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Boston Scientific buying Baylis Medical cardiology business for US$1.75 billion

Boston Scientific buying Baylis Medical cardiology business for US$1.75 billion

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Baylis Medical Co. Inc. says it has signed a deal to sell its cardiology business to Boston Scientific Corp. for US$1.75 billion. The company is a developer of medical devices used in cardiology.
German parties to discuss new government under center-left

German parties to discuss new government under center-left

BERLIN (AP) — The two parties that emerged as the likely kingmakers in Germany's election last month said Wednesday that they want to hold talks on a possible new government under the leadership of outgoing center-left Social Democrats.
Evidence suggests ship anchor snagged, dragged oil pipeline

Evidence suggests ship anchor snagged, dragged oil pipeline

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Outage highlights how vital Facebook has become worldwide

Outage highlights how vital Facebook has become worldwide

NEW YORK (AP) — The six-hour outage at Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp was a headache for many casual users but far more serious for the millions of people worldwide who rely on the social media sites to run their businesses or communicate with rela
Pipeline developer charged over systematic contamination

Pipeline developer charged over systematic contamination

The corporate developer of a multi-billion-dollar pipeline system that takes natural gas liquids from the Marcellus Shale gas field to an export terminal near Philadelphia was charged criminally on Tuesday after a grand jury concluded that it flouted
Facebook whistleblower testifies: Five highlights

Facebook whistleblower testifies: Five highlights

A former Facebook employee told members of Congress Tuesday that the company knows that its platform spreads misinformation and content that harms children but refuses to make changes that could hurt its profits.
Chanel caps Paris Fashion Week's post-virus comeback

Chanel caps Paris Fashion Week's post-virus comeback

PARIS (AP) — Chanel brought Paris Fashion Week to its final day with a runway show that illustrated how designers and the people they dress want to look to the future with optimism.
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,183.43, up 131.18 points.) The Toronto-Dominion Bank. (TSX:TD). Financials. Up 81 cents, or 0.95 per cent, to $85.89 on 19.
North American stock markets bounce back on rising crude prices and tech gains

North American stock markets bounce back on rising crude prices and tech gains

TORONTO — North American stock markets bounced back from Monday's losses as rising crude oil prices helped the energy sector while technology moved higher.
Brady's return leads NBC to strong Sunday football ratings

Brady's return leads NBC to strong Sunday football ratings

NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Brady wins in the television ratings, too.