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US charges North Korean computer programmers in global hacks

US charges North Korean computer programmers in global hacks

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department has charged three North Korean computer programmers in a broad range of global hacks, including a destructive attack targeting an American movie studio, and in the attempted theft and extortion of more than $1.
Black business owners persist through highs and lows of Black Lives Matter, COVID-19

Black business owners persist through highs and lows of Black Lives Matter, COVID-19

TORONTO — May 2020 was a stressful time for Vancouver thrift-store owner Portia Sam as she prepared to reopen from the first wave of pandemic related retail shutdowns.
Benchmark lumber prices jump to a record US$1,000 despite slowdown in sales volumes

Benchmark lumber prices jump to a record US$1,000 despite slowdown in sales volumes

CALGARY — Homebuyers and renovators hoping for a mid-winter price slump are instead being greeted with new all-time record high prices for lumber and oriented strandboard (OSB) building panels.
'Never Have I Ever' star Maitreyi Ramakrishnan among Canadians on Time 100 Next list

'Never Have I Ever' star Maitreyi Ramakrishnan among Canadians on Time 100 Next list

TORONTO — "Never Have I Ever" star Maitreyi Ramakrishnan is among the Canadians on Time magazine's 100 Next list.
Ford to go all electric in Europe by 2030

Ford to go all electric in Europe by 2030

FRANKFURT — Ford is vowing to convert its entire passenger vehicle lineup in Europe to electric power by 2030 in just the latest sign of the seismic technological changes sweeping the auto industry.
U.S. industrial production climbs 0.9% in January

U.S. industrial production climbs 0.9% in January

WASHINGTON — American industry expanded for the fourth consecutive month in January but has yet to recover fully to the level of activity that preceded the pandemic. U.S.
Wholesale prices surge 1.3%, led by health care and energy

Wholesale prices surge 1.3%, led by health care and energy

WASHINGTON — U.S. wholesale prices surged by a record 1.3% in January, led by big gains in health care and energy prices.
US retail sales jumps 5.3%, thanks to $600 stimulus checks

US retail sales jumps 5.3%, thanks to $600 stimulus checks

NEW YORK — Those $600 stimulus checks got Americans shopping again. After three months of declines, retail sales soared a seasonally adjusted 5.3% in January from the month before, the U.S. Commerce Department said Wednesday.
'We're facing an infodemic:' Survey finds eroding trust threatens vaccine rollout

'We're facing an infodemic:' Survey finds eroding trust threatens vaccine rollout

Eroding trust in scientists, CEOs and journalists could hamper the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine in Canada, according to a new survey that links vaccine hesitancy with poor "information hygiene.
Former Trump casino where stars played goes out with a bang

Former Trump casino where stars played goes out with a bang

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A spot on the Atlantic City Boardwalk where movie stars, athletes and rock stars used to party — and a future president honed his instincts for bravado and hype — was reduced to a dusty pile of rubble on Wednesday.
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