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UnitedHealth says it is under a federal investigation and cooperating

UnitedHealth says it is under a federal investigation and cooperating

Shares of UnitedHealth Group slipped Thursday after the health care giant said it was under a Department of Justice investigation.
All in on ETFs? Experts share how to diversify your portfolio — without overdoing it

All in on ETFs? Experts share how to diversify your portfolio — without overdoing it

TORONTO — Exchange-traded funds have exploded in popularity, and so have investment strategies based only on ETFs, but some investors might be wondering whether that could lead to their portfolio being too diversified.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern confirm merger talks to create coast to coast railroad

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern confirm merger talks to create coast to coast railroad

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern acknowledged Thursday that they were in merger talks that would create a single U.S railroad with rails stretching service from East to West Coasts.
Parliamentary interpreters sound alarm over coming changes to procurement rules

Parliamentary interpreters sound alarm over coming changes to procurement rules

OTTAWA — Professional interpreters are warning that the federal government's plans to cut its procurement costs could compromise the public's access to parliamentary, Supreme Court and other official proceedings in both official languages.
Three workers trapped in B.C.'s Red Chris mine have air, food, water, operator says

Three workers trapped in B.C.'s Red Chris mine have air, food, water, operator says

VANCOUVER — Three workers trapped underground in a refuge area at the Red Chris mine in northwestern British Columbia have enough air, water and food for an "extended stay," the mine's majority owner said Wednesday. The statement from Newmont Corp.
Tesla profit plunges in latest quarter as Musk's turn to politics repels buyers

Tesla profit plunges in latest quarter as Musk's turn to politics repels buyers

NEW YORK (AP) — The fallout from Elon Musk’s plunge into politics a year ago is still hammering his Tesla business as both sales and profits dropped sharply again in the latest quarter.
First Quantum reports progress at Panama copper mine, posts profit

First Quantum reports progress at Panama copper mine, posts profit

TORONTO — First Quantum Minerals Ltd. says shipments of copper concentrate have begun leaving a contentious mine in Panama that had been shuttered, boosting its second-quarter results.
Senator says U.S. tariffs from Trump White House damaging for Washington state

Senator says U.S. tariffs from Trump White House damaging for Washington state

Opponents from Washington state of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats against Canada are vowing to fight, saying the ongoing trade war has delivered a heavy blow to American border communities. In a conference call led by Democrat U.S.
Report raises questions about First Nations ownership in major projects

Report raises questions about First Nations ownership in major projects

OTTAWA — A new think tank report is questioning how the federal and provincial governments' sprint to build major infrastructure projects might affect Indigenous Peoples' rights — and warns that it could end up pitting Indigenous communities against
Ottawa threatens to pull Toronto's housing funding over sixplex decision

Ottawa threatens to pull Toronto's housing funding over sixplex decision

OTTAWA — Claiming the city is falling short on its promise to ramp up density, federal Housing Minister Gregor Robertson is threatening to pull some of Toronto's housing funding.
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