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Autism now more common among Black, Hispanic kids in US

Autism now more common among Black, Hispanic kids in US

NEW YORK (AP) — For the first time, autism is being diagnosed more frequently in Black and Hispanic children than in white kids in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday. Among all U.S.
Skeptical US lawmakers grill TikTok CEO over safety

Skeptical US lawmakers grill TikTok CEO over safety

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S.
Regina mayor says tourism campaign slogans regrettable

Regina mayor says tourism campaign slogans regrettable

Regina’s mayor says no decision has been made on whether the city will keep the name of its tourism agency after a controversial rebranding roll out.
EU leaders endorse joint ammo purchases for Ukraine

EU leaders endorse joint ammo purchases for Ukraine

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders endorsed a plan Thursday for sending Ukraine 1 million rounds of artillery ammunition within the next 12 months to help the country counter Russia’s invasion forces.
Highlights from Nova Scotia's 2023-24 provincial budget

Highlights from Nova Scotia's 2023-24 provincial budget

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Finance Minister Allan MacMaster tabled the province's 2023-24 budget Thursday, with a heavy focus on health. Some highlights: — The $14.4-billion budget — with an estimated $278-million deficit — includes $6.
Josh Segarra is becoming a Hollywood go-to scene-stealer

Josh Segarra is becoming a Hollywood go-to scene-stealer

Perhaps you know Josh Segarra from his scene-stealing role as Lance on HBO Max's “The Other Two,” or remember him as a crooked district attorney of Star City in the CW's “Arrow,” or you caught him on Broadway when he originated the role of Emilio Est
Zellers opens a dozen stores in Canada amid wave of nostalgia and price sensitivity

Zellers opens a dozen stores in Canada amid wave of nostalgia and price sensitivity

Canadian retail chain Zellers marked its official comeback on Thursday, opening a dozen stores in Ontario and Alberta and launching a new website.
No red carpet? French unrest impacts King Charles III's trip

No red carpet? French unrest impacts King Charles III's trip

PARIS (AP) — Unrest in France is tarnishing the sheen of King Charles III's first overseas trip as monarch , with striking workers literally refusing to roll out a red carpet amid pension reform protests and calls for the visit to be canceled altoget
Industry Minister Champagne asks CRTC to look into wireless roaming fees on the rise

Industry Minister Champagne asks CRTC to look into wireless roaming fees on the rise

OTTAWA — Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne is asking the federal telecommunications regulator to look into wireless roaming fees, saying he's concerned about companies hiking their rates while phone bills in other jurisdictions are genera
Tech gains help S&P/TSX composite rise more than 100 points, U.S. stocks also up

Tech gains help S&P/TSX composite rise more than 100 points, U.S. stocks also up

TORONTO — Strength in the technology sector helped lead a broad-based rally as Canada's main stock index gained more than 100 points in late-morning trading, while U.S. stock markets also surged higher. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 137.
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