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Teck controlling shareholder calls Glencore bid the wrong one at the wrong time

Teck controlling shareholder calls Glencore bid the wrong one at the wrong time

VANCOUVER — The controlling shareholder of Teck Resources Ltd. rejected Glencore's offer to buy the Canadian miner, but says he is open to talking about other possible deals once the company completes its own plan to split its business.
Ottawa to support Ericsson Canada on $470 million project to develop faster networks

Ottawa to support Ericsson Canada on $470 million project to develop faster networks

OTTAWA — The federal government is partnering with wireless networking technology company Ericsson Canada to invest more than $470 million in a project that aims to push research and development toward creating 5G and 6G networks.
Speaker McCarthy vows to pass debt bill -- with spending cap

Speaker McCarthy vows to pass debt bill -- with spending cap

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy pledged on Monday to pass legislation to raise the nation's debt ceiling — but on condition of capping future federal spending at 1% — as he lashed out at President Joe Biden for refusing to engage in bu
Netflix keeps 'Love Is Blind' fans waiting for live reunion

Netflix keeps 'Love Is Blind' fans waiting for live reunion

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Love isn't patient, love isn't kind — at least if you ask the fans of Netflix's “Love Is Blind.
Deepfake porn could be a growing problem amid AI race

Deepfake porn could be a growing problem amid AI race

NEW YORK (AP) — Artificial intelligence imaging can be used to create art , try on clothes in virtual fitting rooms or help design advertising campaigns .
Prairie farmers hope for 'normal' season after volatile couple of years

Prairie farmers hope for 'normal' season after volatile couple of years

CALGARY — Third-generation farmer Greg Sears is more than ready for a crop year without any curve balls in it.
Airbus, Air France acquitted over 2009 Rio-Paris crash

Airbus, Air France acquitted over 2009 Rio-Paris crash

PARIS (AP) — A French court on Monday acquitted Airbus and Air France of manslaughter charges over the 2009 crash of Flight 447 from Rio to Paris, which killed 228 people and led to lasting changes in aircraft safety measures.
Algonquin Power & Utilities terminates deal to buy Kentucky Power

Algonquin Power & Utilities terminates deal to buy Kentucky Power

OAKVILLE, Ont. — Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. says it has agreed with American Electric Power to terminate its deal to buy Kentucky Power Company and AEP Kentucky Transmission Co. Inc.
Young Canadians faring well, earning more in today's economy: Desjardins

Young Canadians faring well, earning more in today's economy: Desjardins

OTTAWA — Young, educated workers today are earning more than in previous generations, according to a new report from Desjardins.
'The Phantom of the Opera' closes on Broadway after 35 years

'The Phantom of the Opera' closes on Broadway after 35 years

NEW YORK (AP) — The final curtain came down Sunday on New York's production of “The Phantom of the Opera,” ending Broadway’s longest-running show with thunderous standing ovations, champagne toasts and gold and silver confetti bursting from its famou
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