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Auto-followed Trump on Facebook? It's probably because you previously liked the POTUS account

Auto-followed Trump on Facebook? It's probably because you previously liked the POTUS account

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Some Facebook and Instagram users were surprised to find themselves automatically following the accounts of President Donald Trump or Vice President JD Vance this week after the president was inaugurated — but that's likely becau
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Operation underway to capture B.C. wolves for relocation in Colorado

A wildlife team from the United States has begun capturing grey wolves in British Columbia for release in Colorado after voters in the state approved a proposal to reintroduce the animals, which have been "functionally extinct" there for 75 years.
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Governor proposes banning cellphones in schools throughout New York state starting next fall

Governor proposes banning cellphones in schools throughout New York state starting next fall

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Students throughout New York state might have to give up their cellphones during school hours starting next fall under a proposal announced Tuesday by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
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As inflation ticks lower to 1.8% in December, economists expect further BoC rate cuts

As inflation ticks lower to 1.8% in December, economists expect further BoC rate cuts

OTTAWA — Canada's annual inflation rate ticked lower in December, thanks in part to Ottawa's temporary GST tax break, but economists still see interest rate cuts on the horizon as potential tariffs loom.
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Strong earthquake in Taiwan injures 27 and causes scattered damage

Strong earthquake in Taiwan injures 27 and causes scattered damage

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck southern Taiwan early Tuesday, leaving 27 people with minor injuries and some reported damage. The quake hit at 12:17 a.m.
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Trump vexes New Zealanders by claiming one of their proudest historical moments for America

Trump vexes New Zealanders by claiming one of their proudest historical moments for America

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Among other false and misleading claims in U.S.
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Trump, a populist president, is flanked by tech billionaires at his inauguration

Trump, a populist president, is flanked by tech billionaires at his inauguration

NEW YORK (AP) — Some of the most exclusive seats at President Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday were reserved for powerful tech CEOs who also happen to be among the world’s richest men.
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Trump issues an executive order to suspend the US TikTok ban. But can it stick?

Trump issues an executive order to suspend the US TikTok ban. But can it stick?

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday to keep TikTok operating for 75 days, a relief to the social media platform’s users even as national security questions persist. TikTok’s China-based parent ByteDance was supposed to find a U.S.
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Trump orders government not to infringe on Americans’ speech, calls for censorship investigation

Trump orders government not to infringe on Americans’ speech, calls for censorship investigation

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday ordered that no federal officer, employee or agent may unconstitutionally abridge the free speech of any American citizen, an early step toward his campaign promise to dismantle what he called governme
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Trump orders government not to infringe on Americans’ speech, calls for censorship investigation

Trump orders government not to infringe on Americans’ speech, calls for censorship investigation

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday ordered that no federal officer, employee or agent may unconstitutionally abridge the free speech of any American citizen, an early step toward his campaign promise to dismantle what he called governme
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