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AI-generated voices in robocalls can deceive voters. The FCC just made them illegal

AI-generated voices in robocalls can deceive voters. The FCC just made them illegal

NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday outlawed robocalls that contain voices generated by artificial intelligence , a decision that sends a clear message that exploiting the technology to scam people and mislead voters won
Tory MP walks back comments on First Nations water plants amid criticism

Tory MP walks back comments on First Nations water plants amid criticism

OTTAWA — After drawing criticism earlier this week for saying that some First Nations are burning down water treatment plants because of the federal Liberal government, a Conservative MP is now walking back his comments.
More Republicans back spending on child care, saying it's an economic issue

More Republicans back spending on child care, saying it's an economic issue

Like a lot of mothers, North Dakota state Rep. Emily O'Brien struggled to find infant care when her daughter Lennon was born in 2019.
Ontario adding mandatory Black history learning to Grades 7, 8 and 10 history courses

Ontario adding mandatory Black history learning to Grades 7, 8 and 10 history courses

AJAX, Ont. — Ontario's education minister says that the province is introducing mandatory learning on the contributions of Black Canadians to history courses in Grades 7, 8 and 10.
Conspiracy theories swirl around Taylor Swift. These Republican voters say they don't care

Conspiracy theories swirl around Taylor Swift. These Republican voters say they don't care

WASHINGTON (AP) — To hear some conservatives on cable news or on social media tell it, Taylor Swift is part of an elaborate plot to help Democrats win the November election.
Polish leader says US Republican senators should be ashamed for scuttling Ukrainian aid

Polish leader says US Republican senators should be ashamed for scuttling Ukrainian aid

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Thursday that U.S. Republican senators should be “ashamed” for leaving about $60 billion in wartime aid for Ukraine in limbo in a recent vote.
Haley plans a two-week bus tour before South Carolina's GOP primary as Trump returns to the state

Haley plans a two-week bus tour before South Carolina's GOP primary as Trump returns to the state

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Nikki Haley is launching a bus tour before South Carolina's Republican presidential primary on Feb.
Oyez, oyez, oyez: A listener's guide to Supreme Court arguments over Trump and the ballot

Oyez, oyez, oyez: A listener's guide to Supreme Court arguments over Trump and the ballot

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court hears arguments Thursday over whether former President Donald Trump can be kept off the 2024 ballot because of his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, culminating in the Jan.
Kansas lawmakers are allowing a 93% pay raise for themselves to take effect next year

Kansas lawmakers are allowing a 93% pay raise for themselves to take effect next year

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas is set to nearly double state legislators' pay at the start of next year, making their compensation better than it is for their counterparts in a majority of states, including more populous ones like Georgia and Texas.
Biden determined to use stunning Trump-backed collapse of border deal as a weapon in 2024 campaign

Biden determined to use stunning Trump-backed collapse of border deal as a weapon in 2024 campaign

WASHINGTON (AP) — How it began: President Joe Biden was urgently seeking more money from Congress to aid Ukraine and Israel.