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Canada rescinds digital services tax to resume negotiations with U.S.

Canada rescinds digital services tax to resume negotiations with U.S.

OTTAWA — Canada is rescinding its digital services tax and will resume trade negotiations with the United States, Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said in a statement issued late Sunday night.
Jury due to begin deliberating in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial

Jury due to begin deliberating in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial

NEW YORK (AP) — Jurors are set to start deliberating Monday in Sean “Diddy” Combs ’ sex trafficking case , weighing charges that could put the hip-hop mogul in prison for life.
Why is Rihanna in Belgium this weekend? Hint: Smurfs

Why is Rihanna in Belgium this weekend? Hint: Smurfs

BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgium rolled out the blue carpet Saturday for Rihanna and other stars who turned out for the world premiere of the new Smurf movie.
Key moments from the closing arguments at Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial

Key moments from the closing arguments at Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial

NEW YORK (AP) — A jury will begin deliberations on Monday over the fate of Sean “Diddy” Combs after hearing wildly differing views from prosecutors and a defense lawyer over whether he engaged in sex trafficking for two decades.
Canada's liquefied natural gas touted — and doubted — as a green 'transition' fuel

Canada's liquefied natural gas touted — and doubted — as a green 'transition' fuel

CALGARY — Canada's first liquefied natural gas cargoes will soon arrive on Asian shores, a milestone touted — and doubted — as a boon for global emissions-cutting efforts.
NYC, San Francisco and other US cities cap LGBTQ+ Pride month with a mix of party and protest

NYC, San Francisco and other US cities cap LGBTQ+ Pride month with a mix of party and protest

NEW YORK (AP) — The monthlong celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride reached its rainbow-laden crescendo Sunday as huge crowds took part in jubilant, daylong street parties from New York to San Francisco.
Captain Kirk would be 'appalled' at state of Earth's decline, William Shatner says

Captain Kirk would be 'appalled' at state of Earth's decline, William Shatner says

Captain James T. Kirk would be appalled at the rapid acceleration of climate change on Earth, says William Shatner, the Montreal-born actor who played the head of the USS Enterprise in the "Star Trek" franchise for decades.
Large fire consumes Surrey, B.C., e-bike store, requires 36 firefighters

Large fire consumes Surrey, B.C., e-bike store, requires 36 firefighters

SURREY — Dozens of firefighters in Surrey, B.C., spent hours fighting a large blaze at a store selling e-bikes, where smoke was so thick that crews had to battle the flames from outside.
Interest in ‘elbows up’ merchandise waning ahead of Canada Day, businesses say

Interest in ‘elbows up’ merchandise waning ahead of Canada Day, businesses say

When Rachael Coe decided to launch an “elbows up” merchandise line at her store in Yarmouth, N.S., in March, she said it was an immediate bestseller. Within a week, Coe said her Timeless Memories shop had already made 400 sales.
'F1' opens with $55 million, delivering Apple its biggest big-screen hit

'F1' opens with $55 million, delivering Apple its biggest big-screen hit

NEW YORK (AP) — Apple has its first box-office hit. “F1 The Movie” debuted with $55.