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Feds seize websites after probe of pirated Latin music

Feds seize websites after probe of pirated Latin music

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — Federal authorities have seized six websites that prosecutors say were illegally distributing copyrighted music to millions of users. The U.S.
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Zelenskyy tells G-7 summit Ukraine forces face urgent moment

Zelenskyy tells G-7 summit Ukraine forces face urgent moment

ELMAU, Germany (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday underscored the urgency of helping his country’s military improve its position against Russia in a video meeting with leading economic powers, who in turn pledged to support Ukra
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'Elvis' is king, alone, of box office after final tallies

'Elvis' is king, alone, of box office after final tallies

NEW YORK (AP) — “Elvis” has won its box-office dance-off with “Top Gun: Maverick.” After the two films reported the same ticket sales Sunday, Monday's final numbers has “Elvis,” alone, as king of the weekend. “Elvis” ultimately grossed $31.
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Canadian banks facing higher regulatory scrunity as they look to close U.S. deals

Canadian banks facing higher regulatory scrunity as they look to close U.S. deals

TORONTO — Canadian banks looking to expand in the U.S. through acquisitions are facing increased scrutiny from regulators and politicians along with renewed attention on past disputes.
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Link Group says Dye & Durham wants to cut takeover offer for company

Link Group says Dye & Durham wants to cut takeover offer for company

TORONTO — Link Administration Holdings Ltd. says Dye & Durham Corp. has proposed to cut its takeover offer for the company. The Australian company says Dye & Durham wants to reduce its offer to A$4.
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Cyberattack forces Iran steel company to halt production

Cyberattack forces Iran steel company to halt production

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — One of Iran's major steel companies said on Monday it was forced to halt production after being hit by a cyberattack, apparently marking one of the biggest such assaults on the country's strategic industrial sector
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Kenzo channels preppy, Celine goes for razzmatazz in Paris

Kenzo channels preppy, Celine goes for razzmatazz in Paris

PARIS (AP) — Kenzo’s designer, Nigo, found his groove for his sophomore collection at the LVMH-owned house, drawing vibrant parallels with house founder Kenzo Takada.
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Private air travel takes off — but can it stay aloft?

Private air travel takes off — but can it stay aloft?

Amid scenes of daily frustration at Canadian airports, FlyGTA is part of a swelling sector of fleet operators and producers that hope to transform a COVID-19-era trend toward mile-high comfort into a long-term upswing for private flight
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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

Markets Stock markets have been on a wild ride in recent weeks as they have come off their highs of earlier this year amid higher interest rates, growing inflation and fears of a possible recession
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Biden: G-7 to ban Russian gold in response to Ukraine war

Biden: G-7 to ban Russian gold in response to Ukraine war

ELMAU, Germany (AP) — President Joe Biden said Sunday that the United States and other Group of Seven leading economies will announce a ban on imports of gold from Russia, a step the leaders hope will further isolate Russia economically over its inva
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