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Judge says Elon Musk's claims of harm from OpenAI are a 'stretch' but welcomes possible trial

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Elon Musk's lawyers faced off with OpenAI in court Tuesday as a federal judge weighed the billionaire's request for a court order that would block the ChatGPT maker from converting itself to a for-profit company. U.S.
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Treasury tells Congress that DOGE has ‘Read Only’ access to payment systems

Treasury tells Congress that DOGE has ‘Read Only’ access to payment systems

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Treasury Department official wrote a letter Tuesday to federal lawmakers saying that a tech executive working with Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency will have “read-only access” to the government's payment system.
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Fast fashion, laptops and toys are likely to cost more due to US tariffs on Chinese imports

Fast fashion, laptops and toys are likely to cost more due to US tariffs on Chinese imports

A sweeping new U.S. tariff on products made in China is expected to increase the Fonto co for a wide array of products, from the ultra-cheap apparel sold on online shopping platforms to toys and electronic devices such as computers and cellphones.
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B.C. human rights commissioner wants study of police in schools after board's firing

B.C. human rights commissioner wants study of police in schools after board's firing

VICTORIA — When the British Columbia government fired the Greater Victoria school board last week, it effectively made police liaison programs mandatory in schools while failing to provide a factual basis for the decision, the B.C.
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Democrats confront limits of their power in bid to stop Trump and Musk

Democrats confront limits of their power in bid to stop Trump and Musk

WASHINGTON (AP) — Outraged Democrats are testing the limits of their diminished power as they try to stop the stunning power grabs of President Donald Trump and his chief lieutenant, Elon Musk.
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In Trump's quest to close the Education Department, Congress and his own agenda may get in the way

In Trump's quest to close the Education Department, Congress and his own agenda may get in the way

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is preparing to gut the U.S. Education Department to the full extent of his power, directing his administration to slash spending while pressuring employees to quit.
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Prairies Economic Development Minister Terry Duguid named new Jasper lead

Prairies Economic Development Minister Terry Duguid named new Jasper lead

JASPER, ALTA. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has named Terry Duguid, the minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, as the new ministerial lead for the town of Jasper, Alta.
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Opposition parties call for Parliament's return after Trump hits pause on tariffs

Opposition parties call for Parliament's return after Trump hits pause on tariffs

OTTAWA — Opposition parties say the Liberals must recall Parliament within the next month to act on Donald Trump's tariff threat, but the government insists it does not need to pass legislation to take the action the U.S. president wants to see.
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San Francisco grants new mayor 'unprecedented' powers to battle fentanyl crisis

San Francisco grants new mayor 'unprecedented' powers to battle fentanyl crisis

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco's Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to give newly elected Mayor Daniel Lurie greater powers and flexibility to expedite the city's response to a fentanyl crisis that has turned sidewalks into open-air dens of drug
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Ottawa defends its use of Emergencies Act before Federal Court of Appeal

Ottawa defends its use of Emergencies Act before Federal Court of Appeal

OTTAWA — A judge erroneously concluded it was unreasonable for the federal cabinet to use the Emergencies Act in 2022 to quell protests in the national capital and at key border points, says a lawyer for the government.
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