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Canadian news publishers sue OpenAI over alleged copyright infringement
Read full article: Canadian news publishers sue OpenAI over alleged copyright infringementA coalition of Canadian news publishers, including The Canadian Press, Torstar, Globe and Mail, Postmedia and CBC/Radio-Canada, has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI for using news content to train its ChatGPT generative artificial intelligence system.
Trudeau says Trump would raise prices on Americans if he follows through on Canada tariff threat
Read full article: Trudeau says Trump would raise prices on Americans if he follows through on Canada tariff threatCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on this threat to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian products he would be raising prices for Americans and hurting American business.
Cucumbers sold in Texas recalled due to potential salmonella contamination
Read full article: Cucumbers sold in Texas recalled due to potential salmonella contaminationThe Food and Drug Administration says cucumbers shipped to 13 U.S. states and five Canadian provinces have been recalled because of potential salmonella contamination.
The ruble's in a slump. For the Kremlin, that's a two-edged sword
Read full article: The ruble's in a slump. For the Kremlin, that's a two-edged swordRussiaās ruble is sagging against other currencies, complicating the Kremlinās efforts to keep consumer inflation under control with one hand even as it overheats the economy with spending on the war against Ukraine with the other.
SunFed cucumbers and Costco eggs recalled due to potential salmonella contamination
Read full article: SunFed cucumbers and Costco eggs recalled due to potential salmonella contaminationCucumbers shipped to 13 U.S. states and five Canadian provinces and organic eggs sold in 25 Costco stores in five southern U.S. states have been recalled because of potential salmonella contamination.
Ukrainian energy workers carry out repairs despite Russia's pounding of the country's power grid
Read full article: Ukrainian energy workers carry out repairs despite Russia's pounding of the country's power gridWorkers at one of Ukraine's thermal power plants struggle to repair damage and keep electricity flowing as Russia continues its campaign of attacks targeting the country's power grid.
Paraguay, one of Taiwan's 12 remaining allies, says it won't break ties in favor of China
Read full article: Paraguay, one of Taiwan's 12 remaining allies, says it won't break ties in favor of ChinaParaguayās foreign minister says his country is committed to its relationship with Taiwan and has no plans to break off their diplomatic relationship in favor of China as he visited the increasingly isolated island.
From yuck to profits: Some Zimbabwe farmers turn to maggots to survive drought and thrive
Read full article: From yuck to profits: Some Zimbabwe farmers turn to maggots to survive drought and thriveIt was an alarming, even sickening, suggestion: Farmers in Zimbabwe hit hard by drought should farm maggots to feed their animals and boost their household incomes.
Massachusetts lawmakers push for an effort to ban all tobacco sales over time
Read full article: Massachusetts lawmakers push for an effort to ban all tobacco sales over timeA handful of Massachusetts lawmakers are hoping to persuade their colleagues to support a proposal that would make the state the first to adopt a ban meant to eliminate the use of tobacco products over time.
Santa's annual train visit delivers hope and magic to one corner of coal country
Read full article: Santa's annual train visit delivers hope and magic to one corner of coal countrySince 1943, the people of Appalachian Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee have looked forward to Santaās arrival.
Donald Trump's call for 'energy dominance' is likely to run into real-world limits
Read full article: Donald Trump's call for 'energy dominance' is likely to run into real-world limitsDonald Trump is creating a National Energy Council that he says will establish U.S. āenergy dominanceā around the world.
Oil field owner sues California over law that would end its Los Angeles-area operations
Read full article: Oil field owner sues California over law that would end its Los Angeles-area operationsThe owner of an oil field in Los Angeles County is suing the state of California over a law that will require it to stop production and plug its wells or face costly fines.
Canada sues Google over alleged anticompetitive practices in online ads
Read full article: Canada sues Google over alleged anticompetitive practices in online adsCanadaās antitrust watchdog is suing Google over alleged anticompetitive conduct in the tech giantās online advertising business and wants the company to sell off two of its services and pay a penalty.
