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US applications for jobless benefits fall, but continuing claims rise to highest level since 2021

US applications for jobless benefits fall, but continuing claims rise to highest level since 2021

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell last week, but the total number of those collecting benefits rose to its highest level in almost three years.
Parent of WWE and UFC is buying Professional Bull Riders, On Location and IMG for $3.25 billion

Parent of WWE and UFC is buying Professional Bull Riders, On Location and IMG for $3.25 billion

The parent company of WWE and UFC is buying Professional Bull Riders, On Location, and IMG in a deal valued at $3.25 billion. Professional Bull Riders is a bull riding league that has more than 200 annual live events, approximately 1.
Equifax launches foreign credit score sourcing program for newcomers

Equifax launches foreign credit score sourcing program for newcomers

TORONTO — Equifax Inc. is launching a program to allow newcomers to transfer their foreign credit history to Canada.
Used car market expecting supply crunch as fewer off-lease cars return

Used car market expecting supply crunch as fewer off-lease cars return

Already low on inventory, the used car market is facing an additional supply crunch as fewer off-lease vehicles return to dealership lots — and that’s contributing to higher prices.
Vancouver begins process of closing homeless encampment at Crab Park

Vancouver begins process of closing homeless encampment at Crab Park

VANCOUVER — Vancouver's park board says it has begun the process of closing the homeless encampment that has been in place at a local park since 2021.
Alberta, Ottawa discuss funding for homelessness, more talks expected in coming days

Alberta, Ottawa discuss funding for homelessness, more talks expected in coming days

EDMONTON — The federal housing minister and the Alberta minister in charge of the file have spoken about funding to tackle encampments and homelessness.
Boeing factory workers vote to reject contract and continue 6-week strike

Boeing factory workers vote to reject contract and continue 6-week strike

SEATTLE (AP) — Boeing factory workers voted Wednesday to reject the company’s latest contract offer and to continue a six-week strike that has halted production of the aerospace giant’s bestselling jetliners.
What to know about E. coli and the McDonald's outbreak

What to know about E. coli and the McDonald's outbreak

A food poisoning outbreak in the U.S. tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders was caused by a common type of E. coli bacteria that can cause serious illness and death.
Quarter Pounders are off the menu at 20% of McDonald's in US as E. coli cases are investigated

Quarter Pounders are off the menu at 20% of McDonald's in US as E. coli cases are investigated

McDonald’s worked Wednesday to reassure customers that its U.S. restaurants are safe as federal investigators tried to pinpoint the cause of a deadly E. coli outbreak linked to the fast-food giant's Quarter Pounder hamburgers.
Labout tribunal rejects Amazon's challenge of Quebec warehouse's unionization

Labout tribunal rejects Amazon's challenge of Quebec warehouse's unionization

LAVAL, Que. — A labour tribunal has dismissed Amazon's challenge of the unionization of its warehouse workers in Laval, Que.
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