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Iran says it conducted a successful space launch in program long criticized by West

Iran says it conducted a successful space launch in program long criticized by West

MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — Iran said Friday it conducted a successful space launch, the latest for its program the West alleges improves Tehran’s ballistic missile program.
New clues emerge as investigators hunt for the gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare's CEO

New clues emerge as investigators hunt for the gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare's CEO

NEW YORK (AP) — New clues emerged Thursday in the hunt for the masked gunman who stalked and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson , including possible leads about his travel before the shooting and a message scrawled on ammunition found at the
Lululemon CEO sees progress in company's efforts to address past lack of newness

Lululemon CEO sees progress in company's efforts to address past lack of newness

Lululemon Athletica Inc.'s chief executive is confident his company is well on its way to addressing some of the concerns customers and analysts had earlier in the year about a lack of newness in the brand's product assortment.
Saskatchewan passes affordability bills, keeps federal carbon levy off home heating

Saskatchewan passes affordability bills, keeps federal carbon levy off home heating

REGINA — Premier Scott Moe’s government followed through on two fall election promises Thursday, passing bills on tax relief and the carbon levy.
US judge rejects Boeing's plea deal in a conspiracy case stemming from fatal plane crashes

US judge rejects Boeing's plea deal in a conspiracy case stemming from fatal plane crashes

DALLAS (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday rejected a deal that would have let Boeing plead guilty to a felony conspiracy charge and pay a fine for misleading U.S.
S&P/TSX composite rises Thursday, U.S. markets down ahead of jobs report

S&P/TSX composite rises Thursday, U.S. markets down ahead of jobs report

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose Thursday, helped by strength in energy and utilities stocks, while U.S. markets moved lower ahead of reports on the labour market on both sides of the border. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 38.
Bitcoin has surpassed the $100,000 mark as the post-election rally continues. What's next?

Bitcoin has surpassed the $100,000 mark as the post-election rally continues. What's next?

NEW YORK (AP) — Bitcoin topped $100,000 for the first time this week as a massive rally in the world's most popular cryptocurrency, largely accelerated by the election of Donald Trump, rolls on.
Canada Post strike: Key issues in the dispute that's holding up mail delivery

Canada Post strike: Key issues in the dispute that's holding up mail delivery

The ongoing Canada Post strike has reached the three-week mark as the two sides continue to trade proposals through a government-appointed mediator.
Number of inactive oil and gas wells in Alberta fell five per cent in 2023: report

Number of inactive oil and gas wells in Alberta fell five per cent in 2023: report

CALGARY — Alberta's oil and gas producers spent $769 million cleaning up old wells in 2023, a $73 million increase from the prior year, according to a new report.
Stock market today: Wall Street slips below its records as bitcoin briefly pops above $100,000

Stock market today: Wall Street slips below its records as bitcoin briefly pops above $100,000

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks slipped below their records in the runup to a big jobs report due on Friday. The S&P 500 edged down 0.2% Thursday after setting an all-time high for the 56th time this year the day before.