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UK job vacancies hit record high amid worker shortages

UK job vacancies hit record high amid worker shortages

LONDON (AP) — Job vacancies in the U.K. rose to a record high of nearly 1.
As Shatner heads toward the stars, visions of space collide

As Shatner heads toward the stars, visions of space collide

“Risk is our business,” James T. Kirk once said. “That’s what this starship is all about. That’s why we’re aboard her.
Netflix backs Chappelle despite criticism over trans remarks

Netflix backs Chappelle despite criticism over trans remarks

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A top Netflix executive said Dave Chappelle's special “The Closer” doesn't cross “the line on hate” and will remain on the streaming service despite fallout over the comedian's remarks about the transgender community.
At least 2 dead in California plane crash that burned homes

At least 2 dead in California plane crash that burned homes

SANTEE, Calif. (AP) — A small plane crashed in a densely populated San Diego suburb Monday, killing at least two people, including a UPS driver, and leaving a trail of destruction that sent neighbors scrambling to help neighbors.
3 US-based economists win Nobel for research on wages, jobs

3 US-based economists win Nobel for research on wages, jobs

STOCKHOLM (AP) — A U.S.
More than 130 countries reach deal on corporate minimum tax

More than 130 countries reach deal on corporate minimum tax

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — More than 130 countries have agreed on sweeping changes to how big global companies are taxed, including a 15% minimum corporate rate designed to deter multinationals from stashing profits in low-tax countries.
Alan Horn, longtime film executive, to retire from Disney

Alan Horn, longtime film executive, to retire from Disney

NEW YORK (AP) — Alan Horn, the film executive who helped turn Walt Disney Studios into the most powerful movie studio in Hollywood and whose 50-year career has touched films from from “When Harry Met Sally..." to “The Dark Knight," is retiring.
Merck asks US FDA to authorize promising anti-COVID pill

Merck asks US FDA to authorize promising anti-COVID pill

WASHINGTON (AP) — Drugmaker Merck asked U.S. regulators Monday to authorize its pill for treating COVID-19 in what would add an entirely new and easy-to-use weapon to the world's arsenal against the pandemic.
Canadian auto production hit especially hard by semiconductor shortage

Canadian auto production hit especially hard by semiconductor shortage

TORONTO — To be an autoworker in Canada this year has meant living with a fair bit of uncertainty. “There’s no consistency," said Mark Sciberras, president of the Unifor local branch at Ford Motor Co.’s Oakville, Ont. operations.
Bing Crosby's heirs sell stake in estate to boost his work

Bing Crosby's heirs sell stake in estate to boost his work

NEW YORK (AP) — Harry Crosby was 19 when his father, Bing, died in 1977. But when he goes to a shopping mall or party in December, there's a strong chance he'll hear his dad's voice singing “White Christmas.
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