Natural resources minister defends carbon tax as provinces pile on
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says provincial premiers who are calling on the government to scrap a planned increase on the carbon tax have their facts wrong.
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House AI Task Force chairman eyes public and private hearings as lawmakers mull regulation
EXCLUSIVE: The chairman of the House of Representatives’ new AI Task Force said his panel will likely hold hearings on artificial intelligence as Congress seeks to get ahead of the rapidly advancing technology.
10 regional parties encashed electoral bonds worth Rs 900 crore before April 12, 2019
Ten regional parties, most of whom were in power in their respective states, received a combined donation of about Rs 900 crore through electoral bonds prior to April 12, 2019, the date after which the details of all poll bonds redeemed by political parties were made available earlier this week.
Russians cast ballots in an election preordained to extend Putin’s rule
Voters across Russia cast ballots Saturday on the second day of an election set to formalize six more years of power for President Vladimir Putin, who faces no serious challengers after crushing political dissent over his nearly quarter-century of rule.
North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Blinken visits Seoul
North Korea fired ballistic missiles into the sea on Monday for the first time in two months, as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Seoul for a conference hosted by President Yoon Suk Yeol on advancing democracy.
Madonna Fan In Wheelchair Responds To Singer Scolding Her For Sitting At Concert
The Madonna fan and wheelchair user, who was singled out by the pop star for sitting down during one of her concerts, is breaking her silence on the viral incident.
Nicole Shanahan Emerges as a Top Candidate to Be R.F.K. Jr.’s Running Mate
The campaign of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. indicated over the weekend that Nicole Shanahan — a Bay Area lawyer and investor who was once married to the Google co-founder Sergey Brin — was among the top picks to be Mr. Kennedy’s running mate on his independent presidential ticket.
Usher Has Special Message For 'Strong' Women In NAACP Image Awards Speech
Usher paid tribute to the women in his life after being recognized with the President’s Award at the 55th NAACP Image Awards on Saturday.