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Canada not as reliant on US economy as some think: Carney

There is a "misimpression" about the extent of Canada's economic reliance on the United States, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday, again pushing back on suggestions Ottawa must capitulate to Washington's trade demands.

Kanye West to perform on Prague racecourse in July

Controversial rapper Kanye West, also known as Ye, will hold a concert in Prague in July, Zuzana Rambova, director of the Chuchle Arena racecourse hosting the event, said on Thursday.

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Pfizer completes Metsera acquisition in deal worth up to $10 bn

US drugmaker Pfizer said Thursday that it has completed its acquisition of biotech firm Metsera, closing a deal worth up to $10 billion after a fierce bidding war.

Boeing union votes to end strike, accept new contract

More than 3,000 striking Boeing defense workers on Thursday voted to end a strike over wage increases and retirement benefits, one of the longest work stoppages in the company's history.

Starbucks baristas launch strike on chain's 'Red Cup Day'

Hundreds of unionized Starbucks baristas kicked off an indefinite strike Thursday in cities across the United States, protesting working conditions and stalled labor negotiations.

Stocks on the slide despite end of US shutdown

Global stocks slid back sharply on Thursday, dashing hopes that President Donald Trump's signing of a spending bill to end a record US government shutdown might enliven trading floors.

Starlink, utilised by Myanmar scam centres, sees usage fall nationwide

Elon Musk's Starlink, whose internet services have been utilised by Myanmar scam centres, has seen its use across the country plummet since the end of September, according to estimates from regional internet registry Apnic.

YouTube superstar MrBeast opens pop-up park in Saudi Arabia

MrBeast, the world's most followed YouTuber with over 450 million subscribers, opened a temporary amusement park in Riyadh on Thursday, the latest celebrity drawn to Saudi Arabia as it aspires to become a major entertainment hub.

US shutdown scorecard: Who cashed in, who crashed out

The longest government shutdown in US history was bruising -- a political knife fight that left everyone claiming victory while nursing hidden wounds.

Mexican car industry fears higher tariffs on China will drive its demise

Mexico's car assembly industry, one of the biggest in the world, fears US President Donald Trump's tariff war will impede access to an increasingly indispensable component: digital dashboard touchscreens for which parts are sourced mainly in China.

Stocks sluggish as US government shutdown ends

Stock markets were sluggish on Thursday after President Donald Trump signed a spending bill to end a record-long US government shutdown.

EU backs small parcel duties to tackle China import flood

EU states on Thursday agreed to scrap a bloc-wide duty exemption on low-value orders from the likes of retail giants Temu and Shein to help tackle a flood of cheap Chinese imports.

Swiss economy minister back in Washington for tariff talks

Switzerland's economy minister Guy Parmelin was back in Washington for talks on Thursday, for the third time since the Alpine country was clobbered with huge tariffs.

Amazon robotics lead casts doubt on eye-catching humanoids

Flashy humanoid robots that have awed attendees at Web Summit in Lisbon this week are still far from revolutionising physical labour in factories and warehouses, Amazon's chief roboticist told AFP.

How embracing 'ickiness' helped writer Szalay win Booker Prize

Writer David Szalay deliberately dared his readers to face up to the "ickiness" of an affair between a 15-year-old boy and his much older married neighbour in the first chapter of his new book, "Flesh".

World oil market 'lopsided' as supply outpaces demand: IEA

The world's oil market is experiencing a period of imbalance as growing supply outstrips demand despite stronger deliveries to China, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said Thursday.

Stocks waver as US government shutdown ends

Stock markets wavered on Thursday after President Donald Trump signed a spending bill to end a record-long US government shutdown.

Google to pay millions to South African news outlets: watchdog

Google will pay more than $40 million to support South African news media, many of them floundering in a digital age, the country's competition authority said Thursday.

EU probes Google over news site rankings despite Trump threats

The EU launched a fresh investigation into Google Thursday over suspicions the US giant is pushing down news outlets in search results, despite retaliation threats from US President Donald Trump.

