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Photos from the Texas Legislature as Republicans push for new political maps

Photos from the Texas Legislature as Republicans push for new political maps

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas lawmakers this week are considering Republicans’ efforts to redraw congressional districts as President Donald Trump wants.
Quebec government tries to ease growing tension over forestry blockades

Quebec government tries to ease growing tension over forestry blockades

MONTREAL — Two Quebec ministers are meeting with First Nations communities amid rising tensions around forestry blockades in the province.
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.
Montreal mayor wants Quebec government to appoint a homelessness minister

Montreal mayor wants Quebec government to appoint a homelessness minister

MONTREAL — Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante is asking the Quebec government to appoint a "top gun" for homelessness ahead of an expected provincial cabinet shuffle.
Oklahoma ideology test for teachers from New York and California draws criticism

Oklahoma ideology test for teachers from New York and California draws criticism

Oklahoma will require applicants for teacher jobs coming from California and New York to pass an exam that the Republican-dominated state's top education official says is designed to safeguard against “radical leftist ideology,” but which opponents d
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.
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
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.