Prosecutors seek 7 years in prison for disgraced ex-US Rep. George Santos in federal fraud...
NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors are seeking more than seven years in prison for disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos after he pleaded guilty to federal fraud and identity theft charges. The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New...
Drug dealer whose sentence was commuted by Trump is charged with violating his release
NEW YORK (AP) — A convicted New York drug dealer whose 10-year federal prison sentence was commuted by President Donald Trump is back in custody after he was accused of several crimes, including assaulting a toddler. Jonathan Braun was charged...
Farmers fear tariffs could cost them one of their biggest markets in China
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Heading into this year, most U.S. farmers were hoping to break even or maybe record a small profit if they could find a way to limit their sky-high costs. But now they are faced with losing...
Ford calls Trump’s tariffs ‘craziest thing I’ve ever seen,’ vows to protect vulnerable auto workers
Premier Doug Ford is vowing to protect and fight for auto workers at plants in Ontario whose jobs have become increasingly precarious in the face of devastating tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Earlier this week, Stellantis Windsor Assembly...
Canadian investors should ‘stay the course’ amid tariffs: Financial expert
Amidst ongoing tariff drama, the tumbling stock market and declining oil prices, people may be panicking. But one expert says it’s important for anyone worrying about their portfolio right now to “stay the course,” remain calm and not act hastily,...
Trump again says he wants to see PGA Tour, LIV Golf merged
DORAL, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump arrived at his Doral resort Thursday for a LIV Golf event, shortly after reiterating to reporters aboard Air Force One that he wants to see the two men’s professional tours united. The president...
Trump says things are ‘going very well’ after worst stock market drop in years over...
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump offered a rosy assessment after the stock market dropped sharply Thursday over his tariffs, saying, “I think it’s going very well.” “The markets are going to boom, the stock is going to boom, the...
Canada Post unveils Blue Rodeo stamp featuring current band members
“Lost Together” hit-makers Blue Rodeo are getting their own commemorative stamp. Canada Post unveiled the stamp Thursday at a Toronto music venue, revealing a design that revolves around a collage of black-and-white studio portraits of the band’s current lineup. Along...
Yukon targets Elon Musk’s companies in response to U.S. tariffs
The Yukon government says it’s ending rebates for all Tesla products, as it targets companies associated with tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, who is also a senior adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump. A statement from Premier Ranj Pillai says the...
Trump administration fires staff of program that helps low-income households pay for heat
The Trump administration has laid off the entire staff of a $4.1 billion program that helps millions of low-income households pay for heat during the winter, unnerving state officials who are now wondering whether they will still receive millions of...