Mexican president says she is confident that a tariff war with the US can be averted
Read full article: Mexican president says she is confident that a tariff war with the US can be avertedMexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says she is confident that a tariff war with the United States can be averted.
Avocados, tequila and other iconic Mexican products are jeopardized by Trump's tariff threats
Read full article: Avocados, tequila and other iconic Mexican products are jeopardized by Trump's tariff threatsMexicans are worried that threats by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to impose 25% tariffs could affect a wide range of iconic Mexican products, some of which support entire regional economies.
One Tech Tip: Home for the holidays? Show relatives you care with some tech support
Read full article: One Tech Tip: Home for the holidays? Show relatives you care with some tech supportAs the holiday season kicks off, the journey home could also mean that those who are more tech-savvy will be called on to provide a backlog of tech support to parents, grandparents and other family.
Regulators cracked down on sweet vapes after use by kids spiked. Now the Supreme Court is wading in.
Read full article: Regulators cracked down on sweet vapes after use by kids spiked. Now the Supreme Court is wading in.Vaping is coming before the Supreme Court next week as federal regulators ask the high court to uphold its block on sweet, flavored products following a spike in youth e-cigarette use.
Why retailers still see Black Friday as the high point of the holiday shopping season
Read full article: Why retailers still see Black Friday as the high point of the holiday shopping seasonAfter weeks of plugging increasingly inviting discounts, retailers in the United States and several other countries are preparing for prime time.
Working Well: Practicing humility and finding support can help when political tensions rise at work
Read full article: Working Well: Practicing humility and finding support can help when political tensions rise at workThereās no easy way to bridge the political divides that have created rifts in communities, families and friendships.
From disaster to hope: A Vermont family thankful for community support after flood destroyed home
Read full article: From disaster to hope: A Vermont family thankful for community support after flood destroyed homeA Vermont family who lost their home, cars, barn and most of their possessions in flooding in July will be getting a new start thanks to scores of donations to an online fundraising effort.
Stock market today: World shares are mostly higher after Big Tech losses pull Wall St lower
Read full article: Stock market today: World shares are mostly higher after Big Tech losses pull Wall St lowerWorld shares are mixed after losses for big technology stocks pulled major indexes lower on Wall Street.
South Korea's central bank cuts key interest rate to nurse a slower economy
Read full article: South Korea's central bank cuts key interest rate to nurse a slower economySouth Koreaās central bank has lowered its key policy rate and says the countryās economy will grow at a slower pace than it initially anticipated.
Trump claims a win on immigration after a call with Mexico's president. But she suggests no change
Read full article: Trump claims a win on immigration after a call with Mexico's president. But she suggests no changePresident-elect Donald Trump is declaring a win on stopping illegal immigration through Mexico after talking with that countryās leader.
The Australian Senate debates the world's first social media ban for children under 16
Read full article: The Australian Senate debates the world's first social media ban for children under 16The Australian Senate is debating a ban on children younger than 16 from social media after the House of Representatives overwhelmingly supported the age restriction.
South Korean politician calls for investigation of biomass energy material imported from Indonesia
Read full article: South Korean politician calls for investigation of biomass energy material imported from IndonesiaA South Korean National Assembly member has called for a moratorium on wood pellet imports from Indonesia and an investigation into South Koreaās biomass use after government data and satellite analysis linked the countryās biomass imports to deforestation in Indonesia.
3 killed, 1 seriously injured in Tesla Cybertruck crash in Northern California
Read full article: 3 killed, 1 seriously injured in Tesla Cybertruck crash in Northern CaliforniaThree people were killed and one seriously injured when a Tesla Cybertruck crashed and caught fire in Northern California.
Canada is already examining tariffs on certain US items following Trump's tariff threat
Read full article: Canada is already examining tariffs on certain US items following Trump's tariff threatA government official says Canada is already examining possible retaliatory tariffs on certain items from the United States should President-elect Donald Trump follow through on his threat to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian products.
