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Police say two men, one youth facing 54 charges after two carjackings in Toronto

Police say two men, one youth facing 54 charges after two carjackings in Toronto

Toronto police have laid a total of 54 charges against three people who allegedly stole two luxury cars and ran over a victim in one carjacking with his own vehicle. Supt. Andy Singh says the first carjacking took place at around 2 p.m.
Southern governors tell autoworkers that voting for a union will put their jobs in jeopardy

Southern governors tell autoworkers that voting for a union will put their jobs in jeopardy

DETROIT (AP) — On the eve of a vote on union representation at Volkswagen's Tennessee factory, Gov. Bill Lee and five other southern governors are telling workers that voting for a union will put jobs in jeopardy.
German chancellor presses China on Russia's invasion of Ukraine

German chancellor presses China on Russia's invasion of Ukraine

BEIJING (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz told Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Tuesday that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine threatens global security, in an apparent call for China to apply greater pressure on its neighbor and close strategic partner to
Nissan says it will make next-generation EV batteries by early 2029

Nissan says it will make next-generation EV batteries by early 2029

YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — Nissan expects to mass produce electric vehicles powered by advanced next-generation batteries by early 2029, the company said Tuesday during a media tour of an unfinished pilot plant.
General Motors to move Detroit HQ to new downtown building, plans to redevelop Renaissance Center

General Motors to move Detroit HQ to new downtown building, plans to redevelop Renaissance Center

DETROIT (AP) — General Motors will move its Detroit headquarters to a new downtown office building next year and work to redevelop its iconic home along the Detroit River, company and city officials confirmed Monday.
Tesla plans to lay off 10% of workforce after dismal quarterly sales, multiple news outlets report

Tesla plans to lay off 10% of workforce after dismal quarterly sales, multiple news outlets report

DETROIT (AP) — After reporting dismal first-quarter sales, Tesla is planning to lay off about a tenth of its workforce as it tries to cut costs , multiple media outlets reported Monday. CEO Elon Musk detailed the plans in a memo sent to employees.
Germany's Scholz calls for fair competition and warns against dumping during China visit

Germany's Scholz calls for fair competition and warns against dumping during China visit

BEIJING (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called for fair competition in trade relations with China while warning about dumping and overproduction as he spoke to students in Shanghai on Monday.
In the news today: Life returns to normal in Israel after Iran attack

In the news today: Life returns to normal in Israel after Iran attack

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
Insurance is high on frequently stolen vehicles. Here's how to reduce your premiums

Insurance is high on frequently stolen vehicles. Here's how to reduce your premiums

TORONTO — Looking for a break on car insurance premiums is often top of mind for drivers. And finding ways to reduce that figure is especially important now, when rampant thefts have led to higher insurance costs.
How O.J. Simpson burned the Ford Bronco into America's collective memory

How O.J. Simpson burned the Ford Bronco into America's collective memory

The Ford Bronco initially was conceived and designed for rugged outdoorsy types, a two-door means of escape to nature from the bustling cities of mid-century America.