3 d. ago States sue Trump administration for blocking the development of wind energy

A coalition of state attorneys general filed a lawsuit Monday against President Donald Trump’s attempt to stop the development of wind energy. Attorneys general from 17 states and Washington, D.C., are challenging an e xecutive order Trump signed during his first day in office, pausing approvals, permits and loans for all wind energy projects both […]

Politics

3 d. ago Trump blasts Mexico’s president for rejecting offer to send troops into her country

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Sunday said Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected his proposal to send U.S. troops to Mexico to help thwart the illegal drug trade because she is fearful of the country’s powerful cartels The comments by Trump came a day after Sheinbaum confirmed that Trump pressed her in a call last […]

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7 d. ago From Tokyo to Los Angeles, workers observe May Day as many express worries about Trump

TOKYO (AP) — Shouting “banzai!” or “live long,” thousands of people gathered in a Tokyo park on Thursday and marched through the streets to the banging of traditional drums, as Japan kicked off celebrations to mark May Day. The holiday, also known as International Workers’ Day or Labor Day, marks the struggles and achievements of […]

Society

7 d. ago From Tokyo to Los Angeles, workers observe May Day with marches and demonstrations

TOKYO (AP) — Shouting “banzai!” or “live long,” thousands of people gathered in a Tokyo park on Thursday and marched through the streets to the banging of traditional drums, as Japan kicked off celebrations to mark May Day. The holiday, also known as International Workers’ Day or Labor Day, marks the struggles and achievements of […]

Society

7 d. ago Asian shares rise in subdued holiday trading, as US futures jump

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares advanced Thursday, with many markets in the region closed for Labor Day holidays, after U.S. stocks stormed back from steep early losses to a seventh straight day of gains. Uncertainty about what President Donald Trump’s trade war will do to the U.S. economy remains a key focus for investors. Japan’s […]

Society

8 d. ago ArcelorMittal Warns of Trade Disruptions While Steel Prices Rise

ArcelorMittal SA said government support for domestic steelmakers in the US and Europe is boosting prices, but warned of potential disruptions from global trade uncertainty.

Economics

8 d. ago Trump Bashes Powell, Touts Tariffs at 100 Day Rally in Michigan

President Donald Trump renewed criticism of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell as he championed his economic policies and tariff regime during an event on Tuesday to mark his 100th day in office.

Economics

8 d. ago Trump Bashes Powell, Touts Tariffs at Rally Marking 100 Days

President Donald Trump renewed criticism of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell as he championed his economic policies and tariff regime during a Tuesday event to mark his 100th day in office.

Economics

9 d. ago Mark Carney projected as winner of Canadian federal election

The 45th Canadian federal election results are in, and the Liberal Party of Canada, led by Mark Carney, is projected to form government.Either party needed 172 seats out of a possible 343 to form a majority.As of this article's publication, the count shows the Liberal Party of Canada winning 130 seats and the Conservative Party of Canada winning 89 seats. Many seats are left to be decided but several publications have now called a majority for Carney.Carney and Conservative leader Poilievre ran two very different campaigns, and U.S. President Donald Trump was a significant factor in political conversations leading to the election. Tariffs and the trade war took up considerable time on the campaign trail for both leaders.Trump even got involved on the morning of election day.As of the time of writing, the Liberal Party jumped to an early lead as results started to roll in, leading by 132 seats to 88 seats for Conservatives at one point. That ballooned as the day progressed.Lookin...

Politics

9 d. ago On election day, Trump once again calls for Canada to become 51st state

The U.S. president also wished Canadians 'good luck' in a Truth Social post as they headed to the polls in the federal election.

Politics

1 week ago Trump tells Canadians to ‘elect the man’ who will let Canada become the 51st state

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre tells U.S. president to 'stay out of our election'

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1 week ago Poilievre hits at Trump after he wishes luck to the ‘great people of Canada’ on Election Day

'Elect the man who has the strength and wisdom to cut your taxes in half, increase your military power, for free'

Politics

1 week ago Trump says U.S. won’t recognize Indigenous People’s Day alongside Columbus Day

President accused Democrats of denigrating Christopher Columbus' legacy

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1 week ago Ukraine says 3 killed in another drone attack after Trump rebuked Putin

KYIV, Ukraine — A Russian drone struck an apartment building in a southeastern Ukraine city, killing three people and injuring 10 others, officials said Friday, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump rebuked Russia’s leader for a deadly missile and drone attack on Kyiv while Washington endeavors to stop the more than three-year war. Among […]

Events

2 w. ago Trump to Mark 100 Days in Trip to Michigan Autoworker Heartland

President Donald Trump plans to mark the 100-day milestone of his second term in the carmaking hub of Macomb County, Michigan, a bastion of blue-collar workers who he says he’s protecting with sweeping tariff policies that have upended markets.

Society

2 w. ago Markets see gains after Trump says he won’t try to fire Fed chair

Stock markets on Wall Street and worldwide started the trading day on solid ground after Trump walked back comments about trying to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell over interest rates

Events

2 w. ago Orsted Shares Slump After Trump Escalates Offshore Wind Threat

Orsted A/S shares dropped almost 10% on the first day of trading since President Donald Trump’s administration ordered another developer to halt construction of a wind farm off the US coast.

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2 w. ago Purpose Investments Announces Risk Rating Change for Purpose Global Innovators Fund

TORONTO, April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Purpose Investments Inc. (“Purpose” or “Purpose Investments”) announced today that it has changed the risk rating for Purpose Global Innovators Fund (TSX: PINV, the “Fund”) from “medium” to “medium-to-high.” This change is a result of the risk rating methodology mandated by the Canadian Securities Administrators and the periodic review […]

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2 w. ago Trump tariffs affect ag industry, including exempt products: CFA

While Canada was spared from Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs, the instability has caused stress among producers across the country.

Economics

3 w. ago Vance fumbles Ohio State’s NCAA football championship trophy

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President JD Vance ended the Ohio State football team’s visit to the White House on Monday by fumbling the team’s national championship trophy. After laudatory speeches by President Donald Trump, Buckeye coach Ryan Day and Vance on the South Lawn, the vice president — an Ohio State graduate — tried to […]

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