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Percentage of Canadians who see the U.S. as a top threat triples: poll

Percentage of Canadians who see the U.S. as a top threat triples: poll

WASHINGTON — As U.S. President Donald Trump pursues his global trade war and talk of annexation, a new poll suggests the percentage of Canadians who view the United States as a top threat has tripled since 2019.
S&P/TSX composite finishes more than 100 points lower, U.S. markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite finishes more than 100 points lower, U.S. markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index fell more than 100 points to cap off Tuesday's trading session, weighed down by losses in the basic materials sector, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 116.
Cascades closes Niagara Falls, N.Y., manufacturing plant; more than 100 job losses

Cascades closes Niagara Falls, N.Y., manufacturing plant; more than 100 job losses

KINGSEY FALLS — Cascades Inc. says it's permanently closing its manufacturing facility in Niagara Falls, N.Y., after almost four decades. The decision has led to the loss of 123 jobs and closure costs are estimated at $5 million.
Supreme Court clears the way for Trump's plans to downsize the federal workforce

Supreme Court clears the way for Trump's plans to downsize the federal workforce

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for President Donald Trump’s plans to downsize the federal workforce despite warnings that critical government services will be lost and hundreds of thousands of federal employees will be
Trump says he will hit copper imports with 50 per cent tariffs

Trump says he will hit copper imports with 50 per cent tariffs

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he will impose a 50 per cent tariff on copper imports — but hasn't said yet when it will take effect. "Today we are doing copper," Trump told reporters at a cabinet meeting.
'Hostage,' Eli Sharabi's memoir about life in Hamas captivity, is coming to the US

'Hostage,' Eli Sharabi's memoir about life in Hamas captivity, is coming to the US

NEW YORK (AP) — A memoir by an Israeli man held in captivity for more than a year by Hamas is coming out this fall in the U.S.
Video game actors are voting on a new contract. Here’s what it means for AI in gaming

Video game actors are voting on a new contract. Here’s what it means for AI in gaming

LOS ANGELES (AP) — An 11-month strike by video game performers could formally end this week if members ratify a deal that delivers pay raises, control over their likenesses and artificial intelligence protections.
Wall Street ends mixed amid Trump's new tariff deadlines

Wall Street ends mixed amid Trump's new tariff deadlines

Wall Street ended mixed a day after a broad sell-off in response to the Trump administration setting new tariffs on more than a dozen nations. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1% Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.
Amazon extends Prime Day discounts to 4 days as retailers weigh tariffs and price increases

Amazon extends Prime Day discounts to 4 days as retailers weigh tariffs and price increases

NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is extending its annual Prime Day sales and offering new membership perks to Gen Z shoppers amid tariff-related price worries and possibly some consumer boredom with an event marking its 11th year.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sentencing set for Oct. 3 after split verdict in federal sex crimes case

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sentencing set for Oct. 3 after split verdict in federal sex crimes case

NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs will be sentenced in his federal criminal case on Oct. 3, a judge said Tuesday after probation officials rejected the defense and prosecution’s plan to move the date up by about two weeks.