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Tesla recalls nearly all vehicles sold in US to fix system that monitors drivers using Autopilot

Tesla recalls nearly all vehicles sold in US to fix system that monitors drivers using Autopilot

DETROIT (AP) — Tesla is recalling nearly all vehicles sold in the U.S., more than 2 million, to update software and fix a defective system that’s supposed to ensure drivers are paying attention when using Autopilot . Documents posted Wednesday by U.
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PwC pays $1.45 million in fines to CPA Ontario for breaching code of conduct

PwC pays $1.45 million in fines to CPA Ontario for breaching code of conduct

TORONTO — CPA Ontario says accounting firm PwC has paid $1.45 million in fines and costs after 445 staff shared answers during mandatory internal training assessments between 2016 and 2020.
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The Supreme Court will rule on limits on a commonly used abortion medication

The Supreme Court will rule on limits on a commonly used abortion medication

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed on Wednesday to take up a dispute over a medication used in the most common method of abortion in the United States, its first abortion case since it overturned Roe v. Wade last year.
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H&R REIT selling downtown Toronto waterfront property for $232.5 million

H&R REIT selling downtown Toronto waterfront property for $232.5 million

TORONTO — H&R Real Estate Investment Trust has signed a deal to sell a downtown Toronto property to George Brown College and Halmont Properties Corp. for $232.5 million. The property at 25 Dockside Dr.
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Don't get lost in the 'distant sci-fi': Cohere prefers to focus on AI's simpler side

Don't get lost in the 'distant sci-fi': Cohere prefers to focus on AI's simpler side

TORONTO — In a world where artificial intelligence has helped professional soccer teams develop game strategies, created a fake viral tune reminiscent of Drake and The Weeknd and played brewmaster, Nick Frosst loves the simpler uses of the technology
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Wholesale inflation in US slowed further last month, signaling that price pressures continue to ease

Wholesale inflation in US slowed further last month, signaling that price pressures continue to ease

Wholesale inflation in the United States was unchanged in November, suggesting that price increases in the economy's pipeline are continuing to gradually ease.
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Shares of cannabis company Canopy Growth to be consolidated on a one-for-10 basis

Shares of cannabis company Canopy Growth to be consolidated on a one-for-10 basis

SMITHS FALLS, Ont. — Canopy Growth Corp. says a consolidation of its shares on a one-for-10 basis is expected to become effective on Friday.
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Poland's new Prime Minister Donald Tusk is sworn in, completing the transition of power

Poland's new Prime Minister Donald Tusk is sworn in, completing the transition of power

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The new Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and his Cabinet were sworn in by the president on Wednesday morning, in a ceremony which marked the end of eight tumultuous years of rule by a national conservative party, Law and Justic
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Missiles from rebel-held Yemen miss a ship loaded with jet fuel near the key Bab el-Mandeb Strait

Missiles from rebel-held Yemen miss a ship loaded with jet fuel near the key Bab el-Mandeb Strait

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Two missiles fired from territory held by Yemen's Houthi rebels missed a commercial tanker loaded with Indian-manufactured jet fuel near the key Bab el-Mandeb Strait on Wednesday, a U.S. official said.
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Argentina sharply devalues its currency and cuts subsidies as part of shock economic measures

Argentina sharply devalues its currency and cuts subsidies as part of shock economic measures

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina on Tuesday announced a sharp devaluation of its currency and cuts to energy and transportation subsidies as part of shock measures new President Javier Milei says are needed to deal with an economic “emergency
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