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As N.S. farmers struggle, report urges steps to help increase stagnant local sales

As N.S. farmers struggle, report urges steps to help increase stagnant local sales

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia farmers who are struggling to break even could benefit from selling more produce in local markets, says a new study released Thursday.
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Supreme Court of Canada to hear appeal in long-running Facebook privacy case

Supreme Court of Canada to hear appeal in long-running Facebook privacy case

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to review a ruling that concluded Facebook broke federal privacy law by failing to adequately inform users of risks to their data when using the popular social media platform.
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Wall Street ticks higher after Oracle rallies

Wall Street ticks higher after Oracle rallies

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted higher following another encouraging update on inflation. The S&P 500 added 0.4% Thursday and is sitting less than 2% below its record. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.
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Weinstein case judge declares mistrial on remaining rape charge as jury foreperson won’t deliberate

Weinstein case judge declares mistrial on remaining rape charge as jury foreperson won’t deliberate

NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein ’s sex crimes retrial came to a disjointed end Thursday as the jury foreperson declined to deliberate and the judge declared a mistrial on a remaining rape charge, a day after a split verdict on other charges in the l
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US producer prices rise modest 2.6% in May with inflationary pressures still mild

US producer prices rise modest 2.6% in May with inflationary pressures still mild

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. wholesale prices rose modestly last month from a year earlier, another sign that inflationary pressures remain mild.
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Meet the charitable foundation carrying the little-known legacy of 'Take Me Out to the Ball Game'

Meet the charitable foundation carrying the little-known legacy of 'Take Me Out to the Ball Game'

NEW YORK (AP) — It's sung every summer in baseball stadiums around the United States. But the impact of “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” goes much further than simply getting fans out of their seats for the 7th-inning stretch.
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A Grammy category is created for album covers just as Sabrina Carpenter's takes the spotlight

A Grammy category is created for album covers just as Sabrina Carpenter's takes the spotlight

NEW YORK (AP) — The Recording Academy has tweaked some of its rules for the 2026 Grammy Awards, including carving out a stand-alone category for best album cover — a day after Sabrina Carpenter sparked considerable discourse unveiling what is believe
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Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Mike Love and Elton John react to the death of Brian Wilson

Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Mike Love and Elton John react to the death of Brian Wilson

Notable reaction to the death of the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson at age 82. ___ “I have no words to express the sadness I feel right now. My Father @brianwilsonlive was every fiber of my body.
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TikTok star Khaby Lame plays soccer in Brazil after US detention

TikTok star Khaby Lame plays soccer in Brazil after US detention

SAO PAULO (AP) — Khaby Lame, the world’s most-followed TikTok personality who left the U.S. after being detained by immigration agents, went to Brazil where he’s been spending some time with friends, local authorities said Thursday.
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Internet 'nutrition labels' would boost consumer literacy when comparing plans: prof

Internet 'nutrition labels' would boost consumer literacy when comparing plans: prof

The CRTC should move forward with implementing its proposed "nutrition label" requirement to help shoppers compare home internet plans, despite opposition from some providers, an internet researcher says.
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