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Biden and Sanders meet union organizers amid labor turmoil

Biden and Sanders meet union organizers amid labor turmoil

WASHINGTON (AP) — With labor turmoil roiling industries from coast to coast, President Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders met with organizers at the White House on Monday to talk about ways to boost union membership.
Electric vehicle company Lion Electric raising US$142 million to fund growth

Electric vehicle company Lion Electric raising US$142 million to fund growth

MONTREAL — Electric vehicle maker Lion Electric Co. has raised about US$142 million to help fund its growth including expansion projects in Mirabel, Que., and Joliet, Ill.
10 years since bankruptcy, Detroit's finances are better but city workers and retirees feel burned

10 years since bankruptcy, Detroit's finances are better but city workers and retirees feel burned

DETROIT (AP) — Mike Berent has spent more than 27 years rushing into burning houses in Detroit, pulling people to safety and ensuring his fellow firefighters get out alive.
Tesla's 1st electric pickup has rolled off the assembly line, company says

Tesla's 1st electric pickup has rolled off the assembly line, company says

Tesla says its first production Cybertruck electric pickup has rolled off the assembly line, nearly two years behind the original schedule.
Biden making $20 billion available from 'green bank' for clean energy projects

Biden making $20 billion available from 'green bank' for clean energy projects

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is making available $20 billion from a federal “green bank” for clean energy projects such as residential heat pumps, electric vehicle charging stations and community cooling centers.
High temperatures, high spending: How to manage summer spending on the rise

High temperatures, high spending: How to manage summer spending on the rise

TORONTO — The sun's out, the days are longer and for many, the wallet's feeling a bit lighter.

Transportation apps can help people with disabilities navigate public transit but accessibility lags behind

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US applications for jobless benefits fall again as labor market continues to defy the Fed actions

US applications for jobless benefits fall again as labor market continues to defy the Fed actions

The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits fell again last week as the labor market continues defy the Federal Reserve’s attempt to cool it through higher interest rates. U.S.
Stock market today: Asian shares jump on Wall Street's return to its highest level in over a year

Stock market today: Asian shares jump on Wall Street's return to its highest level in over a year

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares rose Thursday, boosted by Wall Street's return to its highest level in more than a year after a report showed U.S. consumer inflation cooled a bit more than expected last month. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 rose 1.
Domino's signs deal with Uber Eats in a bid to make more dough

Domino's signs deal with Uber Eats in a bid to make more dough

If you can't beat them, join them. In a major reversal, Domino’s Pizza said Wednesday it’s partnering with Uber Eats to make deliveries in the U.S. and 27 international markets.