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Explosion at Kentucky business injures 11 workers, shatters windows in surrounding neighborhood

Explosion at Kentucky business injures 11 workers, shatters windows in surrounding neighborhood

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — At least 11 employees were taken to hospitals after an explosion on Tuesday at a Louisville, Kentucky, business that produces natural color for foods and drinks.
Calgary zoo officials mourning loss of female lowland gorilla

Calgary zoo officials mourning loss of female lowland gorilla

CALGARY — Officials at Calgary's zoo are mourning the loss of a two-year-old female lowland gorilla. Officials at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo say Eyare died after being injured while being moved Tuesday. "They have great personalities.
Business advocacy group says Ottawa shouldn't tax carbon rebates

Business advocacy group says Ottawa shouldn't tax carbon rebates

OTTAWA — A small business advocacy group is re-upping calls to eliminate the carbon tax, after it says members learned the Canada carbon rebate for small businesses is a taxable benefit.
Suncor Energy earnings rise to $2.02 billion in third quarter

Suncor Energy earnings rise to $2.02 billion in third quarter

CALGARY — Suncor Energy Inc. says it earned $2.02 billion in its third quarter, up from $1.54 billion a year earlier. The Calgary-based oil giant says its earnings work out to $1.59 per common share, up from $1.19 during the same quarter last year.
Caitríona Balfe and Sam Heughan wrap production on 'Outlander'

Caitríona Balfe and Sam Heughan wrap production on 'Outlander'

LONDON (AP) — “Outlander” is returning with the concluding episodes of its seventh season this month, but its stars have already wrapped official production on the show’s eighth and final season.
Florida education officials report hundreds of books pulled from school libraries

Florida education officials report hundreds of books pulled from school libraries

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — “The Bluest Eye” by Toni Morrison. “Forever” by Judi Blume. “Slaughterhouse-Five” by Kurt Vonnegut.
Power Corp. third-quarter earnings down year over year to $371 million

Power Corp. third-quarter earnings down year over year to $371 million

MONTREAL — Power Corporation of Canada says its net earnings for the third quarter were $371 million. That's down from $975 million during the third quarter of 2023.
Bitcoin neared $90,000 in a new record high. What to know about crypto's post-election rally

Bitcoin neared $90,000 in a new record high. What to know about crypto's post-election rally

NEW YORK (AP) — As money continues to pour into crypto following Donald Trump's reelection last week, bitcoin has climbed to yet another record high.
A Canadian teen is in critical condition with what is believed to be bird flu

A Canadian teen is in critical condition with what is believed to be bird flu

NEW YORK (AP) — A Canadian teen is hospitalized in critical condition with what is believed to be bird flu, a British Columbia health official said Tuesday.
British writer Samantha Harvey’s space-station novel 'Orbital' wins the Booker Prize for fiction

British writer Samantha Harvey’s space-station novel 'Orbital' wins the Booker Prize for fiction

LONDON (AP) — British writer Samantha Harvey won the Booker Prize for fiction on Tuesday with “Orbital,” a short, wonder-filled novel set aboard the International Space Station.