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Biden to nominate Julie Su as next US labor secretary

Biden to nominate Julie Su as next US labor secretary

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is nominating Julie Su, the current deputy and former California official, as his next labor secretary, replacing the departing incumbent, former Boston Mayor Marty Walsh.
Ex-FTX executive is 3rd to plead guilty in cooperation deal

Ex-FTX executive is 3rd to plead guilty in cooperation deal

NEW YORK (AP) — A former FTX executive pleaded guilty Tuesday to conspiracy and wire fraud charges as part of a deal to cooperate with federal prosecutors building their case against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried in what authorities have dubbed one o
Provinces to see limited growth this year but protracted recession unlikely: Report

Provinces to see limited growth this year but protracted recession unlikely: Report

Canada's provinces are poised for limited economic activity and sluggish growth for the rest of the year and into 2024, but the risk of a drawn-out recession is increasingly unlikely, according to a report released Tuesday.
Economy posted no growth in the fourth quarter, but consumer spending is holding on

Economy posted no growth in the fourth quarter, but consumer spending is holding on

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy was treading water at the end of 2022, the latest GDP report shows, but beneath the disappointing data is resilient consumer spending keeping the economy afloat.
Quebec follows federal lead, bans TikTok application on government cellphones

Quebec follows federal lead, bans TikTok application on government cellphones

Quebec has banned the installation and use of the social media application TikTok on government cellphones as of Tuesday.
Scotiabank rethinking strategy as results hit by high funding costs, expense growth

Scotiabank rethinking strategy as results hit by high funding costs, expense growth

TORONTO — Scotiabank's new chief executive says the bank is rethinking its strategy as it reported a drop in profits last quarter because of high funding costs and expense growth. Scott Thomson, who took on the top job Feb.
Tepid outlook from Target after 4th quarterly profit dip

Tepid outlook from Target after 4th quarterly profit dip

NEW YORK (AP) — Target plans to invest as much as $5 billion this year expanding services for customers, including a drive up service for returns, renovations at 175 stores and improvements in online shopping.
Conservative justices question student loan forgiveness plan

Conservative justices question student loan forgiveness plan

WASHINGTON (AP) — Conservative justices holding the Supreme Court's majority pressed skeptical questions Tuesday about President Joe Biden's plan to wipe away or reduce student loans held by millions of Americans.
Spike in Toronto mailbox vandalism leaves fewer snail mail options

Spike in Toronto mailbox vandalism leaves fewer snail mail options

A vandalism spree has put many mailboxes out of commission in the country's biggest city, Canada Post says.
Consumer confidence slips again in February

Consumer confidence slips again in February

WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumer confidence dipped for the second straight month as stubborn inflation and anxiety over a potentially slowing economy weighed on Americans.