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Auto workers union seeks NLRB investigation of Trump and Musk comments about firing striking workers

Auto workers union seeks NLRB investigation of Trump and Musk comments about firing striking workers

DETROIT (AP) — The United Auto Workers union has filed unfair labor practice charges against Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk after the two discussed on social media about Musk supposedly firing striking workers.
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Biden announces $150 million in research grants as part of his 'moonshot' push to fight cancer

Biden announces $150 million in research grants as part of his 'moonshot' push to fight cancer

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — President Joe Biden is zeroing in on the policy goals closest to his heart now that he's no longer seeking a second term , visiting New Orleans on Tuesday to promote his administration's "moonshot" initiative aiming to dramatically
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BC United promises huge provincial income tax cut, raising exemption to $50,000

BC United promises huge provincial income tax cut, raising exemption to $50,000

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Opposition is promising the largest income tax cut in the province's history if elected this fall, prompting Premier David Eby to call the pledge "extreme" and "radical" and a recipe for service cuts.
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Georgia officials say Kennedy, 2 others have signatures for presidential ballot as disputes remain

Georgia officials say Kennedy, 2 others have signatures for presidential ballot as disputes remain

ATLANTA (AP) — Three independent and third-party candidates got one step closer to appearing on Georgia's presidential ballot on Tuesday. But legal challenges still loom.
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Jasper council told wildfire caused $283 million in lost property value

Jasper council told wildfire caused $283 million in lost property value

The town of Jasper says early numbers indicate last month’s wildfires destroyed $283 million worth of property.
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Banff mayor says reducing vehicles necessary after town votes no to pedestrian zone

Banff mayor says reducing vehicles necessary after town votes no to pedestrian zone

BANFF, Alta. — A day after a tight vote to remove a contentious pedestrian zone in downtown Banff, Alta., those on both sides of the issue say they share one common goal: reducing the number of cars.
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Utility will pay $20 million to avoid prosecution in Ohio bribery scheme

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — The energy company at the center of a $60 million bribery scheme in Ohio will pay $20 million and avoid criminal charges as part of a deal with state prosecutors to resolve its role in the scandal. Akron-based FirstEnergy Corp.
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Initiative to enshrine abortion rights in Missouri constitution qualifies for November ballot

Initiative to enshrine abortion rights in Missouri constitution qualifies for November ballot

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri voters will decide in November whether to guarantee a right to abortion with a constitutional amendment that would reverse the state’s near-total ban.
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What we know about suspected Iranian cyber intrusion in the US presidential race

What we know about suspected Iranian cyber intrusion in the US presidential race

NEW YORK (AP) — Details emerged over the weekend of a suspected Iranian cyber intrusion into the campaign of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump , potentially resulting in the theft of internal campaign documents.
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Canada's police chiefs call for more help to deal with increasing number of protests

Canada's police chiefs call for more help to deal with increasing number of protests

HALIFAX — The frequency of protests linked to domestic and global issues is creating an “unsustainable demand” on policing services across the country, say Canada’s chiefs of police.
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