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'Succession' star glues hand to Starbucks counter in protest

'Succession' star glues hand to Starbucks counter in protest

NEW YORK (AP) — Actor and activist James Cromwell has gone from “Succession’s” Uncle Ewan to real-life supergluin’ — pasting his hand to a midtown Manhattan Starbucks counter on Tuesday to protest the coffee chain’s extra charge for plant-based milk.
Hydro-Québec in U.S. court to save US$1B Maine power line after failed referendum

Hydro-Québec in U.S. court to save US$1B Maine power line after failed referendum

PORTLAND, Maine — The fate of Hydro-Québec's US$1-billion interconnection line went before Maine's Supreme Court on Tuesday, which will have to decide whether to validate the project even though a majority of voters in the state rejected it.
Musk says he would reverse Twitter's ban of Donald Trump

Musk says he would reverse Twitter's ban of Donald Trump

LONDON (AP) — Elon Musk said he will reverse Twitter’s permanent ban of former President Donald Trump if the Tesla CEO follows through with his plan to buy the social media company.
Q&A: Philanthropy Together CEO talks TED and giving circles

Q&A: Philanthropy Together CEO talks TED and giving circles

Sara Lomelin offered the final TED Talk of this year’s conference of expert speakers last month, on a particularly star-studded day in Vancouver, Canada, where she followed actress Bryce Dallas Howard, TV producer Michael Schur and Tesla CEO Elon Mus
BDC survey indicates growing digital divide among Canadian businesses

BDC survey indicates growing digital divide among Canadian businesses

Praise Okwumabua didn't think a hair salon really needed an online store. "Who's going to buy shampoo online," the owner of Winnipeg's Freshair Boutique said of selling hair and beauty products online. "They’ll buy it when they come in here.
RioCan REIT sees demand for retail space soar as it reports first-quarter profit

RioCan REIT sees demand for retail space soar as it reports first-quarter profit

TORONTO — RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust is seeing strong demand for retail space, even as companies work to recover from the effects of COVID-19 and cope with rising inflation.
World-renowned gourmand bible Michelin Guide books a table in Toronto

World-renowned gourmand bible Michelin Guide books a table in Toronto

TORONTO — The world-renowned Michelin Guide is booking a table in Toronto. The gourmand bible says it's making Toronto the first Canadian destination for its star-rated restaurant review system.
Bausch Health shares plunge amid spin-off, weaker outlook

Bausch Health shares plunge amid spin-off, weaker outlook

LAVAL, Que. — Bausch Health Companies Inc. stock plummeted by a quarter Tuesday morning after the company missed earnings expectations and lowered its outlook for the year. The plunge of $4.04, or 24.08 per cent, to $12.
UK govt sets out big plans, but little cost of living relief

UK govt sets out big plans, but little cost of living relief

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Conservative government set out its agenda for the next year on Tuesday with sweeping promises to cut crime, improve health care and revive the U.K.
After a raise, watch out for lifestyle creep eating into potential savings

After a raise, watch out for lifestyle creep eating into potential savings

In early April, Kelsey Cruz did what many are doing at this time of low unemployment and high demand for talent, she left a job she loved for another that promised her new challenges and a higher salary.