Category Archives: Business
Canada, U.S. working together is no guarantee of border symmetry, ambassador says
WASHINGTON — Canada's envoy to the U.S. says just because the two countries have been working together to manage their shared border doesn't mean they were always going to be moving in perfect symmetry. Kirsten Hillman says both Canada and
Symmetry not guaranteed on border policy: envoy
WASHINGTON — Just because Canada and the United States worked closely together to restrict travel across their shared border doesn't mean they were always going to move in lockstep when the time came to reopen it, Ottawa's envoy to Washington
New technology propels efforts to fight Western wildfires
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — As drought- and wind-driven wildfires have become more dangerous across the American West in recent years, firefighters have tried to become smarter in how they prepare.
As Herschel Walker eyes Senate run, a turbulent past emerges
ATLANTA (AP) — At first glance, Herschel Walker has a coveted political profile for a potential Senate candidate in Georgia. He
Judge hears arguments in Alaska budget dispute lawsuit
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A state court judge said he planned to issue a ruling next week in a lawsuit filed by Alaska's attorney general that raised questions about when the state budget takes effect.
Governors pin hopes on full vaccine approval as cases climb
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — As U.S. regulators weigh giving the final stamp of approval for certain COVID-19 vaccines, governors in states hard hit by the pandemic hope the move will help persuade the many holdouts in their states to
Concern mounts about possible Turkish law on media funding
ISTANBUL (AP) — Press freedom groups expressed concern Friday about comments by Turkish officials about possible legislation to regulate foreign funding for media and the dissemination of fake news, saying it could further curtail independent journalis...
Free money for all? Mayors hope local tests bring big change
By triggering $1,400 stimulus checks for millions of people and expanding the child tax credit for many families, the pandemic offered a clear takeaway for some officials: That putting tax dollars in people’s pockets is achievable and can be a
Trump’s sway tested in race for open mid-Ohio US House seat
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The crowded Republican primary for an open U.S. House seat in central Ohio is testing the ongoing political sway of former President Donald Trump as his choice in the race, a longtime coal lobbyist, is competing
Turkey: Boat carrying 45 migrants sinking in Aegean Sea
ISTANBUL (AP) — A boat carrying 45 migrants was sinking in the southeastern Aegean Sea and rescue units were deployed, Turkey’s defense ministry said Friday.
