China proposes to limit children’s smartphone time to a maximum of 2 hours a day
BEIJING (AP) — China’s internet watchdog has laid out regulations to curb the amount of time children spend on their smartphones, in the latest blow to...
California voters may face dueling measures on 2024 ballot about oil wells near homes and schools
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California voters may be asked twice on the same November 2024 ballot whether to keep or to ditch a law mandating new...
Trump supporters view the latest indictment as evidence of a crime – against Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump and his supporters are reacting to a third indictment against him with a now-familiar playbook: deflecting with unrelated accusations,...
Six months after East Palestine derailment, Congress deadlocked on new rules for train safety
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress responded to the fiery train derailment in eastern Ohio earlier this year with bipartisan alarm, holding a flurry of hearings about the...
Renewed calls to curb repeat break-ins
Tommy’s Pizzeria’s latest thief had time to sit inside and have a drink. “Luckily they didn’t break the glass,” said Thomas Schneider, the restaurant’s owner. Smashed...
Winnipeg airport tops 1 million passengers in 2nd quarter
MORE than one million passengers filtered through Winnipeg’s airport between April and June — the first time a three-month period has exceeded the million mark since...
Alberta premier urges ‘rapid resolution’ to B.C. port strike
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the ongoing strike at British Columbia ports could cause “substantial economic harm” in Alberta and across Canada. Port workers across B.C....
Battier among retired NBA stars moving into tech sector as investors
TORONTO – When Shane Battier was drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies in 2001 no one was talking about business in the NBA’s locker-rooms or clubhouses. Nine...
Hawaiian Airlines plane hits severe turbulence on flight from Honolulu to Sydney
HONOLULU (AP) — A Hawaiian Airlines flight from Honolulu to Sydney hit severe turbulence, leading to medical care for at least seven people on board. The...
As 1,500 Disneyland collectibles go up for auction, that Dumbo car – or trash bin – can be yours
BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — Fans who agree Disneyland is indeed the happiest place on Earth will soon be able to take home more than a souvenir....