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Terrell Davis says United banned him after flight incident. Airline says it was already rescinded

Terrell Davis says United banned him after flight incident. Airline says it was already rescinded

DENVER (AP) — Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Davis posted an email from United Airlines Tuesday that said he was banned from flying the airline until a review of an incident earlier this month was complete.
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Meta agrees to $1.4B settlement with Texas in privacy lawsuit over facial recognition

Meta agrees to $1.4B settlement with Texas in privacy lawsuit over facial recognition

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Meta has agreed to a $1.4 billion settlement with Texas in a privacy lawsuit over allegations that the tech giant used biometric data of users without their permission, officials said Tuesday.
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Senate passes bill to protect kids online and make tech companies accountable for harmful content

Senate passes bill to protect kids online and make tech companies accountable for harmful content

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate overwhelmingly passed legislation Tuesday that is designed to protect children from dangerous online content , pushing forward with what would be the first major effort by Congress in decades to hold tech companies more a
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U.S. job openings fall slightly to 8.2 million as high interest rates slowly cool a hot labor market

U.S. job openings fall slightly to 8.2 million as high interest rates slowly cool a hot labor market

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. job openings fell slightly last month, a sign that the American labor market continues to cool in the face of high interest rates . There were 8.18 million job vacancies in June, down from 8.
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American consumers feeling more confident in July as expectations of future improve

American consumers feeling more confident in July as expectations of future improve

American consumers felt more confident in July as expectations over the near-term future rebounded. However, in a reversal of recent trends, feelings about current conditions weakened.
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B.C. toxic drug deaths down 9% in 2024, but six people continue to die each day

B.C. toxic drug deaths down 9% in 2024, but six people continue to die each day

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Coroners Service says the number of people who have died this year from toxic drug poisoning is down from 2023, but an average of six people are still dying every day from using illicit drugs.
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Chorus Aviation sells regional aircraft leasing arm in $1.9-billion deal

Chorus Aviation sells regional aircraft leasing arm in $1.9-billion deal

Two years after betting big on plane leasing, Chorus Aviation Inc. has pulled a one-eighty and agreed to sell its regional aircraft leasing arm in a deal valued at $1.9 billion.
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Condo rents in Toronto region dip for first time in three years: Urbanation

Condo rents in Toronto region dip for first time in three years: Urbanation

TORONTO — A new report says condo rents in Canada's mostly densely populated region have dipped for the first time in three years. The report from Urbanation Inc.
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The key to successfully merging your finances with a partner, according to experts

The key to successfully merging your finances with a partner, according to experts

Entering the next stage of a relationship can be exciting but when it comes to the financial part of your life together, experts suggest having an honest talk about money before packing your bags and moving in with your partner.
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Sale of Atlantic Canada's biggest newspaper chain could reduce local content: expert

Sale of Atlantic Canada's biggest newspaper chain could reduce local content: expert

HALIFAX — An expert who tracks Canada's mainstream media industry says Postmedia's pending purchase of Atlantic Canada's largest newspaper chain is almost certain to result in job cuts and a reduction in local content.
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