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Germany's economy shrank for the second consecutive year in 2024

Germany's economy shrank for the second consecutive year in 2024

BERLIN (AP) — The German economy, Europe's biggest, shrank for the second consecutive year in 2024, according to preliminary official figures released Wednesday weeks before an election in which the economy is the top issue.
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Germany's economy shrank for the 2nd consecutive year in 2024

Germany's economy shrank for the 2nd consecutive year in 2024

BERLIN (AP) — The German economy, Europe's biggest, shrank for the second consecutive year in 2024, according to preliminary official figures released Wednesday weeks before an election in which the economy is the top issue.
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CBC using Google compensation payout to boost local news coverage with 30 new hires

CBC using Google compensation payout to boost local news coverage with 30 new hires

CBC News is planning to boost coverage in nearly two dozen underserved communities across Canada by hiring up to 30 permanent journalists.
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As fruit buds swell, B.C. farmers hit by 2024 deep freeze hope for better harvest

As fruit buds swell, B.C. farmers hit by 2024 deep freeze hope for better harvest

Peter Simonsen says buds on the peach trees at his farm in Naramata, B.C., are already starting to swell early. But that makes him nervous.
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Lion Electric's customers worried about what comes next amid company's struggles

Lion Electric's customers worried about what comes next amid company's struggles

MONTREAL — Andrew Brooks ordered three school buses from Lion Electric Co. on Nov. 20, just before American Thanksgiving.
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Trudeau and the premiers meet to discuss a response to Trump's threatened tariffs

Trudeau and the premiers meet to discuss a response to Trump's threatened tariffs

OTTAWA — Canada's premiers are set to meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and members of his cabinet today to talk about U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's vow to impose steep tariffs.
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Did Quebec get a better deal? Hydro-Québec comments spook critics in Newfoundland

Did Quebec get a better deal? Hydro-Québec comments spook critics in Newfoundland

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A former Newfoundland and Labrador premier says he was alarmed by comments from Quebec's hydro utility suggesting Canada's easternmost province has one again signed an unfavourable energy deal.
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Two private lunar landers head toward the moon in a roundabout journey

Two private lunar landers head toward the moon in a roundabout journey

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — In a two-for-one moonshot, SpaceX launched a pair of lunar landers Wednesday for U.S. and Japanese companies looking to jumpstart business on Earth’s dusty sidekick .
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Two private lunar landers head toward the moon in a roundabout journey

Two private lunar landers head toward the moon in a roundabout journey

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — In a two-for-one moonshot, SpaceX launched a pair of lunar landers Wednesday for U.S. and Japanese companies looking to jumpstart business on Earth’s dusty sidekick .
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Canadian government approves Bunge's US$8.2-billion acquisition of Viterra

Canadian government approves Bunge's US$8.2-billion acquisition of Viterra

The Canadian government has approved Bunge Ltd.'s US$8.2-billion acquisition of Viterra Ltd. in a decision that includes terms and conditions meant to allay concerns about competition.
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