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B.C. Sikh referendum will ask if Indian diplomat was responsible for Nijjar killing

B.C. Sikh referendum will ask if Indian diplomat was responsible for Nijjar killing

SURREY, B.C.
Biden's clean-car rules face a crucial test as appeals court hears Republican-led challenges

Biden's clean-car rules face a crucial test as appeals court hears Republican-led challenges

WASHINGTON (AP) — Efforts by the Biden administration to limit pollution from automobile tailpipes — a major source of planet-warming emissions — face a crucial test as a federal appeals court considers legal challenges brought by Republican-led stat
Arm Holdings shares gain nearly 25% in biggest initial public offering since late 2021

Arm Holdings shares gain nearly 25% in biggest initial public offering since late 2021

NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of U.K. chip designer Arm Holdings rose almost 25% in their stock market debut, in the largest initial public offering of shares in nearly two years. The shares opened at $56.
An Airbnb, Vrbo or other rental host ghosted you. Now what?

An Airbnb, Vrbo or other rental host ghosted you. Now what?

Lauren Gumport was en route to a vacation on the island of Chios, Greece, in July, where she was set to stay in an Airbnb for five nights with her best friend.
China says EU probe into Chinese electric vehicle exports, subsidies is protectionist

China says EU probe into Chinese electric vehicle exports, subsidies is protectionist

HONG KONG (AP) — China's Commerce Ministry has protested a decision by the European Union to investigate exports of Chinese electric vehicles, saying Thursday that it is a “protectionist” act aimed at distorting the supply chain.
On the road again: Commuting makes a comeback as employers try to put pandemic in the rearview

On the road again: Commuting makes a comeback as employers try to put pandemic in the rearview

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — If you think U.S. roads have gotten busier on your morning commute, you're not alone. The rate of workers driving to their jobs creeped upwards nationwide last year, as did those who carpool to work by car, truck or van.
Wave of teacher absences forcing Vegas-area school closures deemed an illegal strike, judge finds

Wave of teacher absences forcing Vegas-area school closures deemed an illegal strike, judge finds

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A judge on Wednesday ordered a teachers union to put an end to teacher absences that have forced Las Vegas-area school closures and that she said are “very clearly a strike,” amid a contract battle in a state where it is illegal for
UAW chief says offers from Detroit companies are inadequate, says union is ready to go on strike

UAW chief says offers from Detroit companies are inadequate, says union is ready to go on strike

DETROIT (AP) — With just over 24 hours left before a strike deadline, United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said Wednesday that offers from the companies aren't enough and the union is getting ready to strike.

Teen driver accused of intentionally hitting three cyclists, killing one, in Southern California

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) — A teenage driver was in custody Wednesday on suspicion of intentionally striking three bicyclists, killing one, in a Southern California beach city last weekend, police said.
Updated Ford F-150 gets new grille, other features as Ford shows it off on eve of Detroit auto show

Updated Ford F-150 gets new grille, other features as Ford shows it off on eve of Detroit auto show

DETROIT (AP) — The top-selling vehicle in America will get a bit of a facelift next year, one of just a few new or updated vehicles that will be shown off this week at Detroit's big auto show.