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Fukushima nuclear plant water release raises worries for businesses

IWAKI, Japan - Beach season has started across Japan, which means seafood for holiday makers and good times for business owners. But in Fukushima, that may end soon. Within weeks,…

July 25, 2023

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Here’s why US colleges are expensive

The average American saved $5,011 last year. That means it would take them about 75 years to save up enough cash to send one child to a top-rated US university.…

July 20, 2023

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United CEO apologizes for flying private

New York - United CEO Scott Kirby is apologizing to customers and his own employees after taking a private jet during a week when his airline was canceling thousands of…

July 2, 2023

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BoC debated waiting until July to hike rates

OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada's governing council considered waiting until July to raise interest rates, but ultimately decided to act sooner in the face of hot economic data. The…

June 27, 2023

Canada Bread agrees to M fine for role in bread price-fixing scandal

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Canada Bread agrees to $50M fine for role in bread price-fixing scandal

Canada Bread has agreed to pay at least $50 million for its role in fixing the price of bread for years.The company made the revelation in an Ontario court on…

June 24, 2023

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A new way to run a business as seen by pizza places in the US

SAN JOSE, Calif. - There is something different about A Slice of New York Pizza in San Jose. And it goes beyond their award-winning pies. It's about the people. In…

June 12, 2023

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Prices, digital growth benefits Walmart

BENTONVILLE, ARK. — Lower prices compared to competitors and convenience brought about through digital capabilities lifted Walmart US to same-store sales growth of 7% in the first quarter ended April…

May 23, 2023

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Does Canada really need a digital loonie?

The Bank of Canada is wading into the fraught and controversial world of digital currencies, launching public consultations this week into how Canadians might use a digital dollar. "We've been…

May 15, 2023