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Fed governor Cook seeks court order blocking her firing by Trump

Fed governor Cook seeks court order blocking her firing by Trump

A lawyer for Lisa Cook on Friday urged a U.S. judge to let the Federal Reserve governor keep her job while she fights President Donald Trump's attempt to fire her in a stunning assault on the central bank's independence. The case in the U.S.
Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein dreams are alive

Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein dreams are alive

NEW YORK (AP) — On the first day of shooting “Frankenstein,” Guillermo del Toro held up a drawing of the creature he had made when he was a teenager. “He said, ‘This is like Jesus to me,’” recalls Oscar Isaac.
More companies pull thousands of packages of shrimp for potential radioactive contamination

More companies pull thousands of packages of shrimp for potential radioactive contamination

More companies are recalling tens of thousands of packages of imported shrimp sold at Walmart, Kroger and other U.S. stores because they may contain radioactive contamination, according to federal notices. AquaStar USA Corp.
Ontario's Grade 10 financial literacy requirement needs a rethink, critics say

Ontario's Grade 10 financial literacy requirement needs a rethink, critics say

TORONTO — Education experts and advocates are questioning Ontario's already delayed plan to introduce a financial literacy requirement for high school students as part of the Grade 10 math course, with some saying the approach may actually discourage
Labor Day weekend has arrived. What to know about the holiday

Labor Day weekend has arrived. What to know about the holiday

DALLAS (AP) — From barbecues to getaways to shopping the sales, many people across the U.S. mark Labor Day — the federal holiday celebrating the American worker — by finding ways to relax.
Key US inflation gauge holds mostly steady though core inflation ticks higher

Key US inflation gauge holds mostly steady though core inflation ticks higher

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge mostly held steady last month despite President Donald Trump’s broad-based tariffs , but a measure of underlying inflation increased. Prices rose 2.
Former Trans Mountain CEO to head major projects office

Former Trans Mountain CEO to head major projects office

OTTAWA — Ottawa's one-stop shop for industry to pitch plans for large industrial construction projects will be headquartered in Calgary.
From European avant-garde to celeb-driven fare, here are 10 buzzy films coming to TIFF

From European avant-garde to celeb-driven fare, here are 10 buzzy films coming to TIFF

TORONTO — It's TIFF's 50th edition — TIFFty feels like something of a missed branding opportunity — and the event once known as the Festival of Festivals is going big. More than 200 features are scheduled to screen between Sept. 4 and 14.
Montreal's transit agency says too expensive to display 'Go Habs Go!' before winter

Montreal's transit agency says too expensive to display 'Go Habs Go!' before winter

MONTREAL — Montreal's transit agency says city buses won't be able to flash the “Go! Canadiens Go!” NHL hockey slogan any time soon.
Fed governor Cook to seek court order blocking her firing by Trump

Fed governor Cook to seek court order blocking her firing by Trump

A case that could provide the Trump administration with new and expansive power over the traditionally independent Federal Reserve will get its first court hearing Friday.