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Political ads on social media rife with misinformation and scams, new research finds

Political ads on social media rife with misinformation and scams, new research finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — The online advertisement to Donald Trump supporters was clear enough: Click here, and receive a free Trump 2024 flag and a commemorative coin.
Chaos swirling since Biden's debate flub is causing cracks in a White House known for discipline

Chaos swirling since Biden's debate flub is causing cracks in a White House known for discipline

WASHINGTON (AP) — Internal drama. Leaks. Second-guessing. The pressure and chaos swirling since Joe Biden's disastrous debate performance is causing cracks in a White House that until now had been marked by discipline and loyalty.
Israeli arms firm taking Canada to court after military contract disqualification

Israeli arms firm taking Canada to court after military contract disqualification

OTTAWA — An Israeli defence contractor is taking the Canadian government to court after the company says it was taken out of the running for a multimillion-dollar military equipment contract without explanation. Elbit Security Systems Ltd.
'Perfect rat storm': Ontario cities seek ways to fight increasingly visible rats

'Perfect rat storm': Ontario cities seek ways to fight increasingly visible rats

Efforts are underway to combat growing rat populations in two of Ontario's largest cities, as the rodents that typically lurk underground become more visible thanks to a combination of construction and climate change.
Republican primary in Utah US House race drops into recount zone, threatening Trump-backed incumbent

Republican primary in Utah US House race drops into recount zone, threatening Trump-backed incumbent

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Republican primary race to represent Utah’s 2nd District in Congress narrowed into recount territory on Tuesday after dueling endorsements from influential Republicans created a conundrum for voters who had little time to ge
California fast food workers now earn $20 per hour. Franchisees are responding by cutting hours.

California fast food workers now earn $20 per hour. Franchisees are responding by cutting hours.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lawrence Cheng, whose family owns seven Wendy’s locations south of Los Angeles, took orders at the register on a recent day and emptied steaming hot baskets of French fries and chicken nuggets, salting them with a flourish.
Nevada county votes against certifying recount results, a move that raises longer-term questions

Nevada county votes against certifying recount results, a move that raises longer-term questions

RENO, Nev.
Trump revels in Democratic turmoil as he returns to campaign trail and teases VP pick

Trump revels in Democratic turmoil as he returns to campaign trail and teases VP pick

MIAMI (AP) — Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday reveled in the mounting turmoil surrounding President Joe Biden ’s campaign in the wake of their debate and teased the expected announcement of his Republican running mate with one of the top cont
Biden's support on Capitol Hill grimly uncertain. A seventh Democrat says he should drop out

Biden's support on Capitol Hill grimly uncertain. A seventh Democrat says he should drop out

WASHINGTON (AP) — The mood on Capitol Hill turned grimly uncertain Tuesday as Democrats wrestled over President Joe Biden’s reelection and the extraordinary question before them — whether to stand behind his candidacy or push the president to bow out
Democrats on Capitol Hill express concerns about Biden in private but stay quiet in public

Democrats on Capitol Hill express concerns about Biden in private but stay quiet in public

WASHINGTON (AP) — After meeting for around two hours Tuesday to discuss whether President Joe Biden should remain at the top of their presidential ticket , Senate Democrats seemed to agree on one thing — it's best not to talk about it publicly.
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