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Countries at a UK summit pledge to tackle AI's potentially 'catastrophic' risks

Countries at a UK summit pledge to tackle AI's potentially 'catastrophic' risks

BLETCHLEY PARK, England (AP) — Delegates from 28 nations, including the U.S. and China, agreed Wednesday to work together to contain the potentially “catastrophic” risks posed by galloping advances in artificial intelligence.
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N.L. wants details on environmental impact before hydrogen project can move forward

N.L. wants details on environmental impact before hydrogen project can move forward

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The Newfoundland and Labrador government has asked the company vying to build one of the country's first large-scale green hydrogen plants to provide more information about the project's effects on the environment.
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Parkland Corp.'s third-quarter earnings double on strong refinery performance

Parkland Corp.'s third-quarter earnings double on strong refinery performance

CALGARY — Fuel retailer Parkland Corp. says its third-quarter earnings more than doubled in 2023 thanks to favourable market conditions and the company's ongoing efforts to optimize its Burnaby refinery.
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Federal Reserve leaves its key rate unchanged but keeps open possibility of a future hike

Federal Reserve leaves its key rate unchanged but keeps open possibility of a future hike

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve kept its key short-term interest rate unchanged Wednesday for a second straight time but left the door open to further rate hikes if inflation pressures should accelerate in the months ahead.
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Nutrien sees earnings drop in third quarter as lower selling prices take a toll

Nutrien sees earnings drop in third quarter as lower selling prices take a toll

SASKATOON — Nutrien Ltd. says it earned US$82 million in the third quarter, down from US$1.6 billion a year earlier. The Saskatoon-based company, which is the world's largest fertilizer producer, says sales were US$5.
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Spin Master reports higher third-quarter earnings but lowers full-year guidance

Spin Master reports higher third-quarter earnings but lowers full-year guidance

TORONTO — Spin Master Corp. says its net income for the third quarter was US$155.4 million, up from US$141.4 million from a year earlier. The Toronto-based toy and entertainmentcompany says revenue for the quarter ended Sept. 30 was US$710.
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Donald Trump Jr. testifies he never worked on the key documents in his father's civil fraud trial

Donald Trump Jr. testifies he never worked on the key documents in his father's civil fraud trial

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump Jr. testified Wednesday that he never worked on his father's financial statements, the documents at the heart of the civil fraud trial that threatens former President Donald Trump’s real estate empire.
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GFL Environmental reports revenue boost from price hikes

GFL Environmental reports revenue boost from price hikes

VAUGHAN, Ont. — Waste removal company GFL Environmental Inc. says it saw a boost in revenue last quarter thanks in part to higher prices. Revenue came in at $1.89 billion in the third quarter, up from $1.
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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 Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,079, up 205.53 points): Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB). Energy. Up 48 cents, or 1.08 per cent, to $44.92 on 11.5 million shares.
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TSX gains one per cent, U.S. markets also rise after Federal Reserve holds rate

TSX gains one per cent, U.S. markets also rise after Federal Reserve holds rate

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained one per cent Wednesday in a broad-based rally led by utilities, telecom and technology stocks, while U.S. markets also rose, particularly after the U.S.
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