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S&P/TSX composite up on federal election day, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite up on federal election day, U.S. stock markets mixed

Canada's main stock index saw a modest uplift Monday as the federal election campaign came to an end, while U.S. markets were mixed ahead of earnings reports from tech heavyweights. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 88.08 points at 24,798.59.
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FDA scrutiny of Novavax COVID-19 vaccine sparks uncertainty about other shots

FDA scrutiny of Novavax COVID-19 vaccine sparks uncertainty about other shots

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration's effort to impose new requirements on Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine — the nation's only traditional protein-based option for the coronavirus — is sowing uncertainty about updates to other vaccines, too.
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Inside The Atlantic magazine's circuitous route to interviews with Trump

Inside The Atlantic magazine's circuitous route to interviews with Trump

Writers Ashley Parker and Michael Scherer of The Atlantic say they've learned one thing during their years of covering President Donald Trump : His first word is rarely his last one.
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US stocks end mostly higher at the start of a week full of potential swings

US stocks end mostly higher at the start of a week full of potential swings

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes shook off a midday slump and ended mostly higher at the start of a week packed with several potential flashpoints for markets. The S&P 500 edged up 0.1% Monday, its fifth gain in a row.
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Cannes unveils jury including Halle Berry and Jeremy Strong

Cannes unveils jury including Halle Berry and Jeremy Strong

CANNES, France (AP) — Halle Berry , Jeremy Strong and Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia will be among the jury members at this year's Cannes Film Festival deciding the Palme d'Or winner.
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After 'The Idol,' Abel Tesfaye's new movie 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' brought 'joy back into filmmaking'

After 'The Idol,' Abel Tesfaye's new movie 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' brought 'joy back into filmmaking'

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Abel Tesfaye has always known he wanted to pursue a career in cinema. He sees his meteoric rise to fame as one of today’s biggest pop superstars under the moniker The Weeknd as a detour to make that happen.
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Board change needed at Parkland, but not as drastic as dissident wants: advisory firm

Board change needed at Parkland, but not as drastic as dissident wants: advisory firm

CALGARY — A prominent shareholder advisory firm says it agrees with activist investor Simpson Oil that board change is needed at fuel retailer and refiner Parkland Corp., but is stopping short of calling for a complete overhaul.
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Autopsy confirms Gene Hackman died from heart disease, notes his Alzheimer's and prolonged fasting

Autopsy confirms Gene Hackman died from heart disease, notes his Alzheimer's and prolonged fasting

A toxicology report says Hackman tested negative for alcohol and intoxicating drugs, but that he had a low concentration of acetone in his system that indicates prolonged fasting.
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A trial begins in Paris over the jewel heist aimed at Kim Kardashian in 2016

A trial begins in Paris over the jewel heist aimed at Kim Kardashian in 2016

PARIS (AP) — A trial began Monday in Paris over the 2016 heist in which armed robbers tied up Kim Kardashian in her bedroom and stole millions of dollars’ worth of jewelry during Fashion Week.
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A secret note hidden in Dachau-built ‘Violin of Hope’ tells a tale of survival and craftsmanship

A secret note hidden in Dachau-built ‘Violin of Hope’ tells a tale of survival and craftsmanship

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — During World War II, within the walls of the Nazi concentration camp at Dachau, a Jewish prisoner secretly penned a short note and hid it inside a violin he had crafted under harrowing circumstances — a message to the future
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