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Chelsea sold to group fronted by LA Dodgers part owner

Chelsea sold to group fronted by LA Dodgers part owner

LONDON (AP) — Chelsea is being sold to a consortium fronted by American sports investor Todd Boehly, ending 19 years of ownership and lavish investment by Roman Abramovich until the Russian oligarch was sanctioned and forced to offload the Premier Le
Dozens more civilians rescued from Ukrainian steel plant

Dozens more civilians rescued from Ukrainian steel plant

ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) — Dozens more civilians were rescued Friday from the tunnels under the besieged steel mill where Ukrainian fighters in Mariupol have been making their last stand to prevent Moscow's complete takeover of the strategically im
Death toll in Havana hotel blast reaches 18, including child

Death toll in Havana hotel blast reaches 18, including child

HAVANA (AP) — A powerful explosion apparently caused by a natural gas leak killed at least 18 people, including a pregnant woman and a child, and injured dozens Friday when it blew away outer walls from a luxury hotel in the heart of Cuba’s capital.
Bombardier board of directors approves 25-for-one share consolidation

Bombardier board of directors approves 25-for-one share consolidation

MONTREAL — Bombardier Inc. says its board of directors has approved a 25-for-one consolidation of its class A and class B shares.
SNC-Lavalin to pay $30M under agreement with Quebec over bridge bribes

SNC-Lavalin to pay $30M under agreement with Quebec over bridge bribes

MONTREAL — SNC-Lavalin Inc. says it will pay Quebec nearly $30 million over three years to settle criminal bribery charges stemming from bridge work in Montreal.
Uber, union reach settlement in Ontario unionization case: UFCW Canada

Uber, union reach settlement in Ontario unionization case: UFCW Canada

TORONTO — Uber Technologies Inc. has fought off a unionization attempt from Toronto drivers for its premium Uber Black service with a settlement it signed with the private sector union trying to represent the workers.
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,633.28, down 62.89 points.) Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB). Energy. Up $1.24, or 2.2 per cent, to $58.47 on 18.2 million shares.
North American stock markets end volatile week by falling further

North American stock markets end volatile week by falling further

TORONTO — North American stock markets ended a volatile week by losing more ground as healthy jobs reports reinforced that central banks would likely continue their sizable interest rate increases.
Sri Lanka leader declares emergency amid protests

Sri Lanka leader declares emergency amid protests

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka's president declared a state of emergency Friday giving him broad authority amid widespread public protests demanding his resignation over the country's worst economic crisis in recent memory.
Canadian farmers battle avian flu as bird death toll hits 1.7 million

Canadian farmers battle avian flu as bird death toll hits 1.7 million

CALGARY — When David Hyink checks on his barns each day, he does so with a sense of trepidation.