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US retail sales plunged along with temperatures in January after a bustling holiday season

US retail sales plunged along with temperatures in January after a bustling holiday season

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. retail sales dropped sharply last month, in part because cold weather kept more Americans indoors, denting sales at car dealers and most other stores. Retail sales fell 0.
US retail sales plunged along with temperatures in January after a bustling holiday season

US retail sales plunged along with temperatures in January after a bustling holiday season

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. retail sales dropped sharply last month, in part because cold weather kept more Americans indoors, denting sales at car dealers and most other stores. Retail sales fell 0.
Can't buy me love: How to date when you're low on funds

Can't buy me love: How to date when you're low on funds

Almost everything has become more expensive in the past few years — even looking for love.
Electric and gas utility Fortis reports $396M Q4 profit, up from $381M a year earlier

Electric and gas utility Fortis reports $396M Q4 profit, up from $381M a year earlier

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Fortis Inc. reported a fourth-quarter profit of $396 million, up from $381 million a year ago. The electric and gas utility says the profit amounted to 79 cents per share for the quarter ended Dec.
Treasury watchdog begins audit of Musk DOGE team's access to federal government's payment system

Treasury watchdog begins audit of Musk DOGE team's access to federal government's payment system

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Treasury Department's Office of Inspector General on Friday said it was launching an audit of the security controls for the federal government's payment system, after Democratic senators raised red flags about the access provide
Treasury watchdog begins audit of Musk DOGE team's access to federal government's payment system

Treasury watchdog begins audit of Musk DOGE team's access to federal government's payment system

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Treasury Department's Office of Inspector General on Friday said it was launching an audit of the security controls for the federal government's payment system, after Democratic senators raised red flags about the access provide
Statistics Canada reports December manufacturing sales up 0.3 per cent

Statistics Canada reports December manufacturing sales up 0.3 per cent

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales rose for a third straight month as they increased 0.3 per cent to $71.4 billion in December.
Ski hills get major lift from heavy snowfall after storm sweeps Eastern Canada

Ski hills get major lift from heavy snowfall after storm sweeps Eastern Canada

Forget chocolate. This week, Mother Nature gave skiers and snowboarders a Valentine's gift they can enjoy all weekend long.
Speed dating can offer a safe space to find love, relief from 'swipe fatigue'

Speed dating can offer a safe space to find love, relief from 'swipe fatigue'

WINNIPEG — When Joseph David decided to re-enter the dating scene, it wasn't something he was used to.
Parent grateful for community support after soccer coach — and $40,000 — disappear

Parent grateful for community support after soccer coach — and $40,000 — disappear

EDMONTON — An Edmonton mother says she's thrilled to see the community rally to support her nine-year-old son's soccer team after its coach dropped out of contact and tens of thousands of dollars vanished.
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