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Desjardins Group to acquire Guardian Capital in $1.67B take-private deal

Desjardins Group to acquire Guardian Capital in $1.67B take-private deal

MONTREAL — Desjardins Group is acquiring global investment management company Guardian Capital Group Ltd. for around $1.67 billion or $68 per share, the co-operative financial group said on Thursday.
Director warns that the Van Gogh Museum may close if the Dutch government doesn't help fund repairs

Director warns that the Van Gogh Museum may close if the Dutch government doesn't help fund repairs

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Amsterdam museum that displays a priceless collection of works by one of the world's most popular artists, Vincent van Gogh, may have to close if the Dutch government doesn't help foot the bill for major repairs to i
A look into the Bleak House auction items Guillermo del Toro had the hardest time letting go of

A look into the Bleak House auction items Guillermo del Toro had the hardest time letting go of

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — Guillermo del Toro is an acclaimed master of horror and has built a huge memorabilia collection throughout his decades-long career.
Guillermo del Toro almost lost his movie memorabilia in a wildfire. Now, he's letting some of it go

Guillermo del Toro almost lost his movie memorabilia in a wildfire. Now, he's letting some of it go

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — Many fled when wildfires devastated Los Angeles earlier this year , but Guillermo del Toro rushed back in, determined to save his lifelong collection of horror memorabilia.
Fed Gov. Lisa Cook sues Trump administration to block her attempted firing

Fed Gov. Lisa Cook sues Trump administration to block her attempted firing

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has sued the Trump administration in an effort to overturn the president’s attempt to fire her, launching an unprecedented legal battle that could significantly reshape the Fed’s longstanding polit
Book Review: A novel about teenage hitchhikers wanted for murder is repetitive and predictable

Book Review: A novel about teenage hitchhikers wanted for murder is repetitive and predictable

It’s the summer of 1976, and life has not been kind to Tom and Alice. They’ve been trying for years to have a family, two attempts ending in a miscarriage and another in a baby that died at birth. They need a break.
One Tech Tip: Ditch the chatbots and take your AI nature apps on a birdwatching hike

One Tech Tip: Ditch the chatbots and take your AI nature apps on a birdwatching hike

I didn't notice the scarlet tanager until the alert appeared on my phone: “Merlin heard a new bird!” Despite its brilliant plumage — jet-black wings on a crimson body — the songbird can be a hard one to spot in a forest because it prefers to stay hig
US economy grows 3.3% in second quarter, government says, in second estimate of April-June growth

US economy grows 3.3% in second quarter, government says, in second estimate of April-June growth

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy rebounded this spring from a first-quarter downturn due to fallout from President Donald Trump’s trade wars . In an upgrade from its first estimate in July, the Commerce Department said Thursday that U.S.
Melting makeup, sweaty tuxes and overheating guests are shifting summer weddings

Melting makeup, sweaty tuxes and overheating guests are shifting summer weddings

NEWTOWN, Ohio (AP) — Tyler Jones and Kayla McDonald both grew up camping, so when it came time to plan their wedding, they wanted to be outside to celebrate with friends and family in nature. They also wanted a late summer wedding.
High above the Arctic Circle, these Philly cheesesteaks are filled with moose and reindeer meat

High above the Arctic Circle, these Philly cheesesteaks are filled with moose and reindeer meat

KIRUNA, Sweden (AP) — Forget Philadelphia : In the far north of Sweden , locals and tourists alike chow down on Arctic cheesesteaks, their hoagie rolls piled high with moose and reindeer meat.