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Energy chief Wright says orders empowering coal plants helped keep lights on during winter storm

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration said Friday that its use of emergency orders to keep aging coal-fired plants operating helped prevent a major blackout from power shortages during the brutally...

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Musk's underground tunnels in Las Vegas face scrutiny over safety, environmental concerns

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Elon Musk’s “Vegas Loop,” a network of underground tunnels to ferry passengers in Teslas, was under fresh scrutiny this week from Nevada lawmakers who raised concern about alleged...

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Canadian Tire ordered to pay nearly $1.3 million for false advertising

MONTREAL — Canadian Tire has been ordered to pay just under $1.3 million after pleading guilty to 74 counts of violating sections of Quebec's Consumer Protection Act related to false advertising. Crown...

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Canadian Tire ordered to pay nearly $1.3 million for false advertising

MONTREAL — Canadian Tire has been ordered to pay just under $1.3 million after pleading guilty to 74 counts of violating sections of Quebec's Consumer Protection Act related to false advertising. Crown...

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Valentine flower imports increase at Miami airport, despite tariffs and higher costs, officials say

MIAMI (AP) — Winged babies shooting heart-shaped arrows might get most of the credit on Valentine’s Day, but the real magic behind millions of romantic bouquets happens in a cargo warehouse at a South...

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Japanese-based Kirin announces deal to sell the Four Roses bourbon brand to wine giant Gallo

Gallo signaled Friday that it sees wine and whiskey as a good mix for business. The wine giant said it plans to add a prominent Kentucky bourbon brand to its portfolio in a deal to purchase...

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Metrolinx CEO apologizes to GO train riders for delays since train derailment

TORONTO — The CEO of the provincial agency that runs GO Transit is apologizing to riders for major delays and disruptions since a train derailed west of Union Station at the beginning of the week. Michael...

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The consumer-friendly Energy Star program survived Trump. What about other efficiency efforts?

Energy Star, the program that helps guide consumers to more energy-efficient appliances and electronics, has survived the Trump administration's plans to cut it. The program received sufficient...

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Union files complaints as feds increase public servants' in-office time

OTTAWA — Canada's largest federal public sector union has filed several unfair labour practice complaints - and another union is warning of a possible strike - as the government moves to increase public...

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Uber found liable in sexual assault case and ordered to pay $8.5 million

A federal jury this week found Uber to be legally responsible in a 2023 case of sexual assault — ordering the rideshare giant to pay $8.5 million to a woman who said one of its drivers raped her during...

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