Republican senators issue warning to historic museums ahead of pro-life march: ‘Respect’ free speech

FIRST ON FOX: Republican Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas and Todd Young, R-Indiana are urging historical museums in Washington, D.C., to “respect” the First Amendment rights of pro-life protesters who are expected to descend upon the city on Friday. “This peaceful exercise of First Amendment rights has historically provided participants with a positive, welcoming experience in … Read more

Polestar 2 staying in fight against Tesla Model 3 with second generation

The Polestar 2 will renewed in due course, rather than being replaced by the all-new Polestar 7, according to the head of the Chinese-Swedish electric vehicle (EV) specialist. Former Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath previously said the mid-sized electric liftback – the Geely-controlled EV brand’s direct competitor for the top-selling Tesla Model 3 – would effectively … Read more

Internal PC memo signals Ontario premier will likely call early election

Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s office has responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s intentions to impose tariffs on Canadian goods next week by sending an internal email to Progressive Conservative staffers, telling them the majority government needs a stronger mandate to effectively negotiate during a potential trade war. The Monday night email, obtained by CBC Toronto, … Read more

Judge orders Southern California Edison to preserve evidence and equipment in Eaton fire

A judge on Tuesday ordered Southern California Edison to preserve data, equipment and evidence related to the deadly Eaton fire, a decision praised by attorneys who sued the giant utility company and suspect the fire was started at the base of an electrical tower. Issued by L.A. Superior Court Judge Ashfaq G. Chowdhury Tuesday morning, … Read more

$112M in provincial funding for Jasper housing rebuild ‘can’t be spent’ amid impasse: minister

Alberta’s social services minister says $112 million earmarked for 250 new permanent homes in Jasper, Alta., is off the table if Parks Canada and the local government continue to pursue a different vision for the town’s post-wildfire rebuild. The Alberta government’s promised funding is now hanging in the balance as the mountain town argues multi-unit … Read more

Bird flu found in Georgia commercial poultry plant, a first for nation’s leading producer

The most recent state to have its poultry operations hit with bird flu: Georgia. The Georgia Department of Agriculture, along with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, confirmed on Friday, Jan. 17, the a positive case of bird flu – highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) – in a commercial poultry operation located in Elbert County, Georgia. While … Read more