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Noted economist honored by Trump warns his 25% tariffs could add $4,711 to the cost of a vehicle

Noted economist honored by Trump warns his 25% tariffs could add $4,711 to the cost of a vehicle

WASHINGTON (AP) — Noted economist Arthur Laffer warns in a new analysis that President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on auto imports could add $4,711 to the cost of a vehicle and says the proposed taxes could weaken the ability of U.S.
Fewer Americans now see Canada as a close US ally as Trump strains a longtime partnership

Fewer Americans now see Canada as a close US ally as Trump strains a longtime partnership

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans are less likely to see Canada and the U.S.
Ottawa posts $26.8 billion deficit for April-to-January period

Ottawa posts $26.8 billion deficit for April-to-January period

OTTAWA — The federal government posted a budgetary deficit of $26.8 billion for the April-to-January period of its 2024-25 fiscal year. The result compared with a deficit of $25.7 billion for the same period a year earlier.
Selling 23andMe assets raises concerns for Canadians' data: Ontario privacy commissioner

Selling 23andMe assets raises concerns for Canadians' data: Ontario privacy commissioner

Ontario’s privacy commissioner says Canadians who use genetic testing companies should be aware that highly sensitive personal data is increasingly accessed by law enforcement agencies to solve crimes.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Florida's special elections

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Florida's special elections

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tuesday’s special elections to replace Florida’s Republican former U.S. Reps.
Democrats outraged at Trump's changes pour millions of dollars into 2 special elections in Florida

Democrats outraged at Trump's changes pour millions of dollars into 2 special elections in Florida

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Democrats, with few electoral outlets for their outrage at President Donald Trump's dramatic restructuring of the federal government, are pouring millions of dollars into two special elections in Florida.
Trump restricts federal research funding, a lifeblood for colleges

Trump restricts federal research funding, a lifeblood for colleges

After decades of partnership with the U.S. government, colleges are facing new doubts about the future of their federal funding.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Wisconsin's spring election

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Wisconsin's spring election

WASHINGTON (AP) — Wisconsin’s spring election on Tuesday for state Supreme Court , state schools chief and a proposed constitutional amendment requiring photo ID for voting will be the first major indication of the state’s political climate since Rep
Canadian police partner with AI in arms race against criminals. But at what cost?

Canadian police partner with AI in arms race against criminals. But at what cost?

VANCOUVER — In one corner of the battle are criminals using artificial intelligence to generate child sexual abuse material — and in the other, AI is being used to help hunt down the offenders.
The fate of addiction treatment hangs in the balance with Kennedy's HHS overhaul

The fate of addiction treatment hangs in the balance with Kennedy's HHS overhaul

A little-known federal agency that touches the lives of people across the United States by funding the 988 crisis line, naloxone distribution and addiction treatment may be weakened and possibly eliminated in the proposed overhaul of the U.S.
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