The Mix

WASHINGTON (AP) — Someone inside Fox News gave Donald Trump's presidential campaign the questions he would face ahead of a town hall the network produced in January 2024, a forthcoming book alleges, according to excerpts reported by CNN .

TORONTO — Strength in technology stocks helped lift Canada's main stock index on Wednesday, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 121.79 points at 25,051.68.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Wildfires that ripped through the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles forced many Hollywood stars, including Mark Hamill, Mandy Moore and James Woods, to evacuate their homes.

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes ended mixed after drifting between small losses and gains.

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador's Opposition Progressive Conservatives vowed Wednesday that they will not vote on a draft energy deal with Quebec's hydro utility until it is scrutinized by independent experts.

OTTAWA — Canada should not overreact to U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's comments about annexing Canada, but should still take them seriously, several federal cabinet ministers said Wednesday.

“Wicked” topped nominations to the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards on Wednesday, landing a leading five nominations including best ensemble, and individual nods for Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Wicked” is the leading nominee for the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards, with the Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown” following closely behind.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Interior lighting aimed at reducing motion sickness. Shiny holographic dashboards displayed on windshields. And AI-powered voice assistants paired with infotainment systems to keep you company on long drives.

BOWMANVILLE, Ont. — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is pitching U.S.