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The Trump administration must release millions of dollars in grants meant to address the shortage of mental health workers in schools, a federal judge ruled Monday. Congress funded the mental health program after the 2022 school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. The grants were intended to help schools hire more counselors, psychologists and social workers, with…

Hurricane Melissa intensified to a powerful Category 5 storm early Monday, prompting warnings of intense flooding and devastation across the Caribbean, including Jamaica, Haiti and the southeastern Bahamas, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. Jamaica sits directly in the hurricane’s path, right as it reaches its highest strength. Hurricane Melissa is the strongest storm of the…

US President Donald Trump on Monday ruled out running for vice president in the 2028 election — but notably stopped short of ruling out a third term, fueling speculation about how he might try to extend his time in office. Trump, 79, has repeatedly teased the idea of serving beyond the constitutionally limited two terms,…

A Georgia man dressed in a Nazi officer’s uniform was arrested Friday after he allegedly smashed a glass beer pitcher in the face of a female University of Georgia student and broke her nose outside of a bar. The incident was captured in a video and took place later Thursday night in Athens, Ga., after…

British Columbia Premier David Eby said Monday his province will go ahead with an American ad campaign targeting U.S. President Donald Trump’s “unfair and absurd” lumber tariffs, despite Trump blowing up trade talks with Canada over Ontario’s anti-tariff ad. “It is absolutely essential that we talk to Americans about the implications of tariffs, about the…

Ten people accused of harassing Brigitte Macron, the wife of French President Emmanuel Macron, will stand trial in Paris today, as part of a case the couple brought against individuals who they claim spread false allegations that the French first lady was born a man. The French trial — which pertains to a legal complaint…

FaZe Clan has officially made history by signing its first-ever female member, Cinna, a move that marks a groundbreaking moment in one of esports’ most influential organizations. The announcement sent shockwaves through the gaming community, with fans and creators celebrating the long-awaited step toward diversity and inclusion in the competitive gaming world. Cinna’s induction signals…

Canada’s automotive industry is sounding the alarm that it would be “very damaging” if more tariffs are put into place — and also that some vehicle manufacturers are voicing concern about being seen as “too American” in the tense climate. This comes after U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly cut off trade talks and declared he would…

By Catherine Morrison The Canadian Press Posted October 27, 2025 1:59 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Conservatives are pressing the federal government over the rising cost of living as new reports show more Canadians are turning to food banks and community organizations. A new Food Banks Canada…

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin resumed scheduling abortions on Monday after a nearly monthlong pause due to federal Medicaid funding cuts in President Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill that took effect at the beginning of October. Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin said it was able to resume scheduling abortions as of noon…