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Utility says its equipment likely started a small blaze that erupted during January's LA firestorm

Utility says its equipment likely started a small blaze that erupted during January's LA firestorm

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California utility said Thursday that its equipment likely sparked a wildfire in Los Angeles that broke out the same day as two massive blazes in the area killed at least 29 people and destroyed thousands of homes.
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Thomson Reuters reports US$587M Q4 profit, raises quarterly dividend 10%

Thomson Reuters reports US$587M Q4 profit, raises quarterly dividend 10%

TORONTO — Thomson Reuters raised its dividend 10 per cent as it reported a fourth-quarter profit of US$587 million. The company, which keeps its books in U.S. dollars, says it will now pay a quarterly dividend of 59.
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Refurbished, returned, open box: Navigating the 'wild west' of second-hand products

Refurbished, returned, open box: Navigating the 'wild west' of second-hand products

Kyle Wiens has a soft spot for misfits. He purchased a dented and scratched fridge from a local discounter and has also bought refurbished laptops and phones. “What haven’t I bought refurbished?” says the CEO of online repair resource iFixit.
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US applications for jobless benefits rose to 219,000 last week, but layoffs remain relatively low

US applications for jobless benefits rose to 219,000 last week, but layoffs remain relatively low

More Americans filed unemployment claims last week, but the labor market remains healthy and there are still relatively few layoffs. U.S.
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US applications for jobless benefits rose to 219,000 last week, but layoffs remain relatively low

US applications for jobless benefits rose to 219,000 last week, but layoffs remain relatively low

More Americans filed unemployment claims last week, but the labor market remains healthy and there are still relatively few layoffs. U.S.
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Bank of England cuts key UK interest rate to 4.50% as economy stagnates

Bank of England cuts key UK interest rate to 4.50% as economy stagnates

LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England has cut its main interest rate for the third time in six months with the British economy struggling to post any meaningful growth.
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Honeywell, one of the few remaining US industrial conglomerates, will split into three companies

Honeywell, one of the few remaining US industrial conglomerates, will split into three companies

Honeywell, one of the last remaining U.S. industrial conglomerates, will split into three independent companies, following in the footsteps of manufacturing giants like General Electric and Alcoa.
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Honeywell, one of the few remaining US industrial conglomerates, will split into three companies

Honeywell, one of the few remaining US industrial conglomerates, will split into three companies

Honeywell, one of the last remaining U.S. industrial conglomerates, will split into three independent companies, following in the footsteps of manufacturing giants like General Electric and Alcoa.
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U.S. not treated well by Canada? 'Come From Away' director says that's a cruel lie

U.S. not treated well by Canada? 'Come From Away' director says that's a cruel lie

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — U.S. President Donald Trump's targeting of Canada has left people feeling hurt and betrayed in central Newfoundland, where on Sept.
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Higher costs, admin nightmare: Businesses fret over end of de minimis exemption

Higher costs, admin nightmare: Businesses fret over end of de minimis exemption

When U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to place 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods last week, organic snack foods company Made with Local stopped accepting orders from customers south of the border. The Dartmouth, N.S.
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