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Indonesia's cocoa farmers work with businesses to fight the bitter impact of climate change

Indonesia's cocoa farmers work with businesses to fight the bitter impact of climate change

TANJUNG REJO, Indonesia (AP) — The loud whirr of a chainsaw sounds through the forest as a small group of farmers gathers around a tree filled with red seed pods. With one slow stroke, a severed knobby branch hits the ground.
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's dog likely died of dehydration and starvation, report says

Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's dog likely died of dehydration and starvation, report says

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — An examination of the dog found dead along with actor Gene Hackman and his wife in their Santa Fe home shows dehydration and starvation were likely what led to the animal’s demise.
Here's what you need to know about St. Patrick's Day

Here's what you need to know about St. Patrick's Day

NEW YORK (AP) — If it's March, and it's green, it must be St. Patrick's Day. The day honoring the patron saint of Ireland is a global celebration of Irish heritage.

Maggie Baird, mother of Billie Eilish, receives environmental award at gala event

ATLANTA (AP) — Maggie Baird, mother of chart-topping musicians Billie Eilish and Finneas, received the Superhero for Earth award Saturday from the Captain Planet Foundation at a gala event.
Clients of Halifax 'rage room' take aim at portraits of U.S. President Donald Trump

Clients of Halifax 'rage room' take aim at portraits of U.S. President Donald Trump

HALIFAX — After placing a framed photo of U.S. President Donald Trump on a table, Matthew Burke steps back and takes a mighty swing with a baseball bat. Glass shatters as the frame explodes. The obliterated image vanishes.
Carney orders review of F-35 fighter jet purchase from U.S.’s Lockheed Martin

Carney orders review of F-35 fighter jet purchase from U.S.’s Lockheed Martin

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked for a review of Canada’s plan to purchase a fleet of F-35 fighter jets. The deal with Lockheed Martin and the U.S. government is for 88 planes at a cost of about US$85 million each.
Lack of store investment, underlying issues led Hudson's Bay to 'slow death': experts

Lack of store investment, underlying issues led Hudson's Bay to 'slow death': experts

TORONTO — Analysts say the planned liquidation of Hudson's Bay will leave a hole in the country's retail landscape, as Canada's oldest company prepares to wind down in the coming months unless it can find a last-minute solution.
Canada and Greece sign memorandum of understanding on tourism between the countries

Canada and Greece sign memorandum of understanding on tourism between the countries

MONTREAL — Canada and Greece have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote tourism between the two countries, a type of agreement one tourism expert says will become more common as Canada strengthens its bonds with European Union nations and l
'It is putting us at risk': East Coast Music Awards chair says boycott may hurt event

'It is putting us at risk': East Coast Music Awards chair says boycott may hurt event

A heated conflict over the direction of the East Coast Music Awards could threaten to destroy the organization that runs it, warns one of its top leaders.
Premier Smith not sold on killing of consumer carbon tax, wants industrial levy plan

Premier Smith not sold on killing of consumer carbon tax, wants industrial levy plan

EDMONTON — Despite calling for its demise for years, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she isn't fazed by the new prime minister's move to kill the consumer carbon levy.