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Musk says he'll spend less time in Washington and more time running Tesla after its profit plunges

Musk says he'll spend less time in Washington and more time running Tesla after its profit plunges

NEW YORK (AP) — Elon Musk says he’ll be spending less time in Washington slashing government costs and more time running Tesla after his electric vehicle company reported a big drop in profits.
FAA finds safety concerns at Las Vegas airport in review spurred by midair collision in Washington

FAA finds safety concerns at Las Vegas airport in review spurred by midair collision in Washington

A federal review of helicopter safety concerns launched after the deadly midair collision between a passenger jet and an Army helicopter in Washington, D.C.
Trump says he has 'no intention' of firing Federal Reserve chair

Trump says he has 'no intention' of firing Federal Reserve chair

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday he has no plans to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, just days after his statement that he would like to terminate the head of the U.S. central bank caused a stock market selloff.
Frank and Oak to close all stores, sell intellectual property

Frank and Oak to close all stores, sell intellectual property

Clothing retailer Frank and Oak is closing all 14 of its stores in the coming weeks and selling its intellectual property to a Montreal-based company as part of ongoing restructuring efforts.
Hudson's Bay sees interest in 65 of its leases: court documents

Hudson's Bay sees interest in 65 of its leases: court documents

TORONTO — A process to find takers for leases held by Hudson's Bay has generated plenty of interest.
S&P/TSX composite up almost 300 points, U.S. stock markets also post gains

S&P/TSX composite up almost 300 points, U.S. stock markets also post gains

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose almost 300 points Tuesday on strength in energy, financials and base metals, while U.S. stock markets also climbed.
South Dakota panel rejects permit for an $8.9 billion carbon capture Midwest pipeline

South Dakota panel rejects permit for an $8.9 billion carbon capture Midwest pipeline

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The massive carbon capture pipeline in the Midwest was thrown into uncertainty Tuesday after South Dakota’s Public Utility Commission denied its route permit application.
Wall Street rallies and recovers Monday's losses as the dollar and US bond market steady

Wall Street rallies and recovers Monday's losses as the dollar and US bond market steady

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks jumped in a widespread rally Tuesday, and other U.S. investments steadied a day after falling sharply on worries about President Donald Trump’s trade war and his attacks on the head of the Federal Reserve.
Drug death of 15-year-old involved hydromorphone and cough medicine, RCMP believe

Drug death of 15-year-old involved hydromorphone and cough medicine, RCMP believe

CAMPBELL RIVER — RCMP say a 15-year-old died of a suspected drug overdose this month in Campbell River, B.C., believed to involve the prescription opioid hydromorphone and cough medicine. Const.
Tesla Q1 profit falls sharply as it fights backlash tied to Musk's role in Trump administration

Tesla Q1 profit falls sharply as it fights backlash tied to Musk's role in Trump administration

NEW YORK (AP) — Tesla’s first-quarter profits plunged by more than two-thirds amid a backlash against Elon Musk’s electric car company that has hurt sales and sent its stock plunging.