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Looking for flights on a budget? Consider price freezing and other newer trends

Looking for flights on a budget? Consider price freezing and other newer trends

MONTREAL — As higher inflation and interest rates continue to strain consumer pocketbooks, air travel may feel increasingly out of reach.
Ringo Starr on ‘Rewind Forward,’ writing country music, the AI-assisted final Beatles track and more

Ringo Starr on ‘Rewind Forward,’ writing country music, the AI-assisted final Beatles track and more

LOS ANGELES (AP) — There are rock stars, and then there is Ringo Starr — drummer for the Beatles, award-winning soloist, photographer, narrator, actor, activist. To call him prolific would almost shortchange his accomplishments.
Aurora Cannabis to raise $33.8M in share offering, plans to repay convertible debt

Aurora Cannabis to raise $33.8M in share offering, plans to repay convertible debt

EDMONTON — Shares of Aurora Cannabis Inc. were down more than 10 per cent after the cannabis company announced plans to raise $33.8 million in a share offering.
Statistics Canada says job vacancies continued to fall in July

Statistics Canada says job vacancies continued to fall in July

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the number of job vacancies in July fell 5.8 per cent to their lowest level since May 2021.
US government estimates economy grew last quarter at a 2.1% rate, unchanged from previous projection

US government estimates economy grew last quarter at a 2.1% rate, unchanged from previous projection

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a 2.1% annual pace from April through June, extending its sturdy performance in the face of higher interest rates, the government said Thursday, leaving its previous estimate unchanged.

Lebanese singer and actress Najah Sallam dies at age 92

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanese singer and actress Najah Sallam, who surged to fame in the mid-20th century in the Middle East for her songs promoting pan-Arabism, has died, her family said Thursday. She was 92.
Slightly fewer number of Americans apply for jobless benefits as layoffs remain rare

Slightly fewer number of Americans apply for jobless benefits as layoffs remain rare

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inched up modestly this week after reaching their lowest level in eight months the previous week, as the labor market continues to defy the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes meant to cool it.
The centuries-old card game of bridge offers a sharp contrast to esports at the Asian Games

The centuries-old card game of bridge offers a sharp contrast to esports at the Asian Games

HANGZHOU, China (AP) — If you're looking for another kind of esport to follow from the Asian Games, try the centuries-old card game of bridge.
US guitarist Al Di Meola suffers a heart attack on stage in Romania but is now in a stable condition

US guitarist Al Di Meola suffers a heart attack on stage in Romania but is now in a stable condition

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — The award-winning U.S. guitarist Al Di Meola suffered a heart attack during a performance in Romania’s capital but is currently in a stable condition and receiving treatment, a hospital spokesperson said on Thursday.
Inspired by llamas, the desert and Mother Earth, these craftswomen weave sacred textiles

Inspired by llamas, the desert and Mother Earth, these craftswomen weave sacred textiles

COLCHANE, Chile (AP) — In northern Chile, Teófila Challapa learned to weave surrounded by the hills and sandy roads of the Atacama Desert. “Spin the threads, girl,” her grandmother told her a half a century ago.
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