Federal court dismisses defamation lawsuit against Fox News for Jan. 6 conspiracy theory
Read full article: Federal court dismisses defamation lawsuit against Fox News for Jan. 6 conspiracy theoryA federal judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit against Fox News brought by a former Marine and Trump supporter who claimed he was made a scapegoat by the network after the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol insurrection.
The UK will consult on sales targets for automakers during the transition to electric vehicles
Read full article: The UK will consult on sales targets for automakers during the transition to electric vehiclesBritainās new Labour government will launch a consultation on sales targets set for auto manufacturers during the transition to electric vehicles.
US consumer price increases accelerated last month with inflation pressures resilient
Read full article: US consumer price increases accelerated last month with inflation pressures resilientConsumer price increases accelerated last month, the latest sign that inflationās steady decline over the past two years has stalled.
Landmark fish and meat markets in London to close, ending 1,000 years of tradition
Read full article: Landmark fish and meat markets in London to close, ending 1,000 years of traditionTwo of Londonās most famous markets ā one selling fish, the other meat ā are set to close in the coming years, bringing an end to traditions stretching back to medieval times.
Hyundai recalling over 226,000 cars and SUVs to fix rearview cameras that can fail
Read full article: Hyundai recalling over 226,000 cars and SUVs to fix rearview cameras that can failHyundai is recalling more than 226,000 SUVs and small cars in the U.S. because the rearview camera image may not show up on the screens.
Number of Americans filing for jobless benefits falls again and hovers near 7-month lows
Read full article: Number of Americans filing for jobless benefits falls again and hovers near 7-month lowsThe number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week, remaining near seven-month lows.
What stores are open on Thanksgiving? Not many since most stay closed to prepare for Black Friday
Read full article: What stores are open on Thanksgiving? Not many since most stay closed to prepare for Black FridayWith Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season, Americans will again be consumed with the annual trifecta of turkey, travel and transactions ā lots of them.
Two companies drop McGregor after civil jury ruled he must pay $250K to woman who says he raped her
Read full article: Two companies drop McGregor after civil jury ruled he must pay $250K to woman who says he raped herTwo companies have cut ties with Conor McGregor after a civil court jury in Ireland ruled last week that he must pay nearly 250,000 Euros ($257,000) to a woman who accused the mixed martial arts fighter of raping her.
Sarasota's Season of Sharing program pays some families' bills as they recover from hurricane season
Read full article: Sarasota's Season of Sharing program pays some families' bills as they recover from hurricane seasonResidents of Floridaās Gulf Coast endured two major hurricanes and a tropical storm in the span of nine weeks, and they are still feeling the economic shockwaves.
Mali arrests four senior employees of Canadian mining company as it presses firms for more taxes
Read full article: Mali arrests four senior employees of Canadian mining company as it presses firms for more taxesAuthorities in Mali have arrested four senior employees of a Canadian mining company as the military regime in the West African nation continues to detain workers to pressure companies in its crucial mining sector to pay millions in additional taxes.
Australian father of teen sextortion victim backs banning young children from social media
Read full article: Australian father of teen sextortion victim backs banning young children from social mediaWayne Holdsworth became an advocate for banning Australian children younger than 16 from social media because his son took his own life after falling victim to an online sextortion scam.
Trump fills out his economic team with two veterans of his first administration
Read full article: Trump fills out his economic team with two veterans of his first administrationPresident-elect Donald Trump is turning to two officials with experience navigating not only Washington but the key issues of income taxes and tariffs as he fills out his economic team.
Federal prosecutors seek records from company that deployed AI weapons scanner on NYC subway
Read full article: Federal prosecutors seek records from company that deployed AI weapons scanner on NYC subwayFederal investigators in New York have requested records from the manufacturer of an AI-powered weapons scanner that was briefly deployed in New York Cityās subway system.
