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Biden tells Putin Russia must crack down on cybercriminals

Biden tells Putin Russia must crack down on cybercriminals

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden told Russian President Vladimir Putin in a Friday phone call that he must “take action” against cybercriminals acting in his country and that the U.S.
Federal Reserve pledges 'powerful support' for economy

Federal Reserve pledges 'powerful support' for economy

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve says its low interest rate policies are providing “powerful support” for the economy as it recovers from the coronavirus pandemic.
Realtors tell renters to lock in homes before border reopens, competition stiffens

Realtors tell renters to lock in homes before border reopens, competition stiffens

TORONTO — Realtors say people on the hunt for rental properties should lock in a lease before Canada reopens its borders.
Grizzly shot, killed after fatal attack of California woman

Grizzly shot, killed after fatal attack of California woman

HELENA Mont. (AP) — Wildlife officials say they’ve shot, killed Montana grizzly bear that pulled California woman from tent, killing her.
Cybersecurity insurance rates likely to rise amid escalating ransomware attacks

Cybersecurity insurance rates likely to rise amid escalating ransomware attacks

TORONTO — Companies looking to purchase insurance against cyberattacks in which their data is held for ransom will soon find it more expensive and difficult to obtain, according to a cybersecurity expert.
National employment numbers for June from Statistics Canada, at a glance

National employment numbers for June from Statistics Canada, at a glance

OTTAWA — A quick look at Canada's June employment (numbers from the previous month in brackets): Unemployment rate: 7.8 per cent (8.2) Employment rate: 60.1 per cent (59.4) Participation rate: 65.2 per cent (64.
Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for June, by province

Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for June, by province

OTTAWA — Canada's national unemployment rate was 7.8 per cent in June. Here are the jobless rates last month by province (numbers from the previous month in brackets): _ Newfoundland and Labrador 13.0 per cent (13.4) _ Prince Edward Island 12.
MTY Food Group reports $23M Q2 profit, restarts paying quarterly dividend

MTY Food Group reports $23M Q2 profit, restarts paying quarterly dividend

MONTREAL — MTY Food Group Inc. said it will restart paying a dividend as it reported a profit of $23 million in its latest quarter compared with a loss of $99.1 million a year ago when then pandemic started.
Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for June, by Canadian city

Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for June, by Canadian city

OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 7.8 per cent in June. Statistics Canada also released seasonally adjusted, three-month moving average unemployment rates for major cities.
Fire in food factory in Bangladesh kills at least 49 people

Fire in food factory in Bangladesh kills at least 49 people

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — At least 49 people have died in a fire that broke out at a food and beverage factory outside the country’s capital, fire officials and local TV stations said Friday.
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