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DETROIT (AP) 鈥� Tesla's global sales rose 2.3% in the fourth quarter, but the increase wasn't enough to overcome a sluggish first half, and sales for the full year fell short of 2023 numbers.

WASHINGTON (AP) 鈥� The number of Americans applying for unemployment checks dropped last week to the lowest level since March, suggesting that suggest most workers enjoy unusual job security.

TORONTO 鈥� The parent company of EQ Bank says it has filed notice of its intention to renew its stock buyback plan. EQB Inc. says it has also received approval of the plan from the Toronto Stock Exchange, which allows it to repurchase up to 2.

OTTAWA 鈥� Canada is set to take over the presidency of the G7 in 2025, leading a forum of seven of the world's most advanced economies at a time of political instability at home and around the world.

FREDERICTON 鈥� North Atlantic right whales should live well past 100 years, but threats to the endangered species, including from commercial crab and lobster fishing, have cut their lifespan to a fraction of that, a recent study suggests.

OTTAWA 鈥� A leading gun-control group is accusing the Liberal government of watering down a promise to ensure firearms are properly scrutinized before entering the Canadian market.

MONTREAL 鈥� It used to be that on New Year鈥檚 Eve, people living along Montreal鈥檚 Lachine Canal would throw open their doors to hear the nearby factories blow their horns when the clocks struck midnight.

Canada鈥檚 100 highest-paid CEOs earned $13.2 million on average in 2023 from salaries, bonuses and other compensation, according to the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.

EDMONTON 鈥� Alberta鈥檚 electricity 鈥渞ate of last resort鈥� starts today, replacing the province鈥檚 previous default rate for consumers who don't have a contract. The rate is set at about 12 cents per kilowatt hour until 2027.

WASHINGTON 鈥� A new year will bring Donald Trump back to the White House and start a fresh wave of anxiety as America's closest neighbours prepare for the Republican's disruptive agenda and looming threats of massive tariffs.