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In the middle of a crisis, Facebook Inc. renames itself Meta

In the middle of a crisis, Facebook Inc. renames itself Meta

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Like many companies in trouble before it, Facebook is changing its name and logo. Facebook Inc. is now called Meta Platforms Inc.
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Brookfield Infrastructure completes acquisition of Inter Pipeline; IPL to be delisted

Brookfield Infrastructure completes acquisition of Inter Pipeline; IPL to be delisted

CALGARY — Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. says it has completed the acquisition of Inter Pipeline Ltd. The transaction was approved near unanimously by Inter Pipeline shareholders and received final approval from an Alberta court.
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Biden announces 'historic' deal - but still must win votes

Biden announces 'historic' deal - but still must win votes

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden announced Thursday that he and Democrats in Congress have reached a “historic" framework for his sweeping domestic policy package.
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Oil giants deny spreading disinformation on climate change

Oil giants deny spreading disinformation on climate change

WASHINGTON (AP) — Top executives of ExxonMobil and other oil giants denied spreading disinformation about climate change as they sparred Thursday with congressional Democrats over allegations that the industry concealed evidence about the dangers of
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'Stupid' and 'insane': Some billionaires vent over tax plan

'Stupid' and 'insane': Some billionaires vent over tax plan

Elon Musk isn't happy. With a personal fortune that is flirting with $300 billion, the Tesla CEO — the richest person on earth — has been attacking a Democratic proposal to tax the assets of billionaires like him.
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EXPLAINER: What is the metaverse and how will it work?

EXPLAINER: What is the metaverse and how will it work?

The term “metaverse" is the latest buzzword to capture the tech industry's imagination — so much so that one of the best-known internet platforms is rebranding to signal its embrace of the futuristic idea.
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Héroux-Devtek to develop landing gear for Lockheed Martin's next generation fighters

Héroux-Devtek to develop landing gear for Lockheed Martin's next generation fighters

LONGUEUIL, Que. — Héroux-Devtek Inc. says it has entered into an agreement with aircraft manufacturer Lockheed Martin to develop landing gear for its next generation of defence aircraft.
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Suncor Energy earns $877M on increased production; doubles dividend

Suncor Energy earns $877M on increased production; doubles dividend

CALGARY — Suncor Energy Inc. is doubling its dividend and restoring it to pre-pandemic levels as it continues to pay down debt and ramp up production in the wake of higher oil prices. Shares in the Calgary-based oil producer and refiner closed up $3.
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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (21,197.53, up 242.54 points.) Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Up $3.78, or 13.4 per cent, to $32 on 18.5 million shares.
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Blackhawks brand could take hit without proper response to sex assault allegation

Blackhawks brand could take hit without proper response to sex assault allegation

Sports marketing experts say it remains to be seen whether there will be a sponsorship fallout after allegations of sexual assault within the Chicago Blackhawks organization came to light.
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