11 h. ago Trump doesn’t let shutdown interfere with celebrating Navy’s 250th anniversary at rally

NORFOLK, Va. — President Donald Trump did not let the government shutdown interfere with a stop in Norfolk, Virginia, on Sunday to salute the Navy as it celebrates its 250th anniversary —  using his speech to praise both the Navy and himself. Trump delivered remarks that by his own recognition bordered on making it more […]

Events

21 h. ago Trump won’t let government shutdown stop Navy’s 250th anniversary celebration

The government shutdown that began Wednesday has sparked a series of partisan blame games as military personnel are working without pay.

Politics

59 h. ago This TSX stock is up nearly 195% this year, but analysts aren’t convinced it will last

The week in stocks: Government shutdown versus stocks, are stock market bubble fears justified, and Constellation's consternation

Economics

63 h. ago U.S. government shutdown set to last into weekend as Trump readies layoffs

Trump has called the government funding lapse an “unprecedented opportunity” to make vast cuts to federal agencies and potentially lay off federal workers.

Politics

64 h. ago Statue of Trump and Epstein holding hands reappears on D.C. National Mall

The temporary installation, which depicts the men holding hands as they frolic, smile and stare into each other’s eyes, reappeared amid a government shutdown.

Society

2 d. ago Hopes fade for quick end to shutdown as Trump readies layoffs and cuts

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hopes for a quick end to the government shutdown were fading Friday as Republicans and Democrats dug in for a prolonged fight and President Donald Trump readied plans to unleash layoffs and cuts across the federal government. Senators were headed back to the Capitol for another vote on government funding on the […]

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3 d. ago Asian shares are mixed as tech shares lead Wall Street ticks to more records

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Asian shares were mixed on Friday after heavy buying of tech shares led benchmarks on Wall Street to more records. US. futures and oil prices were higher. Markets have largely shrugged off the shutdown of the U.S. government after Democrat and Republican lawmakers failed to reach agreement on funding. U.S. President […]

Sport

3 d. ago Asian shares are mixed as tech shares lead Wall Street to more records

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Asian shares were mixed on Friday after heavy buying of tech shares led benchmarks on Wall Street to more records. US. futures and oil prices were higher. Markets have largely shrugged off the shutdown of the U.S. government after Democrat and Republican lawmakers failed to reach agreement on funding. U.S. President […]

Sport

3 d. ago Markets reach new highs despite U.S. government shutdown and economic ‘data vacuum’

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index reversed earlier losses to finish in positive territory and continue its streak of record highs, while U.S. markets also gained despite a U.S. government shutdown preventing the release of economic data. “The market’s hitting all-time new highs … we were looking for some jobless claims data today from the […]

Politics

3 d. ago AI used to speed up Canadian immigration draws warning from experts

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has adopted technology to speed up application processing, but experts warn it may be creating more problems than it solves.Mario Bellissimo, an immigration lawyer and founder of Bellissimo Law Group PC, described the IRCC's use of AI as an "inevitable" and "commendable development.""The principal advantage lies in efficiency. Processing times have been reduced, routine cases are triaged more effectively, and officers are able to concentrate their efforts on more complex matters," he said. "For example, automation in spousal sponsorships and temporary resident visa applications has significantly decreased assessment times."But although automation has helped reduce processing times, these gains raise issues about fairness and potential bias in decision-making.Efficiency vs. fairnessHowever, Bellissimo points to some serious issues, such as an over-reliance on technology.&quo...

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3 d. ago The government shuts down, and Trump goes online – very online

WASHINGTON (AP) — On Thursday morning, as thousands of federal employees stayed home and faced potential layoffs because of the government shutdown, President Donald Trump got right to work on social media. He started by sharing praise from supporters. Then he falsely claimed that “DEMOCRATS WANT TO GIVE YOUR HEALTHCARE MONEY TO ILLEGAL ALIENS.” And […]

Politics

3 d. ago Trump uses government shutdown to dole out firings and political punishment

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has seized on the government shutdown as an opportunity to reshape the federal workforce and punish detractors, by threatening mass firings of workers and suggesting “irreversible” cuts to programs important to Democrats. Rather than simply furlough employees, as is usually done during any lapse of funds, White House press secretary […]

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3 d. ago U.S. government shutdown hits Day 2, with mass layoffs and no end in sight

'Let’s be honest, if this thing drags on,' warned U.S. Vice President JD Vance during a visit to the White House briefing room, 'we are going to have to lay people off.'

Politics

3 d. ago Trump to Talk Federal Job Cuts With White House Budget Chief

President Donald Trump said he will meet with White House Budget Director Russell Vought to discuss potential cuts to the federal workforce, ramping up pressure on Democrats to end the government shutdown, which is entering its second day.

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4 d. ago Asian shares track Wall St’s rise as tech shares advance and investors shrug off the US shutdown

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Asian shares advanced on Thursday, tracking Wall Street’s rise to records despite the the shutdown of the U.S. government. Technology shares jumped on expectations of higher demand for computer chips due to a partnership between South Korean tech and OpenAI. U.S. futures and oil prices also rose. South Korea’s Kospi climbed […]

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4 d. ago Trump’s $7.6 Billion Energy Cuts Hit California Grid Upgrade

The Trump administration’s plan to cancel billions of dollars for energy projects following the US government shutdown includes an initiative to upgrade electric transmission lines in California.

Economics

4 d. ago Two men accused in murder of Abbotsford couple apply to delay trial a third time

'Every time another delay occurs, our lives are again placed on hold as we wait for justice and closure' — statement by the family of Arnold and Joanne De Jong

Events

4 d. ago Trump Set to Cancel West Coast Hydrogen Hubs Amid Shutdown Fight

The Trump administration is planning to cancel billions of dollars earmarked for hydrogen projects in California and the Pacific Northwest as part of its first tranche of funding cuts following the government shutdown, according to an administration official.

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4 d. ago Stock markets hit new highs despite U.S. economic data, government shutdown

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index continued to reach new highs, while U.S. markets also pushed further into record territory as investors shrugged off new data on the U.S. jobs market and a government shutdown. Theresa Shutt, chief investment officer at Harbourfront Wealth Management, said markets were “clearly not slowing down” on concerns about the […]

Politics

4 d. ago Federal shutdown cuts off economic data vital to policymakers and investors

WASHINGTON (AP) — The government shutdown that began Wednesday will deprive policymakers and investors of economic data vital to their decision-making at a time of unusual uncertainty about the direction of the U.S. economy. The absence will be felt almost immediately, as the government’s monthly jobs report scheduled for release Friday will likely be delayed. […]

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