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Apple unveils new iPhones for faster 5G wireless networks

Apple unveils new iPhones for faster 5G wireless networks

Apple unveiled four new iPhones equipped with technology for use with faster new 5G wireless networks around the world, including in Canada. There's the iPhone 12, with a 6.
Oregon protest fallout dominates close Portland mayor race

Oregon protest fallout dominates close Portland mayor race

PORTLAND, Ore. — In most election cycles, America wouldn’t pay attention to the Portland, Oregon, mayoral race — but this isn’t a normal year.
Trade body rules EU can put tariffs on $4 bln of US goods

Trade body rules EU can put tariffs on $4 bln of US goods

GENEVA — International arbitrators said Tuesday that the European Union can impose tariffs and other penalties on up to $4 billion worth of U.S. goods and services over illegal American support for plane maker Boeing.
Filmmaker's trial raises concerns over freedom in new Sudan

Filmmaker's trial raises concerns over freedom in new Sudan

CAIRO — More than a year after the overthrow of Sudanese strongman Omar al-Bashir, amid the promise of new leadership, Sudanese film director Hajooj Kuka was arrested during a theatre workshop by the security forces that had served al-Bashir for year
UK defends new virus restrictions; critics say it's too late

UK defends new virus restrictions; critics say it's too late

LONDON — Britain’s government on Tuesday defended its new three-tier system of COVID-19 risks and restrictions but critics suggested it was too little, too late amid reports that government’s own scientific advisers had recommended tougher action thr
Asia Today: China city says it's tested 3 million for virus

Asia Today: China city says it's tested 3 million for virus

BEIJING — Authorities in the eastern Chinese port city of Qingdao said Tuesday that they have completed coronavirus tests on more than 3 million people following the country’s first reported local outbreak in nearly two months.
Michelle Obama, LeBron James team to help boost early voting

Michelle Obama, LeBron James team to help boost early voting

WASHINGTON — A voter initiative led by Michelle Obama is partnering with a similar group founded by NBA star LeBron James and other prominent Black athletes and entertainers to sponsor events in major U.S.
Biden addresses idea of high court packing: 'I'm not a fan'

Biden addresses idea of high court packing: 'I'm not a fan'

WASHINGTON — Joe Biden says he is “not a fan” of adding seats to the Supreme Court, after weeks of avoiding questions about the idea that’s been pushed by progressives and used by Republicans to attack him.
Uptick for retiree checks in 2021 amid coronavirus worries

Uptick for retiree checks in 2021 amid coronavirus worries

WASHINGTON — Social Security recipients will get a modest 1.3% cost-of living-increase in 2021, but that might be small comfort amid worries about the coronavirus and its consequences for older people.
IMF envisions a sharp 4.4% drop in global growth for 2020

IMF envisions a sharp 4.4% drop in global growth for 2020

WASHINGTON — The International Monetary Fund foresees a steep fall in international growth this year as the global economy struggles to recover from the pandemic-induced recession, its worst collapse in nearly a century.
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