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TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A flash flood swept through a campsite in north China, killing 10 people and leaving two missing, state media reported Sunday. Saturday's flood occurred around 10 p.m.

COLUMBUS — In 1837, two brothers-in-law living in Ohio — one a candle maker, the other a soap maker — merged their businesses to form what later became the multinational juggernaut Procter & Gamble.

NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers spent at a healthy pace in July, particularly at the nation’s auto dealerships, even as President Donald Trump's tariffs start to take a toll on jobs and lead to some price increases.

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has set his sights on Canada's electric vehicle mandate, pledging Thursday that his party will embark on a national campaign to push the Liberal government to scrap the policy he's dubbed the "Carney tax.

TORONTO — Cohere says it's raised US$500 million, giving the Canadian artificial intelligence firm a US$6.8 billion valuation.

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Canadian auto parts companies say the current North American trade agreement is helping them manage headwinds from south of the border, even as tariff disruptions intensified over the past months.

OTTAWA — The federal government announced $25 million in funding today for companies to build more than 850 electric vehicle chargers, mostly in Quebec.

Fuel-efficient SUVs and crossovers are quite popular these days, but there’s still a need for a full-size SUV that can carry up to eight passengers and tow a heavy load.

New-found freedom and an early taste of adulthood await many young adults starting post-secondary education this fall.