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Dow Jones Futures: S&P 500 Hits High As AI Stocks Run On Trump's 'Stargate' Project
The S&P 500 hit a record Wednesday as AI stocks rallied after President Donald Trump announced a $500 billion Stargate project.
- USA TODAY
'Cruel, unexpected:' Refugees face canceled flights after Trump executive order
The surprise halt of travel this week scuttled the hopes of last-minute arrivals as Donald Trump's refugee shutdown took hold early.
- The Canadian Press
Mercer scores 2 as Devils beat Bruins 5-1 to snap four-game skid
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Dawson Mercer scored twice during New Jersey's four-goal second period, and the Devils beat the Boston Bruins 5-1 on Wednesday night.
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Juno Beach residents express opinions on demolishing 2 homes for a 15,000 square-foot mansion
The Town of Juno Beach is moving forward with a proposed mansion on Ocean Drive, just south of Donald Ross Road, bringing environmental concerns to some residents.
- BBC
Canada changes tone in bid to stave off Trump tariffs
It is the latest pitch by Justin Trudeau as his country tries to avoid a trade war with the US.
- Reuters
S.Korea's economy barely grows in Q4 as political crisis jolts 2025 outlook
SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea's economy barely grew in the fourth quarter of 2024, as the country's worst political crisis in decades hurts already weakened domestic demand and threatens to further sap growth in a year of rising external risks under a second Trump presidency. In December, consumer and business sentiment dampened amid political chaos, after President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached and suspended from duties over his short-lived bid to impose martial law, followed by the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo. That impact saw gross domestic product (GDP) expand just 0.1% from a quarter earlier on a seasonally adjusted basis, the Bank of Korea's advanced estimates showed on Thursday.
- CBC
Fatal 2022 stabbing at Winnipeg beer vendor was 'gratuitous violence,' judge says at sentencing
A man who fatally stabbed a Sagkeeng man outside a Winnipeg beer vendor in 2022 has been given a 12-year sentence for manslaughter."Any time there's a killing, there's a void that's left that can never be completely healed," Manitoba Court of King's Bench Judge Gerald Chartier during a Wednesday sentencing hearing for Cecil Vance Roulette, 39, referencing the 22 victim impacts submitted by family and friends of the victim, 29-year-old Enrique George Courchene.Chartier said according to the foren
- The Canadian Press
Mukeba's 22 lead Oakland past Purdue Fort Wayne 76-72
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Allen Mukeba scored 22 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, Tuburu Niavalurua also scored 22 points and Oakland beat Purdue Fort Wayne 76-72 on Wednesday night.
- The Canadian Press
Pullian's 18 help Milwaukee beat Wright State 95-79
FAIRBORN, Ohio (AP) — Kentrell Pullian's 18 points helped Milwaukee defeat Wright State 95-79 on Wednesday night.
- The Canadian Press
Williams has 22 as High Point takes down South Carolina Upstate 86-77
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — D'Maurian Williams' 22 points helped High Point defeat South Carolina Upstate 86-77 on Wednesday night.
- The Canadian Press
Adam Fantilli's first hat trick powers Blue Jackets past Maple Leafs 5-1
TORONTO — Adam Fantilli registered his first career hat trick and Elvis Merzlikins made 29 saves as the Columbus Blue Jackets thumped the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1 on Wednesday.
- USA TODAY
'Didn't know what to do': Tennessee students describe chaos in fatal high school shooting
Students and parents described a scene of chaos, confusion, and terror during the deadly shooting at Antioch High School on Wednesday.
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North Carolina, Virginia school closings, delays, remote learning list for Thursday due to winter weather
North Carolina, Virginia school closings, delays, remote learning list for Thursday due to winter weather
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Device helps Fairfield Police detect drugs safely
Device helps Fairfield Police detect drugs safely
- The Canadian Press
Robinson scores 33, Mercer defeats UNC Greensboro 79-78
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Ahmad Robinson scored 33 points, including two free throws with seven seconds left, and Mercer rallied to beat UNC Greensboro 79-78 on Wednesday night.
- The Canadian Press
Jaden Seymour scores career-high 34 as East Tennessee State cruises past Western Carolina 85-58
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) — Jaden Seymour scored a career-high 34 points to lead East Tennessee State to an 85-58 victory over Western Carolina on Wednesday night.
- The Canadian Press
North Carolina Supreme Court passing for now on ruling if ballots in close race are valid
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina Supreme Court dismissed on Wednesday a request by the trailing candidate in an extremely close race for a seat on this same court to rule now on whether well over 60,000 ballots should be removed from the tally.
- The Canadian Press
China moves to boost languishing markets by ordering funds to invest more in shares
BANGKOK (AP) — The Chinese government plans to ensure that share prices will rise by ordering pensions and mutual funds to invest more in domestic stocks, to help jolt the markets out of the doldrums.
- HuffPost
Elon Musk’s Ex Grimes Speaks Out Following His Controversial Salute
The Canadian pop artist broke her silence on Musk’s one-armed gesture, making her stance clear.
- Reuters
Port operator DP World weighs $1 billion investment in Peru, says government
LIMA (Reuters) -DP World is interested in investing more than $1 billion to expand port infrastructure in Peru, the country's government said on Wednesday following a meeting between President Dina Boluarte and the UAE port and logistics firm's top executive. DP World CEO Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem told Boluarte the potential investment and expansion of port infrastructure would create jobs and boost agricultural exports, the government said on X.