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Trump injects new dose of uncertainty in tariffs as he pushes start date back to Aug. 7

Trump injects new dose of uncertainty in tariffs as he pushes start date back to Aug. 7

WASHINGTON (AP) — For weeks, President Donald Trump was promising the world economy would change on Friday with his new tariffs in place . It was an ironclad deadline, administration officials assured the public.
More American couples are turning to Italy's 'dolce vita' in a quest for memorable weddings

More American couples are turning to Italy's 'dolce vita' in a quest for memorable weddings

FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — James Atkinson and Samantha Fortino toured a Tuscan vineyard and learned to make pasta and a Bolognese sauce alongside their family and friends in Florence.
Japanese game maker Nintendo reports robust profits on strong Switch 2 sales

Japanese game maker Nintendo reports robust profits on strong Switch 2 sales

TOKYO (AP) — Nintendo, the Japanese video game maker behind the Super Mario and Pokemon franchises, reported an 18.6% surge in net profit for the first fiscal quarter Friday on the back of strong demand for its new Switch 2 console .
Prosecutors seek substantial prison term for Sean 'Diddy' Combs as they oppose bail

Prosecutors seek substantial prison term for Sean 'Diddy' Combs as they oppose bail

NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors said they now expect music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs could face a prison sentence “substantially higher” than the four to five years they once thought he was likely to face after his conviction on two prostitution-related c
Alberta's coal mine reclamation standards failing to protect water, fish: study

Alberta's coal mine reclamation standards failing to protect water, fish: study

CALGARY — Alberta regulations meant to keep old coal mines from polluting streams and lakes are failing, suggests a study by government scientists.
Some LGBTQ+ summer camps struggle to meet demand amid corporate funding drop

Some LGBTQ+ summer camps struggle to meet demand amid corporate funding drop

On the shores of Lake Huron, Harry Stewart and his husband Chris Southin sway back and forth in their rocking chairs on a wooden deck, watching dozens of youth play and laugh around them at Rainbow Camp.
China's fiery baijiu spirit evolves to attract younger drinkers

China's fiery baijiu spirit evolves to attract younger drinkers

BEIJING (AP) — The centuries-old fiery Chinese spirit baijiu, long associated with business dinners, is being reshaped to appeal to younger generations as its makers adapt to changing times.
Trump orders a 35% tariff for goods from Canada, citing a lack of cooperation on illicit drugs

Trump orders a 35% tariff for goods from Canada, citing a lack of cooperation on illicit drugs

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has raised the tariff rate on U.S. imports from Canada to 35% from 25%, effective Friday.
Teck Coal Limited faces five charges for allegedly dumping harmful substances

Teck Coal Limited faces five charges for allegedly dumping harmful substances

CRANBROOK, B.C. — Environment Canada has laid five charges against Teck Coal Limited after the company was alleged to have dumped harmful substances into waters frequented by fish in southeastern B.C.
'Death by a thousand cuts': How to take stock of your subscriptions

'Death by a thousand cuts': How to take stock of your subscriptions

As 2022 comes to a close and the cost of living continues to climb, many Canadians are looking for ways to cut back on spending — and some are looking to trim down on subscriptions.