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Turkey: Ukraine grain export deal to be signed in Istanbul

Turkey: Ukraine grain export deal to be signed in Istanbul

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish officials say a deal on a U.N. plan to unblock the exports of Ukrainian grain amid the war and to allow Russia to export grain and fertilizers will be signed Friday in Istanbul.
Spain and Portugal reject EU plan to limit natural gas use

Spain and Portugal reject EU plan to limit natural gas use

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The European Union’s plan to reduce the bloc’s natural gas use by 15% to prepare for a potential cutoff by Russia this winter received sharp skepticism Thursday from the governments of Spain and Portugal, which are usually big
Cyprus expects gas field development plan by end of year

Cyprus expects gas field development plan by end of year

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — A plan to develop a sizeable natural gas field off Cyprus that could help the European Union find alternative energy sources to Russia will be ready by the end of the year, the east Mediterranean island nation's energy minister
Europe's central bank backs larger-than-expected rate hike

Europe's central bank backs larger-than-expected rate hike

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank raised interest rates Thursday for the first time in 11 years by a larger-than-expected amount, joining steps already taken by the U.S.
Rogers names new chief technology officer just weeks after massive outage

Rogers names new chief technology officer just weeks after massive outage

TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. has a new chief technology officer just weeks after a service outage that crippled the company's networks and affected millions of customers across Canada.
Consumers lean on loyalty programs to help manage runaway inflation

Consumers lean on loyalty programs to help manage runaway inflation

Natasha Macmillan had a stack of loyalty program cards in her wallet before COVID-19.
Americans filing jobless claims at highest level in 8 months

Americans filing jobless claims at highest level in 8 months

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week rose to the highest level in more than eight months in what may be a sign that the labor market may be weakening.
Link Group agrees to revised takeover offer by Dye & Durham

Link Group agrees to revised takeover offer by Dye & Durham

TORONTO — Link Administration Holdings Ltd. says it has agreed to a revised takeover proposal by Dye & Durham Ltd. The Australian company says its board is recommending shareholders support the offer of A$4.
Mullen Group reports $42.7M Q2 profit, revenue up 67 per cent from year ago

Mullen Group reports $42.7M Q2 profit, revenue up 67 per cent from year ago

OKOTOKS, Alta. — Mullen Group Ltd. nearly doubled its second-quarter profit compared with a year ago as its revenue rose 67 per cent.
Michelle Obama's book 'The Light We Carry' coming this fall

Michelle Obama's book 'The Light We Carry' coming this fall

NEW YORK (AP) — Michelle Obama will have a book out this fall, “The Light We Carry,” in which she reflects upon her experiences and shares insights on navigating an increasingly stressful world.