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Intact Financial earnings rise to $673 million in first quarter

Intact Financial earnings rise to $673 million in first quarter

TORONTO — Intact Financial Corp. says it earned $673 million in the first quarter, up from $377 million a year earlier. The Toronto-based company says earnings per share were $3.68, up from $2.06 per share during the same quarter last year.
Air France flight from Paris to Seattle lands in Iqaluit after heat smell in cabin

Air France flight from Paris to Seattle lands in Iqaluit after heat smell in cabin

IQALUIT, Nunavut — A plane travelling from Paris to Seattle was forced to make an emergency landing in Iqaluit after there was a heat smell in the cabin during the flight.
Katy Perry and Rihanna didn't attend the Met Gala. But AI-generated images still fooled fans

Katy Perry and Rihanna didn't attend the Met Gala. But AI-generated images still fooled fans

NEW YORK (AP) — No, Katy Perry and Rihanna didn't attend the Met Gala this year. But that didn't stop AI-generated images from tricking some fans into thinking the stars made appearances on the steps of fashion's biggest night.
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (22,290.62, up 31.15 points): Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB). Energy. Up 44 cents, or 0.88 per cent, to $50.58 on 18.8 million shares.
S&P/TSX composite posts small gain Tuesday, U.S. stock markets flat

S&P/TSX composite posts small gain Tuesday, U.S. stock markets flat

TORONTO — Strength in energy and base metals helped Canada's main stock index post a small gain, while U.S. markets were mixed but relatively flat. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 31.15 points at 22,290.62.
Security guard at Drake's home seriously injured in overnight shooting

Security guard at Drake's home seriously injured in overnight shooting

TORONTO — Drake's sprawling Toronto mansion was surrounded by police on Tuesday after a security guard working outside the rapper's residence was seriously injured in an overnight shooting.
Head of CBC/Radio-Canada defends the public broadcaster's role in testimony to MPs

Head of CBC/Radio-Canada defends the public broadcaster's role in testimony to MPs

OTTAWA — The head of the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. told members of Parliament that the public broadcaster is there to keep people informed, build trust, strengthen democracy and promote local culture.
Apple's biggest announcements from its iPad event: brighter screen, faster chips and the Pencil Pro

Apple's biggest announcements from its iPad event: brighter screen, faster chips and the Pencil Pro

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Music Review: Kings of Leon electrify with new album that nods to the past, 'Can We Please Have Fun'

Music Review: Kings of Leon electrify with new album that nods to the past, 'Can We Please Have Fun'

Kings of Leon pose an existential question to listeners on the first single from their new album: Are you a mustang or are you a kitty? Well, turning that around: Which Kings of Leon are we getting now? The purring arena-rockers or an edgy, untamed s
Drake and Kendrick Lamar's feud - the biggest beef in recent rap history - explained

Drake and Kendrick Lamar's feud - the biggest beef in recent rap history - explained

In one of the biggest beefs in recent hip-hop history, Drake and Kendrick Lamar are feuding — to the point that police were asked about their feud after a security guard was shot outside Drake's Toronto mansion on Tuesday.