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MPs grill 'incompetent' health agency on fired National Microbiology Lab scientists

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OTTAWA — Federal officials in charge of the National Microbiology Lab defended security protocols at the Winnipeg institution against accusations from MPs of bureaucratic incompetence Friday. "We acted as expeditiously as we could, given…

Alame 'guilty of nothing' until allegations are proven in court, his lawyer says

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Alame 'guilty of nothing' until allegations are proven in court, his lawyer says

Democrats square off in primary to challenge for Nebraska's 3rd congressional district

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For the past 12 years, Republican Adrian Smith has held the seat. Two Democrats will face one another in the primary to see who challenges Smith this fall.

Tips on how to combat rising grocery prices

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In a report Friday, Procter and Gamble said prices increased an average of 3%, driven by increases outside of the U.S. Here are some tips on how to save money at the grocery store.

Tennessee Volkswagen workers vote on union membership in test of UAW's plan to expand its ranks

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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — The United Auto Workers’ ambitious drive to expand its reach to nonunion factories across the South and elsewhere is facing a key test Friday night as workers at a Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee,…

Skydance expects to more than double its revenue in coming years, WSJ reports

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Skydance expects to make just over $1 billion in revenue in 2024 with Ebitda of $90 million, and in 2025 expects $2.29 billion in revenue and $322 million in Ebitda, the report added, citing people familiar with the matter. Paramount is…

Regina health-care workers picket for better pay and working conditions

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Dozens of health-care workers picketed outside of Regina's Pasqua Hospital on Friday to ask the province to address conditions in Saskatchewan's health-care system.The rally, organized by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), was…

North Country welcomes first 4/20 celebrations at recreational cannabis dispensaries

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North Country welcomes first 4/20 celebrations at recreational cannabis dispensaries

China may be shaking out of its slump, and its economy could grow 5% this year after a surprising first-quarter performance, BofA says

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BofA still doesn't expect "a full-blown growth rebound" as China grapples with a real estate crisis and weak consumer demand.

Celsius Holdings Inc CFO Jarrod Langhans Sells Company Shares

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Celsius Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:CELH), a global company with a proprietary, clinically proven formula for its brand of fitness drinks, has reported an insider sale according to a recent SEC filing.

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Google scraps minimum wage, benefits rules for suppliers and staffing firms

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Alphabet Inc's Google on Friday said it will roll back requirements that U.S. suppliers and staffing firms pay their employees at least $15 an hour and provide health insurance and other benefits, a move that could allow the tech giant to…

UPDATE 1-New York fails to reach contracts with 3 major offshore wind farms

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A New York state agency on Friday said it had failed to reach final contract agreements with the developers of three major offshore wind projects, blaming a decision by General Electric Vernova to scrap plans for a new turbine. The…

Stock market today: Gold and oil spike and US futures drop after Iran comes under fire

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Gold and oil prices jumped following Israel's apparent retaliation against Iran before paring gains, while stock markets look set to open lower.

TREASURIES-Yields slip as investors move toward safe haven assets

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Easing concerns over a broad Middle East conflict will likely continue to pressure Treasuries, which have sold off for much of the week on worries that persistent inflation will prevent the Federal Reserve from cutting interest rates this…

Super Micro Computer stock sinks, bitcoin trades higher ahead of halving: Yahoo Finance

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Shares of Super Micro Computer (SMCI) are plunging after the server company announced its third quarter earnings date, but didn’t pre-announce its results. It has investors concerned the quarterly update may not be as bullish as they had…

Bank of Korea chief watching Middle East tensions for FX, growth outlook reviews

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South Korea's central bank chief on Friday said odds for any further policy action to stabilize the slumping Korean won now depend on how events in the Middle East unfold as the bank is ready to take steps to stabilize forex markets if…

Apple pulls WhatsApp and Threads from App Store on Beijing's orders

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HONG KONG (AP) — Apple said it had removed Meta’s WhatsApp messaging app and its Threads social media app from the App Store in China to comply with orders from Chinese authorities. The apps were removed from the store on Friday after…

Google staff ordered to leave politics at home after anti-Israel protests

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Google’s chief executive has told staff to leave their politics at home in a rebuke to employees who have campaigned against its work with the Israeli government.

Brexit border checks introduction quietly scaled back

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Brexit border checks set to be introduced at the end of the month have been quietly scaled back amid fears they would spark huge tailbacks at ports.

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Torrie Lewis: ‘If I can run 100m that fast, I can run a 200 way faster’

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Australia’s fastest woman, who broke the 100m national record earlier this year, may not even race the event at the Paris Olympics

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Nike's Germany kit deal 'inexplicable', says Adidas CEO

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The sum reportedly paid by Nike to lure the German football team away from its historic partner Adidas was "inexplicable", the CEO of the German sportswear giant Bjorn Gulden told AFP in an interview."If the numbers are right for what Nike…

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