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US stocks are shaky, while the falling US dollar and bonds indicate more fear about the trade war

US stocks are shaky, while the falling US dollar and bonds indicate more fear about the trade war

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are shaky Friday as Wall Street’s monstrous week veers toward its close, while the rising price of gold, falling value of the U.S.
US wholesale inflation fell last month but trade war threatens to reverse that trend

US wholesale inflation fell last month but trade war threatens to reverse that trend

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. wholesale prices fell last month in another sign that inflationary pressures are easing. But President Donald Trump’s trade wars cloud the outlook as new, punishing tariffs are launched by Beijing and Washington .
Canadians turn their backs on U.S. travel, as return trips plunge: StatCan

Canadians turn their backs on U.S. travel, as return trips plunge: StatCan

Canadian visits to the United States plummeted last month amid anger over tariffs and annexation threats from its president, on top of growing fears about treatment at the border. In March, the number of Canadians returning home by car from the U.S.
Ahead of spaceflight, Katy Perry is reading Carl Sagan and channeling her 'feminine divine'

Ahead of spaceflight, Katy Perry is reading Carl Sagan and channeling her 'feminine divine'

ONTARIO, Calif. (AP) — After a long day of rehearsing for her upcoming world tour, Katy Perry decided to peruse a few books to help her unwind before bed. “I was listening to ‘Cosmos’ by Carl Sagan and reading a book on string theory,” she recalled.
Global warming isn't funny -- except in the hands of these comedians

Global warming isn't funny -- except in the hands of these comedians

BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — Esteban Gast remembered feeling ashamed in high school while calculating how much carbon dioxide, the main driver of climate change, his daily activities created, known as a carbon footprint.
P.E.I. university apologizes for removing lemming painting that offended Americans

P.E.I. university apologizes for removing lemming painting that offended Americans

CHARLOTTETOWN — The University of Prince Edward Island apologized today to a former artist in residence who quit after administrators ordered him to remove a painting that offended some American faculty members.
Major nations agree on first-ever global tax on greenhouse gases with plan that targets shipping

Major nations agree on first-ever global tax on greenhouse gases with plan that targets shipping

Many of the world’s largest shipping nations decided on Friday to impose a minimum tax of $100 for every ton of carbon dioxide emitted by ships, if their planet-heating emissions are not already accounted for, making it effectively the first global t
MTY Food Group reports Q1 profit down on foreign exchange losses, revenue up

MTY Food Group reports Q1 profit down on foreign exchange losses, revenue up

MONTREAL — MTY Food Group Inc. reported its first-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago as it was hit by foreign exchange losses taken primarily on intercompany loans.
S&P/TSX composite up more than 100 points in early trading, U.S. stock markets down

S&P/TSX composite up more than 100 points in early trading, U.S. stock markets down

TORONTO — Strength in base metal stocks helped Canada's main stock index gain more than 100 points in early trading, while U.S. stock markets fell to start the final day of a volatile trading week. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 150.
Eric Dane, star of 'Euphoria' and Grey's Anatomy,' reveals he has ALS

Eric Dane, star of 'Euphoria' and Grey's Anatomy,' reveals he has ALS

“Euphoria” actor and former “Grey’s Anatomy” veteran Eric Dane has announced that he has ALS but will continue working.