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Ashley Judd and Aloe Blacc help the White House unveil its national suicide prevention strategy

Ashley Judd and Aloe Blacc help the White House unveil its national suicide prevention strategy

WASHINGTON (AP) — Actor Ashley Judd and singer-songwriter Aloe Blacc, who both lost loved ones to suicide, on Tuesday helped the Biden administration promote its new national strategy to prevent suicide .
Bombardier boosts order backlog even as global demand for business jets softens

Bombardier boosts order backlog even as global demand for business jets softens

MONTREAL — Under the wing of a new logo, Bombardier Inc. said it lengthened its order book last quarter even as global demand for business jets idles. The company grew its first-quarter backlog by five per cent year-over-year to US$14.9 billion.
Alberta to appeal ruling ordering release of documents on coal mining in Rockies

Alberta to appeal ruling ordering release of documents on coal mining in Rockies

EDMONTON — Alberta is appealing a judge's ruling that ordered the release of internal documents on coal mining in the province's Rocky Mountains, said the lawyer for ranchers seeking the information.
Ashley Judd, #MeToo founders react to ruling overturning Harvey Weinstein's conviction

Ashley Judd, #MeToo founders react to ruling overturning Harvey Weinstein's conviction

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York appeals court overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction on Thursday, saying the trial judge should not have allowed other women to testify about alleged assaults the movie mogul wasn't charged with.
US growth slowed sharply last quarter to 1.6% pace, reflecting an economy pressured by high rates

US growth slowed sharply last quarter to 1.6% pace, reflecting an economy pressured by high rates

WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s economy slowed sharply last quarter to a 1.6% annual pace in the face of high interest rates, but consumers — the main driver of economic growth — kept spending at a solid pace.
New Orleans Jazz Fest 2024 kicks off Thursday and The Rolling Stones to headline next week

New Orleans Jazz Fest 2024 kicks off Thursday and The Rolling Stones to headline next week

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — It looks like the third time is the charm as the 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage festival prepares, again, for The Rolling Stones to perform.
Stock market today: Wall Street falls on double dose of disappointing economic data, as Meta sinks

Stock market today: Wall Street falls on double dose of disappointing economic data, as Meta sinks

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks closed lower on worries about a potentially toxic cocktail for financial markets, one where inflation remains stubbornly high but the economy’s growth flags.
Nova Scotia elver fisher says early signs of improved enforcement of fishery

Nova Scotia elver fisher says early signs of improved enforcement of fishery

HALIFAX — A string of recent arrests for illegal fishing is an early sign the federal government has increased enforcement since it closed the baby eel fishery, says one Nova Scotia commercial fisher.
With ‘Alien’ back in theaters, ‘Alien: Romulus’ director teases how the new film connects

With ‘Alien’ back in theaters, ‘Alien: Romulus’ director teases how the new film connects

Ridley Scott’s “Alien” is back in theaters Friday for its 45th anniversary and to get audiences excited about the new installment coming in August .
P.E.I. chef warns about scam video 'deepfake' advertisement circulating on Facebook

P.E.I. chef warns about scam video 'deepfake' advertisement circulating on Facebook

BAY FORTUNE, P.E.I. — A Prince Edward Island chef and TV host is warning people about a fake video advertisement that features him offering hundreds of dollars worth of cookware for free — in return for credit card details.