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The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week as layoffs remained historically low despite the Federal Reserve's efforts to loosen the labor market.

HALIFAX — Members of the union representing Nova Scotia’s 10,000 public school teachers have voted in favour of a contract agreement reached last month with the province.

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...

TORONTO — TD Bank Group reported its second-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago, hit by costs related to an investigation in the United States tied to the failure of its anti-money laundering programs.

Toronto has been awarded the WNBA’s first franchise outside the United States, with the expansion team set to begin play in 2026. Larry Tanenbaum-led Kilmer Sports Ventures is paying $50 million for the team.

TORONTO — A WNBA franchise has officially been awarded to the city of Toronto. The league is expected to make the announcement at a news conference this morning. More coming. The Canadian Press

Alexis Wilson suddenly awoke one night three years ago to her four-year-old son Emmett in her room, screaming, scratching his face and hitting his head against the wall.

A recent dispute over the use of a voice similar to Hollywood actor Scarlett Johansson by the maker of ChatGPT is another example of the complexities of generative artificial intelligence and the ethical debate around the technology.

Good Morning! Here is Thursday's calendar for the Prairies and the North. All times are local.

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