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Interac acquires rights to Vouchr platform, enabling multimedia in e-transfers

Interac acquires rights to Vouchr platform, enabling multimedia in e-transfers

TORONTO — Interac Corp. says it is acquiring the exclusive Canadian rights to use Toronto-based Vouchr Ltd.'s platform, which will allow personalized multimedia messages to be sent alongside money transfers.
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Tim Hortons launches pizza nationally to 'stretch the brand' to afternoon, night

Tim Hortons launches pizza nationally to 'stretch the brand' to afternoon, night

TORONTO — Tim Hortons executives and chefs have collectively eaten thousands of flatbread pizzas over the last several years.
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China's economy grew 5.3% in first quarter, beating expectations, though weak spots remain

China's economy grew 5.3% in first quarter, beating expectations, though weak spots remain

HONG KONG (AP) — China’s economy grew faster than expected in the first quarter of the year with help from policies and stronger demand, though signs of weakness in the troubled housing market persisted.
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What to know about the prison sentence for a movie armorer in a fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin

What to know about the prison sentence for a movie armorer in a fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin

SANTA FE, N.M.
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Characters enter the public domain. Winnie the Pooh becomes a killer. Where is remix culture going?

Characters enter the public domain. Winnie the Pooh becomes a killer. Where is remix culture going?

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The giant stuffed bear, its face a twisted smile, lumbers across the screen. Menacing music swells. Shadows mask unknown threats. Christopher Robin begs for his life.
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WNBA fashionistas showcase their styles at the draft with spotlight on women's hoops

WNBA fashionistas showcase their styles at the draft with spotlight on women's hoops

The WNBA wears Prada. The stars of the game wore top fashion labels Monday night that turned the draft into a mini-Oscars where style was front and center along with the picks. Caitlin Clark . Cameron Brink. Kamilla Cardoso. Angel Reese.
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Paris Hilton backs California bill to bring more transparency to youth treatment facilities

Paris Hilton backs California bill to bring more transparency to youth treatment facilities

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Paris Hilton joined California state lawmakers Monday to push for legislation aimed at cracking down on the industry that cares for troubled teens by requiring more transparency from youth treatment facilities.
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Gun supervisor for ‘Rust’ movie gets 18 months in prison for fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin on set

Gun supervisor for ‘Rust’ movie gets 18 months in prison for fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin on set

SANTA FE, N.M.
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WestJet Encore pilots announce tentative deal in labour dispute with regional carrier

WestJet Encore pilots announce tentative deal in labour dispute with regional carrier

CALGARY — The union representing WestJet Encore pilots says a tentative deal has been struck with their employer, days before the pilots had threatened to go on strike.
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Defunct Lynx Air blames contractor for delayed passenger refunds

Defunct Lynx Air blames contractor for delayed passenger refunds

A contractor bears the blame for delayed refunds to Lynx Air customers, the insolvent airline says, adding that the hold-up will also hurt company stakeholders.
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