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War of words heats up in battle between Canadian railways for Kansas City's KCS

War of words heats up in battle between Canadian railways for Kansas City's KCS

The head of Canadian Pacific referred to its rival's bid for U.S. railway Kansas City Southern "fantasyland" as a war of words between Canada's two largest railroads continued to heat up. Canadian National Railway's US$33.
Consumer Reports tricks Tesla to drive with no one at wheel

Consumer Reports tricks Tesla to drive with no one at wheel

SILVER SPRING, Md. — Consumer Reports said Thursday it was able to easily trick a Tesla into driving in the car's Autopilot mode with no one at the wheel. Its test came just days after a Tesla crashed in Texas, killing the two men in the car.
Bank of England reveals lobbying efforts of ex-PM Cameron

Bank of England reveals lobbying efforts of ex-PM Cameron

LONDON — The Bank of England published on Thursday a series of communications showing Britain's former prime minister, David Cameron making repeated efforts for a now-bankrupt financial firm to access a state-backed coronavirus financial support sche
Hostile takeover target Inter Pipeline reports 60% of Heartland plant is contracted

Hostile takeover target Inter Pipeline reports 60% of Heartland plant is contracted

CALGARY — Inter Pipeline Ltd.
Crude-by-rail exports fall by 43 per cent to 111,900 bpd in February, says regulator

Crude-by-rail exports fall by 43 per cent to 111,900 bpd in February, says regulator

CALGARY — The Canada Energy Regulator says Canadian crude-by-rail exports fell by 43 per cent in February compared with the previous month. It says lower oil production and strong prices in Canada compared with U.S.
J.D. Power says Canadians 'unimpressed' with their wireless service

J.D. Power says Canadians 'unimpressed' with their wireless service

TORONTO — J.D. Power's latest annual study of Canadian wireless network performance found consumers were even hungrier for data than last year, but a significant portion were unimpressed with the quality they got.
US jobless claims fall to 547,000, another pandemic low

US jobless claims fall to 547,000, another pandemic low

WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell last week to 547,000, the lowest point since the pandemic struck and an encouraging sign that layoffs are slowing on the strength of an improving job market.
'We're buzzing!' Brit Awards to welcome back music fans

'We're buzzing!' Brit Awards to welcome back music fans

LONDON — British music's leading prize night next month will feature an audience of 4,000 people, in what will be the first major indoor music event in the country to welcome back a live audience since the coronavirus pandemic erupted more than a yea
Low on beds, oxygen, India adds global high 314K virus cases

Low on beds, oxygen, India adds global high 314K virus cases

NEW DELHI — India reported a global record of more than 314,000 new infections Thursday as a grim coronavirus surge in the world's second-most populous country sends more and more sick people into a fragile health care system critically short of hosp
JetBlue expanding wings with service to Vancouver from New York and Boston

JetBlue expanding wings with service to Vancouver from New York and Boston

VANCOUVER — Discount U.S. airline JetBlue is expanding its operations with its first flights to Canada.