Trump vows tariffs over immigration. What the numbers say about border crossings, drugs and crime
Read full article: Trump vows tariffs over immigration. What the numbers say about border crossings, drugs and crimePresident-elect Donald Trump is threatening tariffs on Mexico and Canada as he seeks to portray them as responsible for illegal immigration and drug smuggling.
Walmart's DEI rollback signals a profound shift in the wake of Trump's election victory
Read full article: Walmart's DEI rollback signals a profound shift in the wake of Trump's election victoryWalmartās sweeping rollback of its diversity policies is the strongest indication yet of a profound shift taking hold at U.S. companies that are re-evaluating the legal and political risks associated with bold programs to bolster historically underrepresented groups in business.
Biden's public lands director named to lead environmental group
Read full article: Biden's public lands director named to lead environmental groupA senior official in President Joe Bidenās administration who oversaw its contentious efforts to address climate change by curbing drilling and mining on federal lands has been named the next president of a prominent environmental group.
Federal Reserve officials signal cautious path for rate cuts amid still-high inflation
Read full article: Federal Reserve officials signal cautious path for rate cuts amid still-high inflationWith inflation still elevated, Federal Reserve officials expressed caution at their last meeting about cutting interest rates too quickly, adding to uncertainty about their next moves.
The IRS is at risk of losing $20 billion in funding without legislative intervention
Read full article: The IRS is at risk of losing $20 billion in funding without legislative interventionAlready bracing for funding cuts under a new Trump administration, U.S. Treasury officials are calling on Congress to unlock $20 billion in IRS enforcement money that is tied up in legislative language that has effectively rendered the money frozen.
Shoplifting ring stole $2M in cosmetics and clothes then resold them abroad, prosecutors say
Read full article: Shoplifting ring stole $2M in cosmetics and clothes then resold them abroad, prosecutors sayLaw enforcement officials say they have broken up a shoplifting ring that stole nearly $2 million in merchandise from well-known stores and resold the items in New York City as well as in the Dominican Republic.
Trump's threat to impose tariffs could raise prices for consumers, colliding with promise for relief
Read full article: Trump's threat to impose tariffs could raise prices for consumers, colliding with promise for reliefIf Donald Trump makes good on his threat to slap 25% tariffs on everything imported from Mexico and Canada, the price increases that could follow will collide with his campaign promise to give American families a break from inflation.
Federal agency raises the size of most single-family loans the government can guarantee to $806,500
Read full article: Federal agency raises the size of most single-family loans the government can guarantee to $806,500The Federal Housing Finance Agency is increasing the size of home loans that the government can guarantee against default as it takes into account rising housing prices.
Surveillance tech advances by Biden could aid in Trump's promised crackdown on immigration
Read full article: Surveillance tech advances by Biden could aid in Trump's promised crackdown on immigrationPresident-elect Donald Trump will return to power next year with a raft of technological tools at his disposal that would help deliver his campaign promise of cracking down on immigration ā among them, surveillance and artificial intelligence technology that the Biden administration already uses to help make crucial decisions in tracking, detaining and ultimately deporting immigrants lacking permanent legal status.
Trumpās latest tariff plan aims at multiple countries. What does it mean for the US?
Read full article: Trumpās latest tariff plan aims at multiple countries. What does it mean for the US?President-elect Donald Trump has identified what he sees as an all-purpose fix for what ails America: Slap huge new tariffs on foreign goods entering the United States.
Small business owners breathe easier over labor costs after decision to strike down overtime rule
Read full article: Small business owners breathe easier over labor costs after decision to strike down overtime ruleSmall business owners have had a mostly positive reaction to a judgeās decision to strike down an overtime rule that would have qualified more workers for overtime pay.
Best Buy posts another quarterly sales drop and warns shoppers will bear the brunt of new tariffs
Read full article: Best Buy posts another quarterly sales drop and warns shoppers will bear the brunt of new tariffsBest Buy on Tuesday reported another quarterly drop in sales as Americans continued to tighten their purse strings on appliances and gadgets to focus on essentials.
