Foreign Agents Are Spending Big To Help Dems Win These Key Senate Seats

Lobbyists working on behalf of foreign nations are cutting large checks to help Democrats win two competitive Senate seats, records show. Maryland, a traditionally blue state made competitive by the candidacy of popular Republican former Gov. Larry Hogan, and Arizona, a core swing state, have both seen an influx of cash from registered foreign agents … Read more

U.S. election: How to watch and what to know about Harris-Trump race – National

The U.S. election is fast approaching, and Canadians are eager to understand the implications of the race between U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Global News has been covering the campaign and the policy platforms of both candidates and will be live on election night as results pour in. Here’s everything you need to … Read more

With McConnell MIA, His Potential Replacements Step In To Bolster Battleground Republicans

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is catching heat on his way out of power for not sufficiently backing battleground-state Republicans with his financial war chest. The Republican senators vying to replace him are battling to fill the vacuum, dumping big sums of money into key Senate races the GOP will need to win back the … Read more

Needle in candy and cannabis-laced treats spark RCMP Halloween warning – National

The RCMP is warning parents to stay vigilant this Halloween after a needle was recently found in candy at a Newfoundland trick-or-treat event, and illegal cannabis-laced treats, disguised to look like popular brands, were discovered on Vancouver Island. Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP took to social media on Oct. 26 stating that a needle was found … Read more

Spain Flash-Flood Death Toll Hits 95 and Counting

BARRIO DE LA TORRE, Spain (AP) – Survivors of the worst natural disaster to hit Spain this century awoke to scenes of devastation on Thursday after villages were wiped out by monstrous flash floods that claimed at least 95 lives. The death toll is expected to rise as search efforts continue with officials removing bodies … Read more

Requiring rent in advance is illegal in Nova Scotia. But it keeps happening – Halifax

A Nova Scotia tenant is speaking out about paying rent in advance — a policy that advocates say is increasingly being enforced by landlords despite being illegal. And they’re calling on provincial party leaders, who are in the midst of a election campaign, to commit to stronger enforcement measures that protect tenant rights. “I think … Read more