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Rob Shaw: Fixes to Eby's controversial tariff bill don't go far enough, say business leaders

Rob Shaw: Fixes to Eby's controversial tariff bill don't go far enough, say business leaders

B.C. industry leaders warn that unchecked procurement powers, new tolls will hurt businesses and workers
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Under the new Trump administration, this year’s Transgender Day of Visibility has a different tenor

Under the new Trump administration, this year’s Transgender Day of Visibility has a different tenor

On the campaign trail , Donald Trump used contentiousness around transgender people's access to sports and bathrooms to fire up conservative voters and sway undecideds.
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French far-right leader Marine Le Pen barred from seeking office for 5 years, a political earthquake

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen barred from seeking office for 5 years, a political earthquake

PARIS (AP) — A French court on Monday convicted Marine Le Pen of embezzlement and barred her from seeking public office for five years — a hammer blow to the far-right leader’s presidential hopes and an earthquake for French politics.
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Book Review: Spare writing style propels tragic story in 'Flesh'

Book Review: Spare writing style propels tragic story in 'Flesh'

Istvan, the protagonist in David Szalay's new novel “Flesh,” is a character who reveals little in his conversations with others. His clipped responses to questions are akin to the frustrating conversations adults have with teenagers.
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5 players, 2 coaches ejected after Pistons-Timberwolves skirmish in 2nd quarter

5 players, 2 coaches ejected after Pistons-Timberwolves skirmish in 2nd quarter

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Five players and two coaches were ejected after a fight broke out in the second quarter in the Minnesota Timberwolves' victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night. Detroit lost head coach J.B.
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Earthquake compounds humanitarian crisis in Myanmar as death toll passes 1,700

Earthquake compounds humanitarian crisis in Myanmar as death toll passes 1,700

BANGKOK (AP) — A massive earthquake that rocked Myanmar could exacerbate hunger and disease outbreaks in a country already wracked by food shortages, mass displacement and civil war, aid groups and the United Nations warned Monday.
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Earthquake compounds humanitarian crisis in Myanmar as death toll passes 1,700

Earthquake compounds humanitarian crisis in Myanmar as death toll passes 1,700

BANGKOK (AP) — A massive earthquake that rocked Myanmar could exacerbate hunger and disease outbreaks in a country already wracked by food shortages, mass displacement and civil war, aid groups and the United Nations warned Monday.
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Titans coach Brian Callahan says franchise QBs are 'priceless' and team is debating options at No. 1

Titans coach Brian Callahan says franchise QBs are 'priceless' and team is debating options at No. 1

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans are debating whether they want to take a quarterback with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft or trade it for more assets.
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'Adolescence' gets support from British leader as the series will show in schools across the country

'Adolescence' gets support from British leader as the series will show in schools across the country

LONDON (AP) — The makers of hit Netflix show “Adolescence ” have sparked a conversation on how to protect children from violent misogyny and other harmful content on social media.
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'Adolescence' gets support from British leader as the series will show in schools across the country

'Adolescence' gets support from British leader as the series will show in schools across the country

LONDON (AP) — The makers of hit Netflix show “Adolescence ” have sparked a conversation on how to protect children from violent misogyny and other harmful content on social media.
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