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US stocks approach their all-time high as oil prices tumble

US stocks approach their all-time high as oil prices tumble

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose toward their all-time high on Tuesday after oil prices eased further on hopes that Israel’s war with Iran will not damage the global flow of crude. The S&P 500 climbed 1.
Maine governor brings charm offensive to N.B. to win back Canadian tourism

Maine governor brings charm offensive to N.B. to win back Canadian tourism

FREDERICTON — On a visit to New Brunswick, the governor of Maine issued renewed pleas for Canadian tourists to return to the United States, despite their apparent anger over the political climate.
Carney says Canada will meet new NATO spending target by developing critical minerals

Carney says Canada will meet new NATO spending target by developing critical minerals

THE HAGUE — Canada will reach an even higher NATO spending target in part by developing its critical minerals and the infrastructure needed to get them to market, Prime Minister Mark Carney said as the annual leaders' summit of alliance members got u
Anthropic wins ruling on AI training in copyright lawsuit but must face trial on pirated books

Anthropic wins ruling on AI training in copyright lawsuit but must face trial on pirated books

In a test case for the artificial intelligence industry, a federal judge has ruled that AI company Anthropic didn’t break the law by training its chatbot Claude on millions of copyrighted books.
In line with Trump, North Carolina legislature takes aim at transgender rights

In line with Trump, North Carolina legislature takes aim at transgender rights

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Legislation much in line with President Donald Trump's political agenda on transgender rights squeezed through the North Carolina Senate this week, as state lawmakers prepare for their anticipated summer recess by the week's end.
S&P Global revises oilsands outlook upward despite crude market volatility

S&P Global revises oilsands outlook upward despite crude market volatility

CALGARY — Oilsands output is forecast to hit a new record this year and add another half a million barrels a day from last year's levels by 2030 despite global crude price uncertainty, S&P Global Commodity Insights says in a new report.
Exercising or playing sports in extreme heat can be extremely dangerous

Exercising or playing sports in extreme heat can be extremely dangerous

Extreme heat makes it especially hard for your body to cool down, so you need to be extra careful if you exercise or play sports when it's baking outside. Your brain tries to keep your body within a degree or two of 98.
Review of fossil fuel subsidies stalls as Argentina ceases communication with Canada

Review of fossil fuel subsidies stalls as Argentina ceases communication with Canada

OTTAWA — A peer review of fossil fuel subsidies between Canada and Argentina — already years behind schedule — stalled after Argentina ceased communication following its 2023 election and change in government.
EQB chief executive Andrew Moor, who took on Canada's big banks, dies at 65

EQB chief executive Andrew Moor, who took on Canada's big banks, dies at 65

TORONTO — Andrew Moor, who grew EQB Inc. into Canada's seventh-largest bank during his nearly two-decade tenure at the helm and pushed for more innovation in the financial sector, has died.
Two plays by CBC star Bilal Baig to hit the stage next year in Toronto

Two plays by CBC star Bilal Baig to hit the stage next year in Toronto

TORONTO — “Sort Of” star Bilal Baig is bringing new stories to the stage. Two plays by the creator of the acclaimed CBC Gem dramedy are part of the upcoming 2025/2026 season for Buddies in Bad Times Theatre.