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Fox scores ratings win as World Series viewership rebounds

Fox scores ratings win as World Series viewership rebounds

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Baseball was especially good to Fox, with the Atlanta-Houston World Series lifting the network to its first weekly ratings win in the young TV season.
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US gives final clearance to COVID-19 shots for kids 5 to 11

US gives final clearance to COVID-19 shots for kids 5 to 11

U.S. health officials on Tuesday gave the final signoff to Pfizer’s kid-size COVID-19 shot, a milestone that opens a major expansion of the nation’s vaccination campaign to children as young as 5.
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US files antitrust suit to stop major book publisher merger

US files antitrust suit to stop major book publisher merger

The Justice Department is suing to block a $2.2 billion book publishing deal that would have reshaped the industry, saying consolidation would hurt authors and, ultimately, readers.
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Democratic chair issues subpoenas to oil executives

Democratic chair issues subpoenas to oil executives

WASHINGTON (AP) — The chairwoman of the House Oversight Committee issued subpoenas Tuesday to top executives of ExxonMobil, Chevron and other oil giants, charging that the companies have not turned over documents needed by the committee to investigat
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Facebook to shut down face-recognition system, delete data

Facebook to shut down face-recognition system, delete data

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Facebook said it will shut down its face-recognition system and delete the faceprints of more than 1 billion people amid growing concerns about the technology and its misuse by governments, police and others.
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Bausch Health set for two IPOs in the coming months; Q3 profit increases to US$188M

Bausch Health set for two IPOs in the coming months; Q3 profit increases to US$188M

LAVAL, Que. — Bausch Health Companies Inc. says the initial public offering of its esthetic medical device business could come as early as next month followed soon after by the IPO of its eyecare business.
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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 (21,170.01, down 77 points.) Secure Energy Services Inc. (TSX:SES). Energy. Down 58 cents, or 9.08 per cent, to $5.81 on 10.
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Air Canada suspends more than 800 unvaccinated workers under new federal rules

Air Canada suspends more than 800 unvaccinated workers under new federal rules

MONTREAL — Air Canada has suspended more than 800 employees for not being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in line with federal rules.
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International flights to return to regional airports after pandemic restrictions

International flights to return to regional airports after pandemic restrictions

International air traffic will be returning to more regional airports soon, after flights were restricted for most of the year as part of the government's efforts to control the COVID-19 pandemic.
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S&P/TSX composite dragged lower by commodities, health care, U.S. markets rise

S&P/TSX composite dragged lower by commodities, health care, U.S. markets rise

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was dragged down Tuesday by commodities and the health care sector while heavyweight financials got a lift from a signal that a ban on dividend hikes and share buybacks may soon end. Meanwhile, U.S.
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