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US job openings hit 10.1 million and labor market still strong despite Fed efforts to cool economy

US job openings hit 10.1 million and labor market still strong despite Fed efforts to cool economy

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. job openings rose unexpectedly in April, illustrating the resilience of the American labor market and complicating Federal Reserve efforts to fight inflation. Employers posted 10.1 million job openings last month, up from 9.
Priceless painting looted by Nazis during World War II returns to Poland from Japan

Priceless painting looted by Nazis during World War II returns to Poland from Japan

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A priceless 16th century Italian painting that was looted by Nazi Germany during World War II and discovered in Japan has been returned to Poland, authorities in Warsaw said Wednesday.
Funded deals, investment totals fall as VCs adjust to new normal: BDC

Funded deals, investment totals fall as VCs adjust to new normal: BDC

TORONTO — Canada's venture capitalists settled into a new normal marked by fewer and more cautious investments last year — and a new report suggests the pattern will continue.
Vatican questions $17 million transfers to impact investing fund, moves to prevent similar

Vatican questions $17 million transfers to impact investing fund, moves to prevent similar

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican is seeking clarity after the former director of its U.S.
Gaza Strip's Palestinians polarized by unorthodox watermelon delicacy

Gaza Strip's Palestinians polarized by unorthodox watermelon delicacy

KHUZAA, Gaza Strip (AP) — Locals call it “watermelon salad.” But this delicacy popular in the southern Gaza Strip at this time of year is far from the sweet, refreshing taste the name evokes.
New Zealand airline is asking passengers to weigh in before their flights

New Zealand airline is asking passengers to weigh in before their flights

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand's national airline is asking passengers to step on the scales before they board international flights.
Great-West Lifeco sells Putnam Investments to Franklin Templeton

Great-West Lifeco sells Putnam Investments to Franklin Templeton

WINNIPEG — Great-West Lifeco Inc. has signed a deal to sell U.S.-based asset manager Putnam Investments to Franklin Resources Inc. and agreed to a strategic partnership.
Florida drama teacher who includes deaf students in school shows will receive a special Tony Award

Florida drama teacher who includes deaf students in school shows will receive a special Tony Award

NEW YORK (AP) — The special Tony Award that honors educators will go this year to a drama teacher in Florida who has closed the gap between the deaf and hearing worlds by having productions performed in both voice and American Sign Language.
Filipino American chefs come into their own with multiple James Beard award nods

Filipino American chefs come into their own with multiple James Beard award nods

Like a lot of chefs, Aaron Verzosa has been hustling the past three years to get Archipelago, his Filipino restaurant in Seattle, through the pandemic and its ripple effects. Getting a James Beard Award nomination was a validating moment.

CAE reports fourth-quarter profit and revenue up from year ago

MONTREAL — CAE Inc. reported its fourth-quarter profit rose compared with a year ago as its revenue climbed more than 30 per cent. The flight simulator company says it earned net income attributable to equity holders of $98.
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