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U.S. wholesale prices rose 0.4% in December, hotter than expected

U.S. wholesale prices rose 0.4% in December, hotter than expected

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. wholesale prices came in hotter than expected last month at a time when progress against inflation appears to have stalled , undercutting expectations for lower interest rates this year.
Cavalry FC midfielder Charlie Trafford looking to make a difference on the food front

Cavalry FC midfielder Charlie Trafford looking to make a difference on the food front

While playing soccer in Europe, Charlie Trafford found himself disappointed during trips to the grocery store on visits home to Calgary for Christmas. "You'd eat the tomatoes or something and there's just no flavour in them, no taste," he said.
Canadian children see thousands of digital ads for unhealthy food every year: report

Canadian children see thousands of digital ads for unhealthy food every year: report

MONTREAL — Children in Canada are exposed to more than 4,000 ads for food on their mobile devices every year, with the vast majority promoting unhealthy products, according to a new report.
US eggs prices hit a record high of $4.95 and are likely to keep climbing

US eggs prices hit a record high of $4.95 and are likely to keep climbing

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Egg prices hit a record high as the U.S. contends with an ongoing bird flu outbreak , but consumers didn't need government figures released Wednesday to tell them eggs are terribly expensive and hard to find at times.
Report says ports need automation to boost efficiency — the evidence isn’t so clear

Report says ports need automation to boost efficiency — the evidence isn’t so clear

MONTREAL — After a choppy couple of years for Canada's largest ports, a new paper argues that automation can provide a path to higher productivity.
Many Canadians willing to ditch U.S. travel and alcohol but not streaming services

Many Canadians willing to ditch U.S. travel and alcohol but not streaming services

About one in three people polled also said they are unwilling to stop making online purchases from U.S.-based companies.
'So surreal': Couples reflect on 20 years of same-sex marriage in Canada

'So surreal': Couples reflect on 20 years of same-sex marriage in Canada

This July, Canada will mark 20 years since it legalized same-sex marriage.
Thousands in Taiwan and China celebrate the Lantern Festival with high hopes and rice dumplings

Thousands in Taiwan and China celebrate the Lantern Festival with high hopes and rice dumplings

NEW TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Thousands in Taiwan and China celebrated the Lantern Festival on Wednesday by releasing paper lanterns into the night sky, visiting light installations and snacking on glutinous rice dumplings.
Japanese automakers Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi drop their talks on a business integration

Japanese automakers Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi drop their talks on a business integration

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese automakers Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi said Thursday they are dropping their talks for a business integration.
Chocolate love has its price on Valentine's Day as cocoa costs make hearts shudder, not flutter

Chocolate love has its price on Valentine's Day as cocoa costs make hearts shudder, not flutter

With the price of cocoa beans setting unprecedented records on the commodities market, it will certainly turn the gift of love into a bigger financial commitment than it once was.