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Russia says it thwarted attack in Donetsk; unclear if this was start of Ukrainian counteroffensive

Russia says it thwarted attack in Donetsk; unclear if this was start of Ukrainian counteroffensive

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia says it thwarted a large Ukrainian attack in the eastern province of Donetsk, though it's unclear if this was the start of a Ukrainian counteroffensive.
Chuck Todd leaving NBC political panel show 'Meet the Press' and being replaced by Kristen Welker

Chuck Todd leaving NBC political panel show 'Meet the Press' and being replaced by Kristen Welker

NEW YORK (AP) — Chuck Todd said on Sunday that he'll be leaving “Meet the Press” after a tumultuous near-decade of moderating the NBC political panel show , to be replaced in the coming months by Kristen Welker.
Saudi Arabia is slashing oil supply. It could mean higher gas prices for US drivers

Saudi Arabia is slashing oil supply. It could mean higher gas prices for US drivers

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Saudi Arabia will reduce how much oil it sends to the global economy, taking a unilateral step to prop up the sagging price of crude after two previous cuts to supply by major producing countries in the OPEC+ alliance failed
Boil-water advisories lifted for three Calgary communities

Boil-water advisories lifted for three Calgary communities

CALGARY — Boil-water advisories in three Calgary communities that went into effect late last week have been lifted.
BoC may have to raise rates again this summer given recent momentum, economists say

BoC may have to raise rates again this summer given recent momentum, economists say

OTTAWA — Momentum in the Canadian economy is spurring speculation that a rate hike is on the way, but economists don't expect the Bank of Canada to pull the trigger this week.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Bank of Canada The Bank of Canada will release its latest interest rate decision on Wednesday followed by a speech by deputy governor Paul Beaudry on Thursday.
Biden signs debt ceiling bill that pulls US back from brink of unprecedented default

Biden signs debt ceiling bill that pulls US back from brink of unprecedented default

WASHINGTON (AP) — With just two days to spare , President Joe Biden signed legislation on Saturday that lifts the nation’s debt ceiling , averting an unprecedented default on the federal government’s debt.
Biden celebrates a 'crisis averted’ in Oval Office address on bipartisan debt ceiling deal

Biden celebrates a 'crisis averted’ in Oval Office address on bipartisan debt ceiling deal

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden celebrated a “crisis averted" in his first speech to the nation from the Oval Office Friday evening, ready to sign a budget agreement that eliminates the potential for an unprecedented government default that he
Employees often 'collateral damage' when activist investors come calling

Employees often 'collateral damage' when activist investors come calling

CALGARY — Experts say 1,500 recently announced job losses at Suncor Energy Inc. are an example of the type of "collateral damage" that can occur when an activist investor comes calling.
As debt limit crisis abates, environmental critics fear dangerous pipeline precedent

As debt limit crisis abates, environmental critics fear dangerous pipeline precedent

WASHINGTON — In the land of partisan blinders, the one named Manchin is still king, it seems.
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