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American Airlines operations up and running again after technical issue grounded US flights

American Airlines operations up and running again after technical issue grounded US flights

American Airlines flights were cleared to fly by regulators early Tuesday after a brief grounding due to a systemwide technical issue. Just before 7 a.m.
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FAA halts all American Airlines flights in the US after airline reports technical issues systemwide

FAA halts all American Airlines flights in the US after airline reports technical issues systemwide

The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered all American Airlines flights grounded in the U.S. after the carrier reported a technical issue affecting its entire system with millions traveling for the holiday.
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Economists say more room to fall as Canadian dollar continues downward trend

Economists say more room to fall as Canadian dollar continues downward trend

Experts say the next few months are going to be rough for the Canadian dollar as it appears set to continue its downward trend. "We do have more room to fall," said Karl Schamotta, chief market strategist at Corpay.
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Biden will decide on US Steel acquisition after influential panel fails to reach consensus

Biden will decide on US Steel acquisition after influential panel fails to reach consensus

WASHINGTON (AP) — A powerful government panel on Monday failed to reach consensus on the possible national security risks of a nearly $15 billion proposed deal for Nippon Steel of Japan to purchase U.S.
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Revised airline compensation rules will do little to change status quo: experts

Revised airline compensation rules will do little to change status quo: experts

TORONTO — Proposed changes to Canada's passenger rights charter will perpetuate loopholes that allow airlines to forego compensating travellers whose flights are disrupted, say airline experts.
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Competition Bureau suing Rogers over unlimited data claim

Competition Bureau suing Rogers over unlimited data claim

GATINEAU, Que. — The Competition Bureau says it's suing Rogers Communications Inc. over the company's allegedly false claim that it offers unlimited data in its "Infinite" wireless phone plans.
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S&P/TSX composite up almost 150 at closing, U.S. markets also higher

S&P/TSX composite up almost 150 at closing, U.S. markets also higher

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index pushed higher to end Monday up almost 150 points on light trading action, while U.S. stock markets also gained ahead of the Christmas break.
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Stock market today: Wall Street rises at the start of a holiday-shortened week

Stock market today: Wall Street rises at the start of a holiday-shortened week

Stocks closed higher on Wall Street at the start of a holiday-shortened week. The S&P 500 rose 0.7% Monday. Several big technology companies helped support the gains, including chip companies Nvidia and Broadcom.
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What to know before agreeing to be someone's power of attorney

What to know before agreeing to be someone's power of attorney

Picture this. You're having coffee with your favourite aunt when she casually mentions she'd like to appoint you as her power of attorney. You're caught off guard, but you love your aunt.
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Bank of Canada watching economy closely after half-point rate cut

Bank of Canada watching economy closely after half-point rate cut

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada's governing council expects its second straight outsized interest rate cut helped it turn a corner in its fight to tame inflation, but it is watching the economy closely amid weaker than expected growth.
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