Biden administration to loan $6.6B to EV maker Rivian to build Georgia factory that automaker paused
Read full article: Biden administration to loan $6.6B to EV maker Rivian to build Georgia factory that automaker pausedPresident Joe Bidenās administration will loan $6.6 billion to electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive to build a Georgia factory.
What Black Friday's history tells us about holiday shopping in 2024
Read full article: What Black Friday's history tells us about holiday shopping in 2024The holiday shopping season is about to reach full speed with Black Friday, which kicks off the post-Thanksgiving retail rush later this week.
Massive EU-South American free trade pact would reduce tariffs, but some farmers are opposed
Read full article: Massive EU-South American free trade pact would reduce tariffs, but some farmers are opposedThe EU and the South American trade bloc Mercosur are working to finalize a trade deal that has been in negotiation for over 20 years.
Walmart becomes latest - and biggest - company to roll back its DEI policies
Read full article: Walmart becomes latest - and biggest - company to roll back its DEI policiesWalmart, the worldās largest retailer, is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining a growing list of major corporations that have done the same after coming under attack by conservative activists.
Trump threatens to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on first day in office
Read full article: Trump threatens to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on first day in officePresident-elect Donald Trump is threatening to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office as part of his efforts to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs.
Auto industry's shift toward EVs is expected to go on despite Trump threat to kill tax credits
Read full article: Auto industry's shift toward EVs is expected to go on despite Trump threat to kill tax creditsIf President-elect Donald Trump makes good on his threat to kill federal tax credits for electric vehicle purchases, itās likely that fewer buyers will choose EVs.
Detroit's iconic Renaissance Center could see 2 towers razed in $1.6B redevelopment plan
Read full article: Detroit's iconic Renaissance Center could see 2 towers razed in $1.6B redevelopment planTwo towers at Detroitās iconic Renaissance Center would be razed and the complex converted to a mix of housing and offices under an ambitious $1.6 billion plan announced on Monday.
Carrefour's cold shoulder for South American beef sparks a backlash from Brazil
Read full article: Carrefour's cold shoulder for South American beef sparks a backlash from BrazilSupermarket giant Carrefourās support for French farmersā protests against a trade agreement between the European Union and the South American bloc Mercosur has sparked a strong reaction in Brazil.
Eggs are available -- but pricier -- as the holiday baking season begins
Read full article: Eggs are available -- but pricier -- as the holiday baking season beginsEgg prices are on the rise again as a lingering outbreak of bird flu coincides with high demand during the holiday baking season.
Commerce Department to reduce Intel's funding on semiconductors
Read full article: Commerce Department to reduce Intel's funding on semiconductorsThe Biden administration plans on reducing part of Intelās $8.5 billion in federal funding for computer chip plants around the country, according to three people familiar with the grant who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss private conversations.
Formula 1 expands grid to add General Motors' Cadillac brand and new American team for 2026 season
Read full article: Formula 1 expands grid to add General Motors' Cadillac brand and new American team for 2026 seasonFormula 1 will expand the grid in 2026 to make room for an American team that is partnered with General Motors.
Warren Buffett gives away another $1.1B and plans for distributing his $147B fortune after his death
Read full article: Warren Buffett gives away another $1.1B and plans for distributing his $147B fortune after his deathInvestor Warren Buffett renewed his Thanksgiving tradition of giving by handing out more than $1.1 billion of Berkshire Hathaway stock to four of his family's foundations Monday, and he offered new details about who will be handing out the rest of his fortune after his death.
'Buy now, pay later' is more popular than ever. It can cost more than you think
Read full article: 'Buy now, pay later' is more popular than ever. It can cost more than you thinkMore shoppers are using ābuy now, pay laterā plans heading into Black Friday and the holiday season, as the ability to spread out payments looks attractive at a time when Americans still feel the lingering effect of inflation and already have record-high credit card debt.
As Amazon expands use of warehouse robots, what will it mean for workers?
