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S&P/TSX composite rises 200 points, U.S. stock markets also surge higher

S&P/TSX composite rises 200 points, U.S. stock markets also surge higher

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose 200 points Wednesday amid a broad-based rally led by technology, financials and base metals, while U.S.
Movie Review: A family is torn apart under Brazil’s dictatorship in ‘I’m Still Here’

Movie Review: A family is torn apart under Brazil’s dictatorship in ‘I’m Still Here’

It’s easy to fall in love with the Paiva family. Filmmaker Walter Salles makes sure of that in “I’m Still Here.
New research says mental health program in high schools reduces drug disorders

New research says mental health program in high schools reduces drug disorders

MONTREAL — New research suggests that students who participate in two mental health workshops in their first year of high school develop fewer substance abuse disorders by the time they graduate, compared to students who didn't attend the sessions.
FDA floats plan to make cigarettes nonaddictive, but its fate rests with Trump

FDA floats plan to make cigarettes nonaddictive, but its fate rests with Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials on Wednesday released a far-reaching proposal to make cigarettes far less addictive by capping their nicotine content , a goal long sought by antismoking advocates that is unlikely to go into effect anytime soon.
Drake sues Universal Music for defamation related to Kendrick Lamar diss track 'Not Like Us'

Drake sues Universal Music for defamation related to Kendrick Lamar diss track 'Not Like Us'

A hip-hop superstar beef was cranked up another notch Wednesday when Drake sued Universal Music Group for defamation over rival Kendrick Lamar's diss track “Not Like Us.
No cupcakes, no cosmos: 'Sex and the City' brownstone in NYC will get a gate to deter tourists

No cupcakes, no cosmos: 'Sex and the City' brownstone in NYC will get a gate to deter tourists

NEW YORK (AP) — Thinking about toasting Carrie Bradshaw with a cosmo while posing on the front steps of her Manhattan brownstone from “Sex and the City?” Think again.
Stock market today: Wall Street rips higher after inflation data and strong bank profits

Stock market today: Wall Street rips higher after inflation data and strong bank profits

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks ripped higher after an encouraging update on U.S. inflation. The S&P 500 jumped 1.8% for its best day in two months Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 1.7%, and the Nasdaq composite gained 2.5%.
Ottawa delays meetings for unpopular plan to redistribute baby eel quotas

Ottawa delays meetings for unpopular plan to redistribute baby eel quotas

HALIFAX — After a barrage of criticism over a plan to transfer baby eel quotas away from longtime licence holders, the federal Fisheries Department is delaying information sessions on the pilot project.
Canada says it has border under control just ahead of Trump inauguration

Canada says it has border under control just ahead of Trump inauguration

OTTAWA — Ottawa has added 60 new drones at the Canada-U.S. border and the RCMP will deploy two new helicopters this week as officials move to ratchet up security.
No cupcakes, no cosmos: 'Sex and the City' brownstone in NYC will get a gate to deter tourists

No cupcakes, no cosmos: 'Sex and the City' brownstone in NYC will get a gate to deter tourists

NEW YORK (AP) — Thinking about toasting Carrie Bradshaw with a cosmo while posing on the front steps of her iconic Manhattan brownstone from “Sex and the City?” Think again.