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From Wordle to sweets, holiday gift ideas for the grown-ups

From Wordle to sweets, holiday gift ideas for the grown-ups

NEW YORK (AP) — Adults. They, too, need fun stuff for the holidays.
Amid economic uncertainty, many young investors look to add GICs to their portfolios

Amid economic uncertainty, many young investors look to add GICs to their portfolios

As the stock market gyrates and a possible recession looms, many young investors may be looking to rethink their investment portfolios.
Russian parliament displays art by Griner case figure Bout

Russian parliament displays art by Griner case figure Bout

MOSCOW (AP) — A show of prison artwork by Viktor Bout , the Russian arms trader serving 25 years in the United States and the focus of speculation about a prisoner swap that could free WNBA star Brittney Griner , opened Tuesday at the upper chamber o
Power outages in Moldova after Russian strikes in Ukraine

Power outages in Moldova after Russian strikes in Ukraine

CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Moldova reported “massive power outages across the country” on Tuesday after Russian military strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure downed a key power line that supplies the small nation, an official said.
FTX deal to buy Canadian crypto platform Bitvo terminated

FTX deal to buy Canadian crypto platform Bitvo terminated

CALGARY — Canadian crypto trading platform Bitvo Inc. says its deal to be acquired by FTX, the crypto-exchange giant that collapsed last week and filed for bankruptcy, will not go ahead.
US wholesale inflation eases to 8%, 4th straight slowdown

US wholesale inflation eases to 8%, 4th straight slowdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — Prices at the wholesale level rose 8% in October from a year ago, the fourth straight decline and the latest sign that inflation pressures in the United States are easing from painfully high levels. The annual figure is down from 8.
Home Depot tops expectations again, but sticks by outlook

Home Depot tops expectations again, but sticks by outlook

ATLANTA (AP) — Home Depot easily topped expectations for both profit and revenue in the third quarter, but investors were spooked after the company stuck by projections it put out earlier this year. Shares of The Home Depot Inc.
Walmart puts up strong Q3, announces opioid settlement

Walmart puts up strong Q3, announces opioid settlement

NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart reported strong third quarter profits and revenue as more Americans seek to cut spending in face of high inflation. Also on Tuesday, Walmart agreed to pay $3.
Apple launches emergency system for people who can't access cell service

Apple launches emergency system for people who can't access cell service

TORONTO — As Canada’s top telecommunications companies face pressure to ensure Canadians can reach emergency responders in the event of a major outage, Apple is rolling out a new service that will accomplish just that. The Cupertino, Calif.
Indonesia signs deals to accelerate clean energy transition

Indonesia signs deals to accelerate clean energy transition

NUSA DUA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia signed deals with international lenders and major nations on Tuesday under which it is to receive billions of dollars in funding to help the country increase its use of renewable energy.