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Cybersecurity labeling for smart devices aims to help people choose those less vulnerable to hacking

Cybersecurity labeling for smart devices aims to help people choose those less vulnerable to hacking

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration and major consumer technology players on Tuesday launched an effort to put a nationwide cybersecurity certification and labeling program in place to help consumers choose smart devices that are less vulnerab
No injuries or hazardous spills in 10-car train derailment in northern Minnesota, officials say

No injuries or hazardous spills in 10-car train derailment in northern Minnesota, officials say

COOK, Minn. (AP) — No one was injured and no hazardous material spilled when 10 Canadian National Railway cars derailed in northern Minnesota, officials there said. The derailment happened just before 8:30 p.m.
Toronto area Metro grocery workers could strike as soon as tonight: Unifor

Toronto area Metro grocery workers could strike as soon as tonight: Unifor

TORONTO — Metro grocery store workers in the Greater Toronto Area are gearing up to strike as early as tonight, as bargaining continues between the retailer and some 3,700 employees.
Spain fines Apple and Amazon $218 million for elbowing out small retailers

Spain fines Apple and Amazon $218 million for elbowing out small retailers

MADRID (AP) — Amazon and Apple were fined a total of 194 million euros ($218 million) Tuesday for colluding to box out competitors by favoring sales of Apple products directly from the online retail giant, Spain’s antitrust watchdog said.
The architect of Detroit's bankruptcy filing 10 years ago says it was the best fix for a broken city

The architect of Detroit's bankruptcy filing 10 years ago says it was the best fix for a broken city

DETROIT (AP) — Detroit's newly hired emergency manager, Kevyn Orr, stood before reporters in March 2013 and issued a warning to city creditors, unions, vendors and others: “Don’t make me go to bankruptcy court. You won't enjoy it.
Looking for financial advice? Try AI, suggest some in the sector

Looking for financial advice? Try AI, suggest some in the sector

From writing cover letters to drafting academic articles, generative AI programs are transforming the way business is conducted -- including in the financial planning field.
Quick grants from tech billionaires aim to speed up science research. But not all scientists approve

Quick grants from tech billionaires aim to speed up science research. But not all scientists approve

In March 2020, an experiment in science philanthropy was hatched in the span of a five-minute call.
Here's a list of June inflation rates for selected Canadian cities

Here's a list of June inflation rates for selected Canadian cities

OTTAWA — Canada's annual inflation rate was 2.8 per cent in June, Statistics Canada says.
Here's a list June inflation rates for Canadian provinces

Here's a list June inflation rates for Canadian provinces

OTTAWA — Canada's national annual inflation rate was 2.8 per cent in June, Statistics Canada says. Here's what happened in the provinces (previous month in brackets): — Newfoundland and Labrador: 1.7 per cent (1.7) — Prince Edward Island: 0.
China Evergrande reports its debt rose to $340 billion in 2022. It plans meetings with creditors

China Evergrande reports its debt rose to $340 billion in 2022. It plans meetings with creditors

BEIJING (AP) — China Evergrande, the property developer whose woes helped bring about a slump in the country’s vitally important real estate market, has reported its debts rose further to about $340 billion by the end of last year.