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Passengers bought berths on a 3-year cruise. Months on, the ship is still stuck in Belfast

BELFAST, Northern Ireland (AP) — Lanette Canen and Johan Bodin gave up life on land to become seaborne nomads on a years-long cruise.Months later,...

Postmedia CEO says layoffs at SaltWire, Herald are necessary to stabilize papers

HALIFAX — The CEO of Postmedia says job cuts at Atlantic Canada's largest newspaper chain are necessary because the properties were facing bankruptcy.Toronto-based Postmedia...

Brazil’s government to end 2024 within fiscal target tolerance band, finance minister says

BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said on Friday that the government should close this year within the tolerance band of its...

Oklahoma rodeo company blames tainted feed for killing as many as 70 horses

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A nearly century-old Oklahoma company that supplies stock for rodeos had as many as 70 horses die a week ago...

Cannabis retailer Tokyo Smoke to close 29 stores amid creditor protection proceedings

TORONTO — Cannabis retailer Tokyo Smoke says it will be shuttering 29 of its stores as it seeks creditor protection.The closures are part of...

Travelers are getting a head start on the long Labor Day weekend

Airports, highways, beaches and theme parks are expected to be packed across the U.S. this Labor Day weekend as a lot Americans mark the...

Cash-strapped parents seek back-to-school deals as years of inflation take a toll

TORONTO — When August rolled around, April Hicke realized the $100 she typically gives her 13-year-old son to update his wardrobe in time for...

Brazil judge takes on Musk’s X as ‘fake news’ crusade ramps up

By Anthony BoadleBRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazilian judge Alexandre de Moraes' threats to shut down billionaire Elon Musk's social media platform X are just the...

More than 4,000 Ontario corner stores approved to sell alcohol next week

TORONTO — More than 4,000 convenience stores across Ontario are licensed to sell alcohol as new liberalized rules come into effect next week.The Alcohol...

S&P/TSX composite down as losses in energy stocks weigh on market, price of oil lower

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was down in late-morning trading, weighed down by losses in energy stocks, while U.S. stock markets were mixed.The...

You use Spotify to listen to music. Here’s how money from ads and subscription fees flows to artists

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Every day, millions of people use Spotify to stream music. A few years ago, it would've felt like an impossibility:...

A ‘Goldilocks’ PCE reading keeps Fed on track for September cut

A fresh reading on inflation Friday keeps the Federal Reserve on track to cut interest rates in September.The annual change in the Fed’s preferred...

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