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Border agency detained dozens of 'forced labour' cargo shipments. Now it's being sued

Border agency detained dozens of 'forced labour' cargo shipments. Now it's being sued

VANCOUVER — Canada's border agency says it has detained about 50 shipments of cargo over suspicions they were products of forced labour under rules introduced in 2020 — but only one was eventually determined to be in breach of the ban.
Federal Reserve's likely slowdown in rate cuts could disappoint borrowers

Federal Reserve's likely slowdown in rate cuts could disappoint borrowers

WASHINGTON (AP) — Just a few weeks ago, the path ahead for the Federal Reserve looked straightforward: With inflation cooling and the job market slowing, the Fed appeared on track to steadily cut interest rates.

Ford, facing economic headwinds and weak EV sales, to cut 4,000 jobs in Europe

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Ford Motor Co. says it will reduce its workforce by 4,000 in Europe and the U.K. by the end of 2027, citing headwinds from the economy and pressure from increased competition and weaker than expected sales of electric cars.

Despite slowing sales, automakers are expanding electric vehicle models, including family haulers

Even though sales of electric vehicles aren't growing as fast as in past years and President-elect Donald Trump may ditch tax credits for EV buyers, automakers are moving ahead with new models that should appeal to mainstream buyers.
Workers at Kentucky electric vehicle battery production complex start drive to unionize

Workers at Kentucky electric vehicle battery production complex start drive to unionize

LOUISVILLE, Ky.

Workers at Kentucky electric vehicle battery production complex start drive to unionize

LOUISVILLE, Ky.
From fashion to sports, coffee table books are great holiday options

From fashion to sports, coffee table books are great holiday options

Stumped on a holiday gift ? Reach for a coffee table book. The sometimes pricey, often large-format books are abundant at holiday time. Take care to invest in just the right one to avoid sad or puzzled eyes when your gift is unwrapped.

AI and criminal justice: How AI can support — not undermine — justice

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Human smuggling trial witness says he shuttled over 500 Indian migrants into the US

Human smuggling trial witness says he shuttled over 500 Indian migrants into the US

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (AP) — A man convicted of human smuggling testified Tuesday that he shuttled more than 500 Indian migrants across the U.S.
Two more arrested in kidnapping, killing of Quebec cryptocurrency influencer

Two more arrested in kidnapping, killing of Quebec cryptocurrency influencer

MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police say two more people have been charged in connection with the killing of a cryptocurrency influencer.