UK economic gloom deepens before budget

Britain's economy slowed in the third quarter, official data showed Thursday, dealing another blow to the Labour government ahead of its annual budget.

Burberry narrows first half loss on turnaround plan

Burberry said Thursday it narrowed losses in its first half thanks to the British luxury fashion label's turnaround plan begun a year ago.

Stocks rise with focus on Fed, tech as US government reopens

Asian markets rose on Thursday after Donald Trump signed a spending bill to end a record US government shutdown, while focus was also turning to Federal Reserve interest rates and tech bubble worries.

In Kyrgyzstan, world's largest natural walnut forest thins away

Rustling through fallen golden leaves, locals in a forest outside Arslanbob in the Kyrgyz mountains were scurrying for walnuts -- an ancient pastime and economic lifeline for the region.

Striking Boeing defense workers to vote on latest contract

More than 3,000 striking Boeing defense workers will vote Thursday on a revised contract proposal that comes closer to their demands.

Australia's opposition ditches commitment to net zero emissions

Australia's conservative opposition said Thursday it will drop its commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 if it wins power and leads a country dependent on fossil fuels but highly vulnerable to climate change.

Stocks stutter with focus on Fed, tech after US reopen vote

Asian markets trod water Thursday as euphoria over the end of a record US government shutdown petered, with focus back on Federal Reserve interest rates and tech bubble worries.

Record rains turn Argentina's farm-filled Pampas plains to wetlands

Parts of the Argentine Pampas, a vast expanse of flat grasslands, look more like wetlands these days following record rains, with local farmers warning of a "catastrophic" impact to their livelihoods.

Solar storm brings new chance of vivid auroras, signal disruptions

Spectacular displays of auroras at abnormally low latitudes were expected again Wednesday night into Thursday, a result of intense solar activity which also carries risks to communication networks.

Horizon Kinetics Holding Corporation Reports Third Quarter Results

Highlights for the Quarter ended September 30, 2025:Management and advisory fee revenue of $17.8 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, a 36% increase from the third quarter of 2024Management and advisory fee revenue of $55.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, a 49% increase from the nine months ended September 30, 2024.Net income attributable to Horizon Kinetics Holding Corporation of $7.2 million, or $0.39 per common share for the three months ended September 30, 2025Operating income for the third quarter of 2025 was $2.9 million, an increase of $3.9 million from a $0.9 million loss during the third quarter of 2024Assets under management ("AUM") of $10.4 billion as of September 30, 2025, an increase of 5.2% from December 31, 2024 and 25% from September 30, 2024Board of Directors declared a $0.106 per share dividend

12,000+ Patients, One Mission: Building Brighter Futures in Recovery

Through personalized, evidence-based programs, the Boynton Beach facility continues its mission to help individuals overcome addiction and rebuild their lives.

SMX Is Building the "Internet of Materials" And the World Is Logging In

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / November 13, 2025 / There is a point in every technological shift when the idea stops sounding bold and starts sounding obvious. SMX (NASDAQ:SMX) just crossed that line. For years, the company worked quietly at the molecular level, embedding memory, identity, and traceability into the world's raw materials. Now those materials are waking up. The next internet is not digital. It is molecular. SMX is building its backbone, and the world is finally connecting.

QorusDocs Named Best Proposal Management Software by Info-Tech SoftwareReviews and LegalTech Breakthrough Awards

SEATTLE, WA / ACCESS Newswire / November 13, 2025 / QorusDocs, a leader in AI-powered value and proposal management software, has been recognized as the #1 proposal management solution by Info-Tech Research Group's SoftwareReviews and awarded Proposal Management Software of the Year by the LegalTech Breakthrough Awards.

G7 calls for urgent Ukraine ceasefire, de-escalation in Sudan

G7 foreign ministers on Wednesday called for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and raised the alarm about the escalating crisis in Sudan, as they wrapped up a meeting in Canada.

German experts slam spending plans, cut GDP forecast

Germany is using a massive fund for the wrong purposes and it risks providing just a minor boost to the struggling economy, experts warned Wednesday, as they cut their 2026 growth forecast.

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