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RBC to close 25 HSBC locations, convert others once takeover closes next week

RBC to close 25 HSBC locations, convert others once takeover closes next week

TORONTO — Royal Bank of Canada says it will be closing 25 HSBC Bank Canada branches and rebranding dozens more after its takeover deal closes next week.

Roller ball candies linked to fatal choking and injury in children, CPSC warns

Candy treats that use roller balls to let kids eat sweet liquid have been linked to choking, including at least one death, and should not be used, a federal safety agency warned Thursday. The U.S.
Prince Harry says tabloids intercepted phone calls of mother, the late Princess Diana, and father

Prince Harry says tabloids intercepted phone calls of mother, the late Princess Diana, and father

LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry alleged Thursday that the publisher of The Sun tabloid unlawfully intercepted phone calls of his late mother, Princess Diana, and father, now King Charles III, as he sought to expand his privacy invasion lawsuit against New
Tired of inflated ticket prices, Yungblud is launching his own affordable music festival

Tired of inflated ticket prices, Yungblud is launching his own affordable music festival

LONDON (AP) — Tired of inflated ticket prices, recording artist Yungblud is launching his own affordable music festival. Bludfest takes place on Aug.
Highlights of Newfoundland and Labrador's 2024-25 budget

Highlights of Newfoundland and Labrador's 2024-25 budget

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador Finance Minister Siobhan Coady tabled the province’s 2024-25 budget Thursday. Here are some highlights: - Projected GDP is $33.2 billion, which is a five per cent increase from $31.
Micro-apartments are back after nearly a century, as need for affordable housing soars

Micro-apartments are back after nearly a century, as need for affordable housing soars

SEATTLE (AP) — Every part of Barbara Peraza-Garcia and her family’s single-room apartment in Seattle has a double or even triple purpose.
US sues Apple, alleging it illegally monopolized the smartphone market

US sues Apple, alleging it illegally monopolized the smartphone market

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department on Thursday announced a sweeping antitrust lawsuit against Apple , accusing the tech giant of engineering an illegal monopoly in smartphones that boxes out competitors, stifles innovation and keeps prices arti
The UN adopts a resolution backing efforts to ensure artificial intelligence is safe

The UN adopts a resolution backing efforts to ensure artificial intelligence is safe

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The General Assembly approved the first United Nations resolution on artificial intelligence Thursday, giving global support to an international effort to ensure the powerful new technology benefits all nations, respects human r
Florida online sports betting challenge is denied by state's highest court

Florida online sports betting challenge is denied by state's highest court

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Opponents of online sports betting in Florida on Thursday lost their latest fight against a Seminole Tribe agreement with the state that permits the gambling.
Music Review: Waxahatchee's alt-country soars, finds joy in simple things on ‘Tigers Blood’

Music Review: Waxahatchee's alt-country soars, finds joy in simple things on ‘Tigers Blood’

The indie artist Waxahatchee , known for her gut-wrenching alt-country, demonstrates mastery of her craft on her sixth studio album, “Tigers Blood.
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