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Hallmark takes familiar holiday role; NFL leads prime time

Hallmark takes familiar holiday role; NFL leads prime time

NEW YORK (AP) — It has the makings of a blue Christmas for Leah. She's turning 30 on Christmas Eve, the same day she'll be a bridesmaid at her brother's wedding. But wait — her childhood crush is back in town.
Canadian Pacific shareholders green-light purchase of Kansas City Southern

Canadian Pacific shareholders green-light purchase of Kansas City Southern

CALGARY — Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. says shareholders have given a big thumbs-up to its deal to buy U.S. railway Kansas City Southern. CP says its stockholders voted 99.
US businesses advertised near-record 11 million open jobs

US businesses advertised near-record 11 million open jobs

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers posted 11 million open jobs in October, nearly matching a record high reached in July and a sign that companies were confident enough in the economy to expand.
Companies in race to develop sustainable jet fuel in face of climate crisis

Companies in race to develop sustainable jet fuel in face of climate crisis

CALGARY — When United Airlines flew a plane full of passengers from Chicago to Washington, D.C. on Dec. 1, it did it with one engine 100 per cent powered by fuel made from corn sugar. It was a historic first, according to the airline.
Cannabis company Tilray buys Breckenridge Distillery in move to grow U.S. business

Cannabis company Tilray buys Breckenridge Distillery in move to grow U.S. business

TORONTO — Cannabis company Tilray Inc. says it has signed a deal to buy Breckenridge Distillery, a Colorado-based producer of whiskey and other spirits. Financial terms of the agreement were not immediately available.
Pfizer says COVID booster offers protection against omicron

Pfizer says COVID booster offers protection against omicron

Pfizer said Wednesday that a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine may offer important protection against the new omicron variant even though the initial two doses appear significantly less effective.
City honors nightclub where Ray Charles sang during Jim Crow

City honors nightclub where Ray Charles sang during Jim Crow

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina city is putting up a historical marker to commemorate a nightclub renowned for hosting Black musicians and patrons in the segregated South.
Mercedes F1 team and firm end deal opposed by fire survivors

Mercedes F1 team and firm end deal opposed by fire survivors

LONDON (AP) — Building materials maker Kingspan said it had agreed with the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One racing team to end a partnership deal after protests from the families of people who died in a high-rise fire in London.
Cdn. companies paying almost $500,000 on average to ransomware attackers: survey

Cdn. companies paying almost $500,000 on average to ransomware attackers: survey

TORONTO — Canadian companies hit by ransomware attacks pay almost half a million dollars on average to perpetrators, according to the results of a new survey.
Scholz replaces Merkel as German chancellor, opening new era

Scholz replaces Merkel as German chancellor, opening new era

BERLIN (AP) — Center-left leader Olaf Scholz became Germany's ninth post-World War II chancellor Wednesday, opening a new era for the European Union’s most populous nation and largest economy after Angela Merkel’s 16-year tenure .