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Recall of Boar's Head deli meats announced during investigation of listeria outbreak

Recall of Boar's Head deli meats announced during investigation of listeria outbreak

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials Friday announced a recall of some Boar's Head liverwurst and other deli meats as they investigate a listeria outbreak that has sickened nearly three dozen people and caused two deaths. Boar’s Head Provisions Co.
Federal grand jury charges short seller Andrew Left in $16M stock manipulation scheme

Federal grand jury charges short seller Andrew Left in $16M stock manipulation scheme

A federal grand jury in California has charged short seller Andrew Left with multiple counts of securities fraud for a $16 million stock market manipulation scheme.
Fed's preferred inflation gauge cools, adding to likelihood of a September rate cut

Fed's preferred inflation gauge cools, adding to likelihood of a September rate cut

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve's favored inflation measure remained low last month, bolstering evidence that price pressures are steadily cooling and setting the stage for the Fed to begin cutting interest rates in September.
Veterans lobbied for psychedelic therapy, but it may not be enough to save MDMA drug application

Veterans lobbied for psychedelic therapy, but it may not be enough to save MDMA drug application

NEW YORK (AP) — It was a landmark moment for the psychedelic movement : The Department of Veteran Affairs’ top doctor stood on stage, praising advocates who have spent decades promoting the healing potential of mind-altering drugs .
Flyers, price-matching, local stores: How Canadians' grocery habits have changed

Flyers, price-matching, local stores: How Canadians' grocery habits have changed

Whether they’re shopping at multiple stores, flipping through flyers or seeking out independent grocers, many Canadians say they have changed their grocery shopping habits in recent years as a response to high inflation and, for some, growing distrus
Sri Lanka will hold presidential election on Sept. 21, its first since declaring bankruptcy in 2022

Sri Lanka will hold presidential election on Sept. 21, its first since declaring bankruptcy in 2022

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka will hold a presidential election on Sept. 21 that will likely be a test of confidence in President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s efforts to resolve the country’s worst economic crisis.
'Embarrassing': Yukon premier blasts Bell over service issues

'Embarrassing': Yukon premier blasts Bell over service issues

WHITEHORSE, YUKON, CANADA — Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai says Bell should be embarrassed by the terrible cellphone service the territory has been getting over the last several months.
Jobs cut as HBC establishes Saks Global after Neiman Marcus acquisition

Jobs cut as HBC establishes Saks Global after Neiman Marcus acquisition

TORONTO — Jobs are being cut as Hudson's Bay Co. spins out some of its brands into a new entity called Saks Global. A Saks Global spokesperson says operational functions from across the businesses are being brought under one leadership team.
Can B.C.'s southern resident orcas be taken off the path to extinction?

Can B.C.'s southern resident orcas be taken off the path to extinction?

The southern resident killer whale known as Tahlequah captured global sympathy in 2018 when she pushed the body of her dead calf for more than two weeks in waters off British Columbia's south coast.
TFI International reports lower profit, higher revenue in second quarter

TFI International reports lower profit, higher revenue in second quarter

MONTREAL — TFI International Inc. says it earned US$117.8 million in the second quarter, down from US$128.2 million a year earlier. The Montreal-based transportation and logistics company says revenues were US$2.26 billion, up from US$1.
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