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UK bans crypto donations to political parties in bid to curb foreign influence
March 25, 2026 - 8:33 AM

LONDON (AP) — British political parties will be banned from accepting donations in cryptocurrencies, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Wednesday, saying illicit finance poses a “stark” danger to the country’s democracy.
Migrants march from southern Mexico, protesting delays and seeking papers to work
March 25, 2026 - 8:32 AM

TAPACHULA, Mexico (AP) — A group of about 500 migrants traveled through southern Mexico Wednesday, protesting long waits for paperwork and requesting authorization to move to areas with greater employment prospects.
Iran dismisses US ceasefire plan, issues counterproposal as strikes land across the Mideast
March 25, 2026 - 8:15 AM

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran on Wednesday dismissed an American plan to pause the war in the Middle East and launched more attacks on Israel and Gulf Arab countries, including an assault that sparked a huge fire at Kuwait International Airport.
Trump showed off a classified map during a 2022 plane trip, a Democratic lawmaker alleges
March 25, 2026 - 8:06 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump showed off a classified map on a 2022 flight to his New Jersey golf club and held onto a record from his first term that was so sensitive only six people would have had access to it, according to a letter released Wednesday by a top House Democrat.
Longest line at Philly airport? Cheesesteaks, not security
March 25, 2026 - 8:00 AM

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Travelers passing through Philadelphia International Airport on Tuesday may have expected long security lines. But the longest line was made of cheesesteaks.
Wisconsin man who ordered ballots without consent found guilty of fraud and identity theft
March 25, 2026 - 7:55 AM

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A jury convicted a Wisconsin man of election fraud and identity theft for requesting the ballots of Republican state Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Democratic Racine Mayor Cory Mason without their consent.
Cancer nurse turned archbishop celebrates election as first woman to lead Church of England
March 25, 2026 - 7:44 AM

LONDON (AP) — A former cancer nurse who became a priest at the age of 40 will be installed as archbishop of Canterbury on Wednesday, publicly celebrating her election as the first woman to lead the Church of England.
Airport disruptions abound as senators chase deal to end Homeland Security budget standoff
March 25, 2026 - 7:31 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — Travel disruptions deepened Tuesday as senators raced to salvage a proposal to end the Homeland Security shutdown by funding much of the department, including airport workers going without pay, but excluding

Russia says it shot down almost 400 Ukrainian drones as Moscow and Kyiv escalate aerial barrages
March 25, 2026 - 7:29 AM

Russian air defenses downed 389 incoming Ukrainian drones, Russia’s Defense Ministry said Wednesday, in what was the largest reported overnight attack on Russian regions and Crimea since Moscow’s forces invaded Ukraine more than four years ago.
Means' surgeon general nomination is stalled as senators question her experience and vaccine stance
March 25, 2026 - 7:25 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — Wellness influencer Dr. Casey Means’ nomination to be U.S. surgeon general is stalled a month after senators of both major political parties

THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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UK bans crypto donations to political parties in bid to curb foreign influence

Migrants march from southern Mexico, protesting delays and seeking papers to work

Iran dismisses US ceasefire plan, issues counterproposal as strikes land across the Mideast

Trump showed off a classified map during a 2022 plane trip, a Democratic lawmaker alleges

Longest line at Philly airport? Cheesesteaks, not security

Wisconsin man who ordered ballots without consent found guilty of fraud and identity theft

Cancer nurse turned archbishop celebrates election as first woman to lead Church of England

Airport disruptions abound as senators chase deal to end Homeland Security budget standoff

Russia says it shot down almost 400 Ukrainian drones as Moscow and Kyiv escalate aerial barrages

Means' surgeon general nomination is stalled as senators question her experience and vaccine stance

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