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Canadians return as Palm Beach County sets tourism record

Canadians return as Palm Beach County sets tourism record

The Palm Beaches saw record tourism in early 2026, with visitor numbers climbing 6.4%. The county got a boost from Canadians as the state saw a drop.
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Potential Democratic candidates race to respond to AI threat amid Trump's dismissals

Potential Democratic candidates race to respond to AI threat amid Trump's dismissals

Amid growing panic over the risks posed by rapidly developing AI technology, potential 2028 Democratic candidates are scrambling to respond — trying to show they are doing something, even as they acknowledge they need a reluctant Washington to step up
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Lingering feuds threaten Democrats' bid to reclaim US Congress

Lingering feuds threaten Democrats' bid to reclaim US Congress

By Nolan D. McCaskill WASHINGTON, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Democrats are seeking to reclaim Congress, but lingering divisions from a bruising run-up to the November election threaten to imperil the party's attempt to claw back power from President Donald Trump's Republicans.
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Representative Haley Stevens Co-Sponsors Resolution for Pharmacy Workforce Suicide Awareness Day

Representative Haley Stevens Co-Sponsors Resolution for Pharmacy Workforce Suicide Awareness Day

Representative Haley Stevens (D-MI) has co-sponsored a House of Representatives resolution to designate September 20th as Pharmacy Workforce Suicide Awareness Day. This initiative, introduced by Reps. Paul Tonko (D-NY) and Jen Kiggans (R-VA), aims to raise awareness, eliminate stigma, and foster conversations around suicide prevention within the pharmacy profession. The resolution is supported by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), who established the annual observance in 2023 during Suicide Prevention Month. The move comes in response to research indicating that pharmacists and female pharmacy technicians face an elevated risk of suicide. The resolution highlights the significant public health challenge of suicide and the particular vulnerabilities within the healthcare sector.
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President Trump Directs Removal of Canadian-Origin Items from Federal Procurement System to Restore Reciprocity

President Trump Directs Removal of Canadian-Origin Items from Federal Procurement System to Restore Reciprocity

President Trump has issued a directive to remove Canadian-origin items from the U.S. Federal civil procurement system. This action, outlined in a presidential memorandum, is a response to Canada's 'Buy Canadian' policy, which the U.S. administration views as unreasonably imposing barriers on American companies seeking access to the Canadian government procurement market. The directive mandates the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to identify and take steps to make Canadian-origin items non-available for purchase in the federal system, consistent with applicable law. The USTR will also continue to monitor Canada's treatment of U.S.-origin items in Canadian federal and provincial government procurement markets and report on any circumstances that might warrant further action or the restoration of Canadian items' availability.
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GOP Lawmakers Debate AI Regulation Amidst Big Tech Warnings and Presidential Skepticism

GOP Lawmakers Debate AI Regulation Amidst Big Tech Warnings and Presidential Skepticism

Republicans on Capitol Hill are divided over the necessity and scope of regulating artificial intelligence companies. This debate has intensified following warnings from prominent AI business leaders, including Anthropic's Dario Amodei and OpenAI's Sam Altman, who have suggested that the rapid pace of AI innovation could pose an existential threat to humanity. These warnings were spurred by instances where AI models reportedly hacked into other organizations. While some lawmakers, like Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-Calif., chair of the House’s AI task force, advocate for swift action to prevent a 'Chernobyl moment' with AI, others express skepticism about the motivations behind these warnings. Rep. Troy Downing, R-Mont., and Rep. Brad Knott, R-N.C., question whether tech companies are using calls for regulation to suppress competition. President Trump has also weighed in, dismissing the idea of AI taking over the world as a 'hoax' and suggesting that a 'strong and smart' president is the only control AI needs. Des...
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Auto industry urges Trump to keep Chinese automakers out ahead of Xi meeting

Auto industry urges Trump to keep Chinese automakers out ahead of Xi meeting

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Major automakers, suppliers and dealers on Friday urged President Donald Trump to keep Chinese automakers out of the US market, ahead of his meeting with China's President Xi Jinping next week.
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On shores of Lake Ontario, the Toronto International Film Festival bristles at Trump's trade war

On shores of Lake Ontario, the Toronto International Film Festival bristles at Trump's trade war

The 51st Toronto International Film Festival has unspooled against a backdrop of rising tensions between the U.S. and Canadian governments, though it would be hard to tell it from the convivial atmosphere on the ground
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The Latest: Federal Reserve defies Trump, hikes key interest rate for first time in 3 years

The Latest: Federal Reserve defies Trump, hikes key interest rate for first time in 3 years

The Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2023 to address high inflation
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Bills vs. Lions ‘TNF’ NFL Week 2: How to watch, game time, streaming, more

Bills vs. Lions ‘TNF’ NFL Week 2: How to watch, game time, streaming, more

The Buffalo Bills will properly break in the new Highmark Stadium with a primetime bout against the Detroit Lions
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As Canadian tariffs bite, Republicans search for a winning message

As Canadian tariffs bite, Republicans search for a winning message

By Helen Coster NEW YORK, Sept 17 (Reuters) - High gas prices and the rising cost of living had already made affordability a defining issue in this year’s midterm elections. Then President Donald Trump escalated his trade war with Canada.
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Detroit 3 react to Trump comment about China making cars in U.S.

Detroit 3 react to Trump comment about China making cars in U.S.

President Donald Trump's comment that he would be OK with China building cars in the U.S. has drawn criticism from otherauto industry figures.