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In apparent flub, Energy Secretary Wright says US heading 'in the wrong direction'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Energy Secretary Chris Wright raised eyebrows Tuesday after saying the country “looks like we’re going in the wrong direction” in remarks hailing a new natural gas pipeline project. ...

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Manitoba trade corridor among the topics in meeting between premier, prime minister

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says plans to expand the Port of Churchill as part of a trade corridor through northern Manitoba are a top priority. Carney made the comment before meeting with Manitoba...

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Alberta sticking to its gas tax formula as Ottawa announces cut amid high prices

EDMONTON — While Prime Minister Mark Carney announced federal measures to give Canadians relief at the pumps Tuesday, Alberta says its fuel tax will stay in place for now. Alberta Finance Minister Nate...

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Alberta eyes accelerated review system for major projects over $250 million

EDMONTON — Alberta is proposing rule changes that would see Premier Danielle Smith's government become more involved in kick-starting potential big-ticket industrial projects. A bill introduced Tuesday...

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Massachusetts court hears arguments in lawsuit alleging Meta designed apps to be addictive to kids

BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts' highest court heard oral arguments Friday in the state's lawsuit arguing that Meta designed features on Facebook and Instagram to make them addictive to young users. ...

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B.C.'s growth minister says Iran war tightens fertilizer, fuel and pharma supplies

VICTORIA — The American war with Iran isn't just a problem at the gas pump — B.C.'s minister of economic growth says fertilizer and pharmaceutical ingredients could also be in short supply. Ravi Kahlon...

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The Walt Disney Co. begins laying off 1,000 employees

NEW YORK (AP) — The Walt Disney Co. on Tuesday began layoffs expected to lead to 1,000 job cuts across the company. Josh D'Amaro, who in February succeeded Bob Iger as chief executive,...

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Ben & Jerry's co-founder wants the company to be independent once more

BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — As Ben & Jerry’s celebrated its annual Free Cone Day on Tuesday, one of the brand’s co-founders was focused on a different sort of freedom. On the corner...

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CBSA launches probe into possible dumping of Chinese plywood

OTTAWA — The Canada Border Services Agency has launched a probe to determine if plywood is being subsidized or sold at unfair prices in Canada. A news release from the agency says the investigation began...

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A nonprofit lifeline for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette as more papers seek nonprofit sector help

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette announced Tuesday it had prevented an imminent shutdown because a nonprofit journalism operation had agreed to buy the struggling newspaper. It's the latest example of a news...

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