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The number of Americans filing for jobless claims last week remains at the highest level in 8 months

The number of Americans filing for jobless claims last week remains at the highest level in 8 months

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. filings for jobless benefits were unchanged last week, remaining at the higher end of recent ranges as uncertainty over the impact of trade wars lingers.
AI chatbots need more books to learn from. These libraries are opening their stacks

AI chatbots need more books to learn from. These libraries are opening their stacks

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Everything ever said on the internet was just the start of teaching artificial intelligence about humanity. Tech companies are now tapping into an older repository of knowledge: the library stacks.
Statistics Canada reports household debt-to-income ratio ticked higher in Q1

Statistics Canada reports household debt-to-income ratio ticked higher in Q1

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the amount Canadians owe relative to their income ticked higher in the first quarter as debt grew faster than income. The agency says the ratio of household credit market debt to disposable income rose to 173.
London-bound Air India flight with more than 240 aboard crashes after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India

London-bound Air India flight with more than 240 aboard crashes after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India

AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — An Air India passenger plane bound for London with more than 240 people on board crashed Thursday in India’s northwestern city of Ahmedabad, and there were no known survivors, officials said.
OB/GYN patient complaints up 29% over previous year: Ontario’s patient ombudsman

OB/GYN patient complaints up 29% over previous year: Ontario’s patient ombudsman

TORONTO — New data shows more people are filing complaints about obstetrical and gynecological care in Ontario, with insensitivity, poor communication and lack of trauma awareness among the most common grievances.
'Mind-blowing': Former Barenaked Ladies frontman recalls performing with Brian Wilson

'Mind-blowing': Former Barenaked Ladies frontman recalls performing with Brian Wilson

TORONTO — When Steven Page penned an ode to musical visionary Brian Wilson, he never expected to share a stage with the Beach Boy, perform alongside him nor hear him sing "Brian Wilson" to a roaring Toronto audience.
April Hubbard delayed MAID to accept Governor General's honour: 'Most artists never get a recognition like this in their lifetime'

April Hubbard delayed MAID to accept Governor General's honour: 'Most artists never get a recognition like this in their lifetime'

April Hubbard changed the plan for her death so she could be there to celebrate her life's work at one of Canada's most prestigious arts ceremonies.
Macy’s Fourth of July show to feature Jonas Brothers, Eric Church, Lenny Kravitz and Trisha Yearwood

Macy’s Fourth of July show to feature Jonas Brothers, Eric Church, Lenny Kravitz and Trisha Yearwood

NEW YORK (AP) — Macy’s will celebrate America's independence with a 4th of July fireworks show live on NBC featuring Jonas Brothers, Eric Church, Lenny Kravitz, Ava Max, Keke Palmer and Trisha Yearwood.
Some Newfoundland hydrogen companies behind in bills as industry hype 'boils off'

Some Newfoundland hydrogen companies behind in bills as industry hype 'boils off'

ST. JOHN'S — Newfoundland and Labrador is owed millions of dollars in fees from green energy companies, underlining growing doubts about whether promises of major projects and multi-billion dollar investments will pan out.
$30B in new investments needed to meet Canada's critical mineral demand: report

$30B in new investments needed to meet Canada's critical mineral demand: report

TORONTO — A newly released report estimates Canada will need at least $30 billion in new capital investments by 2040 if it wants to meet domestic demand for the critical minerals key to a green economy transition.