Denver school officials pushed back Friday against a U.S. Education Department finding that its all-gender bathrooms violate Title IX protections against sex-based discrimination, accusing the Trump administration of using that law to promote an “anti-trans agenda.” … [Read more...] about Denver school district pushes back but hasn’t decided whether to change all-gender bathrooms
U.S. federal appeals court rules some of Trump’s tariffs illegal
The 7-4 court decision did not strike down the tariffs immediately, allowing the administration time to appeal to the Supreme Court. … [Read more...] about U.S. federal appeals court rules some of Trump’s tariffs illegal
Mark Carney’s top trade negotiator says talks with Donald Trump face challenges but ’I don’t see a dead end yet’
In an interview with the Star Friday, Dominic LeBlanc, who met with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington this week, said officials on both sides were “making progress.” … [Read more...] about Mark Carney’s top trade negotiator says talks with Donald Trump face challenges but ’I don’t see a dead end yet’
‘Oh, my God. Shoot him!’: Body worn footage shows police shooting as Toronto cop pleads guilty to downgraded charges
Const. Andrew Davis was charged by the province's Special Investigations Unit in September 2023 with one count of aggravated assault and one count of discharging his firearm “with intent to maim, wound, disfigure or endanger life." … [Read more...] about ‘Oh, my God. Shoot him!’: Body worn footage shows police shooting as Toronto cop pleads guilty to downgraded charges
Israeli airstrikes targeting Iran-backed Houthis rock Yemen’s capital
CAIRO (AP) — Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen ’s capital on Sunday, days after the Houthi rebels fired a missile toward Israel that its military described as the first cluster bomb the rebels had launched at it since 2023. … [Read more...] about Israeli airstrikes targeting Iran-backed Houthis rock Yemen’s capital