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P.E.I. potato farmers want campaign to warn Americans that tariffs raise food prices

P.E.I. potato farmers want campaign to warn Americans that tariffs raise food prices

Prince Edward Island potato growers and marketers say the time is ripe for a campaign in the United States to warn consumers that tariffs will hike their grocery bills. They are issuing their call as U.S.
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People are hawking TikTok-loaded phones for thousands on eBay, Facebook

People are hawking TikTok-loaded phones for thousands on eBay, Facebook

People are listing phones preloaded with TikTok for tens of thousands of dollars on eBay, Facebook marketplace and other online storefronts — though it is not clear if there are many buyers at those prices. TikTok was briefly unavailable to U.S.
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Canada Post gets $1-billion loan from federal government amid financial struggles

Canada Post gets $1-billion loan from federal government amid financial struggles

OTTAWA — The federal government is providing a $1-billion loan to Canada Post to help the Crown corporation continue operating amid "significant financial challenges." Canada Post says it was notified it will receive the $1.
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Utah Hockey Club's bid to trademark 'Yeti' for team name hits snag

Utah Hockey Club's bid to trademark 'Yeti' for team name hits snag

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has refused a request by the NHL’s Utah Hockey Club to trademark the name Utah Yetis. The USPTO issued a refusal Jan.
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Bill Blair says Canada could hit NATO target in 2 years, but doesn't commit

Bill Blair says Canada could hit NATO target in 2 years, but doesn't commit

OTTAWA — Defence Minister Bill Blair says Canada could hit its NATO defence spending target within just a few years if need be but didn't commit to doing so.
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Rocker Marilyn Manson won't be charged after long investigation of sexual assault allegations

Rocker Marilyn Manson won't be charged after long investigation of sexual assault allegations

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prosecutors said Friday that they will not file charges against Marilyn Manson after a years-long investigation of allegations of sexual assault and domestic violence.
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Teddy Swims is elated about 2 babies: his upcoming child and 'Part 2' album

Teddy Swims is elated about 2 babies: his upcoming child and 'Part 2' album

NEW YORK (AP) — Teddy Swims is busier than ever with two babies on the way: The child he’s expecting, and his new album, “I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2).” While he’s excited to talk new music, fatherhood is what elates him.
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Target is ending its diversity goals as a strong DEI opponent occupies the White House

Target is ending its diversity goals as a strong DEI opponent occupies the White House

NEW YORK (AP) — Discount store chain Target said Friday that it would join rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that have come under attack from conservative activis
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Soprano Lise Davidsen pregnant with twins, cancels performances from mid-March through December

Soprano Lise Davidsen pregnant with twins, cancels performances from mid-March through December

Soprano Lise Davidsen is pregnant with twins and is canceling her performances from mid-March through the end of the year. “I’m very excited about their arrival, and my new life with them,” she said in a statement Friday.
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Marilyn Manson won't be charged after long investigation of sexual assault allegations

Marilyn Manson won't be charged after long investigation of sexual assault allegations

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prosecutors said Friday that they will not file charges against Marilyn Manson after a years-long investigation of allegations of sexual assault and domestic violence.
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