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Disney parks chief Amaro named to succeed Bob Iger as CEO

Disney has named its parks chief Josh D’Amaro to succeed Bob Iger as the entertainment giant's top executive. D’Amaro has been Disney Experiences Chairman, spearheading efforts for the...

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Less than half of non-retired Canadians have workplace pension plan: report

WINNIPEG — A new report says less than half of non-retirees in Canada have a workplace pension plan. IG Wealth Management's annual retirement study says a generational shift is re-shaping how Canadians...

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India's Modi praised for US trade deal as opposition questions impact on agriculture

NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian lawmakers from the ruling coalition praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday for striking a deal with the U.S. that seeks to reduce tariffs on Indian goods, while the opposition...

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Spain sets a tourism record with 96.8 million foreign visitors in 2025

MADRID (AP) — Spain set a new tourism record in 2025 when it welcomed 96.8 million foreign visitors, according to figures released Tuesday by the National Statistics Institute. The number...

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Czech government faces no-confidence vote in Parliament over a dispute with the president

PRAGUE (AP) — The new Czech Republic coalition government of populist Prime Minister Andrej Babiš on Tuesday faced a parliamentary no-confidence vote over the handling of a dispute with the country’s...

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Charity founded by Sarah Ferguson shuts down after release of Epstein emails with former duchess

LONDON (AP) — The charity founded by Sarah Ferguson, the former Duchess of York, is shutting down following the release of emails showing the depth of her friendship with the late sex offender Jeffrey...

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GO Transit to run 'modified schedule' after Toronto train derailment: CEO

TORONTO — GO Transit says it's running on a special schedule today after a train derailment Monday threw the morning commute into chaos across the network. On social media, Metrolinx CEO Michael Lindsay...

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What you need to know before making financial gifts

If you have gifting to loved ones on your mind, here are some considerations related to taxes and logistics. Gifting logistics Unless you’re writing a check from your bank...

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Seeking shelter from Trump's fury, U.S. trade partners reach deals with each other

WASHINGTON (AP) — Bullied and buffeted by President Donald Trump’s tariffs for the past year, America’s longstanding allies are desperately seeking ways to shield themselves from the president’s...

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Paris prosecutors raid X offices as part of investigation into child abuse images and deepfakes

PARIS (AP) — French prosecutors raided the offices of Elon Musk’s social media platform X on Tuesday as part of a preliminary investigation into a range of alleged offences, including spreading child...

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