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Americans turn cautious and retail sales slide after a spring rush to beat tariffs

Americans turn cautious and retail sales slide after a spring rush to beat tariffs

WASHINGTON (AP) — Retail sales fell sharply in May as consumers pulled back from a spending surge early this year to get ahead of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on nearly all imports. Sales at retail stores and restaurants dropped 0.
Montreal invests $100K to lure research talent seeking to escape United States

Montreal invests $100K to lure research talent seeking to escape United States

MONTREAL — The City of Montreal is investing $100,000 to lure scientists and researchers who want to leave the United States. In a news release, Mayor Valérie Plante says the "current situation" in the U.S.
Kurek looks to leave mark on Canada with bill to add a new national symbol

Kurek looks to leave mark on Canada with bill to add a new national symbol

OTTAWA — Outgoing Conservative MP Damien Kurek is looking to leave his mark in Parliament by pushing for the adoption of a national livestock brand as one of Canada's symbols.
Toy company challenges Trump’s tariffs before the Supreme Court in long shot bid for quick decision

Toy company challenges Trump’s tariffs before the Supreme Court in long shot bid for quick decision

WASHINGTON (AP) — An Illinois toy company challenged President Donald Trump’s tariffs in front of the Supreme Court on Tuesday in a long shot bid to press the justices to quickly decide whether they are legal. Learning Resources Inc.
Brazil auctions off several Amazon oil sites despite environmentalists and Indigenous protests

Brazil auctions off several Amazon oil sites despite environmentalists and Indigenous protests

BRASILANDIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazil auctioned off several land and offshore potential oil sites near the Amazon River on Tuesday as it aims to expand production in untapped regions despite protests from environmental and Indigenous groups .
Brazil auctions off several Amazon oil sites despite environmentalists and Indigenous protests

Brazil auctions off several Amazon oil sites despite environmentalists and Indigenous protests

BRASILANDIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazil auctioned off several land and offshore potential oil sites near the Amazon River on Tuesday as it aims to expand production in untapped regions despite protests from environmental and Indigenous groups .
Tariffs weigh on big-ticket buys but are no match for the 'cute top': Groupe Dynamite

Tariffs weigh on big-ticket buys but are no match for the 'cute top': Groupe Dynamite

Groupe Dynamite Inc.'s CEO says tariffs aren't blunting the appeal of a new cute top.
Canadian bank fossil fuel funding rose in 2024 despite record heat: report

Canadian bank fossil fuel funding rose in 2024 despite record heat: report

TORONTO — Canadian banks were once again ranked as among the world's top fossil fuel financiers in a report that showed overall funding rose in 2024 despite it being the hottest year on record.
U.S. trade, geopolitics top financial concerns among Canadians: HOOPP survey

U.S. trade, geopolitics top financial concerns among Canadians: HOOPP survey

TORONTO — A new survey finds geopolitical instability and U.S. trade tensions are top sources of financial concern for Canadians, and even impacting retirement planning for some.
NAACP files intent to sue Elon Musk's xAI company over supercomputer air pollution

NAACP files intent to sue Elon Musk's xAI company over supercomputer air pollution

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The NAACP filed an intent to sue Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI on Tuesday over concerns about air pollution generated by a supercomputer located near predominantly Black communities.
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