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Google to charge new fee on ads in response to Canada’s digital services tax

Google to charge new fee on ads in response to Canada’s digital services tax

OTTAWA — Google says it will pass on the cost of the Liberal government’s digital services tax to advertisers. The company says it will implement a 2.5 per cent surcharge for ads displayed in Canada, starting in October.
Appeals court: Separate, distinct minority groups can't join together to claim vote dilution

Appeals court: Separate, distinct minority groups can't join together to claim vote dilution

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Distinct minority groups cannot join together in coalitions to claim their votes are diluted in redistricting cases under the Voting Rights Act, a divided federal appeals court ruled Thursday, acknowledging that it was reversing ye
Scrapped fundraisers and watching from the treadmill. How Harris' VP contenders wait for her choice

Scrapped fundraisers and watching from the treadmill. How Harris' VP contenders wait for her choice

WASHINGTON (AP) — One is sparking speculation that he'll be the choice by forgoing swanky fundraisers in the Hamptons. Another watched TV commentators speculate about his viability as the pick while getting in a workout.

Third-party candidates file to run for president, US Senate in Pennsylvania

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — More than a dozen third-party candidates for president, U.S.
B.C. warns of increasing wildfire risk with the return of hot, dry weather

B.C. warns of increasing wildfire risk with the return of hot, dry weather

VICTORIA — The B.C. government has warned of increasing fire risk this long weekend as Environment Canada issues heat advisories for several areas in the southern part of the province.
Liberal MP says she regrets 'distress' caused to witnesses who left meeting in tears

Liberal MP says she regrets 'distress' caused to witnesses who left meeting in tears

OTTAWA — Liberal MP Anita Vandenbeld fell short of an apology after instigating a fracas on Wednesday that led two witnesses testifying about violence against women to storm out of a parliamentary committee hearing.
Surgical castration, 'Don't Say Gay' and absentee regulations. New laws go into effect in Louisiana

Surgical castration, 'Don't Say Gay' and absentee regulations. New laws go into effect in Louisiana

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A slew of Louisiana legislation, including a first-of-its-kind law that allows judges to impose the punishment of surgical castration for offenders guilty of certain sex crimes against children, went into effect Thursday.
In an attempt to reverse the Supreme Court's immunity decision, Schumer introduces the No Kings Act

In an attempt to reverse the Supreme Court's immunity decision, Schumer introduces the No Kings Act

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer introduced legislation Thursday reaffirming that presidents do not have immunity for criminal actions, an attempt to reverse the Supreme Court’s landmark decision last month.
Trump campaign reports raising $137 million in July, falling short of Harris' first-week total

Trump campaign reports raising $137 million in July, falling short of Harris' first-week total

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican former President Donald Trump 's campaign and its related affiliates announced Thursday that they had raised $138.
West Virginia Republican Gov. Jim Justice in fight to keep historic hotel amid U.S. Senate campaign

West Virginia Republican Gov. Jim Justice in fight to keep historic hotel amid U.S. Senate campaign

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, is in a fight to keep his iconic Greenbrier hotel.
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