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Sean 'Diddy' Combs’ lawyer makes his ex-girlfriend read loving texts until she cries

Sean 'Diddy' Combs’ lawyer makes his ex-girlfriend read loving texts until she cries

NEW YORK (AP) — A defense lawyer for hip-hop entrepreneur Sean “Diddy” Combs had his ex-girlfriend read aloud a slew of loving text messages she’d sent him over the past few years until she broke down in tears Wednesday on the witness stand.
Nintendo says sales of its Switch 2 hit a record within four days

Nintendo says sales of its Switch 2 hit a record within four days

NEW YORK (AP) — Nintendo says it sold more than 3.5 million of its new Switch 2 gaming consoles within the first four days since its release — breaking a record for the company.
Disney and Universal sue AI firm Midjourney for copyright infringement

Disney and Universal sue AI firm Midjourney for copyright infringement

NEW YORK (AP) — Disney and Universal sued popular artificial intelligence image-generator Midjourney on Wednesday, marking the first time major Hollywood companies have taken legal action against a maker of generative AI technology that could upend t
Alberta premier says province is looking to entice private-sector pipeline builder

Alberta premier says province is looking to entice private-sector pipeline builder

CALGARY — The Alberta government is working to entice a private-sector player to build a major crude pipeline to coastal waters, Premier Danielle Smith said Wednesday.
CRTC hearing dives into home internet choice, proposal for standardized labels

CRTC hearing dives into home internet choice, proposal for standardized labels

As Canada's telecommunications regulator explores potential new rules to help consumers shop for home internet plans, some providers say a proposed "nutrition label" would be overly costly and redundant.
Wealthsimple launching credit card, lines of credit in push to take on big banks

Wealthsimple launching credit card, lines of credit in push to take on big banks

TORONTO — Wealthsimple Inc. announced its first credit card and a line of credit Wednesday as it ramps up efforts to challenge the dominance of Canada’s big banks.
Jury convicts Harvey Weinstein of top charge in split verdict at #MeToo sex crimes retrial

Jury convicts Harvey Weinstein of top charge in split verdict at #MeToo sex crimes retrial

NEW YORK (AP) — Former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was convicted Wednesday of one of the top charges in his sex crimes retrial but acquitted of another, and jurors were as yet unable to reach a verdict on a third charge.
Peanuts or almonds? Rice or millet? Planet-friendly grocery shopping choices go beyond cutting meat

Peanuts or almonds? Rice or millet? Planet-friendly grocery shopping choices go beyond cutting meat

It’s one of the most impactful climate decisions we make, and we make it multiple times a day. The U.N. estimates about a third of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, the main driver of climate change, come from food.
Government rejects Bloc's call to split internal trade, major projects legislation

Government rejects Bloc's call to split internal trade, major projects legislation

OTTAWA — The Liberal government is rejecting a call from the Bloc Québécois to split its marquee legislation in two and allow part of it to speed through the House of Commons this summer.
With retail cyberattacks on the rise, customers find orders blocked and shelves empty

With retail cyberattacks on the rise, customers find orders blocked and shelves empty

NEW YORK (AP) — A string of recent cyberattacks and data breaches involving the systems of major retailers have started affecting shoppers.