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Ishiba's coalition loses majority in Japan's upper house election

Ishiba's coalition loses majority in Japan's upper house election

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba ’s ruling coalition failed Monday to secure a majority in the 248-seat upper house in a crucial parliamentary election, NHK public television said.
Smoke hampers firefighting in Manitoba, but rain in forecast for early this week

Smoke hampers firefighting in Manitoba, but rain in forecast for early this week

THOMPSON — Precipitation that's in the forecast early this week could help crews fighting wildfires that have been threatening a northern Manitoba city after smoke that's blanketed much of the Prairies over the weekend kept some firefighting aircraft
'Losing an old friend': Retired fighter pilot selling replica of P-40 Warhawk

'Losing an old friend': Retired fighter pilot selling replica of P-40 Warhawk

INDUS — Wayne Foster spent much of his life chasing the horizon as a fighter pilot, but he could be facing his toughest battle yet: parting with the warbird he built by hand.
Indonesian passenger ferry catches fire at sea, killing at least 5

Indonesian passenger ferry catches fire at sea, killing at least 5

MANADO, Indonesia (AP) — A passenger ferry carrying hundreds of people caught fire at sea on Sunday off Sulawesi island in Indonesia, killing at least five people, officials said. More than 280 people were rescued and evacuation efforts were ongoing.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Outlook survey The Bank of Canada will release its second-quarter issue of its business outlook survey and Canadian survey of consumer expectations on Monday mornin
How AI, robotics and late artist Morrisseau are helping fight art fraud

How AI, robotics and late artist Morrisseau are helping fight art fraud

Famed Indigenous artist Norval Morrisseau was browsing a Vancouver gallery with his longtime friend Cory Dingle around 1993 when a painting stopped them in their tracks. The pair asked who created it. The answer? "Norval Morrisseau.
Tech company CEO resigns after controversy over video captured at Coldplay concert

Tech company CEO resigns after controversy over video captured at Coldplay concert

A tech company CEO has resigned after controversy over a video captured on the big screen at a Coldplay concert. Andy Byron resigned from his job as CEO of Astronomer Inc., according to a statement posted on LinkedIn by the company Saturday.
WNBA's Chicago Sky tries to protect their players on social media. Here's what that means

WNBA's Chicago Sky tries to protect their players on social media. Here's what that means

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Chicago Sky co-owner Nadia Rawlinson knew security concerns were serious.
Air quality warnings issued throughout Manitoba as wildfire smoke envelops province

Air quality warnings issued throughout Manitoba as wildfire smoke envelops province

WINNIPEG — Air quality warnings are in effect for much of Manitoba this weekend as wildfire smoke continues to linger over the region.
Cogeco, Eastlink seek to appeal CRTC decision on wholesale rules

Cogeco, Eastlink seek to appeal CRTC decision on wholesale rules

Two telecommunications companies are seeking to appeal a recent CRTC decision that reaffirmed the ability of Canada's Big Three internet companies to resell internet over rivals' networks.
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