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Nearly two years after a momentous ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court helped restrict abortion access, the top court will hear oral arguments on Tuesday in a case involving access to the abortion medication mifepristone. Tens of thousands currently get the pills by mail in order to terminate a pregnancy. CBC | World News
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UN Security Council votes to demand immediate ceasefire in Gaza, as U.S. abstains
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Read More »U.S. government sues Apple for smartphone antitrust violations
The U.S. Justice Department has announced a sweeping antitrust lawsuit against Apple, accusing the tech giant of engineering an illegal monopoly in smartphones that boxes out competitors and stifles innovation. CBC | World News
Read More »U.S. eases vehicle emissions rules, but overall reduction targets remain unchanged
The Biden administration on Wednesday slashed its target for U.S. electric vehicle adoption from 67 per cent by 2032 to as little as 35 per cent after industry and autoworker backlash in the political battleground state of Michigan. CBC | World News
Read More »Homan beats U.S. to remain undefeated at women’s curling worlds
Rachel Homan improved to 3-0 at the women’s curling world championship with a 10-6 victory over the United States’ Tabitha Peterson on Sunday in Sydney, N.S. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Netanyahu snaps back against growing U.S. criticism as pressure for ceasefire in Gaza mounts
As international pressure for a ceasefire in Gaza rises, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has railed against top ally the United States for its “wholly inappropriate” critique of his leadership. CBC | World News
Read More »Massive storm system hits 3 U.S. states, at least 2 deaths reported
Police in Ohio confirmed two deaths resulting from a fierce storm system on Thursday that unleashed suspected twisters and damaged homes and businesses in parts of that state, along with Indiana and Kentucky. CBC | World News
Read More »Left with few options, major U.S. airlines are using Boeing’s safety crisis as leverage
Airline executives are frustrated with Boeing as its safety crisis has upended their business plans. But in a tight market for large aircraft supplied by two companies, they have little choice but do business with the U.S. plane maker. CBC | World News
Read More »Dollar Tree is closing nearly 1,000 U.S. stores a decade after ‘botched’ acquisition
Dollar Tree swung to a surprise fourth-quarter loss and will close nearly 1,000 stores after the discount retailer slashed the value of a rival chain it acquired almost a decade ago. CBC | World News
Read More »Is time up for TikTok in the U.S.? What to know about today’s congressional vote
The U.S. Congress is inching toward a crackdown on the popular platform that could have far-reaching implications for social media in the country. Here’s what’s at stake in Wednesday’s House of Representatives vote on TikTok. CBC | World News
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