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City of Vancouver has 55 contracts with U.S. companies worth $17M

City of Vancouver has 55 contracts with U.S. companies worth $17M

City manager: “Staff do not recommend terminating existing contracts with direct U.S. suppliers.”
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Trump backs higher pay for wildland firefighters while DOGE cuts wildfire support staff

Trump backs higher pay for wildland firefighters while DOGE cuts wildfire support staff

SEATTLE (AP) — Wildland firefighters will keep a four-year-old pay hike under a GOP-led spending bill signed by President Donald Trump, but many worry that mass federal worker firings will leave the nation more vulnerable to wildfires.
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Manitoba to spend on job creation amid U.S. trade battle: finance minister

Manitoba to spend on job creation amid U.S. trade battle: finance minister

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government signalled Wednesday that its new budget will include supports for people affected by tariffs imposed by the United States and new spending to create jobs.
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Manitoba to spend on job creation amid U.S. trade battle: finance minister

Manitoba to spend on job creation amid U.S. trade battle: finance minister

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government signalled Wednesday that its new budget will include supports for people affected by tariffs imposed by the United States and new spending to create jobs.
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Minnesota jury convicts alleged ringleader of massive pandemic food fraud scheme on all counts

Minnesota jury convicts alleged ringleader of massive pandemic food fraud scheme on all counts

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A jury found the alleged ringleader of a massive pandemic fraud case in Minnesota guilty on all counts Wednesday for her role in a scheme that federal prosecutors say stole $250 million from a program meant to feed children in need
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How will the universe end? A changing understanding of dark energy may provide a new answer

How will the universe end? A changing understanding of dark energy may provide a new answer

NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists are homing in on the nature of a mysterious force called dark energy , and nothing short of the fate of the universe hangs in the balance. The force is enormous — it makes up nearly 70% of the universe.
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Trump backs higher pay for wildland firefighters while DOGE cuts wildfire support staff

Trump backs higher pay for wildland firefighters while DOGE cuts wildfire support staff

SEATTLE (AP) — Wildland firefighters will keep a four-year-old pay hike under a GOP-led spending bill signed by President Donald Trump, but many worry that mass federal worker firings will leave the nation more vulnerable to wildfires.
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School support workers union ratifies deal with Edmonton public school board

School support workers union ratifies deal with Edmonton public school board

EDMONTON — The union for school support staff in Edmonton says its 3,000 members are to return to work Thursday after ratifying a new deal with the public school board.
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MLB Free Agent Signings List

NEW YORK (AP) — The 146 free agents who have signed, with name, position, former club if different, and contract. The contract information was obtained by The Associated Press from player and management sources.
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MLB Remaining Free Agents List

NEW YORK (AP) — The 28 remaining free agents: AMERICAN LEAGUE BOSTON (1) —James Paxton, lhp. CHICAGO (1) — Dominic Leone, rhp. KANSAS CITY (2) — Robbie Grossman, of; Will Smith, lhp. MINNESOTA (1) — Anthony DeSclafani, rhp.
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