The union representing 1,200 dockworkers at the Port of Montreal rejected a deal, leading to a lockout. Workers have been without an agreement since December 31, 2023. The Maritime Employers Association proposed a final offer with salary increases and operational changes, resulting in a standstill as federal intervention is sought to resolve the conflict.
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ABC settles Donald Trump defamation lawsuit with $15M
ABC News has agreed to pay US$15 million to Donald Trump's U.S. presidential library to settle a lawsuit over George Stephanopoulos' inaccurate claim that Trump had been found civilly liable for raping E. Jean Carroll. The settlement includes a public note of regret on ABC's website, US$1 million in legal fees, and a statement expressing satisfaction with the agreement. Trump sued ABC and Stephanopoulos for defamation after misstating the verdicts in Carroll's lawsuits, clarifying that...
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