushes ahead on funding bill with proof of citizenship mandate despite dim prospects

Speaker Johnson pushes ahead on funding bill with proof of citizenship mandate despite dim prospects

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson vowed Tuesday to press ahead with requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration as part of a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown when the new fiscal year begins Oct.

Harris and Trump offer worlds-apart contrasts on top issues in presidential race

WASHINGTON (AP) — This year’s presidential race is a genuine contest of ideas between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump — with clear differences on taxes, abortion, immigration, global alliances, climate change and democr

Cuomo to testify before House committee that accused him of COVID-19 cover up

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is scheduled to testify publicly Tuesday before a congressional subcommittee critical of his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic as it began to spread through the state's nursing homes in 2020.