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Indonesia signs deals to accelerate clean energy transition

Indonesia signs deals to accelerate clean energy transition

NUSA DUA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia signed deals with international lenders and major nations on Tuesday under which it is to receive billions of dollars in funding to help the country increase its use of renewable energy.
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Canadians, economists alike saw little relief from inflation in October: forecasters

Canadians, economists alike saw little relief from inflation in October: forecasters

OTTAWA — Inflation has been heading lower in recent months, but Canadians likely haven't noticed as gas prices went up and grocery costs continued to soar last month.
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FTX fallout shows tension between need for regulation and push for decentralization

FTX fallout shows tension between need for regulation and push for decentralization

TORONTO — The collapse of crypto-exchange giant FTX is being pointed to both as a clear example of the importance of industry regulation and, on the other hand, of the need for bitcoin to get back to its decentralized roots.
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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,921.81, down 189.70 points): Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB). Energy. Down $2.02, or 3.64 per cent, to $53.45 on 36.9 million shares.
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S&P/TSX composite down almost 200 points, U.S. markets also lower

S&P/TSX composite down almost 200 points, U.S. markets also lower

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was down almost 200 points Monday,weighed down by losses in information technology, utilities and energy, while U.S. stock markets were also in the red. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 189.
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Zelenskyy calls liberation of Kherson 'beginning of the end'

Zelenskyy calls liberation of Kherson 'beginning of the end'

KHERSON, Ukraine (AP) — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy triumphantly walked the streets of the newly liberated city of Kherson on Monday, hailing Russia's withdrawal as the “beginning of the end of the war,” but also acknowledging the heavy price Ukrai
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1970s sandals worn by Steve Jobs auctioned for $218K

1970s sandals worn by Steve Jobs auctioned for $218K

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The California house where Steve Jobs co-founded Apple is a historical site, and now the sandals he wore while pacing its floors have been sold for nearly $220,000, according to an auction house.
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Presentation shows Telus made efforts to undermine Videotron's purchase of Freedom

Presentation shows Telus made efforts to undermine Videotron's purchase of Freedom

OTTAWA — An internal presentation to Telus Corp.'s board revealed that efforts were made to undermine Videotron Ltd.'s purchase of Shaw-owned wireless carrier Freedom Mobile.
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Late slide leaves stocks lower after a wobbly day of trading

Late slide leaves stocks lower after a wobbly day of trading

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks closed lower on Wall Street, easing back after posting a big gain last week on hopes that the worst of the nation’s inflation may finally have passed. The S&P 500 lost 0.
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Slovenian president eager to work, gets Melania's congrats

Slovenian president eager to work, gets Melania's congrats

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — Natasa Pirc Musar loves to ride her motorcycle. She also has worked as a human rights lawyer, a TV presenter, ran Slovenia’s top data protection agency and now is the small European Union nation’s first female president.
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