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Media observers worry about impact of Métro Média closure on Quebec's local democracy

Media observers worry about impact of Métro Média closure on Quebec's local democracy

MONTREAL — The abrupt closure of Quebec newspaper publisher Métro Média will end news coverage of local government in parts of the province’s two largest cities, media observers say.
Yes, inflation is down. No, the Inflation Reduction Act doesn't deserve the credit

Yes, inflation is down. No, the Inflation Reduction Act doesn't deserve the credit

WASHINGTON (AP) — Even President Joe Biden has some regrets about the name of the Inflation Reduction Act: As the giant law turns 1 on Wednesday, it's increasingly clear that immediately curbing prices wasn't the point.
Biden and House Democrats hope to make curbing 'junk fees' a winning issue in 2024

Biden and House Democrats hope to make curbing 'junk fees' a winning issue in 2024

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional Democrats are teaming up with the Biden administration and a progressive advocacy group to turn policy efforts to curb “ junk fees ” into a political rallying cry, betting that a small but potentially potent kitchen ta
Dueling GOP presidential nominating contests in Nevada raise concerns about voter confusion

Dueling GOP presidential nominating contests in Nevada raise concerns about voter confusion

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Republicans in Nevada could have two chances next year to decide who they want to be their party’s presidential nominee. The catch: Only one will count.
Poilievre's Conservative party embracing language of mainstream conspiracy theories

Poilievre's Conservative party embracing language of mainstream conspiracy theories

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has been hitting the summer barbecue circuit with ramped-up rhetoric around debunked claims that the World Economic Forum is attempting to impose its agenda on sovereign governments.
Montreal urban fish farmers say their Arctic char cuts greenhouse gases and waste

Montreal urban fish farmers say their Arctic char cuts greenhouse gases and waste

MONTREAL — A warehouse basement in an industrial area of Montreal, near the intersection of two highways, feels about as far from a fish habitat as it gets.
Polish government plans referendum asking if voters want 'thousands of illegal immigrants'

Polish government plans referendum asking if voters want 'thousands of illegal immigrants'

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s ruling party wants to ask voters in a referendum whether they support accepting “thousands of illegal immigrants from the Middle East and Africa” as part of a European Union relocation plan, the prime minister said Sund
Classes still off early next week in Kentucky's largest school district due to bus schedule mess

Classes still off early next week in Kentucky's largest school district due to bus schedule mess

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville schools will remain closed early next week to allow for more time to fix bus routes whose redesign left some children at home on the first school day this year and others getting home hours late .

Lawsuit targets Wisconsin legislative districts resembling Swiss cheese

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — If Wisconsin state Rep. Jimmy Anderson wants to visit residents in some of the northern neighborhoods he represents, he first must leave his own district — twice.
Trump's Iowa state fair spectacle clouds DeSantis as former president is joined by Florida officials

Trump's Iowa state fair spectacle clouds DeSantis as former president is joined by Florida officials

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Gone was the helicopter, but Donald Trump on Saturday renewed his reputation for defying norms and creating a mega-celebrity's spectacle at the Iowa State Fair.
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