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Trump threatens 100% tariff on foreign-made films

Trump threatens 100% tariff on foreign-made films

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump is opening a new salvo in his tariff war, targeting films made outside the U.S.
The headwinds and potential ahead for Carney's economic ambitions

The headwinds and potential ahead for Carney's economic ambitions

Canada now knows who will lead the country as it confronts this nation-defining economic moment, but uncertainty is still the word of the year.
Elon Musk’s Starbase on its way to becoming a Texas city after lopsided early voting results

Elon Musk’s Starbase on its way to becoming a Texas city after lopsided early voting results

McALLEN, Texas (AP) — The South Texas home of Elon Musk’s SpaceX rocket company is on its way to becoming an official city with a galactic name: Starbase.
Warren Buffett shocks shareholders by announcing his intention to retire at the end of the year

Warren Buffett shocks shareholders by announcing his intention to retire at the end of the year

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Derelict ferry, Queen of Sidney, catches fire in Mission, B.C.

Derelict ferry, Queen of Sidney, catches fire in Mission, B.C.

A derelict ferry moored in British Columbia's Fraser River caught fire Saturday. A statement from the City of Mission says the fire onboard the Queen of Sidney ferry is largely under control but may continue to smoulder for the next couple of days.
Quebec Liberal leadership hopefuls say they're open to fossil-fuel projects

Quebec Liberal leadership hopefuls say they're open to fossil-fuel projects

LAVAL — Several candidates for the leadership of the Quebec Liberal Party say they're open to fossil-fuel projects in the province as a means to boost Canada's energy independence. In Laval, Que.
Alberta Premier Smith says meeting with PM Carney a 'positive first step'

Alberta Premier Smith says meeting with PM Carney a 'positive first step'

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she has had a "positive" meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Injured man rescued after plane lands in Lake Ontario near Toronto's east end: police

Injured man rescued after plane lands in Lake Ontario near Toronto's east end: police

TORONTO — Toronto police say a man was rescued Friday afternoon after a plane landed in Lake Ontario near the city's east end.
Hawaii lawmakers raise the state's hotel tax to help the islands cope with climate change

Hawaii lawmakers raise the state's hotel tax to help the islands cope with climate change

HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii lawmakers passed on Friday first-of-its-kind legislation that will increase the state’s lodging tax to raise money for environmental protection and strengthening defenses against climate change -fueled natural disasters. Gov.
S&P/TSX composite closes up more than 200 points, U.S. markets also higher

S&P/TSX composite closes up more than 200 points, U.S. markets also higher

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed higher Friday, though not as much as U.S. markets which got a boost from a positive jobs report.