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Amazon's new AI-powered Alexa promises to be your 'best friend in a digital world' for a monthly fee

Amazon's new AI-powered Alexa promises to be your 'best friend in a digital world' for a monthly fee

NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon on Wednesday unveiled a generative-AI infused Alexa that it says will allow the popular voice assistant to have more personality, check a user’s tone and even plan romantic dates.
Stock market today: Wall Street rises just enough to break its 4-day losing streak

Stock market today: Wall Street rises just enough to break its 4-day losing streak

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes drifted to a mixed finish on Wednesday after climbing in the morning but then running out of steam. The S&P 500 finished an iota higher, less than 0.1%, after surrendering virtually all of its early gain of 0.
Emergency fundraisers offer a lifeline to groups who've lost foreign aid

Emergency fundraisers offer a lifeline to groups who've lost foreign aid

NEW YORK (AP) — Though they know they can never replace all the money lost due to the Trump administration's freeze on foreign assistance, nonprofits are fundraising to help organizations struggling with the cuts. Unlock Aid, which advocates for U.S.
Edmunds: The best used trucks for under $25,000

Edmunds: The best used trucks for under $25,000

Americans love trucks, and not just for towing and hauling. As go-to family vehicles we use them for everything from commuting to people moving to adventuring.
Lion Electric shareholders file class action against struggling bus manufacturer

Lion Electric shareholders file class action against struggling bus manufacturer

MONTREAL — Quebec-based electric-vehicle manufacturer Lion Electric Co. is facing a class-action lawsuit from shareholders who allege the company misled investors and misrepresented its financial health, leading to artificially inflated stock prices.
Thieves targeting freight trains in California and Arizona deserts make off with $2M worth of Nikes

Thieves targeting freight trains in California and Arizona deserts make off with $2M worth of Nikes

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Thieves have targeted freight trains running through the deserts of California and Arizona in a string of audacious heists resulting in the theft of more than $2 million worth of new Nike sneakers, including many that haven't hit t
A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

A running list of election promises announced by the Ontario Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens in the province's snap election campaign. The vote is set for Feb. 27. Progressive Conservatives Feb.
Canada Infrastructure Bank loaning Australian EV charging company Jolt $194M

Canada Infrastructure Bank loaning Australian EV charging company Jolt $194M

TORONTO — The Canada Infrastructure Bank has signed a deal to loan $194 million to Australian electric vehicle charging company Jolt, to help it grow its network in Canadian cities.
A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

TORONTO — A running list of election promises announced by the Ontario Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens in the province's snap election campaign. The vote is set for Feb. 27. Progressive Conservatives Feb.
Statistics Canada reports December retail sales up 2.5 per cent at $69.6B

Statistics Canada reports December retail sales up 2.5 per cent at $69.6B

TORONTO — Canadian retail sales surged higher at the end of last year to post their largest monthly increase since May 2022, but Statistics Canada says its early estimate for January pointed to a pullback to start 2025.