National Business

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Fox News agreed Tuesday to pay Dominion Voting Systems nearly $800 million to avert a trial in the voting machine company's lawsuit that would have exposed how the network promoted lies about the 2020 presidential election.

DALLAS (AP) — Southwest Airlines planes were briefly grounded nationwide Tuesday for what the airline called an intermittent technology issue, leading to more than 2,200 delayed flights just four months after the carrier suffered a much bigger meltdo

OTTAWA — If infant formula has become akin to liquid gold for parents stressed about empty store shelves this year, Canada may be sitting on a potential treasure trove — if only it could process the raw elements.

MONTREAL — A parliamentary committee has recommended sweeping changes to Canada's air passenger rights framework, including tougher enforcement and compensation rules around flight delays.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index ticked upward Tuesday with varying results across sectors, while U.S. markets were mixed.

The Yukon government is urging Canada's telecommunications regulator to ensure northern residents have access to the same internet service quality as the rest of the country at comparable rates.

CALGARY — Canada's largest natural gas producer is partnering with a California-based clean energy company to build and operate a network of compressed natural gas (CNG) fuelling stations to help heavy-haul trucks get off diesel.

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,684.68, up 42.71): Toronto-Dominion Bank. (TSX:TD). Financials. Up $1.27, or 1.55 per cent, to $83.28 on 12.1 million shares.

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street closed Tuesday almost exactly where it began after a mixed set of profit reports led to a quiet, meandering day of trading. The S&P 500 edged up by 3.55 points, or 0.1%, to 4,154.

Pilots could also opt for more restrained job action such as refusal to work overtime.