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Trump downplays national security team texting military operation plan on Signal as a minor 'glitch'

Trump downplays national security team texting military operation plan on Signal as a minor 'glitch'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday downplayed the texting of sensitive plans for a military strike against Yemen's Houthis this month to a group chat that included a journalist, saying it was “the only glitch in two months” of his ad
Consumer confidence is sliding as Americans' view of their financial futures slumps to a 12-year low

Consumer confidence is sliding as Americans' view of their financial futures slumps to a 12-year low

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence continued its sharp 2025 decline as Americans’ views about their financial futures slumped to a 12-year low, driven by rising anxiety over tariffs and inflation .
Hudson's Bay likely to find lots of buyers for assets like leases, stripes: experts

Hudson's Bay likely to find lots of buyers for assets like leases, stripes: experts

TORONTO — Retail experts expect Hudson's Bay to see little love for Zeddy but a whole lot for its store leases and trademark stripes as it starts soliciting buyers for its assets.
Trump downplays national security team texting military operation plan on Signal as a minor 'glitch'

Trump downplays national security team texting military operation plan on Signal as a minor 'glitch'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday downplayed the texting of sensitive plans for a military strike against Yemen's Houthis this month to a group chat that included a journalist, saying it was “the only glitch in two months” of his ad
WestJet pilots ask judge to nix approval of temporary foreign workers in the cockpit

WestJet pilots ask judge to nix approval of temporary foreign workers in the cockpit

MONTREAL — Amid a global flight crew shortage, the union representing WestJet pilots has asked a judge to quash federal approval of temporary foreign workers in the cockpit.
Small businesses prefer 'minor' adjustments over layoffs to deal with tariffs: poll

Small businesses prefer 'minor' adjustments over layoffs to deal with tariffs: poll

TORONTO — Small and medium business leaders say they could have to make minor adjustments to their operations in the short term to cope with widespread U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, but more drastic measures may be needed later on.
Two workers injured after fire breaks out at Regina oil refinery

Two workers injured after fire breaks out at Regina oil refinery

REGINA — Two workers were assessed for minor injuries following a fire at the Co-op Refinery Complex in Regina. Federated Co-operatives Ltd. says the blaze has been contained.
Federal Court of Appeal upholds decision to boost accessibility at Air Canada

Federal Court of Appeal upholds decision to boost accessibility at Air Canada

MONTREAL — The Federal Court of Appeal is upholding a decision by the country's transport regulator that aims to boost accessibility for air travellers living with a disability.
S&P/TSX composite up in late-morning trading, U.S. stock markets also higher

S&P/TSX composite up in late-morning trading, U.S. stock markets also higher

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was up, helped by gains in base metal stocks, while U.S. markets also rose in late-morning trading. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 73.31 points at 25,377.42.
7-Eleven owner says Couche-Tard understates antitrust risk in takeover proposal

7-Eleven owner says Couche-Tard understates antitrust risk in takeover proposal

MONTREAL — The Japanese parent company of 7-Eleven says Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. is understating the antitrust risk related to its takeover offer for the company. In a pair of documents, Seven & i Holdings Co. Ltd.
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