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In Tunisia, snails inch toward replacing red meat as people turn to cheaper protein

In Tunisia, snails inch toward replacing red meat as people turn to cheaper protein

AKOUDA, Tunisia (AP) — In fields outside their hometown in central Tunisia, an increasing number of unemployed young men are seeking a new way to make a living, picking snails off of rocks and leaves and collecting them in large plastic bags to take
Living abroad and hungry to see a Chinese movie on the biggest of screens, some took action

Living abroad and hungry to see a Chinese movie on the biggest of screens, some took action

COLUMBIA, Md. (AP) — A group of Chinese people decided they wanted the nation's biggest movie to be big in the United States, literally. So they made it really big. And therein lies a story.
How does South Korea's society treat celebrities in crisis? A new case raises questions

How does South Korea's society treat celebrities in crisis? A new case raises questions

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A young actor’s suicide in South Korea. Allegations of an underage relationship.
Alberta oil well report updated after concerns over taxpayer backstop recommendation

Alberta oil well report updated after concerns over taxpayer backstop recommendation

A new version of a government-commissioned report about Alberta's inactive oil wells and what to do about them now says the province should manage a new insurance fund, rather than backstop it with taxpayer funding.
High anxiety over softwood lumber despite tone change from U.S.: B.C. premier

High anxiety over softwood lumber despite tone change from U.S.: B.C. premier

British Columbia's premier said Thursday he is encouraged to see a shifting tone in U.S. President Donald Trump's talks with Canada, but concerns remain about how tariffs could devastate the province's softwood lumber sector.
Yukon targets Elon Musk's companies in response to U.S. tariffs

Yukon targets Elon Musk's companies in response to U.S. tariffs

The Yukon government says it's ending rebates for all Tesla products, as it targets companies associated with tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, who is also a senior adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump.
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will match U.S. auto tariffs

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will match U.S. auto tariffs

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that Canada will hit back against U.S. President Donald Trump's 25 per cent auto tariffs with matching levies on vehicles imported from the United States.
Federal judge rules action against NEA unnecessary after it backed off bans on gender ideology

Federal judge rules action against NEA unnecessary after it backed off bans on gender ideology

A federal judge on Thursday denied a motion to stop the National Endowment for the Arts from barring funds to artists whose projects promote gender ideology, saying the agency no longer was doing it.
Canada Post unveils Blue Rodeo stamp featuring current band members

Canada Post unveils Blue Rodeo stamp featuring current band members

“Lost Together” hit-makers Blue Rodeo are getting their own commemorative stamp.
B.C. bumps up rental subsidy programs for seniors, low-income families

B.C. bumps up rental subsidy programs for seniors, low-income families

Recipients of two British Columbia programs aimed at making rent more affordable for seniors and families in need will see a bump in their subsidies starting this month.