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Trump's new congressional map in Texas still stymied as Gavin Newsom urges president to give up

Trump's new congressional map in Texas still stymied as Gavin Newsom urges president to give up

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Republicans were unable again Monday to approve new congressional districts to meet President Donald Trump's demands as California Gov.
More than half of Canadians want cuts to the federal public service: poll

More than half of Canadians want cuts to the federal public service: poll

OTTAWA — More than half of Canadians think the size and cost of the federal public service should be reduced in the coming years, a new Leger poll suggests.
The Latest: Mayor Bowser holds press conference after Trump announces plan to make DC safer

The Latest: Mayor Bowser holds press conference after Trump announces plan to make DC safer

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US will get a 15% cut of Nvidia and AMD chip sales to China under a new, unusual agreement

US will get a 15% cut of Nvidia and AMD chip sales to China under a new, unusual agreement

NEW YORK (AP) — Nvidia and AMD have agreed to share 15% of their revenues from chip sales to China with the U.S. government, as part of a deal to secure export licenses for the semiconductors.
Maine can't enforce foreign election interference law that appeals court calls unconstitutional

Maine can't enforce foreign election interference law that appeals court calls unconstitutional

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine can't enforce a voter-approved foreign election interference law that a federal appeals court said likely violates the Constitution by limiting political donations.
Carney, Zelenskyy talk as world leaders prepare for Trump-Putin summit on Ukraine war

Carney, Zelenskyy talk as world leaders prepare for Trump-Putin summit on Ukraine war

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday as world leaders sought to co-ordinate their response to a U.S.-Russia war summit that will not include Ukraine. U.S.
South Carolina lawmaker awaiting trial on child sex abuse material charges resigns from office

South Carolina lawmaker awaiting trial on child sex abuse material charges resigns from office

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina Republican lawmaker in jail awaiting trial on charges he distributed sexual abuse material involving children has resigned his seat in the state House.
Barrick Mining reports rise is Q2 profits despite US$1-billion writedown on Mali mine

Barrick Mining reports rise is Q2 profits despite US$1-billion writedown on Mali mine

TORONTO — Barrick Mining Corp. took a US$1.04-billion charge in its second quarter related to its loss of control of a gold mine in Mali, but still reported a rise in profit thanks to higher gold prices and an asset sale.
Ontario records low housing starts, even using new ways of counting them

Ontario records low housing starts, even using new ways of counting them

TORONTO — Ontario's final tally for housing starts in 2024 is well off what's needed to achieve Premier Doug Ford's goal of getting 1.5 million homes built, even with various new categories the government is adding such as university dorms.
Carney maintains positive approval rating despite summer cooldown: poll

Carney maintains positive approval rating despite summer cooldown: poll

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney's popularity may be cooling off in the summer but remains broadly positive, a new poll from Abacus Data suggests.
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