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Nova Scotia budget update: Jump in spending sees deficit rise to $403 million
HALIFAX — Health-care spending and disaster relief for extreme weather have helped push Nova Scotia's budget deficit to $402.7-million this fiscal year, an increase of $123.8 million from the figure forecast in the spring.
Sep 28, 2023 11:54 AM
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law to raise minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California fast food workers will be paid at least $20 per hour next year under a new law signed Thursday by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Sep 28, 2023 11:41 AM
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AI pioneer urges 'extreme' caution as nations race toward using AI systems
Artificial intelligence pioneer Yoshua Bengio is urging the tech industry to guard against a "race to the bottom" as it explores how AI could be used in areas like defence.
Sep 28, 2023 11:27 AM
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US imposes sanctions on former Sudanese minister and 2 companies backing the paramilitary force
CAIRO (AP) — The United States imposed sanctions Thursday on a former Sudanese government minister and two companies tied to the African country's paramilitary force that is locked in monthslong fighting with the Sudanese army.
Sep 28, 2023 9:10 AM
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Looking for flights on a budget? Consider price freezing and other newer trends
MONTREAL — As higher inflation and interest rates continue to strain consumer pocketbooks, air travel may feel increasingly out of reach.
Sep 28, 2023 8:12 AM
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Aurora Cannabis to raise $33.8M in share offering, plans to repay convertible debt
EDMONTON — Shares of Aurora Cannabis Inc. were down more than 10 per cent after the cannabis company announced plans to raise $33.8 million in a share offering.
Sep 28, 2023 7:55 AM
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Statistics Canada says job vacancies continued to fall in July
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the number of job vacancies in July fell 5.8 per cent to their lowest level since May 2021.
Sep 28, 2023 7:48 AM
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US government estimates economy grew last quarter at a 2.1% rate, unchanged from previous projection
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a 2.1% annual pace from April through June, extending its sturdy performance in the face of higher interest rates, the government said Thursday, leaving its previous estimate unchanged.
Sep 28, 2023 7:44 AM
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Slightly fewer number of Americans apply for jobless benefits as layoffs remain rare
U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inched up modestly this week after reaching their lowest level in eight months the previous week, as the labor market continues to defy the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes meant to cool it.
Sep 28, 2023 6:47 AM
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Man wanted in killing of Baltimore tech entrepreneur arrested, police say
BALTIMORE (AP) — A man wanted in the killing of a Baltimore tech entrepreneur has been arrested, police said early Thursday.
Sep 28, 2023 4:43 AM
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