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Hospitality workers' union endorses Harris, dismissing Trump's pledge of tax-free tips

Hospitality workers' union endorses Harris, dismissing Trump's pledge of tax-free tips

WASHINGTON (AP) — The hospitality workers' union UNITE HERE has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president, a rejoinder to Republican Donald Trump's effort to woo restaurant and hotel workers by promising to make their tips tax-free .
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Some activists step up criticism of Shapiro and Kelly as Harris closes in on naming a running mate

Some activists step up criticism of Shapiro and Kelly as Harris closes in on naming a running mate

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats have unified with remarkable speed behind Vice President Kamala Harris as she has taken over the top of the party's ticket heading into the November presidential election .
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Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla.; White House deputy national security adviser Jon Finer; Almar Latour, publisher of The Wall Street Journal. ___ NBC's “Meet the Press” — Preempted by coverage of the Olympics.
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UAW leader says Trump would send the labor movement into reverse if he's elected again

UAW leader says Trump would send the labor movement into reverse if he's elected again

DETROIT (AP) — Putting Vice President Kamala Harris at the top of the Democratic ticket increases the Democrats’ chance of winning Michigan and keeping the White House in November, the head of the United Auto Workers union says.
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Alberta court certifies class action alleging Uber workers are employees

Alberta court certifies class action alleging Uber workers are employees

CALGARY — A pair of law firms say an Alberta court has certified a class action alleging Uber Technologies Inc. has so much control over drivers and couriers in the province that it constitutes employment.
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July auto sales bounce back after software outage: DesRosiers

July auto sales bounce back after software outage: DesRosiers

TORONTO — DesRosiers Automotive Consultants says July sales bounced back after a flat performance a month earlier when dealerships were dealing with a major software outage.
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US safety agency moves probe of Dodge Journey fire and door lock failure a step closer to a recall

US safety agency moves probe of Dodge Journey fire and door lock failure a step closer to a recall

DETROIT (AP) — U.S. auto safety regulators are a step closer to seeking a recall of nearly a million Dodge Journey SUVs after a woman was trapped and died when her vehicle caught fire in 2022.
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Auto parts maker Magna International sees Q2 net income hit US$328 million

Auto parts maker Magna International sees Q2 net income hit US$328 million

AURORA, ONTARIO — Magna International Inc. says its second-quarter profit tumbled from a year ago to US$328 million. The Aurora, Ont.-based auto parts manufacturer, which keeps its books in U.S.
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In Mexico City, women water harvesters help make up for drought and dicey public water system

In Mexico City, women water harvesters help make up for drought and dicey public water system

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Gliding above her neighborhood in a cable car on a recent morning, Sonia Estefanía Palacios Díaz scanned a sea of blue and black water tanks, tubes and cables looking for rain harvesting systems.
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Google to charge new fee on ads in response to Canada’s digital services tax

Google to charge new fee on ads in response to Canada’s digital services tax

OTTAWA — Google says it will pass on the cost of the Liberal government’s digital services tax to advertisers. The company says it will implement a 2.5 per cent surcharge for ads displayed in Canada, starting in October.
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