Read full article: As Amazon expands use of warehouse robots, what will it mean for workers?Amazon has introduced a handful of robots in its warehouses that the e-commerce giant says will improve efficiency and reduce employee injuries.
Thanksgiving Travel Latest: Airport strike, staff shortages and weather could impact holiday travel
Read full article: Thanksgiving Travel Latest: Airport strike, staff shortages and weather could impact holiday travelAirports and highways are expected to be jam-packed during Thanksgiving week, a holiday period likely to end with another record day for air travel in the United States.
At the crossroads of news and opinion, 'Morning Joe' hosts grapple with aftermath of Trump meeting
Read full article: At the crossroads of news and opinion, 'Morning Joe' hosts grapple with aftermath of Trump meetingThe reaction of those who defended āMorning Joeā hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski for meeting with President-elect Trump sounds almost quaint in the days of opinionated journalism.
Newsom says California could offer electric vehicle rebates if Trump eliminates federal tax credit
Read full article: Newsom says California could offer electric vehicle rebates if Trump eliminates federal tax creditCalifornia could offer state tax rebates for electric vehicle purchases if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the $7,500 federal EV tax credit.
Bath & Body Works sees strong sales in Q3, raises full-year outlook
Read full article: Bath & Body Works sees strong sales in Q3, raises full-year outlookBath & Body Works fiscal third-quarter performance topped analystsā estimates thanks to strong sales and the retailer boosted its full-year outlook.
Macyās says employee hid up to $154 million in expenses, delaying Q3 earnings
Read full article: Macyās says employee hid up to $154 million in expenses, delaying Q3 earningsMacyās says itās delaying the release of its fiscal third-quarter earnings results after it discovered an up to $154 million accounting-related issue.
France's far right threatens to bring down the government over the planned budget
Read full article: France's far right threatens to bring down the government over the planned budgetFrench far-right leader Marine Le Pen has threatened bring down Franceās minority government by the end of the year unless changes are made to the country's budget bill.
Swatch wins Malaysian suit over watches the government said had LGBTQ+ elements
Read full article: Swatch wins Malaysian suit over watches the government said had LGBTQ+ elementsSwiss watchmaker Swatch has won a suit against the Malaysian government after a court ordered the return of 172 Swatch watches seized last year due to designs that authorities said bore LGBT elements.
Judge hears closing arguments on whether Google's advertising tech constitutes a monopoly
Read full article: Judge hears closing arguments on whether Google's advertising tech constitutes a monopolyThe Justice Department and Google have made their closing arguments in a trial alleging Googleās online advertising technology constitutes an illegal monopoly.
India's opposition protests against billionaire facing US bribery and fraud charges
Read full article: India's opposition protests against billionaire facing US bribery and fraud chargesHundreds of supporters of Indiaās main opposition party have protested against billionaire Gautam Adani, who was recently indicted in the U.S. for alleged fraud and bribery, and accused the government of protecting the Indian coal magnate whose companiesā shares have plunged since the charges last week.
Workers at Charlotte airport, an American Airlines hub, go on strike during Thanksgiving travel week
Read full article: Workers at Charlotte airport, an American Airlines hub, go on strike during Thanksgiving travel weekAmerican Airlines says it doesnāt expect significant disruptions to flights this week as a result of a labor strike at its hub in Charlotte, North Carolina.
DHL cargo plane crashes and skids into a house in Lithuania, killing a Spanish crew member
Read full article: DHL cargo plane crashes and skids into a house in Lithuania, killing a Spanish crew memberA DHL cargo plane has crashed on approach to an airport in Lithuania's capital and skidded into a nearby house, killing a Spanish crew member.
The Onion's bid for Alex Jones' Infowars hangs in the balance as judge orders new hearing
Read full article: The Onion's bid for Alex Jones' Infowars hangs in the balance as judge orders new hearingA federal judge in Texas has delayed a hearing in conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' effort to stop the satirical news outlet The Onion from buying Infowars and turning it into a parody.