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South Dakota panel rejects permit for an $8.9 billion carbon capture Midwest pipeline

South Dakota panel rejects permit for an $8.9 billion carbon capture Midwest pipeline

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The massive carbon capture pipeline in the Midwest was thrown into uncertainty Tuesday after South Dakota’s Public Utility Commission denied its route permit application.
Wall Street rallies and recovers Monday's losses as the dollar and US bond market steady

Wall Street rallies and recovers Monday's losses as the dollar and US bond market steady

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks jumped in a widespread rally Tuesday, and other U.S. investments steadied a day after falling sharply on worries about President Donald Trump’s trade war and his attacks on the head of the Federal Reserve.
Drug death of 15-year-old involved hydromorphone and cough medicine, RCMP believe

Drug death of 15-year-old involved hydromorphone and cough medicine, RCMP believe

CAMPBELL RIVER — RCMP say a 15-year-old died of a suspected drug overdose this month in Campbell River, B.C., believed to involve the prescription opioid hydromorphone and cough medicine. Const.
Tesla Q1 profit falls sharply as it fights backlash tied to Musk's role in Trump administration

Tesla Q1 profit falls sharply as it fights backlash tied to Musk's role in Trump administration

NEW YORK (AP) — Tesla’s first-quarter profits plunged by more than two-thirds amid a backlash against Elon Musk’s electric car company that has hurt sales and sent its stock plunging.
RFK Jr. plans to phase out artificial dyes from the US food supply

RFK Jr. plans to phase out artificial dyes from the US food supply

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health officials on Tuesday said they would phase out petroleum-based artificial colors in the nation's food supply, potentially triggering an ingredients overhaul for scores of brightly hued products on American store shelves.
Energy efficient school in Coquitlam, B.C., gets clean energy designation

Energy efficient school in Coquitlam, B.C., gets clean energy designation

COQUITLAM — The Coast Salish Elementary school in Coquitlam, B.C., has been designated a Clean Energy Champion by BC Hydro for its energy efficiency.
Hudson's Bay ends employee commissions on cosmetics, big-ticket items

Hudson's Bay ends employee commissions on cosmetics, big-ticket items

TORONTO — Hudson's Bay has ended commission pay for workers as the company liquidates most of its stores.
US and global economic outlook deteriorates in Trump trade war, IMF says

US and global economic outlook deteriorates in Trump trade war, IMF says

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. and global economies will likely slow significantly in the wake of President Donald Trump's tariffs and the uncertainty they have created, the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday.
Ontario to spend $750 million on STEM programs at universities, colleges

Ontario to spend $750 million on STEM programs at universities, colleges

TORONTO — Ontario says it will invest $750 million to boost funding for science, technology, engineering and mathematics programs at colleges and universities across the province.
Gold soars to a new high as economic uncertainty deepens. Here's what to know

Gold soars to a new high as economic uncertainty deepens. Here's what to know

NEW YORK (AP) — As economic uncertainty deepens worldwide, gold prices have notched more and more record highs. That's because gold sales can rise sharply when anxious investors seek “safe havens” for parking their money.