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Tory MP, unions concerned about lack of labour minister amid Trump's tariffs

Tory MP, unions concerned about lack of labour minister amid Trump's tariffs

OTTAWA — Conservative MP Jamil Jivani sent a letter to the federal government Wednesday raising concerns about the lack of a labour minister in Prime Minister Mark Carney's cabinet at a time of economic friction with the United States.
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Cassie details her hotel hallway beating by Sean 'Diddy' Combs' at his trial

Cassie details her hotel hallway beating by Sean 'Diddy' Combs' at his trial

NEW YORK (AP) — The R&B singer Cassie returned to the witness stand Wednesday in ex-boyfriend Sean “Diddy” Combs' sex trafficking trial and described a vicious beating he gave her that was caught on surveillance video at a Los Angeles hotel in 20
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Edmunds electric SUV test: 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs 2026 Tesla Model Y

Edmunds electric SUV test: 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs 2026 Tesla Model Y

The Tesla Model Y and the Hyundai Ioniq 5 are two of the hottest electric SUVs on the market. Adding to their appeal, both SUVs were recently updated. The 2026 Model Y has new styling, higher-quality interior materials and a smoother ride quality.
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Wall Street rises again as the S&P 500 erases its loss for 2025

Wall Street rises again as the S&P 500 erases its loss for 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Most U.S. stocks rose Tuesday following an encouraging report that showed inflation unexpectedly slowed across the country last month. The S&P 500 climbed 0.
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Honda delays $15-billion EV project citing demand, shifts some CR-V output to U.S.

Honda delays $15-billion EV project citing demand, shifts some CR-V output to U.S.

TORONTO — Honda has postponed a $15-billion electric vehicle project in Ontario, citing market demand, and is shifting some production of its popular CR-V model intended for the U.S. market to its Ohio plant because of tariffs.
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Ontario mayor remains hopeful Honda's EV plant will be built, despite delay

Ontario mayor remains hopeful Honda's EV plant will be built, despite delay

The mayor of an Ontario municipality set to be the home for Honda's now-postponed $15-billion electric-vehicle project said Tuesday he is not giving up hope on the plant.
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Inflation cooled again last month as grocery and gas prices fell, few signs of tariff impact yet

Inflation cooled again last month as grocery and gas prices fell, few signs of tariff impact yet

WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation cooled for the third straight month in April even after some of President Donald Trump’s tariffs took effect, though economists and many businesses expect inflation will climb in the coming months. Consumer prices rose 2.
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Group of investors submits revised offer to buy Quebec-based Lion Electric

Group of investors submits revised offer to buy Quebec-based Lion Electric

MONTREAL — A group of investors has submitted a revised offer to buy Quebec vehicle-maker Lion Electric, providing a possible lifeline to the beleaguered company.
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Asian shares advance as details awaited on progress in China-US trade talks

Asian shares advance as details awaited on progress in China-US trade talks

HONG KONG (AP) — Asian shares advanced Monday after two days of trade talks between China and the U.S. made what the U.S. side said was “ substantial progress .” U.S. futures and oil prices advanced.
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Wall Street and other markets hold steady ahead of a highly anticipated US-China meeting on trade

Wall Street and other markets hold steady ahead of a highly anticipated US-China meeting on trade

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted through a quiet Friday as Wall Street closed an unusually calm week. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1% to finish the week with a modest dip of 0.5%.
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