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Key takeaways from AP’s report on China's influence in Utah

Key takeaways from AP’s report on China's influence in Utah

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — China's global influence campaign has been surprisingly robust and successful in Utah, an investigation by The Associated Press has found. The world's most powerful communist country and its U.S.
Harris pledges aid to Ghana amid security, economic concerns

Harris pledges aid to Ghana amid security, economic concerns

ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — With fears of terrorism and Russian mercenaries rippling through West Africa, Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday opened her weeklong trip to the continent by vowing support for Ghana, a democratic pillar in the region that’s b
Foes of Kentucky transgender bill push back with radio ads

Foes of Kentucky transgender bill push back with radio ads

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Amid strained US ties, China finds unlikely friend in Utah

Amid strained US ties, China finds unlikely friend in Utah

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — China’s global campaign to win friends and influence policy has blossomed in a surprising place: Utah, a deeply religious and conservative state with few obvious ties to the world’s most powerful communist country.

Idaho bill to provide free period products in schools fails

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A bill that would have provided free menstrual products in girls bathrooms in Idaho public schools failed in the state House, with at least one Republican lawmaker calling the proposal “very liberal.
Report: Queen Elizabeth II asked Germany for pricey horses

Report: Queen Elizabeth II asked Germany for pricey horses

BERLIN (AP) — Two horses fit for a queen, please. That's what Britain's Queen Elizabeth II had asked for as a gift during her state visit to Germany in 1978, weekly Der Spiegel reported Monday.
MP Han Dong threatens legal action against Global over foreign interference report

MP Han Dong threatens legal action against Global over foreign interference report

OTTAWA — Han Dong is threatening legal action against Global News and its parent company after the media outlet published an allegation the Toronto MP spoke to a Chinese diplomat about delaying the release of two Canadians.
US to adopt new restrictions on using commercial spyware

US to adopt new restrictions on using commercial spyware

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government will restrict its use of commercial spyware tools that have been used to surveil human rights activists, journalists and dissidents around the world, under an executive order issued Monday by President Joe Biden.
Scotland to get 1st Muslim leader as SNP elects Humza Yousaf

Scotland to get 1st Muslim leader as SNP elects Humza Yousaf

LONDON (AP) — Scotland’s governing party elected Humza Yousaf as its new leader on Monday, making him the first person of color and the first Muslim to lead the country of 5.5 million people.
Georgia judge orders prosecutors to reply to Trump challenge

Georgia judge orders prosecutors to reply to Trump challenge

ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia judge on Monday ordered the Fulton County district attorney’s office to respond to a motion by former President Donald Trump to throw out a report by a special grand jury that investigated attempts to interfere in the state’s
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