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Applications for US jobless benefits fall modestly last week as layoffs remain relatively low

Applications for US jobless benefits fall modestly last week as layoffs remain relatively low

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell last week as layoffs remain relatively low despite other signs of labor market cooling. Jobless claims fell by 5,000 to 227,000 for the week of Aug.
CIBC making changes to senior executive ranks at the bank

CIBC making changes to senior executive ranks at the bank

TORONTO — CIBC is making changes to its senior executive ranks in a move chief executive Victor Dodig says will broaden the opportunities for a number of the bank's leaders.
Prince Harry and Matt Damon set to address this year's Clinton Global Initiative annual meeting

Prince Harry and Matt Damon set to address this year's Clinton Global Initiative annual meeting

Prince Harry, actor Matt Damon, and World Central Kitchen founder Jose Andrés are set to speak at the 2024 Clinton Global Initiative annual meeting in New York on Sept. 23 and 24, the Clinton Foundation announced Thursday.
Salman Rushdie's memoir of his attack is among 12 books up for a top nonfiction prize

Salman Rushdie's memoir of his attack is among 12 books up for a top nonfiction prize

LONDON (AP) — Salman Rushdie’s account of a stabbing attack that blinded him in one eye is among contenders announced Thursday for a prestigious nonfiction book prize.
Salman Rushdie's memoir of his onstage attack is among contenders for a top nonfiction prize

Salman Rushdie's memoir of his onstage attack is among contenders for a top nonfiction prize

LONDON (AP) — Salman Rushdie’s account of a stabbing attack that blinded him in one eye is among contenders announced Thursday for a prestigious nonfiction book prize.
Britain halts criminal proceedings against Harvey Weinstein

Britain halts criminal proceedings against Harvey Weinstein

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Crown Prosecution Service has decided to discontinue criminal proceedings against former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein.
Verizonn buying Frontier in $20B deal that helps bolster its fiber network

Verizonn buying Frontier in $20B deal that helps bolster its fiber network

Verizon is buying Frontier Communications in a $20 billion deal to strengthnen its fiber network. Verizon Communications Inc. said Thursday that the transaction will also help it in the areas of artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things.
Italy approves new rules to put beach concessions up for bidding by 2027

Italy approves new rules to put beach concessions up for bidding by 2027

ROME (AP) — Italy approved new rules late Wednesday to put lucrative concessions for beach clubs up for bidding by June 2027, responding to pressing demands from the EU to open up the sector to new players.
Booze can now be sold in Ontario corner stores. Here's what you need to know

Booze can now be sold in Ontario corner stores. Here's what you need to know

Corner stores across Ontario are now legally allowed to sell certain types of alcohol.
Calgary Green Line LRT in political crossfire, as Alberta minister blames NDP leader

Calgary Green Line LRT in political crossfire, as Alberta minister blames NDP leader

CALGARY — Alberta's government says it's pulling $1.53 billion in funding from a massive Calgary Green Line light rail transit project already deep in sunk costs.
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