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What is DeepSeek, the Chinese AI company upending the stock market?

What is DeepSeek, the Chinese AI company upending the stock market?

A frenzy over an artificial intelligence chatbot made by Chinese tech startup DeepSeek was upending stock markets Monday and fueling debates over the economic and geopolitical competition between the U.S. and China in developing AI technology .
Chrystia Freeland pitches aggressive trade retaliation threat to ward off Trump

Chrystia Freeland pitches aggressive trade retaliation threat to ward off Trump

OTTAWA — Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland argues Canada can turn the tables on U.S. President Donald Trump and avoid massive U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods by scaring key American businesses.
Scott Bessent confirmed as treasury secretary, giving him a key role in extending Trump's tax cuts

Scott Bessent confirmed as treasury secretary, giving him a key role in extending Trump's tax cuts

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S.
Tech stocks tank as a Chinese competitor threatens to upend the AI frenzy; Nvidia sinks nearly 17%

Tech stocks tank as a Chinese competitor threatens to upend the AI frenzy; Nvidia sinks nearly 17%

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street’s superstars tumbled Monday as a competitor from China threatens to upend the artificial-intelligence frenzy they’ve been feasting on. The S&P 500 dropped 1.5%, dragged down in large part by a 16.9% fall for Nvidia .
Feds giving $663M for Metro Vancouver transit, but funding woes remain: TransLink CEO

Feds giving $663M for Metro Vancouver transit, but funding woes remain: TransLink CEO

NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C.
Tech stocks lead market slide in U.S., Canada as AI news rattles investors

Tech stocks lead market slide in U.S., Canada as AI news rattles investors

TORONTO — Stock markets in Canada and the U.S.
Quebec police chiefs calling for increased caution in school zones as accidents rise

Quebec police chiefs calling for increased caution in school zones as accidents rise

MONTREAL — The association representing Quebec's police chiefs is sounding the alarm that collisions involving children transported by school bus are on the rise, reaching levels not seen since before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Canada's border security package welcome but comes late, Republican senator says

Canada's border security package welcome but comes late, Republican senator says

WASHINGTON — As Canada makes its case for enhanced border security to U.S. President Donald Trump's top security picks, a prominent Republican senator says Canada’s recent investment announcement was tardy but welcome. James Risch, chair of the U.S.
Land long reserved for possible Pickering airport will go to Parks Canada: minister

Land long reserved for possible Pickering airport will go to Parks Canada: minister

After more than a half century in limbo, the federal government has abandoned plans for an airport at a site in Pickering, Ont., and will instead look to expand the area's urban national park.
Nova Scotia government says wind farms key to meeting 80 per cent renewables goal

Nova Scotia government says wind farms key to meeting 80 per cent renewables goal

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government says a program to bring wind-generated electricity to 11 large customers is keeping the province on track to meet its goal of producing 80 per cent of its electricity with renewables by 2030.