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Sam Bankman-Fried must now convince a jury that the former crypto king was not a crook

Sam Bankman-Fried must now convince a jury that the former crypto king was not a crook

NEW YORK (AP) — For a while, Sam Bankman-Fried tried to convince politicians and the public that he was the next J.P. Morgan. Now, he has to convince a jury that he wasn't, in reality, the next Bernie Madoff.
Cannabis seller Tilray broadens footprint in the brewery business, closing deal with Anheuser-Busch

Cannabis seller Tilray broadens footprint in the brewery business, closing deal with Anheuser-Busch

The cannabis company Tilray expanded its position in the craft brew industry, completing the acquisition of eight beer brands from Anheuser-Busch that it had announced over the summer.
The UAE holds a major oil and gas conference just ahead of hosting UN climate talks in Dubai

The UAE holds a major oil and gas conference just ahead of hosting UN climate talks in Dubai

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Emirati president-designate of the upcoming United Nations COP28 climate talks urged oil and gas companies Monday to be “central to the solution” for climate change, a message delivered even as the industry
Spin Master signs global toy licence deal for Dora, the new Dora the Explorer series

Spin Master signs global toy licence deal for Dora, the new Dora the Explorer series

TORONTO — Spin Master Corp. says it has signed a deal for the global toy licence for Dora, the new reboot of the Dora the Explorer franchise coming next year. Financial terms of the agreement were not immediately available.
Homeowners brace for mortgage payment shock amid higher-for-longer rate outlook

Homeowners brace for mortgage payment shock amid higher-for-longer rate outlook

TORONTO — From ultra-low interest rates that led to a huge spike in real estate demand to the speed with which interest rates shot up to levels not seen in a generation, it’s been hard to keep up with the shifting landscape for mortgage holders.
TVO employees vote to reject 'final' contract offer as strike heads into 7th week

TVO employees vote to reject 'final' contract offer as strike heads into 7th week

TORONTO — Workers at Ontario's public broadcaster have voted to reject what the company's management says is its "final" offer after nearly six weeks of labour action.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Bank of Canada speech Nicolas Vincent, the external non-executive deputy governor of the Bank of Canada, will give a speech to the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolit
Environmental groups increasingly using competition law to fight fossil fuel sector

Environmental groups increasingly using competition law to fight fossil fuel sector

CALGARY — Splashed across billboards and city buses, onnewspaper spreads and Facebook feeds, the "Let's Clear the Air" ad campaign by the Pathways Alliance group of oilsands companies is a multi-million-dollar public relations blitz by an industry ke
Government shutdown averted with little time to spare as Biden signs funding before midnight

Government shutdown averted with little time to spare as Biden signs funding before midnight

WASHINGTON (AP) — The threat of a federal government shutdown suddenly lifted late Saturday as President Joe Biden signed a temporary funding bill to keep agencies open with little time to spare after Congress rushed to approve the bipartisan deal.
California governor rejects bill to give unemployment checks to striking workers

California governor rejects bill to give unemployment checks to striking workers

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California won't be giving unemployment checks to workers on strike, with Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoing a bill Saturday that had been inspired by high-profile work stoppages in Hollywood and the hotel industry.