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NPR quits Elon Musk's Twitter over 'government-funded' label

NPR quits Elon Musk's Twitter over 'government-funded' label

WASHINGTON — National Public Radio is quitting Twitter after the social media platform owned by Elon Musk stamped NPR's account with labels the news organization says are intended to undermine its credibility.
Judge considers probe of whether Fox News withheld evidence

Judge considers probe of whether Fox News withheld evidence

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — The judge presiding over a defamation case against Fox News said Wednesday he likely will order an independent review to determine whether the network improperly withheld evidence, a step that could lead to sanctions.
City of Toronto, MLSE draft deal protecting company from 2026 World Cup losses

City of Toronto, MLSE draft deal protecting company from 2026 World Cup losses

TORONTO — The City of Toronto and Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment have drafted an agreement detailing their proposed partnership surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which aims to shield the company from suffering any losses related to matches in
Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 4.5%, says no plans to cut soon

Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 4.5%, says no plans to cut soon

"This is good news, but it is not job done," Macklem said at a news conference in Ottawa.
Interest rate hold could add heat to real estate markets: mortgage experts

Interest rate hold could add heat to real estate markets: mortgage experts

TORONTO — Mortgage experts expect the Bank of Canada's decision to hold its key interest rate to add heat to the country's real estate markets.
Cheaper gas and food provide some relief from US inflation

Cheaper gas and food provide some relief from US inflation

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer inflation eased in March, with less expensive gas and food providing some relief to households that have struggled under the weight of surging prices.
MTY Food Group reports Q1 profit up, acquisitions help revenue more than double

MTY Food Group reports Q1 profit up, acquisitions help revenue more than double

MONTREAL — MTY Food Group Inc. reported a first-quarter profit of $18.4 million, up from $16.6 million a year earlier, as acquisitions helped its revenue more than double.
Text of Bank of Canada's rate announcement statement

Text of Bank of Canada's rate announcement statement

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada kept its key interest rate target on hold at 4.5 per cent on Wednesday. Here is the text of the central bank's rate announcement: The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 4.
RoboCop? No, RoboDog: Robotic dog rejoins New York police

RoboCop? No, RoboDog: Robotic dog rejoins New York police

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City officials unveiled three new high-tech policing devices Tuesday, including a robotic dog that critics called creepy when it first joined the police pack 2 1/2 years ago.
Cineplex doesn't expect to recoup any material amount of the $1.24B owed by Cineworld

Cineplex doesn't expect to recoup any material amount of the $1.24B owed by Cineworld

TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. says it does not expect to recover any material amount from U.K.-based Cineworld Group PLC, its once-suitor which owes the Toronto movie theatre chain $1.24 billion. U.K.